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Art Deco Watches

ART DECO STYLE

Fascination with the Jazz Age is endless, and even today jewelry designers continue to be inspired by authentic Art Deco jewelry and watches.

The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. There were many influences on the jewelry of the era that actually began to take shape prior to the 1920s. In 1909, Serge Diaghilev brought the Ballet Russes to Paris, and women went wild for the company’s exotic and vibrant costumes It’s no wonder, then, that jade, lapis lazuli, coral, turquoise and other bright gemstones became all the rage. There already existed a fascination with the East, particularly China and Japan, and motifs consisting of fans and masks started to show up in Art Deco jewelry.

However, the event that had the greatest influence on Deco was the excavation of the tomb of King Tut in 1922. When the world saw what was hidden in Tut’s burial chamber, it sent just about everyone into a frenzy. Pierre Cartier wrote in 1923 that “the discovery of the tomb will bring some sweeping changes in fashion jewelry.” And he couldn’t have been more right. “Egyptomania” left an indelible mark on all of the major jewelry houses, from Cartier to Van Cleef Arpels, Boucheron and Georges Fouquet. (Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.)

While a lot of Art Deco jewelry was black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other.

Many designers employed coral, jade and lapis lazuli, too. In fact, some of the most important avant-garde jewelers of the period, like Jean Després and Jean Fouquet (son of Georges), would combine white gold with ebony and malachite for a jolt of color.

A lot of the jewelry produced during this time nodded to current fashion trends, and women often accessorized their accessories. The cloche hat was often accented with geometric diamond brooches or double-clip brooches. Backless evening dresses looked fabulous with sautoir necklaces, and long pearl necklaces that ended with tassels, popular during the Edwardian period, were favored by women everywhere, including Coco Chanel.

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Style: Art Deco
Rolex Chromium Marconi Hermetic Manual Wind Watch, circa 1930s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex / Marconi STYLE / REFERENCE: Hermetic METAL / MATERIAL: Chromium CIRCA: 1930's DIMENSIONS: Length 35mm X Diameter 29mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Silvered with Arabic Numerals / Blued Steel Breguet Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 16mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This very unique watch...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

Vintage Art Deco Silver and Diamond Wrist Watch
Located in Cairo, EG
Vintage silver wrist watch in art deco style in geometric designe with 6 large old mine cut diamonds 3.7mm each stone diameter flanked with smaller ...
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1920s Vintage Art Deco Watches

Elgin Watch Company Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm Lug Tip to Lug...
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1950s American Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Gold-filled

Cartier Art Deco Sterling Silver and Enamel Miniature Desk Timepiece circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful miniature desk timepiece, rectangular case with blue enamel, accented by silver bands, centering a circular brushed silvered dial with gilt Arabic numerals, dial signed Cartier, case signed European Watch and Clock...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Watches

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Sterling Silver

Rolex 9 Carat Gold Cushion Shaped Watch with Original Breguet Dial from 1922
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Cushion Shape / Fixed Wire Lugs METAL / MATERIAL: 9Ct. English Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1922 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 31mm x Width 36mm MOVEMENT: Manual Winding / 18 Jewels / High Grade / Ultra Prima with 6 Adjustments DIAL / HANDS: Silvered Breguet Engine Turned with Arabic Numerals / Blued Steel Breguet Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic cushion shaped watch is 100 years old and still looks new. The serial number dates it to about 1922. The case has all the appropriate Hallmarks as well as the correct Rolex stamps...
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1920s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

Rolex 14k Solid Rose Gold Pendant Ref 3959 1930s Rare Vintage Luxury RA651
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare timeless luxury, 14k solid rose gold Rolex necklace pendant, c.1938, in excellent aesthetic and working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous, Rolex sig...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Hublot Elegant MDM 1810.2 Stainless Steel Blue Dial Automatic Chronograph Watch
Located in Miami, FL
Hublot Elegant MDM automatic chronograph wristwatch in stainless steel and gold-tone featuring blue dial with bold Arabic numerals and three chronograph subdials. Reference 1810.2, 3...
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1990s Art Deco Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex For Tiffany Co. Oyster Perpetual 6718 24mm Steel Watch
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6718 for Tiffany and Co automatic watch in stainless steel featuring 24mm case with light gray satin finish dial and white Tiffany and Co signature at 6 o'cloc...
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1960s Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Pocket Watch 9165. Antique Rolex Precision 9165 Circa 1952
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Rolex Pocket Watch. Precision Ref: 9165 Circa 1952 Please refer to pictures to see the movement. Condition: Winds up and ticks. Second hand moves smoothly. Details: 45....
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1950s Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Stainless Steel

18K White Gold Diamond Art-Deco 1930 s Swiss Ladies Dress Watch by Lavina
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This ladies' dress watch is from Art-Deco period, yet it's in beautiful vintage condition & in excellent working order. It features: 18K White Gold 15mm x 22mm Rectangle Case, d...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Elgin Solid 14Kt. White Gold Pocket Watch with Famous Jewelry Store Enamel Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company for Montgomery Brothers Los Angeles STYLE / REFERENCE: Octagon / Dress Style METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1921 DIMENS...
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Watches

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14k Gold, White Gold

J.E. Caldwell by I.W.C. 18Kt Yellow Gold Open Faced Art Deco Pocket Watch, 1930s
By IWC
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: International Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced / Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Yellow Gold and Enamel DIMENSIONS: Diameter 45mm CIRCA: 1920's / 1930's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 19 Jewels / High Grade DIAL / HANDS: Silvered with Kiln Fired Printing / Blued Steel Pierced Hands WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT J.E. Caldwell was the premier old house in Philadelphia. They purchased their watches from only the finest makers in the world. This piece, done in an art deco style has a Stern Freres dial. Stern was the company that bought out Patek Philippe from...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Watches

Audemars Piguet Rare Vintage Top Hat Yellow Gold 5045BA
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rare and exceptional vintage Audemars Piguet Top Hat Ref. 5045BA in excellent condition. This elegant timepiece features a manually wind movement encased in an 18k yellow gold squ...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Heuer Stainless Steel Original Dial Triple Date Chronograph Wristwatch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Heuer Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: Length 42mm X Diameter 36mm CIRCA: 1940's MOVEMENT / CALI...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

Van Cleef Arpels 18Kt. Art Deco Ultra Thin Pocket Watch, circa 1930 s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Van Cleef & Arpels STYLE / REFERENCE: 1/2 Hunter Pocket Watch / Ultra Thin METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 54mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Silvered with Roman Numerals / Blued Steel Breguet Style Hands WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This fantastic and elegant watch was sold by the legendary house of Van Cleef & Arpels. It is the ultimate in Ultra Thin and is entirely hand made. It has just been serviced by our finest watchmaker and we offer it with our 18 month warranty. Only Cartier offered watches of the quality along with Van Cleef. The watch is called a Half Hunter, as you can check the without opening the cover, or open it for a more accurate reading. This watch is offered with an 18Kt. Gold and Platinum Pocket Watch Chain...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Watches

Le Coultre 14Kt Solid Gold Art Deco Watch circa 1950 s Full Length
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Le Coultre Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 25mm X Diameter 15mm MOVEMEN...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

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White Gold

Longines Silver Niello Watch from 1915 Dial by Stern Freres Matching Chain
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Art Deco Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Silver and Niello CIRCA / YEAR: 1915 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 45mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Kiln Fired Enamel Print / Blued Steel Breguet Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Supplied with Pocket Watch Chain WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is a great looking dress watch by the iconic house. The case is done in Sterling Silver and engraved and filled with Niello. Niello is an ancient process no longer done today, The dial is done in Sterling Silver with Kiln Fired Enamel Print by Stern Freres. Stern was house that bought Patek Philippe when it went bankrupt in the 1930s. Stern Still owns Patek Philippe today. You will likely never see another example of this watch again. We have just serviced it and it keeps dependable time as well. 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. This watch was designed specifically for Charles Lindbergh, the first person to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. The watch featured a special bezel that allowed Lindbergh to calculate his longitude. In my own personal collection, I have the Longines Caliber 13 ZN Chronograph that Commander Richard Byrd took to Antarctica in 1928. It was purchased at the time from Abercrombie and Fitch in New York along with all the other equipment used on the expedition, it still runs well and keeps good, even after 100 years. In the 1980’s I was privileged to view their “collection” in their vaults. It was not open to the public, but a contact arranged it. There were examples of all the finest pocket and wristwatches they had ever produced. This included all the pieces that had received navigational and chronometer ratings. They were not even arranged for presentation; they were merely in drawers. I was shown the collection by their renowned “springer.” I have forgotten his name, but he was responsible for adjusting the watches to win the chronometer ratings. He was probably 80 years old at the time. Interestingly but not surprisingly he could only speak to me about adjusting the hairspring but not about the watch in general. This is something that is not uncommon in the watch world. A craftsman will only know about the part of the watch that they are responsible for. When I produced my own watch in Geneva many years ago, I realized that the dial maker and case maker and other associated craftsmen knew almost nothing about what each other did. This seemed odd to me, but it is that way. Lastly, our family jewelry store in Los Angeles was an official Longines retailer so I can speak from personal experience that Longines is an exceptional watch company regarding their service and dependability. They are also famous for the “Ultra Chron...
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1910s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

Titus Late Art Deco Odeonesque Concealed Cocktail Bracelet Watch Diamonds Gold
Located in Lisbon, PT
Art Deco diamond and synthetic ruby odeonesque concealed bracelet and cocktail watch in 19.2kt yellow gold and platinum, signed Titus, Portugal, 1940s. This exquisite piece boasts a ...
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1940s Portuguese Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Rare Rolex Perpetual Chronometer Cioccolatone 4645
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rare vintage Rolex Perpetual Chronometer Officially Certified Ref. 4645 “Cioccolatone”, an exceptional example of Rolex’s post-war creativity. This striking timepiece features its ...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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 Lugs METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm x Diameter 32mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels / Election Caliber DIAL / HANDS: Original Kiln Fired Enamel with Luminous Numbers / Blued Steel Luminous Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 14mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic campaign style watch was produced in Switzerland by Election Watch...
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1920s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

Tissot Stainless Steel High Grade Chronograph from The Late 40 s / 50 s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tissot Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Leng...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Watches

Ingersoll Rare, Art Deco Boy Scout Watch with Original Compass Strap
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Ingersoll Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Scout Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Base Metal CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: L...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Watches

Longines 14Kt. Yellow Gold Art Deco Rare Hand Constructed Bracelet Watch, 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Integrated Bracelet METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Yellow Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 36mm X Width 20mm CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Cal. 9L DIAL / HANDS: Original Applied Markers / Baton Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: 20mm Wide Gold Bracelet 7 5/8 Length, 19cm WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This great looking Longines wrist watch...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Birks and Sons Platinum Ladies Art Deco Diamond Dress Watch from 1930 s
By Adams
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Henry Birks & Sons of Canada STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Dress Style METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 26mm X Diameter 18mm ...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

14k YG 20" Pocket watch Chain
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This 14K yellow gold pocket watch chain measures 20 inches in length and features classic long links, combining durability with timeless style. Designed for both function and eleganc...
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1980s American Vintage Art Deco Watches

Tiffany Co. Two Tone 18Kt. Yellow Platinum Art Deco Watch from 1920 s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Haas Neveux for Tiffany & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum & Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / ...
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1920s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

LaFemme 14 Karat Ladies Watch 22 Total Diamonds
By LaFemme
Located in Manhasset, NY
Nice petite vintage ladies watch by La Femme 14 Karat Ladies Watch 22 Total Diamonds.
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1930s Vintage Art Deco Watches

Stylized Art Deco Enameled Travel Clock In .925 Sterling ca 1920 s
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
A stylized Art Deco enamel and .925 sterling silver travel clock. Also it could be worn as a pendant. Dial marked "Corona Hnus", has a quality Swiss movement, mechanical hand winding.
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1920s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Piaget Limelight Tonneau Gala Rose 3.5CT 18K Gold Diamonds Mother of Pearl Dial
Located in London, GB
Fork In Time is proud to offer on the 1st Dibs marketplace: Piaget Limelight Gala 18K Rose Gold Case & Deployment Clasp Approx 3.5CT Total Brilliant Cut Diamonds across Shoulders, ...
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2010s Swiss Art Deco Watches

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Patek Philippe Rectangular Cushion 18K Yellow Gold 1950s, Ref. 2492
Located in Berlin, BE
Behold the majesty of the Patek Philippe Rectangular Cushion 18K Yellow Gold 1950s Mechanical Men's Watch Ref. 2492, a masterpiece of horolog...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Watches

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Yellow Gold

Buren Watch Company 14 Karat Solid Gold Art Deco Watch, circa 1930s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Buren Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Dress Model METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Lengt...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

Glycine 14Ktn Rose Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch with Original Dial circa 1940 s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Glycine Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940s DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm X Diameter 27mm MOVEMENT / CA...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

An Art-Deco c1925 Movado 935 Silver Chronometer Swiss Travel Clock
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Travel Clock by Movado is Swiss made, it’s dating from 1925, yet it’s in great condition & in excellent working order. Performed in 935 Solid Silver, the clock measures 35m...
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1920s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Silver

Baume Mercier 14Kt. Solid White Gold Bracelet Dress Watch with Diamond Accents
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Baume Mercier Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Bracelet Style Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length ...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

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14k Gold

Ladies Tiny Girard Perregaux Solid Platinum Diamond Wristwatch Swiss Manual Wind
Located in Richmond, CA
A rare vintage Girard Perregaux ladies platinum and diamonds watch, dainty yet so full of bling, on cord band with metal hardware, with a locking safety clasp, for small 5.75" wrist....
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

French Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Wristwatch, Circa 1930
Located in London, GB
A late Art Deco, diamond and platinum cocktail watch, set with approximately 10.00ct of old-cut diamonds. The dial is rectangular and is painted with black, Art Deco style, Arabic nu...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Zenith 18Kt Heavy Solid Gold Mid Century Watch circa 1960 s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Zenith Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm X Diameter 35mm MOVEME...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

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18k Gold

E. Gubelin 18 Karat, Two-Tone Rose and White Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch ca 1930
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: E. Gubelin / Lucerne STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco, Two Tone METAL: 18Kt Rose and White Gold CIRCA: 1930's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 18 Jewels High Grade "Extra" DIAL / HANDS: Silvered With Enamel Print / Blued Steel Hands DIMENSIONS: Length 32mm X Diameter 27mm ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: 12mm Black Lizard, Medium Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This extremely high grade ladies wrist watch is entirely hand made. The case in two colors of 18Kt. gold has a sophisticated style. Gubelin, being the premier jewelry...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

Movado for Shreve Crump Low Co. Stainless Steel Art Deco Tank Style 1940 s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Movado Watch Company for Shreve Crump & Low Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: ...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Stainless Steel

Gruen White Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Watch circa 1925 with Sterling Silver Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1925 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 33mm "Lug Tip to Lug Ti...
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Gold-filled, White Gold

Doxa Platinum and Diamond Ladies Bracelet Dress Watch, circa 1930 s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Doxa Watch company by Wyler STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum & Diamonds CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS /...
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1930s Vintage Art Deco Watches

Vacheron Constantin Yellow Gold Late Art Deco Manual Winding Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Vacheron & Constantin STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Ref. 4591 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 38mm X Width 22mm CIRCA: 1940's MOVEMENT / CALI...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

Omega Rose Gold and Steel Constellation with Original Black Dial from 1950 s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 2852-1 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold and Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1950 / 60's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Mixed Metal

Eterna Matic Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco with Original Dial from 1950 s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Eterna Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Automatic METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Len...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

Black Starr Frost 14 Karat Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch with Engraved Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Black Starr & Frost by Paul Valletti STYLE / REFERENCE: Cushion Shaped Open Face / Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA: 1920's DIMENSIONS: Diameter 41mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / High Grade DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Kiln Fired Enamel Printing by Stern Freres / Blued Steel Hands WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This great looking open faced pocket watch was produced in Switzerland by Paul Vallette...
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1920s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

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14k Gold

Waltham 14Kt. Gold Campaign Style Watch from 1915 with Original Enamel Dial 1929
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Campaign Style METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1929 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Diameter 31mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels / Caliber 3/0 DIAL / HANDS: Original Kiln Fired with Luminous Arabic Numerals / Original Blued Steel Luminous Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 14mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT Just around the corner from the global stock market crash, this watch came to be. What a great and original Waltham Watch this is. We seldom see watches from this era in such fine condition. Imagine navigating your modern day with a nearly 100 year old device (I wear a watch from 1919 every day and it always gets me there on time). This piece is fitted with a solid gold case by America's finest case maker, Depollier. They made custom cases for all the finest American watch companies, including those renowned Swiss houses imported to America. The watch is also fitted with its original and flawless Kiln Fired Enamel Dial and it still has its original Blued Steel Luminous Hands as well. Lastly, it appears to have its original crown as well. The watch keeps dependable time and can be worn all the time as well. You will likely never see another truly vintage American Watch in finer condition than this one. 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 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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1910s American Vintage Art Deco Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Omega watch. Omega DeVille Ladies Stainless Steel Windup
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stunning watch piece. OMEGA fully mechanical wristwatch. DeVille Stainless Steel Case and Original Omega Band Condition: JUST SERVICED. Cleaned and Oiled. Details: 18mm by 25...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Elgin 14Kt Solid White Gold Art Deco Watch with Original Dial circa 1926
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Cushion Shape METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1926 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34mm, Lug Tip to Lug T...
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Watches

Materials

White Gold

Record Military Issued Dirty Dozen Watch - WWW L33573 Watch.
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Record Watch Ref And Number: WWW L33573 Features : Shatter-proof Plexi Crystal - Dial: Black Country of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Mechanical Hand Wind Case Mater...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

14K YG Wide Bangle Diamond Watch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This exquisite Omega diamond bangle watch showcases timeless elegance and exceptional craftsmanship. Featuring a central diamond surrounded by a brilliant pavé-set design, the total ...
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1980s Unknown Vintage Art Deco Watches

Materials

Diamond

Tudor Stainless Steel From 1956 with Custom Finish on the Original Dial
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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1950s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Marcus Co. 18Kt Gold Custom Made Equestrian Themed Watch circa 1930 s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: C.H Meylan / Marcus & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Equestrian Theme METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Two Tone Gold and Enamel CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Longines 18Kt Solid White Gold Mid Century Design Tuxedo Watch 1950 s / 60 s
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 American Vintage Art Deco Watches

Materials

White Gold

Eterna Stainless Steel Art deco Custom Made Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Eterna Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Oversized METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 55mm X Diameter 49mm MOV...
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1920s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Gruen 14Kt Art Deco Ladies Watch with Original Dial and Kiln Fired Enamel Case
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 American Vintage Art Deco Watches

Materials

14k Gold

LeCoultre 14 Karat Solid Gold Art Deco Ladies Wrist Watch, circa 1920s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Jaeger LeCoultre STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 26mm X Diameter 22mm MOVEMENT / CALIBE...
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1920s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Cartier Art Deco Diamond Pendant Watch
Located in New Orleans, LA
A study in bold design, this elegant pendant watch by Cartier is in a class of its own. Crafted of platinum with a jet bezel, the timepiece features pierced hands and painted Arabic numerals on the dial. Diamonds totaling approximately 0.50 carat add a timeless finish and brilliance to the creation. The Cartier tradition...
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20th Century French Art Deco Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art-Deco 1930 s Omega Cushion Case Watch. Cal 26.5 SOB Manual. Fine V Rare.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Timepieces by Omega have been long admired for their functionality, desirability & power. This particular example is an Art-Deco Manual Gents' Wristwatch, dating from circa 1930’s, yet is in amazing condition. It’s a fine & very rare timepiece. Case is crafted in stainless steel, perfectly proportioned, measuring 30mm (not including winder) x 38mm (from lug to lug), of rarely seen & desirable extended cushion shape, completed with original Omega winder...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Waltham Gold Filled Ladies Art Deco Watch Engraved June 14th, 1932 Original Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Original Bracelet METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1932 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Width 1...
Category

15th Century and Earlier American Antique Art Deco Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Ladies Wrist Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tonneau Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Width 17...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

Materials

Gold-filled