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Art Deco Wrist 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
Movado for Tiffany Co. 14Kt Solid Rose Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch circa, 1940
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Movado Watch Company for Tiffany & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 44169 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Rose Gold / Gold Filled Bracelet CIRCA / YEAR: 1940...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Rose Gold

Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Dial Early 40 s
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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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe 18Kt Solid Gold Dress Watch with Original Dial and Bracelet 1960
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe & Cie. STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch / Reference 3426/3 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 32mm MOVE...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

Gruen Very Rare, Rose Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1940 s with Original Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 457 METAL / MATERIAL: Rose Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm "Lug Tip to Lu...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled, Rose Gold

Tiffany Co. Rectangular 18K Gold Wristwatch with Agassiz Movement, Circa 1930s
Located in Wailea, HI
Tiffany & Co. Rectangular 18K Gold Wristwatch with Agassiz Movement, Circa 1930s This elegant vintage Tiffany & Co. wristwatch exemplifies the refined Art Deco aesthetic of the early...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

Hamilton White Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1931 with Original Dial Hands
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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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled, White Gold

Rolex 14Kt Prince with rare Black Dial Hand Made Case and Movement circa 1940 s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Prince Drs. Watch / Reference 1490 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X ...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches

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14k Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum and 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Watch
Located in Great Neck, NY
Gorgeous Art Deco diamond watch with platinum casing and 14K White Gold band. Metal: Platinum Case and 14K White Gold Weight: 13.5 Grams Total Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.50...
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1920s Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Veri Thin with Custom Dial circa 1940 s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Veri-Thin / Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm, Lug Tip to Lug...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches

Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1940 s with Unique Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm "Lug Tip to ...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

Longines 14Kt Solid Rose Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch with Genuine Diamonds 1940s
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

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Gold

14 Kt Gold Alpina Gruen / Rolex Prince Doctors Jump Hour Wrist Watch
Located in Antwerp, BE
14 Kt Gold Alpina Gruen / Rolex Prince Doctors Jump Hour Wrist Watch Extremely Rare Collectors ! Movement : Cal. 877S rectangular-shaped mechanical movement, 17 jewels, Manual Winding Jump Hour. Case : 14 Kt Gold, 21.7 mm Wide and Length 37 mm without lugs, including Lugs 46.4 mm The present wristwatch is one of the exceedingly rare examples of a "doctor's" watch produced by Gruen in the late 1920s, Advertised as a timepiece for technicians and "radio and mechanical engineers"-anyone who needed to measure time in seconds, the calibre 877 movements were manufactured by Aegler in Bienne who also supplied movements to Rolex for their "Prince" model. Aegler, a very close neighbour to Gruen's Precision Factory, shared ownership during a time with both Gruen and Rolex, the full name of the company being "Aegler, Société Anonyme, Fabrique des Montres Rolex & Gruen Guild...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold

Patek Philippe for Tiffany Company Ladies Platinum and Diamond Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Ladies Wrist Watch, 26 X 9 M.M. 2 Piece Platinum Case set with European cut Diamonds totaling 1 Carat, the case sides and back are fu...
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1920s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Audemars Piguet by J.E. Caldwell Ladies Platinum Diamond Manual Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Art Deco lady's platinum diamond wristwatch by J.E. Caldwell. The original dial with black Roman numerals is signed "J.E. Caldwell " and has a border of round old cut diamonds within a platinum bezel. A beautiful platinum mesh...
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Hamilton Platinum Ladies Art Deco Styled Diamond Dress Watch, circa 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Bracelet Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Width 14mm MOVEM...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Platinum

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch Original Dial 1920 s
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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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Dial from 1950 s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Width 21mm ...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

Antique Art Deco Hamilton Platinum Diamond Wrist Watch White Gold Mesh Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Case is Solid Platinum - Bracelet, clasp and safety chain are 14k White Gold Case Overall Height: 42.1mm (1.6") Case Width: 13.7mm (0.5") (not including the crown) Bracele...
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19th Century Antique Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

Gruen 14Kt Solid Gold Curvex Art Deco Watch with Original Box circa 1940 s
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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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches

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14k Gold

Vintage Movado Ermeto Tiffany Co. Stainless Steel Brown Leather Travel Clock
Located in New York, NY
A rare and elegant collaboration between Movado and Tiffany & Co., this vintage Movado Ermeto travel clock embodies the sophistication of early 20th-century design. The Ermeto line, ...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe 18Kt Solid Gold LAdies Dress Watch circa 1940 s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress / Reference 2105 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Width 17mm MOVEMENT ...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1940 s with Original Dial
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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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

Hublot Classic Fusion 45mm Sunburst Blue Dial Titanium Ceramic 510.CM.7170.CM
Located in London, GB
Fork In Time is proud to offer on the 1st Dibs marketplace: Excellent Used Condition Bracelet Fits a wrist of 8" or 20cm before adjustment List Price / RRP £11.2K All picture...
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2010s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Titanium

Art Deco 1930s Two Color Gold Benrus Mechanical Wrist watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1930 True Art Deco Benrus Wrist Watch, 28 x 26 M.M. 14k White and Yellow Gold 2 piece hinged case with hand Chased design work on the top and sides. 17 Jewel, mechanical, manua...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold, 14k Gold

Vacheron Constantin Ladies Platinum Diamond Sapphire Watch from 1930 s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Vacheron Constantin STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Dress Style METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum / Diamonds / Sapphire DIMENSIONS: Length 50mm X Width 14mm CIRCA: 1930's / ...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Gruen Gold Filled Art Deco Ladies Dr s Watch with Fired Enamel Printed Dial 1925
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Pulse Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1925 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34mm X Width 13mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 7 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Sterling Silver with Kiln Fired Enameled Printing / Blued Steel Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Adjustable Black Cord Band / 7 7/8 Inches or 20cm WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is a rare watch, in fact it is the only example we have ever seen. A ladies Art Deco, "Dr's" Pulse watch which was likely supplied to a nurse. Based on its serial numbers it predates 1925, making it perhaps more than 100 years old. Yet we just serviced it and functions is if it was brand new. The large sub-seconds dial at the lower half allows for easy reading of the seconds to take a heart rate. Which suggests it was a nurses watch...
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1920s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches

Rolex Orchid Chameleon Watch with 3 Straps and Box
Located in Hicksville, NY
Case Size: 17.5mm Metal Type: 18K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] *Comes with original BOX and 2 extra Rolex Straps. Watch Maker: Rolex Condition: Excellent, Running.
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1950s Unknown Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches

Gruen Gold Filled Art Deco Ladies Curvex with Original Period Bracelet 1937
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Curvex METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1937 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Width 13mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

Gruen Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style Watch with Rare Original Dial 1940 s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 705 METAL / MATERIAL: 10Kt Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X 22mm Width MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 16 Jewels / Caliber 335 DIAL / HANDS: Factory Original Dial with Baton and Roman Numeral 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. This watch still has an original flawless dial and original factory hands as well. We seldom see this model and never in this condition. 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 1,500 people and produced over 1 million...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold 18K Wristwatch 1960S
Located in Geneva, CH
Patek Philippe Wristwatch ref. 3503/5 in 18K Gold. CIRCA: 1967 CASE NUMBER: 2650836 MOVEMENT NUMBER: 1137844 REF.: 3503 CASE MATERIAL: 18K y...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elgin Ladies Solid Gold Art Deco Watch with Cord Band 1940s and Box
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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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches

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14k Gold

Rolex Art Deco Ladies Wristwatch, 18 Karat White Gold and Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
Enchanting Rolex Art Deco women's wristwatch - a timeless jewel in white gold and diamonds This Rolex Art Deco women's wristwatch is not only an expression of the finest watchmaking...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Wittnauer 14Kt. Rose Gold 1940 Art Deco Ladies Watch with Ruby and Diamond Bezel
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Wittnauer Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Bracelet Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 37mm Length X 14mm Di...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Rose Gold

Vacheron Constantin Ladies 14 Karat Gold Art Deco Bracelet Watch circa 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Vacheron & Constantin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Bracelet Style METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 25mm X Width 14mm CIRCA: 1940...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe 18 Karat Yellow Gold Late Art Deco Watch, Original Box and Strap
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Tank Style / Reference 424 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches

Omega 18Kt Pink Gold Bumper Automatic circa 1940 s with Waffle Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diameter 36mm MOVEMENT / C...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

Patek Philippe 18kt. Rose Gold Late Art Deco Round Original Dial from 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe et Cie. STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Art Deco / Reference 2494 METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 41 Length X 33 D...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch
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 35mm, Lug Tip to L...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

Waltham Gold Filled Tortue Shaped Art Deco Watch with Flawless Original Dial
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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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style Watch with Original Dial from 1940
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Len...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

Cartier 18Kt. Yellow Gold Art Deco Styled Watch with Original Buckle from 1930 s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Cartier Paris STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Square METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Width 20mm MOVEMENT / ...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches

Cartier 18Kt. Gold Grand Tank Art Deco with Original Dial and Paper s, 1960 s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Cartier STYLE / REFERENCE: Grand Tank / Cartier Americain METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 45mm X Width 23mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original White with Roman Numerals / Blued Steel Breguet Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 16mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is one of the most famous models by one of the worlds most famous houses. The Cartier Grand Tank...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches

Platinum Lady Wristwatch with Old Cut or Baguette Cut Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Platinum Lady Wristwatch With Old Cut / Baguette Cut Diamonds Movement: mechanical hand winding Functions: Hours, Minutes Case: Platinum, mineral glass, 21 x 9 mm, set with old cu...
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1920s Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Rare Omega Military c1943 Caliber 100 Rose Gold Bezel Watch. All Original Parts.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Timepieces by Omega have been long admired for their functionality, desirability & power. This particular example is a Military watch, dating from circa 1943. ~~~ Being in amaz...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Hamilton 14 Karat Solid Gold Art Deco Ladies Diamond Dress Watch from 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Bracelet Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34mm X Width 14mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber 750 DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Mixed Makers / Blued Steel Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: 6mm Width / 6" Length or 15.3cm WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement This elegant ladies diamond dress watch This unique art deco ladies diamond dress watch has just been serviced by our team and keeps dependable time. Hamilton is a legendary American house/ Hamilton pocket watches are renowned for their accuracy since 1892. They were the most reliable pocket watches...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches

Longines Art Deco Tank Watch with Unique Hand Constructed Steel Case from 1928
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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1920s European Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe Art Deco Platinum Diamond Lady s Dress Watch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco, circa 1920s platinum dress watch by Patek Philippe, featuring platinum case, adorned with rose and single cut diamonds, approx. 0.50ctw,...
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1920s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Vintage "Benson London" Ladies Watch with 8 Cut Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Platinum Vintage "Benson London" Ladies Watch With Rose Cut Diamonds Movement: mechanical with hand winding Functions: hours, minutes Case: platinum ...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Elgin Gold Filled De Luxe Art Deco Watch, circa 1940 s with Custom Finished Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: De Luxe / Art Deco Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm X Width...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

Wittnauer Art Deco Watch Tank Style Watch with Original Dial circa 1940 s
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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1940s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

Hamilton Ladies Platinum Art Deco Evening Watch Gold Diamond Bracelet 1940 s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Evening Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum & 14Kt. Gold Bracelet CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 50mm X Diameter 14mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 22 Jewels / Caliber 757 DIAL / HANDS: White Dial with Silver Markers / Silver Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Gold Diamond Bracelet / 5 7/8 Inches or 15cm WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This great looking all original Art Deco Watch is all original and produced by the legendary American House of Hamilton. The watch has just been given a factory quality service by our finest watchmaker and keeps dependable time. We seldom see diamond dress watches in this condition. This one is very elegant and in exceptional condition with 1.75cts. of VS Diamonds. If you are looking for a spectacular watch for special evenings The wrong train, on the wrong track, at the wrong time at the end of the 19th century frequently resulted in disastrous train wrecks. In response to the critical need for accuracy on the nation’s railroads, laws were passed in 1891 establishing set standards of accuracy. All engineers and railroad workers were required to purchase and maintain their watches to keep accurate time based on set standards, about 30 seconds per week was the tolerance. This was the inspiration for The Hamilton Watch Company which was founded in 1892 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The company was started by a group of investors who were looking to create a high-quality, American-made watch. Hamilton quickly became a leading manufacturer of pocket watches, and by the early 1900s, the company was supplying watches to the US military. In 1917, Hamilton introduced its first wristwatch for service men entering the first World War. The wristwatch quickly became popular with both soldiers and civilians recognizing how practical they were. Hamilton continued to grow throughout the 1920s and 1930s, and by the 1940s, the company was one of the largest watchmakers in the world. Hamilton had exceptional engineers and designers and their watches were elegantly styled as well as dependable. As a watchmaker myself I consider Hamilton to be one of the worlds “best” watches. It was mass produced perfection. Even today, you can take 100 old Hamilton’s of the same model apart and shake them up in a bag and reassemble 100 watches that will work perfectly with almost no adjustment. This is an achievement. In the early 1930’s our family store in Los Angeles was the a “Hamilton” Store. Even during the depression though Hamilton did not allow you to discount the price to sell a watch. Also, in the neighborhood was another Hamilton store and one day the owner sent in a “shill” to buy a Hamilton from us. Someone gave them a slight discount. Well, that was all it took for Hamilton to “pull the line” from us. In those days the local jewelry supply houses sold you the watches and they were all told not to sell to us. We simply contacted Gruen, and they were very excited to have a new account...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches

Rolex 18Kt. Solid Rose Gold with Original Cord Band and Hardware circa 1940 s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolexl Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 4554 METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Width 17mm ...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe 425J "Tegolino" Mens Watch 18k Gold Manual
Located in Miami, FL
Pre-owned 18K gold Patek Philippe 425J "Tegolino" manual watch, circa 1940. Complete with original Patek Philippe box. All case and movement parts original Patek Philippe. Movement in working condition. Features a sub-second dial, calibre 9"90, tonneau-shaped case, elongated lugs, and the prestigious Geneva Seal. Applied hour indexes and tonneau-shaped cases are typical of the industrial designs of the 1940s. Elegant, and sleek lines inspired by American automobile design of the time. ✔ Manufacturer: Patek Philippe ✔ Circa 1943 ✔ Case Number: 793 ✔ Ref Number: 425J ✔ Model: "Tegolino" ✔ Material: 18K yellow gold ✔Calibre: Manual, cal. 9-90, 18 jewels ✔ Bracelet/Strap: Alligator ✔ Clasp/Buckle: 14K gold (signed) ✔ Dimensions: 20mm Width, 40mm Length ✔ Signed: Dial and movement Leather strap and 14k gold buckle not original Patek Philippe parts...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

Montre Ulysse Anguenot
Located in Vannes, FR
Bracelet 15.5cm Boitier carré 2cm Poids : 14g Fond Inox
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1660s European Antique Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold Plate

Montre Ulysse Anguenot
Montre Ulysse Anguenot
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Gruen Rare 14Kt Art Deco Tank Style Watch with Original Dial from 1930
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Width 23mm MOVEM...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches

Brock Co 18Kt Solid Gold Pocket Wrist Watch 1920 s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Brock & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Pocket Wrist Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold with Kiln Fired Enamel Bezel CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: L...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold

Patek Philippe 18Kt. Two-Tone Oversized Late Art Deco Wristwatch from 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Solid Yellow and White Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 47mm X Width 29mm CIRCA: 1940's MOVEMEN...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches

Lord Elgin Yellow Gold-Filled Shockmaster Art Deco Watch 1950 s Original Dial
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 American Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

Buren Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Articulated Lugs From the 1940 s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Buren Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 42mm Length X 23mm Diameter MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber DIAL / HANDS: Silvered with Gilt Numerals ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 14mm / 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 unique watch Buren is done with an unusual articulated design. These watches were called "Drivers Watches...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

Platinum White Gold Art Deco Diamond Wrist Watch
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
This stunning and very elegant oval 1920 Art Deco wrist watch features a platinum and Diamonds case along with the dial's stylized numerals. The white gold mesh band is smooth, sleek...
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1920s Unknown Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

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