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Bulova Watch 1940

Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1940 with Original Dial
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tonneau Shape METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

Bulova Gold Filled Watch with Original Box and Bracelet 1940 s
By Bulova
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch circa 1940 s with Flawless Dial
By Bulova
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round Pocket Watch METAL
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

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Gold-filled

Bulova 14Kt Solid White Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch with Diamonds circa 1940 s
By Bulova
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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White Gold

Bulova Ladies Wristwatch Art Deco Style with Diamonds
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Manhasset, NY
Bulova ladies Watch with 33 Diamonds- total diamond weight 0.76ct 14 Karat white gold. 13 grams
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond

Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Dial from 1950 s
By Bulova
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

Vintage Retro Equestrian Theme Ruby and Diamond Ladies Watch
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Stamford, CT
the world, this watch is the epitome of feminine refinement. The double snake chain band is flexible
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Vintage 1940s American Retro Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

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
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Westfield by Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Curvex Style from 1940 s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Westfield / Bulova STYLE / REFERENCE: "Curvex" Style / Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

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Vintage 1940s Gold-Plated Bulova Mechanical Watch
By Bulova
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful vintage mechanical watch is working and it is ticking well. It has aged and
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Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

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Gold Plate

Vintage Bulova Military WWII-Era Chrome Watch, 1944
By Bulova
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1944 Vintage Bulova WWII Military Ref. 55478 Chrome watch with Black Dial with White Luminous
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Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

Bulova Manual Wristwatch Ref W4282
By Bulova
Located in Surfside, FL
jewel movement. Circa 1940's. Fine Pre-owned Bulova Watch. Certified preowned Vintage Bulova watch on a
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Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

10 Karat White Gold-Filled Vintage 1950’s Bulova Mechanical Watch
By Bulova
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful vintage hand winding watch is working and ticking well however due to its age I
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

Bulova Classic 14k White Gold Wristwatch
By Bulova
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage ladies Bulova in 14k white gold. Manual Circa 1940s. Fine Pre-owned Bulova Watch. Certified
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Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

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White Gold

Bulova Gilt Silver Single-Button Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bulova gilt silver single-button chronograph wristwatch, circa 1940s. Boy's size 29mm x 40mm snap
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Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

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Gold Plate

Bulova Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Bracelet, Circa 1940 s
By Bulova
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tonneau Shape METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Bulova White Gold Academy Award Wristwatch with Custom-Colored Dial circa 1949
By Bulova
Located in Stamford, CT
Bulova 14k White Gold Academy Award Wristwatch with Custom-Colored Dial, circa 1949. 21-jewel
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Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

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14k Gold, White Gold

Lady s Rose Gold, Diamond and Ruby Retro Bracelet Watch circa 1940s
By Bulova
Located in New York, NY
Stepped-Link Bracelet. Watch Movement Made By Bulova, Fully Functional. The Diamonds Are Full Cut, Clean
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Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Custom Finished Dial 1940 s
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Bulova Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style Watch with Custom Finished Dial 1940 s
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic watch was produced in the 1940's by the iconic house of Bulova
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Ladies Watch with Original Bracelet from 1940
By Bulova
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Square METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

1940s Vintage Gold Bulova Tank Watch
By Bulova
Located in Wallkill, NY
Vintage Bulova Tank Watch Bulova case has an elegant curve with wave like frame. 14K gold
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Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Bulova Ladies Watch, 23 Jewel, Diamonds, Working
By Bulova
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage 14kt White Gold Bulova Ladies Watch, 23 Jewel, Very Good Condition, 8 Diamonds of
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1940S Bulova 10K Rolled Gold Plated Wristwatch
By Bulova
Located in London, GB
Crafted during the 1940s, the Bulova 10k Rolled Gold Plate M3 Wristwatch boasts a champagne dial
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Gold Plate

Beautiful Vintage Bulova Globe World Time Brass Alarm Desk/Shelf Clock
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful Vintage Bulova Globe World Time Brass Alarm Desk/Shelf Clock - This vintage desk or
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Desk Accessories

Bulova Military watch circa 1940
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bulova military BM brushed non reflective finish circa 1940's original matte black dial with
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Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Bulova WWII-Era Military Chrome Watch, 1944
By Bulova
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1944 Vintage Bulova WWII Military Chrome watch with Original Silver Dial with Light Brown Luminous
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Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

Bulova Gold Rectangle Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bulova 14k yellow gold rectangular wristwatch, 21 X 36mm with scalloped sides. Silvered dial with
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Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Bulova Rose Gilt Tonneau Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bulova rose gilt tonneau wristwatch, circa 1940s, with stepped rounded Art-Deco-style lugs and
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Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

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Gilt Metal

Bulova Rose Gilt Dress Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bulova Rose Gilt round case wristwatch, 30 x 40mm, with extended "grasshopper" lugs, circa 1940s
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Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

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Gilt Metal

Bulova Stainless Steel WWII-Era Military Wristwatch
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bulova stainless steel WWII-Era military-issue wristwatch. Brushed finish case with wide bezel and
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Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Bulova Yellow Gold-Filled Excellency Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bulova yellow gold-filled Excellency model wristwatch, circa 1940s. Cushion case with engraved
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Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Dress Model circa 1940s
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Dress Model circa 1940s. Small vintage man’s tonneau shaped case
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, Yellow Gold

Bulova Base Metal Military-Issue Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bulova base metal military-issue wristwatch, circa 1940s. Base metal non reflective case measuring
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Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

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Base Metal

Bulova Base Metal Military-Style Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bulova base metal military-style wristwatch, circa 1940s. 30 x 37mm diameter case with smooth bezel
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Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

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Base Metal

Bulova Rose Gold Filled Elongated Curvex Style Wristwatch
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bulova Rose Gold Filled Elongated Curvex Style Wristwatch circa 1940s. 20 X 46mm case with stepped
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Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, Rose Gold

Bulova Base Metal WWII Type-A Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bulova base metal WWII type-A military watch, circa 1940s. Case measuring 32mm x 39mm with wide
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Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Base Metal

Bulova Yellow Gold Rectangular Diress Model Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bulova 14k yellow gold rectangular dress model wristwatch with faceted bezel, circa late 1940's
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Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulova Rose Gold-Filled Wristwatch with Barrel Lugs circa 1940s
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bulova rose gold-filled rectangular wristwatch with barrel lugs, circa 1940s. 21 X 33mm. Beautiful
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Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

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Gilt Metal

Bulova Rose Gold-Filled Dress Wristwatch with Bracelet circa 1940s
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bulova rose gold-filled stepped case square dress wristwatch with bracelet, circa 1940s, with
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Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

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Gilt Metal

Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Stainless Steel Manual Wind Dress Wristwatch
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage man’s medium size Bulova YGF manual wind dress model circa 1949. Featuring a 21 X 37mm
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Bulova Rose Gold-Filled Rectangular Wristwatch with Flared Lugs circa 1940s
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bulova rose gold-filled rectangular wristwatch with flared lugs, circa 1940s. A very pleasing
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Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

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Gilt Metal

Gold-Plated Vintage 1940s Bulova Watch Co. Wristwatch
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Carlisle, GB
This Vintage watch is working and ticking well. Visible scratch on the middle of top glass and
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Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

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Gold Plate

Vintage 1940s Bulova Rectangular Curved Rolled Gold and Stainless Steel Watch
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Carlisle, GB
Bulova rectangular curved 10K rolled gold plated and stainless steel wristwatch, rectangular bronze
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Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Stainless Steel

Vintage Bulova WWII-Era Military Watch, 1940s
By Bulova
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1944 Vintage Bulova WWII Military Chrome watch with Original Black Dial with Light Brown Luminous
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

1940s Vintage 10 Karat Gold Filled Bulova Wristwatch
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Carlisle, GB
1940’s Vintage 10K Gold Filled Bulova Wristwatch. This watch is working and running well. The dial
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Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

Bulova Base Metal WWII Wristwatch
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
. Powered by Bulova calibre 10BNCH movement with sweep seconds. Great looking U.S. Military issue watch
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Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

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Base Metal

Bulova Base Metal WWII Wristwatch
Bulova Base Metal WWII Wristwatch
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Bulova Rose Gilt Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bulova rose gilt rectangular wristwatch, circa 1940s, salmon-colored dial with raised dots, printed
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Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Bulova Gold-Filled Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Bulova
Located in Houston, TX
Bulova gold-filled wristwatch, circa 1940s
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Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Bulova Base Metal WWII-Era Military Wristwatch circa 1942
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bulova base metal WWII-era military-issue wristwatch, circa 1942. With original patinaed dial with
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Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

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Base Metal

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By Omega
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Hamilton Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch circa 1950 s
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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By Waltham Watch Company
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By Hamilton
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Bulova Watch 1940 For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact bulova watch 1940 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 gold-filled. Creating a bulova watch 1940 has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Bulova Watch Company, Bulova and Jaeger-LeCoultre are consistently popular. While most can agree that any bulova watch 1940 from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 3 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a mixed cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes single cut alternatives. Most of our bulova watch 1940 for sale are for men, but there are 8 pieces available to browse for women.

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