Art Deco Wrist Watches
ART DECO STYLE
Fascination with the Jazz Age is endless, and even today jewelry designers continue to be inspired by authentic Art Deco jewelry and watches.
The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. There were many influences on the jewelry of the era that actually began to take shape prior to the 1920s. In 1909, Serge Diaghilev brought the Ballet Russes to Paris, and women went wild for the company’s exotic and vibrant costumes It’s no wonder, then, that jade, lapis lazuli, coral, turquoise and other bright gemstones became all the rage. There already existed a fascination with the East, particularly China and Japan, and motifs consisting of fans and masks started to show up in Art Deco jewelry.
However, the event that had the greatest influence on Deco was the excavation of the tomb of King Tut in 1922. When the world saw what was hidden in Tut’s burial chamber, it sent just about everyone into a frenzy. Pierre Cartier wrote in 1923 that “the discovery of the tomb will bring some sweeping changes in fashion jewelry.” And he couldn’t have been more right. “Egyptomania” left an indelible mark on all of the major jewelry houses, from Cartier to Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron and Georges Fouquet. (Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.)
While a lot of Art Deco jewelry was black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other.
Many designers employed coral, jade and lapis lazuli, too. In fact, some of the most important avant-garde jewelers of the period, like Jean Després and Jean Fouquet (son of Georges), would combine white gold with ebony and malachite for a jolt of color.
A lot of the jewelry produced during this time nodded to current fashion trends, and women often accessorized their accessories. The cloche hat was often accented with geometric diamond brooches or double-clip brooches. Backless evening dresses looked fabulous with sautoir necklaces, and long pearl necklaces that ended with tassels, popular during the Edwardian period, were favored by women everywhere, including Coco Chanel.
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Style: Art Deco
Clinton Art Deco Wristwatch with Original Dial from 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Clinton Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Modified Cushion
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue with Breguet Engine Turned Dial from 1939
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Premier / Art Deco / Tortue Shape
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1939
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 22mm Length X 3...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Zenith 18 Karat White Gold Art Deco Tank Style Watch, circa 1930s
By Zenith
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Zenith Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank
METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Solid White Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Width 25mm
MOV...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold
Dreicer & Co. C.H. Meylan Art Deco Platinum Diamond Watch
By C.H. Meylan
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco circa 1920s watch by Dreicer & Co dial, C.H. Meylan movement. Case decorated with sapphires and approx. 1.55ctw in old mine and single cut diamo...
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1920s Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches
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Diamond, Platinum
Jaeger-LeCoultre Steel circa 1960s Wristwatch with Original Dial and Bracelet
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Jaeger Lecoultre
STYLE / REFERENCE: Master Mariner / Reference 559
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA: 1960's
DIMENSIONS: Length 41mm X Width 36mm
MOVEMENT / CA...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Ladies UTINAM or UTI French Hand Made Art Deco Ladies Dress Watch 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: UTI or Utinam
STYLE / REFERENCE:
METAL / MATERIAL:
CIRCA / YEAR:
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 27mm Length X Width 16mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Winding / 15 Jewels / Caliber
DIAL...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches
Waltham 14 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Wrist, circa 1918 Rare Model
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Campaign Style
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold
CIRCA: 1918
DIMENSIONS: Length 28mm X Diameter 27mm
MOVEMENT /...
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1910s American Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Howard Steel Oversized Wrist Watch Manual Winding from 1921
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Howard & Co., New York
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Wrist Watch / Custom Conversion to a wrist watch
METAL / MATERIAL: Steel with Exhibition Back
CIRCA / YEAR: 1921 Movement / European Case from 1980's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 56mm x Diameter 44mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 19 Jewels
DIAL / HANDS: Two Tone Dial / Blued Steel Spade and Pointer Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 22mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
One of the most respected names in American watch making, was the house founded by Edward Howard in Boston Massachusetts in 1858. Howard was an exceptional watchmaker who had worked originally for the Willard Clock Company. Willard was the premier American clock maker and advanced American horology. Howard’s exceptional designs and innovations helped establish America as a watchmaking capital along with the Waltham Watch Company. Howard’s creativity helped establish the principles of industrialization and standardized parts. Howards watches were rugged and very accurate as well. Their case designs were innovative as well. Howard watches were used by scientists and engineers in military and industry because they were rugged and dependable.
In 1903, the Howard Watch Company was acquired by the Keystone Watch Case Company. Keystone continued to produce Howard watches under the Howard brand name until 1935. By that time the great depression had taken its toll on all but the most robust watch companies. During the 1920’s Howard produced the 12-size caliber which was a beautifully finished watch that kept exceptional time. It was also one of the few American watches that met most of the standards of what is called a “Geneva Seal...
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches
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Steel
Rolex Two Steel and Rose Gold with Original Dial and Ladder Bracelet from 1942
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Bubble Back / Reference 2940
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel and 14k Rose Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1942
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Diameter 39mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Perpetual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber 630
DIAL / HANDS: Original Dial with Luminous Numerals / Blued Steel Luminous Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Original Ladder or Bamboo Bracelet 17mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This classic Rolex Bubble Back...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches
Glycine 18Kt. Solid Yellow Gold Art Deco Classic Round Manual Watch circa 1940's
By Glycine
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Glycine Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: 18 Kt Yellow Gold
DIMENSIONS: Length 44mm X Diameter 35...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Elgin Chromium Finished New Old Stock in the Box, circa 1929
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Cushion Shape
METAL / MATERIAL: Steel on Chromium
CIRCA / YEAR: 1929
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34mm x Width 30mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 7 Jewels
DIAL / HANDS: Silvered with Original Luminous Numerals / Blued Steel Luminous Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 16mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement (If you want it serviced).
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This amazing watch is still in its original box and has never even been serviced (that means it must be serviced if you want to wear it). Everything is original on this watch including the spring bars and strap. The guarantee paper is in the box but it has the wrong number on it. I suspect that is maybe why it was never sold. The correct paper likely was sold with another watch and when the jeweler realized it, it was to late and could not sell the second one. If you are collecting new old stock watches...
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches
Omega Nickel Silver and Rose Gold Oversized Art Deco Watch from 1930's
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Pocket Wrist Conversion / Reference MA3306
METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel Silver and Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 50mm X Diameter 44mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels
DIAL / HANDS: 2 Tone Silver with Breguet Styled Numerals / Breguet Style Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 19mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This oversize wrist watch...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches
Croton Steel Super-Automatic Art Deco Watch with Original Dial 1940's
By Croton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Croton Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Super-Automatic
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 31mm X Diameter 30mm
MOVEMEN...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Tavannes 14 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Hand Constructed Case, circa 1930s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tavannes Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Yellow Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIO...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches
Birks of Canada Art Deco 18Kt. Solid Gold Chronograph with Enamel Dial, 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Birks of Canada
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Chronograph
METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Solid Yellow Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's
DIMENSIONS / SI...
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1920s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches
Cuervo & Sabrinos Rare 8 Day Wrist Watch with Original Dial Art Deco Tank 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bedford for Cuervo & Sobrinos
STYLE / REFERENCE: 8 Day Wrist Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 26mm X Width 41mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels
DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Luminous Arabic Numerals / Blued Steel Luminous Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 20mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This is a very rare watch...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches
Buren Steel Art Deco Round Watch in New Old Stock Condition from 1960's
By Buren
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Buren Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Round
METAL / MATERIAL: Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm X Diameter 34m...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches
Aerotel 18Kt. Rose Gold Set of Four New Old Stock Art Deco Chronographs
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Aerotel Watch Company / by Breitling
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Chronograph
METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Rose Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm ...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches
Daynite Nickel 8 Day Campaign Style Military Watch with Original Kiln Fired Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Daynite / Hebdomas
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Campaign 8 Day
METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1915
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diameter 34mm
MOVEMENT ...
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1910s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches
Eterna Stainless Steel 1930's Doctor's Pulsation Chronograph Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Eterna Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Two Register Chronograph / 30 Pulsations
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
DIMENSIONS...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Bijou by Racine Sterling Silver and Niello Ladies Art Deco Wristwatch circa 1915
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Racine Watch Company / Bijou
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Bracelet Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: Silver with Inlaid Niello
CIRCA / YEAR: Mid Teens
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 27mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels
DIAL / HANDS: Original with Cartouche Numerals / Original Blued Steel Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Original Silver and Niello Spring Link Bracelet / Length 6 1/2 Inches or 16cm
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This charming ladies watch is in excellent original condition and is still fitted with its original bracelet as well.
We seldom see these truly vintage watches with original spring loaded link bracelets that still function well.
This watch was produced by Racine, a small but prestigious house based in Le Locle, however the Racine's were involved in many different watch...
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1910s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches
Regina Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Campaign Style from 1915 with Enamel Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Regina Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Military Campaign or Trench Style
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1915
DIMENS...
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1910s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches
Zenith 14kt. Two Tone Solid Gold Designed for the Russian Marker, circa 1915
By Zenith
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Zenith Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Russian Market
METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt Two Tone Gold Yellow and White
CIRCA / YEAR: 1915
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34mm x Width 27mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels
DIAL / HANDS: Original Kiln Fired Enamel with Breguet Style Numerals / Original Blued Steel Breguet Style Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Original Hand Made 6mm Width / 7 Inches or 17cm
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This unusual and all original watch was produced by the legendary house of Zenith sometime in the mid teens. The movement is Swiss made but the case and bracelet were done in Russia around the time of the Russian Revolution...
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1910s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches
Doxa Steel High Grade Triple Date Calendar Watch with Original Dial, circa 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Doxa Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Wrist Watch / Ref. 620
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 46mm X Diameter 36mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels /
Caliber Valjoux 72...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches
Racine by Gallet & Co. Sterling Silver Watch with Original Bracelet from 1915
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gallet & Co. for Racine
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Bracelet Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver
CIRCA / YEAR: 1915 / 20's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 26mm x Width 24mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 115 Jewels
DIAL / HANDS: Original Gilt with Arabic Numerals / Blued Steel Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Original Sterling Silver / 6 1/5 Inches or 16.3cm in Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This charming little watch was produced by Gallet, a high grade ebouch maker in Switzerland working for Cartier and Tiffany as well. The watch came to us many years ago from the original family, the great grandmother was a nurse during WW1 and this was her watch...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Regina Sterling Silver Campaign Style with Original Enamel Dial circa 1915
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Regina Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Military / Campaign Style
METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Sterling
CIRCA / YEAR: 1915
DIMENSIONS: Length 39mm X Diameter 35mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels
DIAL / HANDS: Kiln Fired Enamel with Arabic Luminous Numerals / Blued Steel Luminous Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 18mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement.
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This is a classic example of a WW1 military...
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1910s Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Waltham Nickel Campaign Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Military Campaign Style Trench Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1916
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length X Diameter
MOVEME...
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1910s American Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches
Howard Stainless Steel Art Deco Exhibition Back Watch, circa 1920's
By Howard
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Howard Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel with Exhibition Back
CIRCA / YEAR: 1921 Movement / European Case from 1980's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 55mm x Diameter 44mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 21 Jewels
DIAL / HANDS: Unique Drivers Style Design / Blued Steel Beetle and Poker Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 22mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
One of the most respected names in American watch making, was the house founded by Edward Howard in Boston Massachusetts in 1858. Howard was an exceptional watchmaker who had worked originally for the Willard Clock Company. Willard was the premier American clock maker and advanced American horology. Howard’s exceptional designs and innovations helped establish America as a watchmaking capital along with the Waltham Watch Company. Howard’s creativity helped establish the principles of industrialization and standardized parts. Howards watches were rugged and very accurate as well. Their case designs were innovative as well. Howard watches were used by scientists and engineers in military and industry because they were rugged and dependable.
In 1903, the Howard Watch Company was acquired by the Keystone Watch Case Company. Keystone continued to produce Howard watches under the Howard brand name until 1935. By that time the great depression had taken its toll on all but the most robust watch companies. During the 1920’s Howard produced the 12-size caliber which was a beautifully finished watch that kept exceptional time. It was also one of the few American watches that met most of the standards of what is called a “Geneva Seal...
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Movado for Shreve Crump & Low Co. Stainless Steel Art Deco Tank Style 1940's
By Movado
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Movado Watch Company for Shreve Grump and Low
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Le...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Dueber Hampden Nickel Silver Watch with Original Dial & Hands & Strap circa 1920
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Dueber Hampden Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Cushion Shaped / Military Style
METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel Silver
CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 28mm ...
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches
Fortis 18kT. Rose Gold Art Deco Watch with Original Dial and Hands from 1950's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Fortis Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Square
METAL / MATERIAL: 18k Pink Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches
Waltham 14k Art Deco Cushion Shaped Watch with Original Rare Black Dial
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Cushion Shape / Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Width 28...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches
Movado Yellow Gold Art Deco Triple Register Chronograph Manual Watch
By Movado
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Movado Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Triple Register Chronograph
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Yellow Gold
DIMENSIONS: Length 42mm X Diameter 35mm
CIRC...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches
Movado 18Kt. White Gold Art Deco Watch with Leather Cord Band circa 1930's
By Movado
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Movado Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. White Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 44mm Length X 23mm Width
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber 730
DIAL / HANDS: Factory Original Silver Dial with Applied Breguet Gilded Arabic Numeral / Gilded Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
This is a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up for nearly 50 years, which means it needs a service. We will give it a factory quality service by our finest watchmaker as part of the purchase price before it is shipped out to you. This will delay shipping for a few days of course.
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This unique watch is entirely hand made sometime in the late 1920's. It still had the original cord band when we first purchased it, nearly 40 years ago. We have replaced it with modern leather otherwise you would not have been able to wear if as the old cord was to dried out. The workmanship on this piece is exceptional and the dial is original as well.
The dial done is Sterling Silver with Kiln Fired Printing was produced by Stern Freres and has Solid Gold Applied Breguet Style Arabic Numerals. The hands are original as well. Stern Freres bought the Patek Philippe Watch Company in the early 1930's when they went into bankruptcy. The Stern Family still own Patek Philippe to this day.
Movado is a Swiss watchmaking company founded in 1881 by Achilles Ditesheim in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. The name "Movado" means "always in motion" in Esperanto, and the company has lived up to its name throughout its history with its commitment to innovation and design.
In its early years, Movado produced a wide variety of pocket watches, but it soon began to focus on wristwatches as they became increasingly popular. In 1912, Movado introduced its first wristwatch, the Ermeto, which was marketed as a travel watch with a stylish and protective case. The Ermeto was a huge success, and it helped to establish Movado as a leader in the wristwatch market.
In the 1920s and 1930s, Movado continued to innovate with new designs and technologies. In 1930, the company introduced its iconic Museum Watch, which features a simple, minimalist design with a single dot at 12 o'clock. The Museum Watch was designed by Nathan George Horwitt, a young American designer who was inspired by the Bauhaus movement. The Museum Watch was an immediate success, and it is still one of Movado's most popular watches...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches
Roskopf Gold-Filled Campaign Style with Original Flawless Enamel Dial Circa 1910
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Roskopf Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Campaign / Trench Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1900's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Diameter 48mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 11 Jewels...
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Early 1900s Swiss Antique Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Art Deco Enamel, Emerald, and Diamond Watch
Located in New York, NY
A chic Art Deco lady’s watch in white gold and enamel, embellished with diamonds and emeralds. Circa 1920s.
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1920s Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches
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Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Enamel
S.Nordlinger from Los Angeles Equestrian Style Art Deco Dual Face Clock
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: S. Nordlinger
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel and Stone
CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length X Diameter
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber
DIAL / HANDS: Factory Original Silver Dial / Blued Steel Hands
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
This fantastic art deco clock was originally sold by one of the first jewelers in Los Angeles, S. Nordlinger. Nordlinger, a Swiss watchmaker set up shop in Los Angeles in 1869. His is considered one of the pioneer merchants in Los Angeles. His business grew and his sons took over eventually. He died in 1911 and in 1923 his sons merged the Nordlinger house with another famous Los Angeles Jeweler, Brock and Co...
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches
Birks of Canada Ladies 18Kt. Yellow Gold Pearl Bezel Dress Manual Watch, 1910s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Henry Birks and Sons / Canada
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Dress Style
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Solid Gold
CIRCA: 1910's
DIMENSIONS: Length 26mm X Diameter 25mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels
DIAL / HANDS: Kiln Fired Enamel Dial with Arabic Numeral Markers / Blued Steel Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Blue Lizard 14mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement.
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
Henry Birks and Sons, the premier jewelers in Canada made...
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1910s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
J.W. Benson Sterling Silver Military Style Hand Made Watch from 1915
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: J.W. Benson
STYLE / REFERENCE: Campaign Style / Wire Lugs
METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver
CIRCA / YEAR: 1915
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm x Diameter 27mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels
DIAL / HANDS: Silvered with Breguet Style Numbers / Breguet Style Blued Steel Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather Wire Lugs 12mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
J.W. Benson were the jewelers and watchmakers to the British Royalty...
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1910s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches
Dueber Hampden Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch circa, 1919
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Dueber Hampden Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Diadem
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1919
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Width 29mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber 4/0 Size Diadem Series
DIAL / HANDS: Factory Original Gilt Dial with Arabic Numeral Markers / Blued Steel Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 16mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
This is a rare watch by a rare watch company. This unique watch is in exceptional original condition and has been in a vault for nearly 50 years. The purchase price includes a factory quality service by our finest watchmaker. Remarkably, it is still fitted with what appears to be an original strap and buckle as well. The strap is dried out though and you will not be able to use it. We have photographed it with the original strap and a new genuine lizard strap we had made for the watch in Italy...
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1910s American Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Waltham 14kt White Gold Art Deco Tonneau Shape with Original Silvered Dial 1926
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tonneau Shape
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt White Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1926
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 28mm X Diameter 34mm...
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Ulysse Nardin Ladies Art Deco Watch in New Old Stock Condition 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Ulysse Nardin
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Cord Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length ...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches
Movado Yellow Gold Art Deco Triple Register Chronograph Manual Watch
By Movado
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Movado Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Triple Register Chronograph
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Yellow Gold
DIMENSIONS: Length 42mm X Diameter 35mm
CIRC...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches
Henry Birks & Sons Campaign Watch circa 1915
By Gallet
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gallet & Co for Henry Birks & Sons
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Campaign Style
METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel Silver
CIRCA / YEAR: 1915
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 39mm Length X ...
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1910s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches
Tiffany & Co. by Haas Neveux Platinum Art Deco Watch circa 1920's Dial by Stern
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Haas Neveux & Co. for Tiffany & Co.
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Dress Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum / Diamond and Sapphire
CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's
DIMENSIONS / SIZ...
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1920s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Platinum
Ebel Ladies Platinum Art Deco Dress Style Watch from 1930s Handmade High Grade
By Ebel
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Ebel Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 26mm X Diameter 19mm
MOVEMENT / CALI...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches
Eterna Stainless Steel Art deco Custom Made Watch
By Eterna
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Eterna Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Oversized
METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel Silver
CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 55mm X Diameter 49mm
MOV...
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1920s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Shreve & Co. 18Kt. Hand Made Art Deco Watch with Unique Lever Side Setting
By Shreve & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Shreve & Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm X Diameter 35mm
MOVEMENT / C...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches
Calender Del-Mar Chromium Case with unique Calendar by Mimo All Original, 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Mimo for Del-Mar
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Tank Style
METAL / MATERIAL: Chromium
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm x Width 22mm
MOVEMENT / CALIB...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches
Howard Oversized Watch with Custom Steel Exhibition Back Case, 1920s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Howard Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Custom Made Case
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: Mid 1920's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 53mm x Diameter 43mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 19 Jewels / 10 Size
DIAL / HANDS: Silvered with Art Nouveau Numbers...
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches
Cyma for Cuervo & Sobrinos Nickel Watch
By Cyma
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Cyma Watch Company for Cuervo & Sobrinos
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Cushion Shape
METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel Silver
CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 38mm Leng...
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1920s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches
West End Watch Company Queen Anne Steel British Broad Arrow Pilots Watch 1915's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: West End Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: British Military / Campaign Style
METAL / MATERIAL: Early Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 191...
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1910s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Tiffany 18Kt. White Gold Hand Made Watch with Rare Enamel Dial and Day Counter
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tiffany & Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Campaign Style / Calendar Day Wheel
METAL / MATERIAL: 18k White Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diame...
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1910s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches
J.W Benson Sterling Silver Oversized Chronograph with Kiln Fired Enamel Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: J.W Benson / London
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oversized Chronograph
METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver
CIRCA / YEAR: 1910 /15
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 49mm
MOVEMENT / C...
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1910s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches
1930s Shreve and Company Art Deco Desk Clock
By Shreve & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Shreve and Company San Francisco
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Glass, Gilt and Nickel
METAL / MATERIAL:
CIRCA / YEAR:
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gilt Metal, Mixed Metal
Jules Jurgensen 18Kt. White Gold Art Deco Driver's Style Manual Watch, 1920s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Jules Jurgensen
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Pocket-Wrist Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. White Gold
DIMENSIONS: Length 51mm X Diameter 44mm
CIRCA: 1920's
MOVEMENT / ...
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1920s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold
Movado Stainless Steel Chronograph with Original Dial, circa 1940's
By Movado
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Movado Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph / 19038
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm x Diameter 34mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels
DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Luminous Arabic Numerals / Blued Steel Luminous Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 18mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This high grade and complicated watch...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches
Lancet Sterling Silver Early Military Style with Kiln Fired Enamel Print 1915
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Lancet Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Tonneau / Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver
CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Len...
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1920s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches
Glycine 18kt. White Gold Art Deco High Grade Hand Made Watch, circa 1930's
By Glycine
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Glycine Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Tank Style
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. White Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches
Crown Yellow Gold Filled Campaign Style from 1920's with Original Enamel Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Crown Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Campaign Military Style
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: Patent Date, 1910
DIMEN...
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