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Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Custom Made Green Dial circa
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
throughout the 1930s and 1940s. The company also produced watches for the US military during World War II
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
1970
s Zodiac Sea Wolf Vintage Vietnam Era Divers Watch - Stainless Steel
By Zodiac
Located in Suwanee, GA
the public. While Blancpain and Rolex pursued the luxury and military-contract market, Zodiac carved a
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Flawless Original Waffle Dial 1940
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
times they benefited from military contracts for watches for W.W. 1 and W.W. 2 as well. They built
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
Atelier Holgur Frømand Luxury Dive Swiss-made
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
of luxury and functionality. Named after the Danish term for "frogman," it honors military divers
Category
2010s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Titanium
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style Watch 1940
s
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
American Civil War, they supplied watches to the military, and of course they grew because of this
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Gruen White Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Watch circa 1925 with Sterling Silver Dial
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
the US military during World War II. After the war, Gruen faced increasing competition from foreign
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, White Gold
Gruen 14k Solid White Gold Art Deco Watch with Factory Original Dial circa 1931
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
military during World War II. After the war, Gruen faced increasing competition from foreign watchmakers
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Bremont Special Projects ALT1-C Chronograph, Limited Edition / 180, Year 2014
Located in Canterbury, England
Bremont Special Projects produced very limited edition watches for select military regiments. This
Category
2010s Wrist Watches
Gruen White Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch circa 1920
s with Original Dial
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
and 1940s. The company also produced watches for the US military during World War II. After the war
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Round Watch with Flowless Original Dial
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
throughout the 1930s and 1940s. The company also produced watches for the US military during World War II
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Sweep Seconds Watch circa 1934
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
throughout the 19th century. During the American Civil War, they supplied watches to the military, and of
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Waltham Sterling Silver Trench Watch circa 1914 Rare P.S. Bartlett Half Hunter
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
throughout the 19th century. During the American Civil War, they supplied watches to the military, and of
Category
Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Enicar Swiss Made Watch, 17 Jewels, Waterproof, Anti-magnetic WWII era 1940
s.
By Enicar
Located in Canterbury, England
Swiss, 17 Jewellsm Incbloc, Waterproof, Anti-magnetic, shock protected. A wonderful vintage military
Category
Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
American companies in technology for the times they benefited from military contracts for watches for W.W
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Hamilton Platinum Ladies Art Deco Styled Diamond Dress Watch, circa 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
pocket watches, and by the early 1900s, the company was supplying watches to the US military.
In 1917
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Platinum
IWC Schaffhausen For Mappin
Webb Sterling Silver Campaign Style Manual Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: International Watch Company for Mappin and Webb
STYLE / REFERENCE: Military
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
1972 Rolex Day Date Oxblood Stella
Qaboos
Ref. 1803
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
the UK and later to the Royal Military Academy in Sandhurst where became friend with one of the
Category
Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Veri Thin with Custom Dial circa 1940
s
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
the US military during World War II. After the war, Gruen faced increasing competition from foreign
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
1920 Bernard Poitevin #1 (Like Audemars Piguet) Vintage Mens Officers 18K Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
-called “officer’s lugs.” Officer-style lugs refer to the strap attachment design reminiscent of military
Category
Vintage 1920s French Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Hamilton Railroad Grade U.S. Ordinance Pocket Watch w Original Packaging
By Hamilton
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
along with its subsidiary second hand dial. The timepiece is accompanied by its original military issue
Category
Vintage 1960s American Pocket Watches
Materials
Steel
Breitling Aviator 8 Curtiss Warhawk Automatic Chronograph 43mm Watch A13316
By Breitling
Located in Simpsonville, SC
combines vintage military aesthetics with modern watchmaking technology, making it a must-have for aviation
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Rare Black Dial Articulated Lugs
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
times they benefited from military contracts for watches for W.W. 1 and W.W. 2 as well. They built
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
Rare Omega ref 2394 Vintage c1944 15-jewel Manual Mid-Size 31mm Mens
Watch
By Omega
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
particular example is a mid-sized Omega ref 2394
military watch, dating from circa 1944
31mm Case is
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Hamilton Khaki Navy Sub Auto Chronograph H787160
By Hamilton
Located in Braintree, GB
wristwatches for the United States military during World War I. This shifted the company's attention to
Category
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1940
s with Flawless Original Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
benefited from military contracts for watches for W.W. 1 and W.W. 2 as well. They built instruments for cars
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1940
s Articulated Lugs
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
American companies in technology for the times they benefited from military contracts for watches for W.W
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Mercedes Stainless Steel Post WWII Vintage Wrist Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
shock resistant. A new nine inch leather bund watch strap, specially fabricated in military style as
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Steel
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
Hamilton Gold Filled 1950
s Battery Watch Original Black Dial and Original Strap
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
1900s, the company was supplying watches to the US military.
In 1917, Hamilton introduced its first
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin Watch Company Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
times they benefited from military contracts for watches for W.W. 1 and W.W. 2 as well. They built
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Longines Nickel Campaign Style Watch with a Flawless Kiln Fired Dial from 1915
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Military / Campaign Style
METAL
Category
Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Elgin Gold Filled De Luxe Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch circa 1940
s
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
times they benefited from military contracts for watches for W.W. 1 and W.W. 2 as well. They built
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin 14Kt Solid White Gold Art Deco Watch with Original Dial circa 1926
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
.
As with other American companies in technology for the times they benefited from military contracts
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
American companies in technology for the times they benefited from military contracts for watches for W.W
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
West End Watch Company Secundus Indian Army Watch
By West End Watch Company
Located in London, GB
serving in 1922 across Iran, Egypt, Mesopotamia and Palestine.
Generally, not recognised as a military
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1933 Original Flawless Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
times they benefited from military contracts for watches for W.W. 1 and W.W. 2 as well. They built
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1920
s
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
American companies in technology for the times they benefited from military contracts for watches for W.W
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
1940
s Gallet Vintage Regulator Mens Chronograph Watch - Stainless Steel
By Gallet
Located in Suwanee, GA
Original with Fantastic Dial - 1 Year Warranty
Partly due to military requirements, the late 1930's and
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Gruen 14Kt Solid Gold Curvex Art Deco Watch with Original Box circa 1940
s
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
military during World War II. After the war, Gruen faced increasing competition from foreign watchmakers
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
1968 Omega Seamaster Vintage Mens Handwound Watch with Navy Blue Dial
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
technical, military, sporting, and racing fields.
Unlike most Seamasters from the era which were automatic
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch with Flawless Original Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
times they benefited from military contracts for watches for W.W. 1 and W.W. 2 as well. They built
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
Howard Stainless Steel Art Deco Exhibition Back Watch, circa 1920
s
By Howard
Located in Long Beach, CA
military and industry because they were rugged and dependable.
In 1903, the Howard Watch Company was
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Waltham White Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1934
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
throughout the 19th century. During the American Civil War, they supplied watches to the military, and of
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Base Metal, Steel
Gruen 14k Solid Gold Art Deco Watch with Factory Original Dial circa 1926
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
military during World War II. After the war, Gruen faced increasing competition from foreign watchmakers
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Unique Quartered Dial circa 1950
s
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
the US military during World War II. After the war, Gruen faced increasing competition from foreign
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch with Original Dial 1940
s
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
companies in technology for the times they benefited from military contracts for watches for W.W. 1 and W.W
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
1910
s Heuer Vintage Large Mens Sporting / Aviator
s Single Button Chronograph
By Heuer
Located in Suwanee, GA
as much for these, yet finding an original one is particularly difficult. Its military style is
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Howard 14Kt Solid Gold Open Faced Pocket Watch 1925 Flawless Enamel Dial
By Howard
Located in Long Beach, CA
engineers in military and industry because they were rugged and dependable.
In 1903, the Howard Watch
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold
West End Watch Company Queen Anne Steel British Broad Arrow Pilots Watch 1915
s
By West End Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: West End Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: British Military / Campaign Style
METAL
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Original 1959 Rolex Ref 6542 Steel GMT Master Watch Tropical Dial Bakelite Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Santa Monica, CA
military personnel. This is a fantastic example for any discerning collector or professional.
This watch
Category
Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Vintage Zenith 1940
s Wrist Watch
By Zenith
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
is a manual wind watch powered by a Swiss movement .
A fresh leather military style bund strap has
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Hamilton 14Kt Solid Gold Ladies Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch 1930
s
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
manufacturer of pocket watches, and by the early 1900s, the company was supplying watches to the US military
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Shockmaster Art Deco Watch, 1950
s Flawless Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
American companies in technology for the times they benefited from military contracts for watches for W.W
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from 1926
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
Civil War, they supplied watches to the military, and of course they grew because of this association
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Chronometre Election 18Kt. Solid Gold Campaign Style Watch, Circa 1920
s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Chronometre Election
STYLE / REFERENCE: Military Campaign Style / Articulated
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Hamilton 14Kt Solid White Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1950
s
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
pocket watches, and by the early 1900s, the company was supplying watches to the US military.
In 1917
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold
Regina Sterling Silver Campaign Style with Original Enamel Dial circa 1915
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Regina Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Military / Campaign Style
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1910s Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Waltham "Sapphire" Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
throughout the 19th century. During the American Civil War, they supplied watches to the military, and of
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
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Military Watches For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of military watches. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Stainless Steel, Gold and Silver. Our selection of items includes 147 vintage examples as well as 8 contemporary versions. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 18th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of military watches includes designs that are universally popular, but Art Deco and Modern styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Rolex, Longines and Omega are often thought to be among the most beautiful. There aren’t many items for women in our collection of military watches, as most of the options available are for men.
How Much are Military Watches?
Prices for military watches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $255 and can go as high as $111,551, while military watches, on average, fetch $3,500.
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 Military Watches
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The Dirty Dozen watches are a group of 12 watches worn by British soldiers during World War II. The name comes from the 1967 film The Dirty Dozen. Directed by Robert Aldrich, it tells the story of 12 soldiers fighting in the war. The twelve watches that make up the Dirty Dozen are the Buren 462 chrome top, the Cyma 234 stainless steel, the Eterna 520 stainless steel, the Grana KF320 stainless steel, the JLC 479 chrome top, the Lemania 27A chrome top, the Longines 12.68z stainless steel, the IWC 83 stainless steel, the OMEGA 30T2 stainless steel, the Record 022K chrome top, the Timor 6080 stainless steel and the Vertex 59 chrome top. Shop a wide variety of military watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023There are no specific criteria for what makes a military watch a military watch. However, people may call watches "military" if they resist damage due to shocks, are highly waterproof, accurate and easy to read in extreme environments. On 1stDibs, find a selection of military watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023There isn't one specific brand or model of watch that the military uses. Generally, members of the military wear watches that are durable, waterproof, shockproof and accurate in the field. Shop a variety of watches on 1stDibs.
- Did Omega make military watches?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 4, 2024Yes, Omega has made military watches. In 1917, the British Royal Flying Corps designated Omega as an official supplier, and during World War II it became the principal watch supplier for the British forces and their allies. These commissions further strengthened Omega’s commitment to ensuring its products’ reliability under extreme conditions.
In 1948, Omega launched the versatile Seamaster. Developed as a dive watch, the Seamaster proved its durability at high altitudes and freezing temperatures, as well. While the Omega Seamaster is known as a dive watch, it wasn’t originally made for divers. Introduced in 1948, it was marketed as a dress watch for posh modern gentlemen and featured new waterproofing technology developed by the firm during World War II.
Thanks in part to its rugged reputation and Omega’s links to the British military, it became James Bond’s watch of choice in 1995, appearing in GoldenEye and every succeeding Bond movie; it returned in 2021’s No Time to Die. To commemorate the partnership, the firm created 007 editions of the Seamaster. Nevertheless, the most famous Omega by far is the Speedmaster, introduced in 1957. The first chronograph to display its tachymeter scale on the bezel instead of the dial for easier readability, it was quickly adopted by engineers and scientists.
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