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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
Ulysse Nardin Rose Gold Art Deco Original Crystal and Crown Manual Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Ulysse Nardin STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: 18 Kt Rose Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 38mm X Width 27mm CIRCA: 1940's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Ma...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Art Deco Men's Geometric Enamel Cufflinks, circa 1930s
Located in Westward ho, GB
Great Art Deco geometric styling and colour, can't be confused with any other era can they? Condition is great with very mid signs of usage. Originating from England and ideal for an...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Wrist Watches

Concord Stainless Steel Three Register Chronograph Manual Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Concord Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph / Tonneau Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: Length 45mm X Diameter 43mm CIRCA: 1970's MOVEMEN...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches

Bulova Steel Art Deco Style Round Wristwatch, circa 1960s with Original Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Dress Style METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. White Gold Filled CIRCA: 1960's DIMENSIONS: Length 40mm X Diameter 33mm MOVEMENT ...
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1960s American 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

Cuervo Y Sobrinos Havana Sterling Silver and Niello Tonneau Shaped from 1915
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Cuervo Y Sobrinos STYLE / REFERENCE: Tonneau Shaped / Military Style METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver and Niello Inlay CIRCA / YE...
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1910s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches

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

Tiffany & Co. Two Color Gold Hunters Case Covered Dial Watch, 1930s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tiffany & Co. by Cress Arrow STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Covered Dial CIRCA: 1930's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 15 Jewels / 10 Ligne DIAL / HANDS: Original Dial Applied Breguet Numerals / Original Blued Steel Hands DIMENSIONS: Length 35mm X Diameter 30mm ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 19mm / Medium Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is one of the rarest watches...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches

Movado 18Kt. White Gold Art Deco Watch with Leather Cord Band circa 1930's
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

Elgin Chromium Finished New Old Stock in the Box, circa 1929
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

J.E.Caldwell Stainless Steel Oversized Chronograph Manual Wind Watch, 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: J.E.Caldwell / by Valjoux STYLE / REFERENCE: Full Size Three Register Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA: 1940's DIMENSIONS: Length 44mm X Diameter...
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1940s Swiss 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

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Yellow Gold

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

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Mappin & Webb Agate and Gilded Brass Art Deco Style Desk Clock
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Mappin & Webb STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Agate Stone Easel Desk Clock MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 15 Jewels Swiss Made / Eight Days / Manual W...
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1920s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Agate

Hamilton 14k Gold Tonneau Hand-Winding with Allan Adler Modernist 10k Gold Band
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Hamilton 14k Gold Tonneau Hand-Winding w/ Allan Adler Modernist 10k Gold Band Movement #982 Movement Serial #M8295 Case #117847 14k Yellow Gold Tonneau Case 20 mm Wide (21 mm w/ Crown) 32 mm Long Lug-to-Lug Distance = 42 mm Lug-to-Lug Width = 14 mm Thickness = 9 mm Champagne Dial w/ Gold Arabic Numbers and Hands (M + H) Includes Seconds Subdial 16 mm Wide 25 mm Long 10k Yellow Gold and Wood Vintage Allan Adler Watch...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

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Stainless Steel

Shreve & Co. 18Kt. Hand Made Art Deco Watch with Unique Lever Side Setting
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

Howard Stainless Steel Art Deco Exhibition Back Watch, circa 1920's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Howard Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Exhibition Back METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 56mm X Diameter 45mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Silvered with Art Deco Numerals / Blued Steel 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

Chronometre Election 18Kt. Solid Gold Campaign Style Watch, Circa 1920's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Chronometre Election STYLE / REFERENCE: Military Campaign Style / Articulated Lugs METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm x Diameter 32mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels / Election Caliber DIAL / HANDS: Original Kiln Fired Enamel with Luminous Numbers / Blued Steel Luminous Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 14mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic campaign style watch was produced in Switzerland by Election Watch...
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1920s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches

Gold and Steel Cartier Santos Carrée Automatic Wristwatch
Located in Princeton, NJ
A highly sought after 18 karat yellow gold and stainless steel vintage Cartier Santos Carrée in a 29mm case featuring an automatic movement power...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Steel

Croton Steel Super-Automatic Art Deco Watch with Original Dial 1940's
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

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Stainless Steel

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

Peerless by IWC Campaign Style Sterling Silver Half Hunter from 1915
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: International Watch Co. for Peerless STYLE / REFERENCE: Campaign Style / Half Hunter METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver & Enamel CIRCA / YEAR: 1915 DIMENSIONS / SIZE...
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1910s American Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches

White Gold Cartier Tank Francaise Automatic Wristwatch With Date
Located in Princeton, NJ
A white gold automatic Cartier Tank wristwatch on a blue Cartier crocodile strap with a Cartier tang buckle. The watch features an automatic movement with a date function, and a dial...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Wrist Watches

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White Gold

Glycine 18kt. White Gold Art Deco High Grade Hand Made Watch, circa 1930's
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

Tavannes Steel and Rose Gold Art Deco Articulated Watch with Original Dial 1930s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tavannes Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 4017 METAL / MATERIAL: Steel & Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS...
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1930s Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches

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

Howard Stainless Steel Art Deco Exhibition Back Watch, circa 1920's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Howard Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR:1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 55mm X D...
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches

Tiffany & Co. White Gold and Diamond Atlas Watch
Located in Princeton, NJ
An 18 karat white gold and diamond Tiffany & Co. Atlas wristwatch on leather strap, the buckle also of 18 karat white gold. The watch, an L370 model, houses a quartz movement and the...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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