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Item Ships From: California
Rolex Mens Datejust Black Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Jubilee Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Swiss Wrist - SKU 16014-BLK-DIA-AM-BDS-JBL Brand : Rolex Model : Datejust Ref# 16014 - Plastic Quickset Model Gender : Mens Metals : Stainless Steel Case Size : 36 mm Dial : Custo...
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1980s Vintage California - Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Vintage Cartier 18k Gold Diamond Braided Watch
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Longines Movement Wristwatch Company: Cartier Movement: Longines Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Condition: Excellent Year Of Manufacture: Circa 1940s Le...
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1950s Vintage California - Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

French Retro Ruby and Diamond Bracelet Watch in 18k Rose Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Vintage French Retro Ruby and Diamond Bracelet Watch in 18K Rose Gold French Retro bracelet watch beautifully crafted in 18K Rose Gold...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro California - Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rolex Oyster Precision with Rare 3-6-9 Black Dial
By Rolex
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Rolex Oyster Precision with Rare 3-6-9 Similar to the Rolex Ref. #1016 Manual winding Year of production 1968 Movement Manual winding Caliber/movement 1225 Number of jewels 17...
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1960s European Vintage California - Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mens Omega Meister Dial 36mm Manual Wind Chronograph 1960s Unrestored JM21
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Collectable vintage classic, Men's Omega Meister Dial Chronograph Manual Watch, c.1960s. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous, untouched Omega signed Meister dial, app...
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1960s Swiss Vintage California - Watches

Michele Urban Diamond & Stainless Steel Watch
By Michele
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies' large Michele urban diamond chronograph watch in stainless steel. Quartz movement. Keeps good time. Mother of pearl dial. The case size is 35mm by 28mm. Measures 6 inches in ...
Category

Mid-20th Century California - Watches

Materials

Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 16013 Silver Dial 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16013 Serial: 8361*** Year: 1986 Model: Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: Custom Diamond Bezel Dial: Sil...
Category

1980s Vintage California - Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Audemars Piguet Titanium AP Royal Oak Grey Dial 26170TI with box and papers
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your wrist with the Audemars Piguet Titanium AP Royal Oak Grey Dial 26170TI, a timepiece that embodies both sporty sophistication and horological exce...
Category

2010s California - Watches

Materials

Titanium

Mens Rolex Air-King Precision Ref 5500 34mm Automatic 1970s Vintage Swiss RA381
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King 5500 Precision automatic, c.1969, all original. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Classic Rolex signed silver dial, a...
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1960s Swiss Vintage California - Watches

Rolex Daytona Blue Cosmograph Ref. #6239, Circa 1966
By Rolex
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage Rolex Daytona Blue Cosmograph 6239 Circa 1966 Description / Condition: All watches have been professionally scrutinized and serviced prior to being offered for sale. This model is referred to as the Daytona Blue due to the slight blue color of (Daytona) on the dial is a rare occurrence in similar year models. Currently this watch is shown with a more current Rolex band to provide a more comfortable fit. However, included with your purchase, is the original riveted Rolex watch band. Please see the last 2 photos. Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Rolex Daytona Cosmograph: Serial number: 1'417'XX8 Year of Production: Circa 1966 Gender: Men's Dial: Black / white Crystal: Acrylic Caliber: cal. 727 mechanical, 17 Jewels Movement: Valjoux Case: Stainless Steel – Screw down case back Case Size: 37mm Strap / Band: Original stainless steel Rolex riveted bracelet with folding clasp included. Newer Rolex...
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1960s Swiss Vintage California - Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steve McQueen Explorer II #1655 Straight Hand Steel Automatic Watch, 1971
By Rolex
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Brand: Vintage Rolex Model: Explorer II Year: 1971 Serial number: 327xxxxx Reference: #1655 Case: Show normal sign of wear with no sign of polish from previous; inner case back stam...
Category

1970s Swiss Vintage California - Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Movado Ladies Platinum Diamond Mid Century Manual Winding Dress Watch
By Movado
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Movado Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Diamond Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum DIMENSIONS: Length 25mm X Width 16mm CIRCA: 1950's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 17 Je...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco California - Watches

Materials

Platinum

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Cushion Shaped American Watch with Original Dial 1940
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Cushion Shaped METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm X Width 25mm MOVEMENT / CALIB...
Category

1940s American Art Deco Vintage California - Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Tissot Steel Seastar Full Size Chronograph with Original Black Dial
By Tissot
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tissot Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Seastar / Cushion Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 50mm X Diamete...
Category

1970s Swiss Modern Vintage California - Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Papers, Box, And Original Dial circa, 1988
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1988 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diameter 34mm ...
Category

1980s Swiss Modern Vintage California - Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

LeCoultre 14Kt. and Enamel Inlay Art Deco Wristwatch circa 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: LeCoultre Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Cushion Shape METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 26mm x Width 2...
Category

1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage California - Watches

Waltham White Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style Watch American Made 1940's
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Width 24mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewel / Caliber 750 B DIAL / HANDS: Original with Arabic Numerals / ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 17mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT Through the American civil war and two World Wars, and beyond, Waltham's legacy and spirit lives on in this wonderful vintage watch. It is truly a representation of the idea of American Exceptionalism. The wonderfully crafted design is timeless. Even after 100 years or more, this watch can dependably be worn, used and counted on to get you there on time, every time. It is versatile enough to be worn for all types of occasions and various clothes. Wear it with a suit or even for more casual occasions but, certainly, feel confident that you are wearing a piece of history. The Waltham Watch Company was an American watch manufacturing house founded in 1850 in Roxbury, Massachusetts. It was the first American company to mass-produce watches using interchangeable parts. The company's watches were known for their quality and affordability, and they quickly became popular with consumers. Waltham played a major role in the development of the American watch industry as well as establishing the concept of “mass produced” products. By the way, Henry Ford was a watchmaker, and he was inspired to build cars the same way Waltham Watches were produced, for the masses with interchangeable parts. Waltham’s success helped to make the United States a major player in the global watch market as well as promote the idea of “industrialization.” Before the Waltham Watch Company, watches were generally produced by hand, in “cottage” industries. They were owned by the wealthier class or the “working class” that needed to know the time. The company's affordable watches made them accessible to a wider range of people and helped to change the way people thought about time. Prior to this, people used their local Church bells to direct them in their daily lives. The Company continued to grow and prosper throughout the 19th century. During the American Civil War, they supplied watches to the military, and of course they grew because of this association. In 1885, they moved their headquarters to Waltham, Massachusetts, and changed their name to the American Waltham Watch Company. Waltham was a major exhibitor at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. The company's exhibit at the exposition was housed in a large pavilion that was designed to resemble a factory. The pavilion was filled with watches of all shapes and sizes, as well as machinery used in the manufacturing process. The exhibit was a major success, and it helped to raise the profile of Waltham watches around the world. Amongst the visitors at the exhibition was a contingent from Switzerland. When they realized what Waltham was doing, they quickly understood that their methods were outdated and soon enough they would be a country unable to compete. They also went to the Waltham factory for a visit after the exhibition. It is said that they purchased a few of Waltham’s higher grade movements. The director of the factory said he would have them “adjusted” before they left, but they said it was not necessary. When they arrived back in Switzerland, they checked them and were shocked at the level of quality and accuracy. This prompted them to buy some of the equipment that Waltham was using so they could start building better watches that were less expensive and more accurate. Some of that machinery ended up in the small town of Schaffhausen and became The International Watch Company. They are still in business today making exceptional watches. The military, for any nation, is a powerful source of revenue for industrial contracts. So, any industry would prosper during war and Waltham continued to be a supplier to the military for over 100 years. Through WW 1...
Category

1940s American Art Deco Vintage California - Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, White Gold

Rolex 278240 Datejust Midsize 31mm Green Dial Stainless Steel Jubilee Band Box
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 278240 Serial: H68Q5*** Year: 2020 - Now Model: Midsize Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Stainless Steel Smooth Bezel Di...
Category

2010s California - Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Wide Flip-top Retro Bracelet Watch San Marco Link in 18k Yellow Gold
By Movado
Located in La Jolla, CA
Wide Flip-top Retro Watch/Bracelet San Marco Link in 18k Yellow Gold Wide Flip-top Bracelet Watch features a manual wind Movado watch movement in a wide Link Bracelet composed of Larger San Marco Links on outside and Smaller Links in the middle in 18k Yellow Gold. The Buckle style Flip-top has 8 Round Brilliant Diamonds and Synthetic Rubies. Secured by a hidden double clasp with safety chain. The watch is manual wind and has a Movado watch...
Category

20th Century Unknown Retro California - Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Mens Datejust Pink MOP Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Jubilee Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Swiss Wrist - SKU 16014-PMOP-DIA-AM-BDS-JBL Brand : Rolex Model : Datejust Ref# 16014 - Plastic Quickset Model Gender : Mens Metals : Stainless Steel Case Size : 36 mm Dial : Cust...
Category

1980s Vintage California - Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Green Dial, Early 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: Early 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diam...
Category

1970s Swiss Modern Vintage California - Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Factory Original Silver Dial circa, 1967
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1967 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 35m...
Category

1960s Swiss Modern Vintage California - Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Longines 18Kt Yellow Gold Rare Drs. Model Art Deco Watch circa 1937
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1937 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Width 20mm M...
Category

1930s American Art Deco Vintage California - Watches

ORIS Aquis Date Grey Dial Titanium Men's Watch
By Oris
Located in San Fernando, CA
ORIS Aquis a true masterpiece of design and engineering features a sleek grey dial that offers excellent readability even in low-light conditions with a date function that displays t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary California - Watches

Materials

Titanium

Rolex 126300 Datejust 41 Black Dial Stainless Steel Box Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126300 Serial: R6000*** Year: 2019 Model: Datejust 41 Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Stainless Steel Smooth Bezel Dial: Black Di...
Category

2010s California - Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Yacht Master 168623 Silver Midsize 35mm 18K Gold Steel Box Service Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 168623 Serial: K969*** Year: 2001 Model: Yacht Master Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: Silv...
Category

Early 2000s California - Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Must De Cartier Vermeil Vendrome Watch
By Cartier
Located in San Fernando, CA
Cartier Must de Cartier watch is crafted in 18K gold plated sterling silver construction (Vermeil) and features a Swiss made quartz movem...
Category

Late 20th Century California - Watches

Materials

Vermeil

Duke of Wellington Medal Pocket Watch Silver with Chain, 1930
Located in Berkeley, CA
Lovely and chic pocket watch to the effigy of HRH Duke of Wellington, the date is around 1930. The watch has a very nice "Guillochet" (engraved border) around the dial, the graphism ...
Category

1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage California - Watches

Materials

Silver

Gruen Gold Filled Art Deco Curvex Watch with Diamond Dial 1940's
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 449 METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Width 22mm...
Category

1940s American Art Deco Vintage California - Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Accutron Innsbruck Stainless Steel Men's Quartz Moonphase Chronograph Watch
By Bulova
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Accutron Innsbruck Stainless Steel Men's Quartz Moonphase Chronograph Watch Model #26E08 Serial #1081753 C8671188 Stainless Steel Case w/ Diamond Bezel and Lugs 36 mm Wide (39 mm w/...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern California - Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

TAG Heuer Gray Waf1015 Aquaracer Swiss-quartz Watch
By TAG Heuer
Located in San Fernando, CA
Tag Heuer Aquaracer WAF1015 Stainless steel case with a stainless steel link bracelet Stainless steel bezel Silver dial with luminous hands and stick hour markers Minute markers around the outer rim Luminescent hands and markers Date display at the 12 o'clock position Seconds sub-dial at the 6 o'clock position Battery-operated Swiss quartz...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary California - Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Round Style
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diameter 32mm MO...
Category

1950s American Art Deco Vintage California - Watches

Breitling Laederich Antique Pocket Watch 18k Gold Enamel
By Breitling
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An amazing Breitling Laederich antique pocket watch, circa late 1800s. The watch is made of 18k gold, features enamel. The watch is cased in a ...
Category

1870s Swiss Antique California - Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

TAG Heuer Aquaracer Waf1418 Steel MOP Date Watch
By TAG Heuer
Located in San Fernando, CA
The TAG Heuer Aquaracer Waf1418 Stainless Steel Case and bracelet Pink MOP Dial Date display at the 3 o'clock position. It has a unidirectional bezel CASE SIZE 28 mm double locki...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary California - Watches

Materials

Steel

Patek Philippe 18Kt. Two-Tone Oversized Art Deco Wristwatch from 1940s
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Solid Yellow and White Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 47mm X Width 29mm CIRCA: 1940's MOVEMEN...
Category

1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage California - Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Custom Made Tiffany Blue Dial circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1603 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm x Diameter 36m...
Category

1970s Swiss Modern Vintage California - Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1940's with Original Dial
By Bulova
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Curvex Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Width 20m...
Category

1930s American Art Deco Vintage California - Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Vintage Bulova Accutron Watch (34mm)
By Bulova
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Men's Vintage Bulova Accutron with 14k yellow gold case. The case is stamped 14k. The gold-filled varieties are stamped gold-filled. Quartz mov...
Category

Mid-20th Century California - Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Papers, Box, And Original Dial circa, 1988
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1988 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diameter 34mm ...
Category

1980s Swiss Modern Vintage California - Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Zodiac Super Sea Wolf Pro-Diver ZO3556 Watch
By Zodiac
Located in San Fernando, CA
ZODIAC Super Sea Wolf Z03556 Case: Stainless Steel Bezel: Rotating Green Steel and K1 crystal bezel Case Back: Solid Case Width: 42mm Crystal: Sapphire Crystal Dial Color: Silver wit...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary California - Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Gruen 10k Gold Filled Art Deco Watch
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style / Reference 770 METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm...
Category

1940s American Art Deco Vintage California - Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Ferrari Girard Perregaux F1 2002 Championship Chronograph Watch 40mm Ref. 4956
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Tustin, CA
We are pleased to offer this Girard Perregaux Ferrari F1 2002 Championship Chronograph Watch 40mm Ref. 4956. This watch features a stainless steel 40mm case, black carbon fiber dial ...
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary California - Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bucherer Stainless Steel Ladies Sport Watch in New Old Stock Condition 1950's
By Bucherer
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bucherer Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Sport Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 29mm X Diameter 22mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered Dial with Baton Markers / Blued Steel Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 10mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This great looking ladies sport watch...
Category

1950s Swiss Vintage California - Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

14K White Gold Men's Vintage Longines Diamond Dial Watch
By Longines
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Men's vintage Longines wristwatch with 14k white gold case and diamond dial. The inside of the case is stamped 14k, Longines. The movement ...
Category

Mid-20th Century California - Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cartier 3066 Pasha Seatimer Chronograph 18K Rose Gold Ceramic Box Paper 2019
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 3066 Year: 2019 Model: Pasha Seatimer Chronograph Case Material: 18K Rose Gold Band: 18K Rose Gold & Ceramic Bezel: 18K Rose Gold Dial: Black Face: Sapphire Cry...
Category

2010s California - Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Longines Yellow Gold Enamel Dial Military Chronograph Manual Watch from 1933
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Campaign Style / Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL: 14 Kt. Solid Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 41mm X Diameter 39mm CIRCA / YEAR: 1933 MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Kiln Fired Enamel / Breguet Style / Breguet Blued Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 19mm / Medium Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is a fantastic and rare watch. It is the largest Longines wrist chronograph produced at the time. The case has a coin edge, hinged back and bezel and a beautiful cuvette stating its provenance. The movement is in excellent condition and the steel work has Anglage finishing. This rare watch is running fine and you can wear it and use it to count off the minutes left on your parking meter. The Company continued to grow and prosper throughout the 19th century. During the American Civil War, they supplied watches to the military, and of course they grew because of this association. In 1885, they moved their headquarters to Waltham, Massachusetts, and changed their name to the American Waltham Watch Company. Waltham was a major exhibitor at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. The company's exhibit at the exposition was housed in a large pavilion that was designed to resemble a factory. The pavilion was filled with watches of all shapes and sizes, as well as machinery used in the manufacturing process. The exhibit was a major success, and it helped to raise the profile of Waltham watches around the world. Amongst the visitors at the exhibition was a contingent from Switzerland. When they realized what Waltham was doing, they quickly understood that their methods were outdated and soon enough they would be a country unable to compete. They also went to the Waltham factory for a visit after the exhibition. It is said that they purchased a few of Waltham’s higher grade movements. The director of the factory said he would have them “adjusted” before they left, but they said it was not necessary. When they arrived back in Switzerland, they checked them and were shocked at the level of quality and accuracy. This prompted them to buy some of the equipment that Waltham was using so they could start building better watches that were less expensive and more accurate. Some of that machinery ended up in the small town of Schaffhausen and became The International Watch Company. They are still in business today making exceptional watches. The military, for any nation, is a powerful source of revenue for industrial contracts. So, any industry would prosper during war and Waltham continued to be a supplier to the military for over 100 years. Through WW 1...
Category

1930s Swiss Vintage California - Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Rare Charcoal Dial circa, circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm x Diameter 34m...
Category

1970s Swiss Modern Vintage California - Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Universal Geneve 18Kt Pink Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch Hand Made from 1940's
By Universal Genève
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Universal Geneve Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Pink Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 27mm X Width 15mm MOVEMEN...
Category

1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage California - Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Tag Heuer Link Diamond Blue MOP Watch WJ1317
By TAG Heuer
Located in San Fernando, CA
TAG HEUER LINK WJ1317-0 Swiss Made Polished with Brushed Stainless Steel Case & Bracelet Mother of Pearl Blue Dial Set with Diamonds Diamond Hour Markers 11 Full Cut Diamonds Set on ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary California - Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex 14233 Oyster Perpetual Champagne Dial 18K Gold Stainless Steel Quality Dia
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 14233 Serial: P237*** Year: 2000 Model: Oyster Perpetual Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: Fade...
Category

Early 2000s California - Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tissot 14k Rose Gold Visodate Seaster Automatic Men's Watch 27B.621
By Tissot
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Tissot 14k Rose Gold Visodate Seaster Automatic Men's Watch 27B.621 Movement #27B.621 Case #N.56020-10 14k Rose Gold Round Case 33 mm in Diameter (34 mm w/...
Category

1960s Swiss Modern Vintage California - Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

Rolex 69318 Ladies Pearlmaster VERY RARE Lapis Lazuli Dial 18K Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 69318 Serial: W033*** Year: 1995 Model: Ladies Pearlmaster Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: 18K Yellow Gold Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: ...
Category

1990s California - Watches

Rolex 18038 President Day Date Champagne Dial 18K Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 18038 Serial: 7347*** Year: 1982 Model: President Day Date Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: 18K Yellow Gold Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: Champagne Face: ...
Category

1980s Vintage California - Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Stainless Steel Auto Mark Coupe Watch (33mm x 39mm)
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Men's Tiffany & Co. Mark Coupe wristwatch. The stainless steel case measures 33mm by 39mm. Automatic movement with date display, 21 jewels. Runs well. There is a sapphire crystal on ...
Category

Mid-20th Century California - Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Seth Thomas Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shape with Original Dial 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Seth Thomas STYLE / REFERENCE: Reference N901 METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Width 25mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber 001 DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Arabic Numerals / Gilt Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 16mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT Seth Thomas was a legendary American Clock Company...
Category

1940s American Vintage California - Watches

Materials

10k Gold, Gold Plate, Stainless Steel

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled from 1939 with Hand Engraved Monogram Tortue Shaped
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1939 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 25mm X Diameter 42mm...
Category

1940s American Art Deco Vintage California - Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, Yellow Gold

Rolex Steel Classic Air King with Rare Dial and Original Bracelet circa, 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm x Diameter 34m...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage California - Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe & Cie. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Bracelet Watch, circa 1980s
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe & Cie. STYLE / REFERENCE: Ellipse Bracelet Watch / Reference 3848 / 15 METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: ...
Category

1980s Swiss Vintage California - Watches

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