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Movement Type: Manual Wind
18k Rose Gold Vintage Vacheron Constantin Wristwatch circa 1960 s
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Wailea, HI
A superb example of refined Swiss watchmaking, this vintage Vacheron Constantin wristwatch is housed in an elegant 18k yellow gold square case, showcasing the maison’s mastery of bot...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Longines Art Deco Tank Watch with Unique Hand Constructed Steel Case from 1928
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Experimental Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1928 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm x Wi...
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Wrist Watches

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Blue Dial Early 1970 s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diam...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Seamaster Chronograph Waterproof Wrist Watch Cal 321
By Omega
Located in Antwerp, BE
Extremely Rare & Collectors Omega Seamaster Chronograph Waterproof Case Wrist Watch Cal 321 in Amazing Condition ! Movement : Mechanical Manual Winding Caliber 321 Case : Solid 18 ...
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20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Ulysse Nardin 18kt Yellow Gold Moonphase with Date Limited Edition, Lemania Cal.
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ulysse Nardin 18kt Yellow Gold Wrist Watch, Moonphase with Date Limited Edition, Extremely Rare and collectible ! Movement: Handwinding, Chronograph, Caliber 2612 ( Same base calib...
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20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Kt Gold Angelus Chronodate Triple Date Jumbo 38mm Chronograph Wrist Watch
By Angelus
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Gold Extremely Rare Collectors Angelus Chronodate Triple Date Chronograph Wrist Watch with amazing Lugs ! Movement : Angelus manual wi...
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20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Rolex Hunter s Case Yellow Gold Filled Pocket Watch circa 1920 s Flawless Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company for Dunkling's STYLE / REFERENCE: Hunter's Case Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diamet...
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Cartier Tortue WA507031 18K Rose Gold Diamond Bezel Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Tortue WA507031 / 2645 Ladies Watch. 28mm 18K rose gold case with factory diamond set. Silver dial with blue hands and black Roman numeral hour markers. Dark-Brown strap with...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe for Tiffany Company Yellow Gold Presentation Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe for Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1930s Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Presentation Pocket Watch, 47 M.M 18k Yellow Gold 3 piece case with inside Gold dust cover, 18 Jewel Mechanical, Manual wind Nickle Lever movement, Mat finish Gold Dial. Engraved presentation dated 1933 on the inside dust cover. Matching Case and Movement numbers, signed Tiffany & Co. and Patek Philippe on the Case and Movement as well. Comes in the original fitted Tiffany & Company presentation case with original 14k Pocket Knife...
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hamilton White Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1931 with Original Dial Hands
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Octagon Shape METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1931 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 29mm X Width 34mm...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, White Gold

18 Kt Gold Hunter Pocket Watch Triple Calendar Moon Phase Chrono Minute Repeater
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Pink Gold Hunter Pocket Watch Triple Calendar / Quantieme Moon Phase Chronograph Minute Repeater Weight : 138.1 Gram Extremely Solid ...
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Artisan Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Movado Art Nouveau 1910 International Expo 18k Rose Cut Diamond Pocket Watch 1ct
By Movado
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely exquisite diamond pocket watch from the Art Nouveau (1910) era! Swiss in origin, this beautiful piece is encapsulated in a hunter case that is crafted in 18kt gold and ...
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Elgin Ladies Solid Gold Art Deco Watch with Cord Band 1940s and Box
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 33mm Length X 14mm Diameter MOVEMENT / C...
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Tiffany Company Patek Philippe Antique Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe for Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920 Patek Philippe for Tiffany & company Pocket watch, 45 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 4 piece case including Gold inside Dust Cover. 20 Jewel, mechanical, manual wind nickle lever mo...
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1968 Omega Saemaster Chronograph Yellow Gold Leather Strap
By Omega
Located in Bilbao, ES
1968 Omega Saemaster Chronograph Yellow Gold 37mm leather strap with box. Mechanical manual wind Case Number 27710112 17 rubies, all original condition wei...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Century 10k Gold-Filled Manual Winding Watch
By Omega
Located in Montreal, QC
Omega century 10k gold-filled manual winding watch caliber 266, circa 1950. No band, 17 jewel case gold & steel, lug 18mm, case #3099347, movement...
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

10k Gold, Gold-filled, Steel

Ladies Chopard 18k White Gold Diamond Watch Rare JLC Deployment Clasp ref 8/6495
By Chopard
Located in Richmond, CA
A beautiful vintage Chopard 18K solid white gold wristwatch (reference 8/6495), with a full factory diamond bezel on a blue croco leather band, and factory paired with a Jaeger LeCoultre JLC 18K white gold deployment clasp...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage Juvenia Ladies Diamond Watch
By Juvenia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 18K gold Juvenia Diamond Dress Watch Circa 1970 Juvenia is a Swiss luxury watch brand founded in 1860 in Saint-Imier, Switzerland, by Jacques Didisheim-Goldschmidt. It’s one ...
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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18ct Yellow Gold Open Dial Pocket Watch – 1881 – 80.9g
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
This rare 18ct yellow gold open dial pocket watch, made in London in 1881, is a remarkable antique timepiece crafted by Leon Allamand for F. Basse Adelaide. The case is stamped “18”,...
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Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lord Elgin 14Kt Solid Gold Art Deco Watch circa 1950 s Vault Find
By Lord Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Lord Elgin STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 8578 METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Diameter 29mm MOVEMEN...
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Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

18 Kt Solid Gold Jules Jürgensen Copenhagen Pocket Watch, Box Papers
By Jules Jurgensen
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Solid Gold Jules Jürgensen Copenhagen Pocket Watch Extra glass and spring in box as well ! Full set with original box & warranty papers Case: 18 kt. yellow gold case, diamete...
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20th Century Swiss Artisan Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Antique L. Pezzoni French 13k White Gold 17J Hand Wind Watch Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A rare and elegant antique French watch pendant necklace by L. Pezzoni, crafted in 13K white gold. The case features ornate hand-engraved floral motifs, enhancing its refined Art Dec...
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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1940 s with Original Dial
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Width 23mm ...
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch Original Dial 1920 s
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tonneau Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm X Width 2...
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Rolex Yacht-Master 40 16623 Factory Black Mother of Pearl Dial 2 Tone Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm Ref. 16623, featuring a 100% original and rare black mother-of-pearl dial, two-tone stainless steel and 18K yellow gold case, and a luxurious Oyster bracelet....
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Black Pearl, 18k Gold

Cartier Santos Dumont 2649 18 kt. Yellow Gold, Full Set!
By Cartier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Cartier Santos Dumont 2649 18 kt. Yellow Gold, Full Set! collectors Watch Model: Santos Dumont Ref number: 2649 Movement : Mechanical Manual Winding Case : 18 kt. yellow Gold 35 mm x 44 mm x 5.5 mm, Sapphire crystal, Water resistance 30 m Dial: White / Silvery dial with black Roman numerals Strap: Brown leather strap with 18 kt. gold Cartier folding clasp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Cellini Prince 18k White Gold Silver Dial Men Hand Wind Watch 5441
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Excellent condition,The band is unworn. Recently serviced. The watch is fully serviced and tested for water resistance, movement calibration, and time accuracy. 👑 Rolex ...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Fine Rare Gold on Steel HoneyComb Dial OMEGA Watch. Cal 283. Ref: 2640-7SC
By Omega
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Fine & Rare Gold on Steel (Staybrite) HoneyComb Dial Gents' OMEGA Wristwatch Reference: 2640-7SC Movement: Manual (hand-winding) Caliber 283 17 jewels serial # 13711744 Case: ...
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Steel

Vintage TUDOR Watch. Square Tudor 812 Manual Windup Wrist Watch.
By Tudor
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Tudor Square Mens Watch Ref 812 Windup Movement. Runs well. Runs and winds up well Circa 1950s Beautiful Watch. Case is Stainless Steel. New Genuine Leather band. 28m...
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Vintage 1950s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Piaget 9826A6 18K Gold Lapis Dial Diamond Bezel Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This exquisite watch, referenced as 9826A6, is a yellow gold and diamond-set bracelet timepiece featuring a striking lapis lazuli dial, dating back to approximately 1975. Its case is...
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Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from 1960 s
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1960s's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Diameter 32mm MOVEME...
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Chopard Blue Lapis Lazuli 18K Gold 26mm Vintage Watch Circa 1970s
By Chopard
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Chopard unisex watch with a rare blue lapis lazuli dial and 4 asscher cut diamonds. Elegant square octagonal 26mm case with an integral gold mesh bracelet Set in 18k yellow gold with a smooth bezel. Complete with all the original parts and the original Chopard watch box...
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Vintage 1970s Baroque Wrist Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Omega Choreograph Vintage 18k gold wrist watch cal.33.3 1950
By Omega
Located in Berlin, BE
Handaufzugs omega uhr in 18k gelbgold mit lederband und orginaler omega dornschließe cal.33,3 plexiglas uhr weisst leichte gebrauchspuren
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Aesthetic Movement Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Boucheron Wrist Watch 18k
By Boucheron
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k, by Boucheron, Paris, France. Brilliantly seventies and fabulously French, this mod motif Boucheron wrist watch features a sleek go...
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Vintage 1970s French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Dial Early 40 s
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: Early 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm x Wid...
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe 5970R Grand Complications Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
The Patek Philippe Reference 5970R showcases a 40mm rose gold case and a white dial set with rose gold baton markers and hours, minutes hand. This is a grand complications model featuring manual winding movement, chronograph, perpetual calendar complication with day, date, month, year, and moon phase. Exhibition caseback that lets you see the beautiful Caliber 27-70 Q; 24 jewels; power reserve approximately 50-60 hours; Gyromax balance; Geneva Seal; Cote de geneve...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Wittnauer Art Deco Watch Tank Style Watch with Original Dial circa 1940 s
By Wittnauer
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Wittnauer Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 36mm Length X 26mm Width MOVEMENT / ...
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

IWC Portofino Romana Perpetual Calendar, Moon Phase, 18 Karat Gold, IW2050
By IWC
Located in Berlin, DE
IWC Portofino Romana Perpetual Calendar 18 Karat Gold, IW2050 From private collection. Including certificate of authenticity.
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Piaget white gold Diamond Dial and Bezel Mecanique manual Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Honolulu, HI
Piaget traditional watch with pure, retro-chic lines, this ultra-thin watch features a characteristic and particularly flexible bracelet that's exc...
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Gruen 14Kt Solid Gold Curvex Art Deco Watch with Original Box circa 1940 s
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Curvex METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Gold / Reference 568 CIRCA / YEAR: 1947-48 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Wi...
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Rolex 1960s Oysterdate Precision 6694 Steel Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1966 Rolex Oysterdate Precision Reference 6694 Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 piece Oyster Case, 17 Jewel Caliber 1225 Manual wind movement, ...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Vintage Patek Philippe Calatrava Yellow Gold Wristwatch Ref. 2452J
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
A vintage manual wind Patek Philippe watch from the Calatrava collection, featuring a 35 mm case diameter with a silver white dial and gold hour markers, a seconds subdial on the 6 o...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1945 Breitling Vintage Aviator s Ref. 760 Mens Chronograph Watch - 18K Rose Gold
By Breitling
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Longines 14Kt Solid Rose Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch with Genuine Diamonds 1940s
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Width 14mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber 4LL DIAL / HANDS: / ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather Cord / Adjustable Buckle WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This great looking ladies cocktail watch is all original. We seldom see this model and never is this fine condition. We have just given it a factory quality service by our finest watchmaker and it keeps dependable time. The cord band can be adjusted and the buckle is adjustable as well, it will likely fit all wrist sizes. This is a wonderful watch for a colorful person with an individual sense of style and it goes well with casual or dress styles. LONGINES HISTORY The company was founded in 1832 by Auguste Agassiz, a Swiss watchmaker. He was also the brother of renowned biologist Louis Agassiz. Agassiz started the company with two partners, lawyers Henri Raiguel and Florian Morel. The company's original name was Raiguel Jeune & Cie. In 1846, Raigeul and Morel retired from the watch industry, leaving Agassiz as sole company head. Several years later, Agassiz brought in his bright, enterprising nephew, trained economist Ernest Francillon, into the business. Francillon was the mastermind behind several impressive innovations that would distinguish the company from its competitors. In 1880, Francillon trademarked the Longines name and its winged hourglass logo. The winged hourglass is a symbol of precision and timekeeping, and it has become one of the most recognizable logos in the watch industry. In 1912, Longines became the official timekeeper of the Olympic Games. The company has held this position ever since, and it has been involved in every Olympic Games since then. Longines has also been the official timekeeper of many other major sporting events, including the World Championships in Athletics, the Formula One World Championship, and the America's Cup. In 1931, Longines invented the Lindbergh Hour Angle watch...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Steel Omega Speedmaster Vintage 1970 s Chronograph Wrist Watch Ref. ST145.022
By Omega
Located in Antwerp, BE
Steel Omega Speedmaster Vintage 1970 's Chronograph Wrist Watch Ref. ST145.022 With Omega Extract from The Archives
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20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

1972 Omega Geneve Mens Large Tonneau Retro Watch with Blue Dial - Stainless S
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Waltham Gold Filled Tortue Shaped Art Deco Watch with Flawless Original Dial
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1930 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Diameter 30mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 7 Jewels / Caliber 0-Size DIAL / HANDS: Flawless Original Dial with Arabic Numerals / Blued Steel Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 16mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This great looking and all original watch was produced by Waltham in 1930, just after the 1929 banking collapse and the repercussions of that collapse were not yet to be felt. It appears to be fitted with an original period strap and buckle. The strap is to fragile to wear on a daily basis, but it does indicate what fine condition the watch is in. It is also fitted with an original period buckle, which we have attached to the new strap supplied with the watch. The watch has a flawless original dial, which we never see on watches this old. Also still has its original Blued Steel Hands as well. This is a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up for nearly 50 years, which means it needs a service. We will give it a factory quality service by our finest watchmaker as part of the purchase price before it is shipped out to you. This will delay shipping for a few days of course. You can really count on this watch as well and can wear it all the time. You will not see another like this one, I am sure of that. The Waltham Watch Company was an American watch manufacturing house founded in 1850 in Roxbury, Massachusetts. It was the first American company to mass-produce watches using interchangeable parts. The company's watches were known for their quality and affordability, and they quickly became popular with consumers. Waltham played a major role in the development of the American watch industry as well as establishing the concept of “mass produced” products. By the way, Henry Ford was a watchmaker, and he was inspired to build cars the same way Waltham Watches were produced, for the masses with interchangeable parts. Waltham’s success helped to make the United States a major player in the global watch market as well as promote the idea of “industrialization.” Before the Waltham Watch Company, watches were generally produced by hand, in “cottage” industries. They were owned by the wealthier class or the “working class” that needed to know the time. The company's affordable watches made them accessible to a wider range of people and helped to change the way people thought about time. Prior to this, people used their local Church bells to direct them in their daily lives. The Company continued to grow and prosper throughout the 19th century. During the American Civil War, they supplied watches to the military, and of course they grew because of this association. In 1885, they moved their headquarters to Waltham, Massachusetts, and changed their name to the American Waltham Watch Company. Waltham was a major exhibitor at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. The company's exhibit at the exposition was housed in a large pavilion that was designed to resemble a factory. The pavilion was filled with watches of all shapes and sizes, as well as machinery used in the manufacturing process. The exhibit was a major success, and it helped to raise the profile of Waltham watches around the world. Amongst the visitors at the exhibition was a contingent from Switzerland. When they realized what Waltham was doing, they quickly understood that their methods were outdated and soon enough they would be a country unable to compete. They also went to the Waltham factory for a visit after the exhibition. It is said that they purchased a few of Waltham’s higher grade movements. The director of the factory said he would have them “adjusted” before they left, but they said it was not necessary. When they arrived back in Switzerland, they checked them and were shocked at the level of quality and accuracy. This prompted them to buy some of the equipment that Waltham was using so they could start building better watches that were less expensive and more accurate. Some of that machinery ended up in the small town of Schaffhausen and became The International Watch Company. They are still in business today making exceptional watches. The military, for any nation, is a powerful source of revenue for industrial contracts. So, any industry would prosper during war and Waltham continued to be a supplier to the military for over 100 years. Through WW 1...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Jaeger Le Coultre. A Rare $20 Gold Coin Watch C1971
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Rare Vintage, Jaeger Le Coultre Twenty Dollar Double Eagle Gold Coin Watch, with it's Original Box C1971. Dial: The original condition ...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Longines 14Kt. White Gold and Enamel Art Deco Watch, Dial by Stern Freres 1930 s
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 48 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 28mm Length X 14mm...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Longines Tiffany Co. Diamond Yellow Gold Wristwatch
By Longines
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's The Longines Tiffany & Co. diamond yellow gold wristwatch is a timeless masterpiece that blends the brilliance of diamonds with the warmth of 18 karat yellow gold. Square octa...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

PIAGET Lapis Diamond Lapis Dial 18K Gold Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage  Piaget's ladies' watch in solid 18-karat white gold. Full-length with a large face  Embellished with factory set diamond. Sapphire Crystal, Genuine lapis Dial, 25mm case( w...
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Gruen Curvex Precision 14K Solid Gold Wristwatch, Circa 1940s – 20 x 47mm
By Gruen
Located in Wailea, HI
Gruen Curvex Precision 14K Solid Gold Wristwatch, Circa 1940s – 20 x 47mm An exceptional example of Gruen’s engineering mastery, this Gruen Curvex Precision wristwatch exemplifies th...
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Early 20th Century American Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Helbros Military Style Men s Wrist Watch
By Helbros
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Authentic WWII era, this 33mm steel case Helbros Wrist Watch evokes true vintage feel. Manual wind with a seven jewel movement this watch is in original condition which presents ple...
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

French 1970s Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Star Lady s Watch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Watch in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark. The case of this vintage ladies' watch is round and surrounded by 8/8-cut diamonds. The back is light grey, and marked Star. The wh...
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Vintage 1970s French Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Omega Stainless Steel Wristwatch, Manual Winding, Ref 2390/5, Cal 30T2
By Omega
Located in Antwerp, BE
Omega Stainless Steel wristwatch, Manual Winding, Diameter 32.5 mm, Functions: Hour, minutes, Subsidiary seconds Movement: Mechanical Manual Winding, Ref 2390/5, Cal 30T2 Dial: Silver dial, Arabic numerals silver numerals and indexes Case: Stainless Steel case, Diameter 34.5mm x Thickness 9 mm Strap: Black with Omega buckle...
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Platinum Lange Sohne 1815 Wrist Watch, Lange Certificate Like New Ref. 206.025
By A. Lange Söhne
Located in Antwerp, BE
Platinum Lange Sohne 1815 Wrist Watch With Lange Certificate Like New, Rare and very Collectable Movement : Manual Winding Reference nr : 206.025 Case : Platinum 36 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary German Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Tudor Stainless Steel From 1956 with Custom Finish on the Original Dial
By Tudor
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tudor Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Reference 7813 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1956 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Diameter 31mm MOV...
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

18 Kt Gold E.J Dent London, Yellow Gold, Open Face Verge Pocket watch
Located in Antwerp, BE
E.J Dent London, Yellow Gold Open Face Verge Pocket watch Case: 18 Kt Solid Yellow Gold Diameter 45.5 mm, thickness 12.2 mm Total weight: 68.9 gram / 2...
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Antique 19th Century British Artisan Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ernest Borel 17 Jewel White Face Cocktail Watch
Located in Montreal, QC
1970 Ernest Borel cocktail white dial ladies' watch. Original parts and strap, 17 jewel manual, the case measures 26.5mm with crown. In good working ord...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

18 Kt Solid Gold Pateck Geneve Spiral Breguet Open Face Pocket Watch
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Solid Gold Pateck Geneve Spiral Breguet Open Face Pocket Watch Dial: White Enamel dial with black Roman numerals ,2 Rose Cut Diamonds in hour & m...
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Artisan Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

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