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Rolex Vintage Precision Yellow Gold Silver Dial Ladies Wristwatch 1940s
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Yellow Gold Precision Vintage Ladies Wristwatch, silver dial with applied hour markers, small
Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Girard Ladies Rose Gold Diamond Wristwatch with Flip Cover, 1940s
Located in Birmingham, AL
This 1940s Girard wrist watch is made in 14k rose gold with a flip down face cover. It holds 27
Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels 1940s Cadenas Gold and Sapphire Ladies Wristwatch
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Van Cleef & Arpels Cadenas 18K Yellow Gold Wrist Watch, measuring 7 inches in length
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. 1940s Yellow Gold and Gem Set Ladies Mechanical Wristwatch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Movado for Tiffany & Company Ladies Wrist Watch, 19 X 14 M.M. 14K Yellow Gold 2 Piece
Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold

Retro Cartier Gold Diamond and Ruby Ladies Dress Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Retro Cartier ladies dress watch with an elegant woven bracelet crafted in 18 karat yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Boucheron 1940 s Streamlined 18K Gold Ladies Watch
By Boucheron
Located in Southampton, NY
This 18K gold Boucheron, Paris ladies watch has a streamlined 1940's style and showcases an
Category

Vintage 1940s French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

French Ladies Gold Watch
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 18K pink gold ladies' watch.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

CARTIER Ladies Tortue Dress Watch
By Cartier
Located in Greenwich, CT
Vintage Tortue ladies' dress watch, featuring a mechanical manual winding movement; silvered dial
Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Refined Jaeger LeCoultre gold and diamond ladies wrist watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in New York, NY
An elegant 18 K yellow gold and platinum Art Deco mechanical wrist watch. The bracelet is set with
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Vintage 1940s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Ladies Yellow Gold Santos Manual Wind Wristwatch, circa 1940s
By Cartier
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Original Box or Papers This watch is guaranteed authentic. One year warranty included with purchase.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Movado Ladies Stainless Steel manual Wristwatch, circa 1940s
By Movado
Located in West Hollywood, CA
and original mushroom style crown, circa 1940’s. Featuring acrylic crystal, and beautiful condition
Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ladies Pink Gold Diamond Ruby Wristwatch, circa 1940s
Located in Teaneck, NJ
Gorgeous Retro, circa 1940s, wristwatch with rubies and diamonds. Working order.
Category

Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Abercrombie Fitch Ladies stainless steel “Shipmate” manual Wristwatch, c 1940s
By Abercrombie Fitch
Located in West Hollywood, CA
circa 1940’s. Featuring a petite 20.5 x 26mm screw back case with sloped extended lugs. With very
Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hamilton Ladies Rose Gold Ruby and Diamond Dress Model Wristwatch, circa 1940s
By Hamilton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
back. Lovely ’40s lady’s dress watch. Like all our watches, this classic model has been impeccably
Category

Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

Ladies Vintage Silver Mappin Mechanical Trench Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful vintage hand winding silver ladies trench watch is in good working condition and it
Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver

Rolex Ladies Precision Stainless Steel Watch, circa 1940s
By Rolex
Located in Montclair, NJ
Rolex Precision 17 rubis super balance stainless steel Ladies watch. Last two photos depict
Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Vintage 1940s Silver Plated and Stainless Steel Marcaseed Ladies Cocktail Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Vintage 1940’s Stainless Steel Marcaseed Ladies Cocktail Watch. This mechanical watch is working
Category

Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver Plate, Stainless Steel

Retro Diamond Synthetic Ruby Rose and Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch, circa 1940
Located in Lombard, IL
Dramatic Geometric Lady's Retro Circa 1940 diamond synthetic ruby rose and yellow gold lady's
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare and Fine Vintage 9K Gold Eberhard Co. Chaux-de-fonds Ladies Trench Watch
By Eberhard Co.
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful luxury watch is in good Working condition and is ticking well. With its screw front
Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

9k Gold

Vintage 1942 Ladies Omega Retro 18 Karat Pink Gold Wristwatch Wide Band 35 Grams
By Omega
Located in Lauderdale by the Sea, FL
Exceptionally fine triple signed Omega Ladies 18k Pink Gold Retro-style Wristwatch. This vintage
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

1930s Ladies Emerald Diamond Necklace Watch
Located in Florence, IT
Superb necklace watch, made in the forties , set with a swiss movement. Unfortunatly the absence of
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

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1940 Ladies Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 1940 ladies watch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 14k Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a 1940 ladies watch may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat versions are of considerable interest. Finding an appealing 1940 ladies watch — no matter the origin — is easy, but Rolex, Cartier and Hamilton each produced a popular version that is worth a look. While most can agree that any 1940 ladies watch from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 45 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also baguette cut cut and single cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a 1940 ladies watch, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a 1940 Ladies Watch?

On average, a 1940 ladies watch at 1stDibs sells for $2,900, while they’re typically $135 on the low end and $68,048 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.

Find antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches for sale on 1stDibs.

Questions About 1940 Ladies Watch
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    The best watch for ladies is dependent on personal choice and fashion preference. Many watches have been made over the years that feature a range of gemstones jewelry and stylish designs that can pair easily with different outfits. In fact, slim diamond watches with mother-of-pearl faces and pink leather straps aren’t for everyone. Although stylish women have been poaching men’s timepieces for years, adding instant swagger to any outfit, these days they’re the go-to among watch aficionadas, and not just for their implied status or rugged good looks. Shop a collection of vintage and designer watches from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Pocket watches come in a variety of sizes but the most popular sizes for women are 0s, 6s and 8s. Measuring pocket watches is a bit confusing and to make it easier a 0s is1.166”, a 6s is 1.367” and 8s is 1.433”. So it’s fairly safe to say that an average size for a woman’s pocket watch is between 1 and 1.5 inches. Find vintage and contemporary pocket watches from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024
    To wear a bracelet with a ladies' watch, consider the look and fit of your timepiece. If your watch fits tightly at the wrist, selecting a looser bracelet, such as a bangle or a tennis bracelet, to wear above it can make a stylish pairing. In contrast, a looser watch might look appealing positioned above a close-hugging cuff. For a balanced look, choose a bracelet that is a different thickness than your watch. Think of two slender charm bracelets stacked above and below a chunky watch or a bracelet with large beads worn alongside a thinner watch. Metal finishes are another key consideration. If you want a more dramatic look, mix and match finishes, or select a bracelet in the same finish as your timepiece for a subtler statement. There really are no rules when it comes to layering watches, so feel free to experiment with different combinations to see what you like the best. Shop a diverse assortment of women's watches and bracelets on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024
    Lady Elgin watches were made in the mid-20th century. In the 1930s, Elgin introduced its now iconic collection of timepieces for women, drawing inspiration for its name from its existing line of Lord Elgin watches for men. Elgin continued to make the watches until the company closed in 1964. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Elgin watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Patek Philippe also produces ladies’ watches. Patek Philippe is a Swiss luxury watch and clock manufacturer that produces men’s, women’s and unisex watches. Patek Philippe watches are available directly through Patek Philippe as well as through reputable retailers. Find a collection of Patek Philippe watches on 1stDibs.