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Place of Origin: American
Gold Pocket Watch Chain
By Henry Dankner Sons
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful vintage 14-karat gold pocket watch chain by Henry Dankner, circa mid-late 1970s, 20th century, USA. Henry Dankner was an iconic Ne...
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Mid-20th Century American Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Hamilton Gold Filled Art Deco Curvex Style with Original Silver Dial 1930 s
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Curvex METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 22mm X Width 44mm MOVEMENT / CA...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage American Watches

Tom Ford Apple Pocket Watch Chain, A must have
By Tom Ford
Located in Antwerp, BE
Tom Ford Apple Pocket Watch Chain, A must have Tom Ford invents the Apple pocket watch Designer customised his new gadget to make it chicer Tom Ford has a knack for making things l...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern American Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Retro Used Concord Quartz Watch
Located in New York, NY
Concord quartz. 6.5 inch bracelet. 22mm dial Fair condition. Working order.
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20th Century American Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Gomelsky Eppie Sneed Stainless Steel Two-Tone Dial Women s Watch G0120083084
By Gomelsky
Located in New York, NY
This brand new Gomelsky Eppie G0120083084 is a beautiful Ladie's timepiece that is powered by quartz (battery) movement which is cased in a stainless steel case. It has a square sha...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Watches

Gruen Gold Filled Art Deco Curvex Watch with Diamond Dial 1940 s
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 449 METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Width 22mm...
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1940s Art Deco Vintage American Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Bulova Gold Filled Multi Color 1960 s Ladies Watch with Original Bracelet
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Multi Color / Modernist Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow, Gold and Rose Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Le...
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1960s Modernist Vintage American Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Rolex Daytona Cosmograph White Gold MOP Diamond Bezel Watch 116589RBR
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
An Oyster Perpetual Daytona Gents Wristwatch, mother of pearl dial set with round brilliant cut diamond hour markers, a fixed 18k white gold bezel set with approximately 124 round cu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modernist American Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Waltham Art Deco White Gold Filled with Original Dial Original Strap and Buckle
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1925 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 26mm X Width 33mm M...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage American Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Gruen 14Kt Art Deco Ladies Watch with Original Dial and Kiln Fired Enamel Case
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Width 15m...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage American Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch, Round circa 1950 s with Original Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 39mm Length X 31mm Diameter MOV...
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1950s Art Deco Vintage American Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Cartier Ballon Bleu Chocolate Dial Watch W6920032
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Mint condition Stainless steel & 18k Rose gold Case size: 42 mm Movement: Automatic Chocolate brown guilloche dial with painted roman numerals Stainless steel smooth bezel Sword shap...
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2010s American Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

South Bend Gold Filled Ladies Pendant Pocket Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
South Bend Gold Filled Ladies Pendant Pocket Watch - Manual winding. Gold filled; ornate engraving ( 35 mm ). White dial with Arabic numerals. Pre-owned wit...
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20th Century American Watches

TIFFANY CO. Art Deco Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Watch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Narberth, PA
A stunning watch from the Art Deco (ca1930s) era by legendary jeweler Tiffany and Co.! Crafted in platinum, the case of the watch features a row of channel set French cut sapphires, ...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage American Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Rolex Daytona Custom Mother of Pearl Diamond Pave Dial Steel Watch 116520
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
This Rolex Daytona in steel ref. 116520 has Mother of Pearl Pave Diamond Dial. This watch features a custom Diamond dial of MOP, sapphire glass, chronograph function, solid case back...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modernist American Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Steel

Diamonds Pave Dial Luxury Swiss Quartz Exotic Watch
By Effy
Located in Oakton, VA
· Quality Swiss-Quartz movement guarantees precision timing · Mother-of-Pearl dial micro-paved with diamonds and gemstones enhances any dress style · Scratch-resista...
Category

2010s Modern American Watches

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Stainless Steel

Waltham 14Kt Two Tone "Sapphire" Series Hand Engraved with Original Strap 1927
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Octagon METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Two Tone Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1927 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 34mm Length X 27mm Width...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage American Watches

American Watch Co. Waltham Pocket Watch Model 1908 "Railroad Grade"
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
American Watch Co. Waltham Pocket Watch Model 1908 "Railroad Grade" - Manual winding; 23 jewels. Stainless Steel ( 50 mm) . White dial wit...
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20th Century American Watches

Benrus Gold Filled Art Deco Watch Automatic with Original Patinated Dial 1950 s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Benrus Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diamete...
Category

1940s Art Deco Vintage American Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Tiffany Co. White Gold and Diamond Atlas Watch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Princeton, NJ
An 18 karat white gold and diamond Tiffany & Co. Atlas wristwatch on leather strap, the buckle also of 18 karat white gold. The watch, an L370 model, houses a quartz movement and the...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco American Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Hampden Watch Company Multi Colored Gold Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch
By Hampden Watch Company
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Hampden Watch Company, A 14ct multi coloured gold keyless lever full hunter pocket watch, C1890. Dial: A beautiful condition white enamel dial with larg...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique American Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Howard 14Kt Solid Gold Open Faced Pocket Watch 1925 Flawless Enamel Dial
By Howard
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Howard Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch / Reference 12X14 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1925 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diam...
Category

1920s Art Deco Vintage American Watches

Materials

Gold

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1925 with Original Dial and Strap
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1925 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34mm X Diameter 27mm MOV...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage American Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Longines for Ryrie Bros of Toronto Canada Sterling Silver Trench Watch from 1906
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company for Ryrie Bros STYLE / REFERENCE: Trench Watch / Campaign Style METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1906...
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Early 1900s Art Deco Antique American Watches

Materials

Silver

Howard 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch with Gold Filled Chain
By Howard
Located in Dallas, TX
Howard 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch with Gold Filled Chain - Manual winding; 19 jewels . 14K Yellow gold with ornate engraving on the back ( 44 mm). 2 tone silver dial with gold inn...
Category

20th Century American Watches

Hamilton 14Kt Solid White Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1950 s
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Width 14 MOVEMENT /...
Category

1950s Art Deco Vintage American Watches

Materials

White Gold

Tiffany Company White Gold and Diamond Atlas Collection Ladies Quartz Watch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2010 Tiffany & Company 18K White Gold Atlas Collection Wrist Watch, 21 X 21 MM Water Resistant case, Quartz Movement. Silvered Dial. Raised Roman Numerals on Bezel surrounded b...
Category

2010s American Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Waltham 14 Karat Solid White Gold Art Deco Handmade Watch from 1926
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tonneau Shape METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt Solid White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1926 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34mm X Diameter 28mm MOVEMENT / 25 Ruby CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Ruby Series DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Gilded Numerals / Blued Steel Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 16mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This rare solid gold art deco watch was produced by the iconic American house of Waltham from Waltham Massachusetts. It is a wonderful original watch that still has it original box and price certificate. It is rare to find a vintage watch...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage American Watches

Elgin, Lord Elgin 14Kt. Solid Gold Art Deco Watch American Made From 1944
By Lord Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1944 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 24mm X Width 37mm MOVEMEN...
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1940s Art Deco Vintage American Watches

Rolex Datejust 41mm MOP Roman Diamond Dial Smooth Bezel Steel Mens Watch 126300
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex Datejust 41mm Men's MOP Diamond Dial. This diamond Rolex watch comes in a Rolex box and papers. Customized look. This Watch comes with an Aft...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modernist American Watches

Materials

Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel

Illinois Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Rare Hammered Case and Red Dial
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Illinois Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Hand Hammered METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled CIRCA: 1923 DIMENSIONS: Diameter 44mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Very Rare Red Stippled Dial / Blued Steel Hands WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is one of the most unusual Illinois pocket watches I have ever seen. The white heavy gold filled case has a unique "hand hammered" finish to it. Even more unique is the original dial done with a red stippled or crackled background. I have never seen this unusual dial on any pocket watch. The hands are original as well and done in blued steel. This watch has a 17 jewel movement which is beautifully finished as well. Illinois was one of America's premier watch companies making high grade railroad watches...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage American Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Howard 14 Karat Solid White Gold Opened Faced Pocket Watch, circa 1920s
By E. Howard Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Howard Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: 10 Size METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt. Solid White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 43mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / High Grade DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Breguet Style Arabic Numerals WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This watch is supplied with an original vintage Gold Filled Fob...
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco American Watches

Materials

White Gold

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34mm Lug Tip to Lug ...
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1940s Art Deco Vintage American Watches

Elgin Rose Gold Filled Art Deco Watch Tortue Shaped Watch from 1940 s
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Rose Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Width 26mm MO...
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1940s Art Deco Vintage American Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, Rose Gold

Tiffany Co Vintage Gold Watch 18 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co Vintage Watch is in working condition good condition overall gorgeous band deco casing of watch is: 14mm x 16mm 52 grams marked "18kt" on case. 6.50 inch.
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Late 20th Century American Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Gold

Lord Elgin Yellow Gold-Filled Shockmaster Art Deco Watch 1950 s Original Dial
By Lord Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Shockmaster / Lord Elgin METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diameter 32mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 23 Jewels / Caliber DIAL / HANDS: Factory Original Gilt dial with line markers / Gilt Arrow Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 18mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement VAULT FIND This watch has been in a vault for nearly 50 years and the price includes a factory quality service by our finest watchmaker. This will of course delay shipping it out for a few days while we do the service and check it out. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is a unique watch by the legendary house of Elgin. We have only seen a few examples of this model in our 70 years of selling watches. It is fitted with Elgin's legendary Balance Wheel which was so advanced that even Patek Philippe used...
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1950s Art Deco Vintage American Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Rolex GMT Master II White Gold Black Dial Pepsi Bezel Mens Watch 116719BLRO
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex GMT Master II White Gold Pepsi Bezel Mens Watch 116719. This timepiece is powered by the self-winding 3285 calibers with a 70-hour powe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modernist American Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. Gold Watch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18k gold watch by Tiffany & Co, with original leather band and 18k gold T & Co buckle. Case measures 32mm x 40mm. Band is 8" long. Si...
Category

20th Century American Watches

Materials

Gold

Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style Wristwatch, circa 1950 s
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilon Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 24mm x Width 38mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Cal.752 DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Applied Gold Numerals / Modified Dauphine Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 18mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This watch is fitted with a Sterling Silver dial and the applied numerals are done in 18Kt. gold. Hamilton built the navigational chronometers used by the US Navy during WW...
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1950s Art Deco Vintage American Watches

Elgin Gold Filled Enamel Inlayed Art Deco Watch circa 1920 s
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 30mm X Width 16mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Ma...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage American Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Longines 18Kt Solid White Gold Mid Century Design Tuxedo Watch 1950 s / 60 s
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Modernist METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Diameter 32mm MOVEM...
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1950s Art Deco Vintage American Watches

Materials

White Gold

Rolex Datejust Steel Gold Diamond Mens Oyster Bracelet Watch 126334
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex Datejust 41 in stainless steel with 18k white gold fluted bezel. Auto w/ sweep seconds and date. 41 mm case size. Ref 126334. Rolex Datejust 41 126334 watch is made out of Sta...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modernist American Watches

Materials

Gold, Steel

Omega Seamaster Diver 300m 44mm Co-Axial Master Chronometer 210.62.44.51.01.001
By Omega
Located in Aventura, FL
The Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Chronograph Rose Gold & Ceramic Black Dial 44mm Ref. 210.62.44.51.01.001 is a bold and functional luxury dive watch designed for precision and performa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modernist American Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Rolex GMT Master II 40 Black Dial Green Hand Ceramic Bezel Steel Watch 116710LN
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex GMT Master II Green Hand Steel Mens Watch 116710. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless stee...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modernist American Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Cartier Pasha de Cartier 41mm Flinque Dial Steel 18K Gold Watch W2PA0009
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
Pasha de Cartier watch, 41 mm, mechanical movement with automatic winding, caliber 1847 MC. Steel case, 18K yellow gold bezel, fluted crown cap and crown set with synthetic spinels, ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modernist American Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel

Rolex Datejust 31mm Midsize Steel Rose Gold Purple Diamond Jubliee Watch 278381
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
This Oyster Perpetual Datejust 31 in Oystersteel and Everose gold features an aubergine, diamond-set dial and a Jubilee bracelet. This dial features a large VI set with 11 diamonds. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modernist American Watches

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, Steel

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch, Circa 1940 s
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34mm X Width 27mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber 1155 DIAL / HANDS: Original Gold Markers with Gold Arabic Numerals / Gold Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 16mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic Art Deco Watch was produced by the iconic America house of Waltham, founded in the mid 1800's. They produced some of the worlds finest railroad watches...
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1940s Art Deco Vintage American Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

14Kt Yellow Gold Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Watch Chain 1920 s / 30 s
Located in Long Beach, CA
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's or 30's ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: 13 Inches in Length This is a great looking hand made necklace or bracelet, pocket watch ...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage American Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Waltham White Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style Watch American Made 1940 s
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Width 24mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewel / Caliber 750 B DIAL / HANDS: Original with Arabic Numerals / ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 17mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT Through the American civil war and two World Wars, and beyond, Waltham's legacy and spirit lives on in this wonderful vintage watch. It is truly a representation of the idea of American Exceptionalism. The wonderfully crafted design is timeless. Even after 100 years or more, this watch can dependably be worn, used and counted on to get you there on time, every time. It is versatile enough to be worn for all types of occasions and various clothes. Wear it with a suit or even for more casual occasions but, certainly, feel confident that you are wearing a piece of history. 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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1940s Art Deco Vintage American Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, White Gold

Gomelsky Shirley Fromer Steel Black Dial Ladies Watch G0120023481
By Gomelsky
Located in New York, NY
This brand new Gomelsky Shirley G0120023481 is a beautiful Ladie's timepiece that is powered by quartz (battery) movement which is cased in a stainle...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Watches

Rolex Datejust II 41mm 18K Gold Steel Two-Tone Black Roman Dial Men Watch 116333
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex Datejust II Steel Yellow Gold Black Roman Dial Mens Watch 116333. Officially certified chronometer self-winding movement. Stainless steel and 18K yellow gold oyster case 41.0 m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modernist American Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Bulova Solid 14Kt Yellow Gold Mid Century Manual Winding Watch, 1960 s
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Mid Century METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm...
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1960s Modernist Vintage American Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1880 s Ladies J.W. Benson Bracelet Watch with Articulated Band Kiln Fired Dial
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: J. W. Benson STYLE / REFERENCE: Victorian Ladies Bracelet Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1880's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 24mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / Cylindrical Escapement DIAL / HANDS: Kiln Fired Enamel with Solid Gold Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Unique Articulated Bracelet WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is one of the most unique wrist watches I have ever seen. The workmanship is exceptional and it should be since it was produced by the legendary house of Benson's. One of Europe's most famous houses. The J.W. Benson watch...
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1880s Art Deco Antique American Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

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: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 25mm X Width 37mm...
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1940s Art Deco Vintage American Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

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: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm x Width 20mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber 6PW DIAL / HANDS: Two Tone Silver & White with Arabic Numerals / Baton Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Black Lizard 14mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is a classic example of the design style called the Curvex. This piece done by Westfield is actually a Bulova...
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1940s Art Deco Vintage American Watches

Money Clip in 14 Karat Solid White Gold with Jade and Diamonds May 13th...
Located in Long Beach, CA
Low profile money clip in 14K white gold with diamond set "S" or "5" and "13". If these are lucky symbols for you or someone you know, it could be a meaningful gift.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Watches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, White Gold

Baume Mercier Vintage Gold Watch 14kt
By Baume Mercier
Located in New York, NY
Baume & Mercier Geneve Watch is in working condition good condition overall gorgeous band deco casing of watch is: 16mm x 12mm 19mm wide band 49 grams marked "14kt" on band &...
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2010s American Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Sweep Seconds Watch circa 1934
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1934 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm Lug Tip to Lug...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage American Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Waltham Presidential Presentation Model 1862 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Waltham
Located in Dallas, TX
Waltham Presidential Presentation Model 1862 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch - Manual winding; 15 Jewels. heavy 18K gold original P.B. HC with black ...
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20th Century American Watches

Illinois White Gold Filled Picadillo Art Deco Watch from 1928 with Original Dial
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Illinois Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference Model 164 METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1928 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm X Diam...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage American Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

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