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Omega 14k Solid Gold 1940s Mens 33mm Vintage Bumper Automatic RA714
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
movement, cleaned, in excellent running condition. Watch is all original. Fitted on new aftermarket leather
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Rolex 14Kt. Rare "Bubble Back" with Original Dial and Rolex Signed Bracelet 1948
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
. Rolex called their automatic watches, "perpetual" which is a word that they protected. No other watch
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Tudor Oyster Prince Ref 7808 14k SS 34mm Mens 1940s Vintage Automatic RA646
By Tudor
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
19cm with the watch, in very good vintage condition. A timeless classic, Tudor Oyster Prince 7808 14k
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
$4,720 Sale Price
20% Off
1943 Rolex Very Rare Lund
Blockley Oyster Aqua Vintage Mens Midsize World War
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 5052 34m Bubbleback Mens 1940s Vintage Automatic RA660
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
and serviced, in excellent running condition. Watch is all original. Fitted on new, made in Italy
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
$6,232 Sale Price
20% Off
Rolex 14Kt. Oyster Perpetual Rare "Bubble Back" with Factory Original Dial 1948
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
practical and dependable automatic watch ever produced. Rolex called their automatic watches, "perpetual
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Hamilton Platinum Art Deco Tank Style 1940
s with Medallion Series Movement.
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
Watches had Sterling Silver Dials with Gold Markers. This is a watch you can wear for the rest of your
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Platinum
Rolex Oyster Ref 5030 18k Gold Mens 36mm 1940s Big Bubble Automatic Rare RA700
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
WATCHES IN THE WORLD
CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES
FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA
Watch
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
$19,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Tritona Cal AS 1130 German Military
Located in London, GB
This Tritona Cal AS 1130, is likely a German military-issued watch. The AS 1130 refers to the A
Category
Vintage 1940s European Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Cyma Stainless Steel Navy Star with Original Dial and Hands, Circa 1950
s
By Cyma
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Cyma Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Navy Star Cymaflex / Reference 458
METAL
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Omega 1940
s Gild dial
By Omega
Located in London, GB
bracelet. Caliber 26 T with 15 Jewels.
Although wears small it’s a stunning little watch full of character.
Category
Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches
$1,030
Gubelin 14K White Gold Diamond Bezel Deco Dial Snake Bracelet
By Gubelin Lucerne
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The watch is a remarkable piece from 1940, showcasing a classic rectangular design that makes it
Category
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Eberhard Oversized Chronograph with Flawless Kiln Fired Enamel Dial 1930
s
By Eberhard
Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
COMMITMENT
This unique oversized watch was produced by the legendary house of Eberhard. They specialized in
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Tudor Oyster Prince Ref 7808 14k SS 34mm Mens 1940s Vintage Automatic RA646B
By Tudor
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, make it a part of your rotation today.
THE FINEST AND MOST VARIED SELECTION OF VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, 14k Gold
$4,320 Sale Price
20% Off
Vertex Military MOD WWW Dirty Dozen
Located in London, GB
This Vertex Military MOD WWW Dirty Dozen is one of the so called 12 ‘Dirty Dozen’ watches created
Category
Vintage 1940s British Wrist Watches
Rolex Rose Gold and Steel Bubble Back with RareThunderbird Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Bubble Back
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Veri Thin with Custom Dial circa 1940
s
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Veri-Thin / Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Omega Suverän 2400 35mm Swedish Military Issue Cal. 30T2 1944
By Omega
Located in London, GB
charm. A perfect watch for those who appreciate true vintage watches with a story to tell, we love this
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
9k Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 5015 14k SS Mens 1940s 32mm Bubble Back Automatic RA690
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Watch is all original. Fitted on new aftermarket leather strap and buckle. A rare vintage classic, Rolex
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Stainless Steel
$7,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Longines Vintage 14KT White Gold Silver Dial 21.5 x 40.5MM – Manual Wind (1942)
By Longines
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1942 Longines watch featuring a 21.5 x 40.5mm rectangular 14KT white gold case. The silver
Category
Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Timor ATP British Military
Located in London, GB
Watch: Timor ATP British Military
Stock Number: CHW5297
Price: £950.00
At the beginning of world
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Westfield by Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shaped Deco Style, 1940
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Westfield by Bulova Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue
METAL
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Jaeger LeCoultre 18k Yellow Gold Triple Calendar Moonphase
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Mayfair, London, London
the outer track, indicated by a distinctive red arrow-tipped central hand. The watch also boasts a
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Harmon Steel Art Deco Single Button Chronograph with Original Dial from 1940
s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Harmon Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: One button chronograph
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Rolex Steel Oyster Raleigh with Original Patinated Dial 1930
s Oyster
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
COMMITMENT
This is a rare little watch by Rolex. It is part of the Tudor series but it signed Rolex Geneve
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Rolex Precision Ref 4431 18k Rose Gold Mens 1940s 33mm Manual Wind RA689
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
authentic watches that have been cleaned, polished and serviced to perfection by our master watch
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$15,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Rolex perpetual 4134 18k Rose Gold Rare Mens Jumbo 37mm Automatic 1940s RA691
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
watches that have been cleaned, polished and serviced to perfection by our master watch technicians.
Each
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$31,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Rolex Stainless Steel Speedking with Original Dial and Hands from 1947
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Speedking / Reference 4220
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Breitling Premier Rose Gold
By Breitling
Located in PARIS, FR
rare treasure for watch enthusiasts. Its 35 mm rose gold case radiates classic sophistication
Category
Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Aerotel 18Kt. Rose Gold Set of Four New Old Stock Art Deco Chronographs
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Aerotel Watch Company / by Breitling
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Chronograph
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Rolex Gold Top Tropical Series Steel Back Early Ladies Perpetual from 1947
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Ladies Bubble Back / Tropical Series
METAL
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
IWC Stainless Steel Men
s Wristwatch Circa 1940
s
Located in Stamford, CT
: International Watch Co Swiss
All of our pre-owned watches have been fully serviced and come with a one year
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Steel
Clebar 18Kt Rose Gold Art Deco Chronograph circa 1940
s with Original Dial
By Clebar
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Clebar Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Round Chronograph
METAL
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Chronometer Bubbleback with Black Dial 1940
s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 2940
METAL
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Rolex Precision 4417 Tear Drop Lugs
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
This vintage Rolex Precision ref. 4417, is a standout vintage timepiece, featuring a stainless steel case with elegant 'Tear Drop' lugs. Its original silver dial, with Roman numerals...
Category
Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer Bubble Back S.S., Circa 1948
By Rolex
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer Bubble Back Ref. 2940
Description / Condition: All watches
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Heuer Stainless Steel Original Dial Triple Date Chronograph Wristwatch
By Heuer
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Heuer Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Chronograph
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Patek Philippe 18kt. Rose Gold Late Art Deco Round Original Dial from 1940s
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
This classic watch by the renowned house of Patek Philippe
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Rolex Stainless Steel Original Dial Bubble Back circa 1940s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: "Bubble Back" / Oyster Perpetual
METAL
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Movado Stainless Steel Chronograph with Original Dial, circa 1940
s
By Movado
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Movado Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph / 19038
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Charles Nicolet Rose Gold Filled New Old Stock Chronograph, circa 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
months on the movement.
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
I seldom see watches in this condition, especially
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Longines Vintage Men
s Wristwatch, 1940s / 50s, in Excelle
By Longines
Located in bronshoj, DK
condition.
All watches are thoroughly serviced by our professional watchmaker.
Fully stamped on an original
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Patek Philippe 18Kt. Two-Tone Oversized Late Art Deco Wristwatch from 1940s
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
from Patek Philippe. This was normal for the era and all watch companies sold their movements to
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Rolex Stainless Steel "Bubble Back
with Original Dial from 1946 or 47
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Bubble Back / Reference 3372
METAL
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Patek Philippe, Elegant
Rare 18k YGold Chronograph "Ref. 130" Wristwatch, 1947
By Patek Philippe
Located in Paris, FR
collectors as reference 130 does.
The present watch features an extremely appealing two tone silver dial
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Clinton Art Deco Wristwatch with Original Dial from 1940
s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Clinton Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Modified Cushion
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Calendar/ Chronograph in Steel with Rare Bezel Set Calendar Feature, 1940
s
Located in Long Beach, CA
COMMITMENT
This is a truly unique watch, produced by the Chronograph Suisse House in Switzerland. The watch
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Lonville Yellow Gold Filled Swiss Made, Circa 1940
s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Lonville Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tonneau Shape
METAL
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Minerva Stainless Steel Art Deco 3 Register Chronograph, circa 1940
s
By Minerva
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Minerva Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Tissot 1940
s Stainless Steel Calatrava Military Dial Bumper Automatic
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
. It is a reference 6541-1.
The collectibility of this watch is driven by its original dial and
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Rare 1942 Bubble Back Ladies Steel Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1942 Rolex Ladies Reference 3869 Bubble Back Wrist Watch, 24 M.M. Stainless Steel 2 Piece
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Tissot 1940
s Stainless Steel Calatrava Military Dial Bumper Automatic
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
collectibility of this watch is driven by its original dial and unpolished case. It is a true collector piece
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
French 1940s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tubogaz Wristwatch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Watch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
The case is rectangular in shape, the cream
Category
Vintage 1940s French Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerson
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Emerson
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL:
CIRCA / YEAR:
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Width 21mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels
DIA...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
$650
1940s Rolex Unisex Square Manual Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
This is a 1940s 18ct rose gold unisex Rolex watch. The dial is a cream colour with gold hands and
Category
Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 3372 Bubbleback Steel Rose Gold Wristwatch, Circa 1940
By Rolex
Located in Santa Monica, CA
the first production self winding wristwatch by Rolex. This watch is in fine running condition and
Category
Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel, Rose Gold
Angelus 18 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Chrono/Calendar circa 1940s High Grade
By Angelus
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Angelus Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph / Calendar
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
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1949 Watch For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact 1949 watch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 14k Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. Making the right choice when shopping for a 1949 watch may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Finding an appealing 1949 watch — no matter the origin — is easy, but Rolex, Patek Philippe and Tiffany
Co. each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A 1949 watch can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 204 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and baguette cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a 1949 watch, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.
How Much is a 1949 Watch?
The price for a 1949 watch starts at $111 and tops out at $300,000 with these watches, on average, selling for $3,058.
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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