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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
Movado Stainless Steel Art Deco High Grade Chronograph with Original Dial 1940
s
By Movado
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Movado Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Three Register Chronograph
METAL
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Benrus Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shape circa 1940
s
By Benrus
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Benrus Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Telda Steel Chronograph with Original Dial, circa 1940
s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Telda Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: 2 Register Chronograph
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Rolex 18Kt. Solid Rose Gold with Original Cord Band and Hardware circa 1940
s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolexl Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 4554
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Rolex Two Steel and Rose Gold with Original Dial and Ladder Bracelet from 1942
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Bubble Back / Reference 2940
METAL
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Rolex 14Kt Prince with rare Black Dial Hand Made Case and Movement circa 1940
s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Prince Drs. Watch / Reference 1490
METAL
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer BubbleBack 14K Yellow Gold Dial Ref. #3131
By Rolex
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
/ Condition: All watches have been professionally scrutinized and serviced prior to being offered for sale
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Omega 18Kt Pink Gold Bumper Automatic circa 1940
s with Waffle Dial
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Rose
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Rolex Steel and Rose Gold "Bubble Back" with Rare Original Dial from 1942
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Bubble Back / Reference 2940
METAL
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Hamilton Platinum Art Deco Tank Style with Covered Lugs from 1940
s
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco /Tank Style
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Platinum
Benrus Gold Filled 1940
s Art Deco Classic Tortue Shape with Custom Blue Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Benrus Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Tonneau Shape
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Bucherer Swiss Wristwatch in Yellow, Rose, and White Gold
By Bucherer
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, fine and impressive Bucherer gold watch has been crafted in 18k white, rose, and yellow gold.
This
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Dunhill Brass and Wood Domed Desk Clock, circa 1940s
By Dunhill
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Dunhill of London
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Gothic Dome
METAL / MATERIAL: Brass and Wood
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 7" X 9" X 2 1/2"
MOVEMENT / CALI...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Pocket Watches
Omega Stainless Steel 3 Register Chronograph Manual Wind, circa 1950s
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
houses in the world and still creating impressive watches. This rare watch is very dependable and comes
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Post-War Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style with Original Dial from 1940
s
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / The Adrian
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
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
Westfield by Bulova Art Deco Tonneau Shape with
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Westfield Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Benrus Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Cushion Shape with Original Dial
By Benrus
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Benrus Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Cushion Shape
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Jaeger-LeCoultre Stainless Steel Triple Date with Original Dial and Box 1940
s
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Long Beach, CA
exceptional watch by a legendary house in unused condition, this is the one for you.
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Wittnauer Art Deco Tank Style Yellow Gold Filled with Custom Finished Dial 1940s
By Wittnauer
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Wittnauer Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 5005
METAL
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Gruen Gold Filled Tonneau
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Tonneau / Reference 387
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Chronograph Suisse Steel Chronograph with Original Dial 1940
s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Chronograph Suisse
STYLE / REFERENCE: Two Register Chronograph
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Diameter 32m...
Category
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Wrist Watches
Waltham Art Deco Yellow Gold Filled Wristwatch from 1940s
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
Rare Rolex Perpetual Chronometer Cioccolatone 4645
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rare vintage Rolex Perpetual Chronometer Officially Certified Ref. 4645 “Cioccolatone”, an exceptional example of Rolex’s post-war creativity. This striking timepiece features its ...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Westfield by Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Curvex Style from 1940
s
Located in Long Beach, CA
ever seen by Westfield, making it a rare example. The watch keeps dependable time and is easy to
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Automatic with Original Dial from 1940
s
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
1940s Rolex Unisex Manual Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
This is a 1940s 14ct yellow gold unisex Rolex Chronometer watch. The dial is an off-white colour
Category
Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Hamilton Yellow Gold and Diamond Set 1940s Top Hat Wristwatch
By Hamilton
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Hamilton "Top Hat" Model Wrist Watch, 39 X 21 MM 14K Yellow Gold 2 Piece case. 17
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Steel Oyster with Rare Original Dial from 1946
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster / Reference 4365
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Early Speedking with Original Dial from 1941 or 1942
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Speedking / Reference 3373
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
French Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Retro Mechanical Wristwatch, 1940s
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ladies watch.
Bracelet and rectangular case in 18 carats yellow gold.
Background of the case of
Category
Vintage 1940s French Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Thomas Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Bracelet Style Wristwatch from 1940
s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Thomas Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tonneau Shape
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Lucien Piccard Yellow Gold Dilishein Cocktail Wristwatch
By Lucien Piccard
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
An exquisite heirloom circa late 1940's ladies dress bracelet wrist watch by Lucien Piccard. This
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gentlemans Gold Wristwatch, Vacheron
Constantin
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in New York, NY
This Vacheron & Constantin 18K gold mechanical watch is centering a rectangular silver-tone dial
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled from 1939 with Hand Engraved Monogram Tortue Shaped
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
, Elgin was producing over two million watches per year, more than any other watch factory in the world
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
Universal Lady
s Rose Gold Wristwatch Retailed by Tiffany
Co circa 1940s
By Universal
Located in Stamford, CT
: Universal 18k 750 1063102 173249 Swiss 126
Movement: Universal Watch Co Swiss, 17 jewels 245
All of our
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Seth Thomas Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shape with Original Dial 1940
s
Located in Long Beach, CA
COMMITMENT
Seth Thomas was a legendary American Clock Company. This example is one of their rare watches
Category
Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches
Materials
10k Gold, Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Universal Geneve Retro Diamond Sapphire Gold Wristwatch 1940S
By Universal Genève
Located in Geneva, CH
Universal Geneve Retro Diamond Sapphire Gold Wristwatch.
Circa 1940. Swiss made.
Wrist length: approx. 18.50 centimeters.
Case dimensions: 1.50 x 1.50 centimeters.
Total gross weight...
Category
Vintage 1940s European Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Marvin Ladies Pink Gold Diamond Synthetic Rubies Retro Wristwatch, circa 1940s
By Marvin
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Beautifully made 1940's 18k ladies watch featuring diamonds and commonly used synthetic rubies
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
Retro Platinum Yellow Gold Diamond Burma Ruby Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
period this watch was created and a precious collectible.
- 50 Round brilliant cut diamonds weighing
Category
Vintage 1940s Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Benkin Ladies White Gold Diamond Bracelet Wristwatch
Located in Riverdale, NY
Elegant Retro cocktail bracelet in white gold and diamonds with covered watch. Cover has a center
Category
Vintage 1940s American Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage Harmon Gold Tone Dangling Bracelet Circa 1949
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Harmon Gold Tone Dangling Bracelet Circa 1949. There is a watch hidden in here, but I
Category
Vintage 1940s American Modern Chain Bracelets
Materials
Mixed Metal
Charming Gold Watch Safety Pin
Located in Riverdale, NY
Charming Gold Watch Safety Pin set in 14k gold from the 1940's. Great design with watch that
Category
Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Retro Watch Gold Ruby Brooch Circa 1945
Located in Geneva, CH
Retro Watch Gold calibrated Ruby Brooch, circa 1945.
Numbered: 12658.
Height: approx. 3.40
Category
Vintage 1940s European Retro Brooches
Materials
Gold
Taylor Novelty Stage Coach Watch Brooch
By House of Taylor Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful Taylor Novelty Stage Coach Watch Brooch from the 1940's. Gilt metal with cherubs
Category
Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Retro Taylor Sterling Zodiac Watch Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Unusual and collectible Retro Taylor Sterling Zodiac Watch Brooch from the 1940's. A series of
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Paul Flato Imperio Gold Coin Pendant Brooch Watch
By Paul Flato
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950 Paul Flato Iconic Gold Coin Watch, measuring 2 3/8 inches in length and 1 3/4 inches
Category
Vintage 1940s Mexican Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
French Retro tank watch ring in 18k gold and diamond
Located in PARIS, FR
French Retro tank watch ring in 18 karat gold and diamond with an octagonal shape, centered on a
Category
Vintage 1940s European Retro Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1940s 14K Rose and Yellow Gold Watch Brooch and Pin
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details:
Metal Type: 14K Rose and Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 14.3 grams
Maker: CROSBY
Pin Measurements:
Legnth: 1.75 inches drop
Condition: Excellent
Price: $1...
Category
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Brooches
Materials
14k Gold
1940s Two-Tone Gold Floral Watch with Ruby and Diamond Accents
Located in New York, NY
-watch blooms with vintage charm. The face—a round, blue guilloché enamel dial—is nestled at the heart of
Category
Vintage 1940s Link Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Ladies Omega Red and Black Cloisonne 14 Karat Yellow Gold Link Bracelet Watch
By Omega
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
square link of fourteen karat 14K yellow gold along this fine Ladies Omega Bracelet Wrist Watch.
This
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Link Bracelets
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch, circa 1940
s Luminous Original Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round Style
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Floral Bracelet Hidden Wrist Watch w Diamond Charm
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
circa 1940's heirloom bracelet watch. Rich in style, its gorgeous fourteen karat 14k yellow gold floral
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tudor Oyster Bristol Stainless Steel Watch, 1949
By Tudor
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1949 Vintage Tudor Oyster Bristol Reference 4453 Watch. Stainless Steel case. Case size, 32mm wide
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Vintage Longines Military WWII-Era Stainless Steel Watch, 1949
By Longines
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1949 Vintage Longines RARE and COLLECTIBLE Post WWII Military Stainless Steel watch with Original
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss 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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