1950s Wrist Watches

FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 460SS-733 METAL / MATERIAL: Two-Tone Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Diameter 39mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Automatic Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber 46253 DIAL / HANDS: Factory Original Dial with Gilt Markers / Gilt Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 16mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement 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. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This great looking Art Deco Watch was produced by the legendary house of Gruen. The watch is dependable and easy to service. In the 1930's, we became Gruen agents in Los Angeles California. Gruen was a great company to work with because they had a large collection, great styling, they were innovative and offered great service to their customers. This is the only example of this watch we have ever seen. It is sad that they could not, like so many other American Watch Companies, withstand the Swiss and Japanese marketing. Founded in 1894 by Dietrich Gruen. The company had their American base in Cincinnati, Ohio, and it produced a wide variety of watches, including pocket watches, wristwatches, and chronographs. Gruen watches were known for their high quality and stylish designs, and they were popular with consumers for many years. In the 1920s, Gruen was one of the largest watch manufacturers in the United States. The company employed over 1...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Forsythe Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL: Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's / 50's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm x Diameter 34mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Luminous Arabic Numerals / Blued Steel Luminous Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 17mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT Forsythe was a private label house working in Switzerland from the 1940's through the 60's. They produced watches for the neighborhood jewelers in America offering high quality...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1958 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diameter 35mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Perpetual Winding / 26 Jewels / Caliber 1530 DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered and Patinated / Original Dauphine Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Original Jubilee Bracelet 19mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is an early and exceptional example of the Air King...

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...

Timeless treasure, rare 18k rose gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref.6605 Datejust automatic roulette date wheel, c.1958, in excellent working, original unrestored c...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Tonneau METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm X Width 26mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber 747 DIAL / HANDS: Sterling Silvered Gilded with 18Kt. Gold Applied Numerals / 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 that has been gilded and the applied numerals are done in 18Kt. gold. Hamilton was famous for their watches and the navigational chronometers used by the US Navy during WW 2...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Zodiac Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Moderne METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt Yellow Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 37mm X Diameter 32mm CIRCA: 1950's MOVEMENT / CALIBE...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Girard Perregaux Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph / Reference 22209 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39m...

tropical dial from the late 50s, early 60s. Keeps great time and is fully functional. Measurements include a 36mm oyster case and 20mm lug width (a larger size than the 6426 referenc...

Here's a vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual reference 6085 automatic cream dial retailed by Brock Co from 1953. Measurements include a 34mm case size and 19mm lug width. On a Rolex...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Eloga watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Mid-Century METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm Lug Tip to Lug Tip X Diameter 3...

Since its introduction in 1948, the Seamaster has been a pillar of the Omega brand. In the collection's 76-year history, Seamasters have been manufactured in many different iterations, from a versatile, everyday timepiece to a robust diver's tool in the Seamaster 300. Here, we have an earlier 1950s Seamaster with a special gold top case. The hooded and scarab lugs, to the crosshair gilt "no-lume" dial, these elements come together to create a truly differentiated look. The design elements of this watch are rare and make this watch highly collectible. Facts: Maker: Omega Model: Stainless steel Reference: 14363 Year: 1956 Material: Stainless steel and yellow gold Dimensions: 34.5mm diameter; 10.3mm thickness Crystal: Plexiglass Caliber: Omega, self-winding, caliber 500 Bracelet/Strap: Black French leather Italian made watch...

This exquisite Le Courie 14k White Gold Covered Watch from the 1950s is a remarkable fusion of elegance and artistry. Crafted in 14k white gold, this ...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6298 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1953 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm X Diameter 44 mm MOVEMENT: Perpetual Winding / 19 Jewels / Caliber 775 /Oversized Bubble Back Movement DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Baton Markers / Leaf Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Original Jubilee Bracelet 20mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is the only example of this reference number that I have ever seen. The watch is full size and it is fitted with the famous 775 Caliber movement, the oversized "Bubble Back" The dial is in exceptional original condition and it is rare to see leaf hands on this caliber movement. The watch has just been serviced by our team and comes with an 18 month warranty as well. You can wear this watch for all types of occasions and count on it to get you there on time. If you know someone turning 65 soon this might be just the watch for them (I am turning 65 soon in fact, but I already have a watch from my birth year. It is my grandfather's steel Patek...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled DIMENSIONS: Length 45mm X Diameter 35mm CIRCA: 1950's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 17...

A 37mm 18k Rose Gold Vintage Precision Gents Wristwatch, a rare original chronometer champagne dial with applied 18k rose gold index batons and roman...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diameter 32mm MO...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Shock Master / Round Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 38mm Length X 29mm Di...

Ladies' watch in white 18ct gold and diamonds, signed Movado, from the 1950's with manual winding, fully functioning. Measurements: 2.2 cm in diameter

FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34mm X Diameter 28mm MOVEMENT / ...

FACTORY / HOUSE: International Watch Company / Schaffhausen STYLE / REFERENCE: Auto Date / Reference 818A METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Le...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6532 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1957 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diamet...

A vintage 36mm stainless steel Explorer Precision by Rolex. Features a black dial with applied hour markers, complemented by a smooth steel bezel. Fitted with plastic glass and a sel...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Glycine Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Auto Date / Ref. 645 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: Length 42mm X Diameter 3...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Movado Watch Co. for Tiffany & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Square / Art Deco METAL: 14Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA: 1950's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 17 Jewels by Movado DIAL / HANDS:...

Our vintage and rare Smiths Deluxe A404 Aquatite, is one of the references as issued to the Everest expedition and declared by Sir Edmund Hillary as carr...

Dodane type 21 montre de l'armée de l'air française acier/bracelet cuir mécanique fonction flyback (retour en vol) 40mm diamètre rare version cadran noir...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual "Deep Sea" / Reference 6532 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1956 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34...

A 34mm 18k Yellow Gold Tear Drop Lugs Gents Wristwatch, honeycomb dial with applied 18k yellow gold index batons and arabic numbers at 3, 6, 9 and 12 0'clock, blue steel centre seconds hand, a fixed smooth 18k yellow gold bezel, a brand new black leather strap with a gold plated pin buckle (not by Rolex), plastic glass...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual "Deep Sea" / Reference 6532 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1956 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34...

Circa 1950s Rolex "UFO Flying Saucer" Wrist Watch, Reference 9083 31 M.M. 2 piece Stainless Steel case. Caliber 1210, 17 jewel Manual Wind Precision movement. Original near mint con...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 6532 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel and 14Kt Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1953 / 54 DIMENSIONS / SI...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Dress Style METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 35mm Length X 31mm Diameter M...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Wyler Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 31952 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Tudor Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Prince / 7809 METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt Gold & Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm x Diame...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Helbros Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Triple Date / Calendar / Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Chromium and Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm ...

FACTORY / HOUSE: STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Prince / Reference 7967 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm X Diameter 33mm MOVEMENT / ...