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Illinois White Gold Filled Watch Art Deco Wrist Watch 1930
s
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
: White Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 27mm Length X 34mm Width
MOVEMENT / CALIBER
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Illinois White Gold-Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1930
s
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
: White Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Width 27mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, White Gold
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shape with Original Dial from 1930
s
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 45mm X Width 21mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER
Category
Vintage 1930s American Wrist Watches
Birks 18Kt. White Gold Art Deco Ladie
s Watch 1930
s
By Birks
Located in Long Beach, CA
White Gold with Gold Filled Bracelet
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 29mm X Width 11mm
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
1930s 14k Gold Waltham Art Deco Wristwatch with Historic Engraving
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Wailea, HI
1930s 14k Gold Waltham Art Deco Wristwatch with Historic Engraving
A remarkable piece of
Category
Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Longines 18Kt. Yellow Gold Men
s Wrist Watch, French Hallmarked 1930
s
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Modified Tonneau Shape
CIRCA: 1930's
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Rare Art Deco IWC Schaffhausen 18k Gold Rectangular Watch (c.1930
s)
By IWC
Located in Wailea, HI
Rare Art Deco IWC Schaffhausen 18k Gold Rectangular Watch with Engraved Case (c. 1930s
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Marcus
Co. 18Kt Gold Custom Made Equestrian Themed Watch circa 1930
s
By Marcus
Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Two Tone Gold and Enamel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 19mm X Width
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Gruen Steel
Gold Art Deco Watch circa 1930
s with Original Dial
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Steel & Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm X Width 22mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, Steel
Hamilton 14Kt Solid Gold Ladies Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch 1930
s
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 31mm X Width 16mm
MOVEMENT
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Rolex Two Tone Rose Gold and Stainless Steel Dress Watch, circa 1930
s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ MATERIAL: Two Tone 14Kt Rose Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm "Lug Tip to Lug Tip
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
Breguet 18Kt. Yellow and White Gold Art Deco Watch with Articulated Lugs, 1930
s
By Breguet
Located in Long Beach, CA
Tone Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm x Diameter 25mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold
Gruen Gold Filled Ladies Art Deco Watch with Original Dial and Bracelet 1930
s
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Filled
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Omega Nickel Silver and Rose Gold Oversized Art Deco Watch from 1930
s
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel Silver and Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 50mm X Diameter
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Tissot 14Kt. Art Deco Gold Watch and Bracelet with Original Dial from 1930
s
By Tissot
Located in Long Beach, CA
Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 29mm X Diameter 21mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss 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
: 18Kt. White Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 44mm Length X 23mm Width
MOVEMENT / CALIBER
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Agassiz 14Kt. Solid Gold Pocket Watch with Period Gold Chain 1930
s Hand Made
By Agassiz
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 43mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Rolex Extremely rare rectangular solid gold watch 1930s
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Rolex Ref 2356 Circa 1930
Rolex Vintage Rectangular solid gold case with solid wire gold fixed lugs
Category
20th Century European Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold
Glycine 18kt. White Gold Art Deco High Grade Hand Made Watch, circa 1930
s
By Glycine
Located in Long Beach, CA
: 18Kt. White Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Width 23mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Cartier 18Kt. Yellow Gold Art Deco Styled Watch with Original Buckle from 1930
s
By Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Width 20mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Retrofitted
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
C.D. Peacock 14Kt. White Gold and Enamel Art Deco Ladies Watch circa 1930
s
Located in Long Beach, CA
. Solid Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 28mm X Width 14mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
14Kt White Gold Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Watch Chain 1930
s Hand Constructed
Located in Long Beach, CA
Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: 13 Inches in Length
Category
Vintage 1930s American Pocket Watches
Materials
White Gold
Tiffany
Co. 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Vintage Watch, circa 1930s
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm x Diameter 31mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Eterna 18Kt Two Tone Art Deco Ladies Bracelet Watch All Original, circa 1930
s
By Eterna
Located in Long Beach, CA
: 18kt. Two Tone Pink and Rose Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm x Width 9mm
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
CH. F. Tissot Yellow Gold Pocket Watch circa 1930s
Located in Stamford, CT
CH. F. Tissot & Fils 18k yellow gold pocket watch, circa 1930s. Art Deco. black and white enamel on
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fine and Rare 1930s Omega Rose Gold Chronograph Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1930s Omega Chronograph Wrist Watch, 18K Rose Gold 37 M.M. 3 piece signed Omega case with
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Henry Birks
Sons Two Tone 18Kt. Art Deco Ladies Watch Dial by Stern 1930
s
By Birks
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ MATERIAL: 18Kt Two Tone Solid Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 28mm X Diameter 21mm
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Omega Ladies White Gold Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Watch, circa 1930s
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ MATERIAL: 18K White Gold
DIMENSIONS: Length 59mm X Width 14mm
CIRCA: 1930's
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 17 Jewels
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold
18K White Gold
Diamond Art-Deco 1930
s Swiss Ladies Dress Watch by Lavina
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This ladies' dress watch is from Art-Deco period,
yet it's in beautiful vintage condition &
in
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Zenith 18 Karat White Gold Art Deco Tank Style Watch, circa 1930s
By Zenith
Located in Long Beach, CA
Solid White Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Width 25mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold
Movado for Tiffany
Co 14Kt Solid Gold Rare Chronograph circa 1930
s
By Tiffany
Co for Movado
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm "Lug Tip to Lug Tip" X
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Tiffany
Co. Two Color Gold Hunters Case Covered Dial Watch, 1930s
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
: 1930's
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 15 Jewels / 10 Ligne
DIAL / HANDS: Original Dial Applied Breguet Numerals
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Hand Engraved Vintage 1930s 18k Yellow Gold Enamel Pocket Watch
Located in New York, NY
HAND ENGRAVED VINTAGE 1930S 18K YELLOW GOLD ENAMEL POCKET WATCH.
This is a vintage pocket watch in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Rolex 1930s Ladies Rose Gold and Steel Oyster Case Manual Wind Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1930s Rolex Oyster Wrist Watch, 24 M.M. Rose Gold top with Steel back oyster Case and curved
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Rose Gold, Steel
Vintage 1930s LeCoultre 14K Yellow Gold Dress Watch – Manual Wind
Located in New York, NY
A refined 1930s LeCoultre dress watch, featuring a 20x29mm 14K yellow gold case with distinctive
Category
Vintage 1930s Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Jaeger LeCoutre Watch, c.1930s
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in London, GB
This striking 1930s Jaeger LeCoultre cocktail watch is crafted in 9 carat yellow gold and designed
Category
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Buren Watch Company 14 Karat Solid Gold Art Deco Watch, circa 1930s
By Buren
Located in Long Beach, CA
. Solid Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Diameter 29mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Bailey Banks and Biddle 14 Karat Solid Gold Two-Tone Art Deco Watch, circa 1930s
Located in Long Beach, CA
and White Gold
DIMENSIONS: Length 40mm X Diameter 27mm
CIRCA: 1930's
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Art Deco 1930s Two Color Gold Benrus Mechanical Wrist watch
By Benrus
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1930 True Art Deco Benrus Wrist Watch, 28 x 26 M.M. 14k White and Yellow Gold 2 piece hinged
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930
s Manual Rolex Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
This is an 18ct yellow Rolex Officially Certified Chronometer from the 1930's. The watch has an
Category
Vintage 1930s Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold
Glycine for Birks in Canada 18Kt. White Gold Art Deco Tank Style circa 1930
s
By Glycine
Located in Long Beach, CA
: 18kt White Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 27mm X Width 14mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold
Hamilton Gold Filled Art Deco Curvex Style with Original Silver Dial 1930
s
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Curvex
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
I. W. C. 18Kt Yellow Gold Art Deco Oversized Tank Hand Made 1930
s High Grade
By IWC
Located in Long Beach, CA
numbers. Circa 1930's the watch is entirely hand made. We seldom see this rare model which was oversized
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Shultz Two Tone Gold made for C.D. Peacock in Chicago Hand Made from 1930
s
Located in Long Beach, CA
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Yellow and White Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 35mm Length
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
A. Lange
Sohne DUF Pocket Watch 14k Gold Near NOS Condition 1930s
By A. Lange
Söhne
Located in London, GB
This beautiful pristine 14ct Yellow Gold Full Hunter pocket watch with a champagne two tone satin
Category
Vintage 1930s German Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Two Tone 14Kt White
Yellow Gold Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Watch Chain 1930s
Located in Long Beach, CA
. Solid Yellow and White Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: 18 Inches in Length
Category
Vintage 1930s American Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
J.E. Caldwell by I.W.C. 18Kt Yellow Gold Open Faced Art Deco Pocket Watch, 1930s
By IWC
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ MATERIAL: 18Kt Yellow Gold and Enamel
DIMENSIONS: Diameter 45mm
CIRCA: 1920's / 1930's
MOVEMENT / CALIBER
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
Jules Jurgensen 18 Karat Solid Gold Two-Color Art Deco Ladies Watch, circa 1930s
By Jules Jugensen
Located in Long Beach, CA
/Rose Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length X Width
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Tiffany
Co. Rectangular 18K Gold Wristwatch with Agassiz Movement, Circa 1930s
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Wailea, HI
Tiffany & Co. Rectangular 18K Gold Wristwatch with Agassiz Movement, Circa 1930s
This elegant
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Eterna 18 Karat White and Rose Gold Art Deco Oversized Pocket Wristwatch, 1930s
Located in Long Beach, CA
METAL: 18Kt. White Gold with Rose Gold Lugs
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manually Wound / 17
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Audemars Piguet Platinum and Gold Art Deco Oversized Pocket Wristwatch, 1930s
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Long Beach, CA
METAL / MATERIAL: Platinun and 18kt Yellow Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 47mm X
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Birks of Canada Art Deco 18Kt. Solid Gold Chronograph with Enamel Dial, 1930
s
By Birks and Son
Located in Long Beach, CA
Solid Yellow Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 47mm x Diameter 33mm
MOVEMENT
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Gubelin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Handmade Wristwatch, circa 1930s
By Gubelin
Located in Long Beach, CA
: 14kt Solid Yellow Gold
DIMENSIONS: Length 38mm X Width 23mm
CIRCA: 1930's
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wrist Watches
Tavannes 14 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Hand Constructed Case, circa 1930s
Located in Long Beach, CA
: 14Kt. Solid Yellow Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Width 22mm
MOVEMENT
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
1930s Benrus 14K White Gold Art Deco Diamond Skyscraper Wristwatch
By Benrus
Located in North Attleboro, MA
for Deco-era mechanical watches. The solid gold caseback retains its circular “Cased and Timed in 14
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Patek Philippe Retailed by Yard Yellow Gold manual Wristwatch , circa 1930s
By Patek Philippe
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Patek Philippe wristwatch created in the 1930s and retailed by Yard.
Rectangular case, Arabic
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Two Tone 14Kt White
Yellow Gold Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Watch Chain 1930s
Located in Long Beach, CA
. Solid Yellow and White Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: 18 Inches in Length
Category
Vintage 1930s American Chain Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
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1930s Gold Watch For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact 1930s gold watch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 14k Gold and 18k Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 1073 vintage editions and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a 1930s gold watch may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing 1930s gold watch — no matter the origin — is easy, but Cartier, Rolex and Tiffany
Co. each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A 1930s gold watch of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 92, is particularly popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also baguette cut cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our 1930s gold watch for sale are for women, but there are 409 pieces available to browse for men.
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Prices for a 1930s gold watch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $120 and can go as high as $275,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,900.
Finding the Right Wrist-watches for You
Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.
Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.
Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.
Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.
In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.
Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.
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Questions About 1930s Gold Watch
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023What brides wore in the 1930s varied. Some wore long flowing dresses made of satin or silk. Long sleeves were popular and designs often featured only minimal embellishments like appliqués and beading. Because many people faced difficult financial situations due to the Great Depression, brides also sometimes simply wore their best dresses on their wedding days. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage wedding dresses.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024To identify 1930s furniture, first see if you can spot a maker's mark in hidden areas, such as the back, base, inside of drawers or under tabletops and seats. Trusted online resources can help you determine who produced your furniture based on these markings, and from there, you can research more to get a rough idea of how old your item is. A piece's characteristics can also be helpful when dating furniture. Many items made during the 1930s are examples of Art Deco furniture. Art Deco furniture is characterized by geometric patterns and luxurious materials, such as shagreen, marble, mother of pearl, mirrored glass, exotic animal hides and rare woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. A certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can provide an expert opinion on when your piece was likely made. On 1stDibs, explore a range of 1930s furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Yes, people had record players in the 1930s. In fact, record players began to become more common during the decade and continued to grow in popularity throughout the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Thomas Edison made the first phonograph record player in 1877. Shop a variety of record players on 1stDibs.
- Were there watches in the 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Yes, there were watches in the 1960s. The first recorded wristwatch dates back to 1868, when Patek Philippe, a watchmaker founded in Geneva in 1839 by Polish expats Antoni Patek and Franciszek Czapek, designed a timepiece for Countess Koscowicz of Hungary. Shop a collection of vintage watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023In the 1930s, phones typically looked like rotary telephones. They had either a round or square base with a numbered dial that spun when you dialed and a handset receiver with both an earpiece and a mouthpiece. A cord connected the handset to the base. Find a variety of rotary phones on 1stDibs.
- Are gold watches solid gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021It depends on the brand but a Rolex gold watch is made in solid gold, while other brands may use gold capping or gold plating.
- Are gold watches real gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Whether or not gold watches are real gold depends on the timepiece. Some gold watches simply have a gold-toned finish and contain no real gold. Others feature a thin layer of gold plating over top of other precious metals. Luxury watch makers often use 18-karat gold, an alloy that is 75 percent real gold and 25 percent other metals. Find a large selection of gold watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The gold content of a vintage watch will depend on the make and model of the watch. Gold is a popular choice for luxury watches due to its finish and yellow-golden hue that can be achieved through gold or gold-plated bands. Shop a wide selection of expertly vetted vintage watches on 1stDibs.
- Is a gold watch worth it?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024Many watch lovers believe that a gold watch is worth it. Gold brings rich color and a touch of elegance to timepieces. The metal is also fairly resistant to scratches. Plus, gold often retains its value over time. However, watches made out of other materials, such as titanium, platinum and palladium, can also be durable and visually appealing. When choosing a watch material, consider how and where you'll wear your watch, your preferences and your budget. Shop a diverse assortment of gold watches on 1stDibs.
- Do AP watches have gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023Yes, AP watches have gold. In fact, the Swiss luxury watchmaker Audemars Piguet offers most of its timepieces in 18-karat yellow, white or rose gold. Some models feature other materials, such as ceramic or stainless steel. Find a wide range of Audemars Piguet watches from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
- Are Omega watches gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023Whether Omega watches are gold depends on the timepiece. The luxury watchmaker does make pieces out of genuine rose, white and yellow gold, but also manufactures timepieces out of steel and other metals. Shop a collection of Omega watches on 1stDibs.
- Is my watch solid gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024Whether your watch is solid good or not will depend on its maker and model. Some watchmakers offer solid gold watches, but others are gold-filled. The difference is that a gold-filled watch consists of a base metal and has a thin layer of gold bonded to its outer surfaces. One way to potentially determine whether your watch is solid gold is to place a magnet near it. Gold-filled watches are often magnetic, while solid gold ones usually aren't. If you're still unsure about your timepiece's materials, consult a certified appraiser or experienced jeweler. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of gold watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024Yes, they make watches out of gold. However, pure gold is vulnerable to scratching, so most gold watches feature alloys, such as 14-karat or 18-karat gold. In addition to solid gold watches, you can find gold-filled timepieces. Made by binding a layer of gold alloy to a base metal, gold-filled watches are highly durable and often more accessibly priced. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of gold watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, pocket watches peaked in popularity in the 1800s. The first pocket watch was created in Germany in 1510, but was originally too large for a pocket. In the 1600s, the design began to get more compact, but for a long time pocket watches were a rarity and a symbol of wealth. Shop an array of antique pocket watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Some popular watches for men during the 1950s were the Rolex Submariner, the Enicar Sherpa Dive, the Breitling Navitimer, Omega, Constellation and the Rolex GMT-Master. Rolex, Timex, Orvin, Tower and Elgin were among the top watchmakers for women during the decade. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024Whether gold-plated watches are valuable varies. Gold-plated watches generally contain very little gold, as they are primarily a base metal, to which a thin layer of gold alloy is applied as a finish. As a result, the timepieces typically don't have much value on the scrap market. However, a gold-plated watch may have value based on its age, maker, model, condition and other factors. A certified appraiser or experienced jeweler can help you determine how much your watch may be worth. Find a wide range of gold watches on 1stDibs.
- Are Geneva watches real gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Yes, Geneva watches are real gold. They're made with 14-karat gold and are never gold-plated.
- Are Elgin watches real gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 10, 2024Whether or not Elgin watches are gold depends on the timepiece in question. The watchmaker designed a range of pocket watches and wristwatches made of 10-karat gold, 14-karat gold and 18-karat gold, while some of the company’s other accessories are gold-filled or gold-plated. (Gold-filled jewelry doesn’t have a lot of gold, but it has more gold than gold-plated jewelry.)
As vintage watches of all kinds are making a comeback — even watchmakers such as Patek Philippe, Breitling and Omega are reissuing mid-century models — Elgin watches are in high demand on the secondary market.
Find antique Elgin watches and other watches on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, some Gruen watches are made with gold. Founded by Dietrich Grün in 1908, the Gruen Watch Company was once one of the largest watch manufacturers in the U.S. Guren watches are most famously associated with the James Bond films in the 1960s and early 1970s. Shop a selection of vintage Gruen watches on 1stDibs.
- Are Gruen watches made of gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Whether Gruen watches are made out of gold depends on the timepiece. Generally, gold-toned watches produced by the American watchmaker feature genuine 18-karat gold plating. Plating is a thin layer of a precious metal applied over a base metal. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Gruen watches.
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