California - Wrist Watches

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1603 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1972 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 36mm...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Width 17mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber Gruen 835 / Rolex 200...

BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Explorer II REFERENCE: 216570 SIZE: 42mm CASE: Stainless Steel DIAL: White BAND: Oyster Stainless Steel MOVEMENT: Automatic Mint condition, looks unworn Box & Ca...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Tonneau / Reference 387 METAL / MATERIAL: Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Width 25mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber 426 DIAL / HANDS: Silvered Original Dial with Gilt Arabic Numeral 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 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 large collection, great styling, they were innovative and offered great service to their customers. 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...

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...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel / Custom Diamond Bezel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSION...

Men's vintage Longines wristwatch with 14k white gold case and diamond dial. The inside of the case is stamped 14k, Longines. The movement ...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel with Custom Diamond Bezel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENS...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500-1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diamete...

Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oysterdate Precision ref. 6694 manual wind, c.1984, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed bla...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm "Lug Tip to ...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 / 1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diame...

This adorable and intricate Retro wristwatch by Van Cleef & Arpels from the 1940s is a collectible treasure, exuding timeless elegance and exceptional craftsmanship. Crafted in luxur...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference "Spur" METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt White Gold / Kiln Fired Enamel Print CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 27mm X Diameter 34mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 19 Jewels / Caliber 979 DIAL / HANDS: Original Sterling Silver with Kiln Fired Enamel Print / Blued Steel Hands ATTACHMENT / BRACELET: Leather, 12mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT Yikes... we never see this model and have only seen a few in the last 50 years, and never one with what appears to be the original box. This was one of Hamiltons most legendary wristwatches and it is exceptional condition. Since it has been in a vault for about 50 years the price includes a factory quality service by our finest watchmaker. Asymmetrical models are among the most sought after wrist watches in the vintage world. Hamilton produced one of the earliest and most intriguing examples, which they called the "Spur" for obvious reasons. it was first introduced in 1928, the Spur remained in production until 1932. Oddly, it only appeared in the Hamilton catalogs for a single year, 1930. It can be presumed that the "Great Depression" had something to do with this. This rare timepiece boasts a distinctive case with a black enamel bezel. The Spur started a trend with Hamiltion and they next produced the "Piping Rock" models. The Spur has hidden lugs that are tucked behind a series of cascading fins, creating a truly unique design. A tiny watch, even by vintage standards, the Spur features a delicate 12mm strap. Originally priced at $125, production numbers were limited, with a total of 1,183 pieces created: 683 in white gold, 499 in yellow gold, and a single, elusive example in green gold. Just two years later, in 1928, Hamilton introduced another groundbreaking design: the "Piping Rock." This watch featured a tonneau-shaped gold case with a striking black enamel bezel. Its unique aesthetic captured the attention of the era, and it was chosen to commemorate the New York Yankees' World Series victory that same year. Specially engraved editions were presented to legendary players like Lou Gehrig and Babe Ruth, solidifying the Piping Rock's place in Hamilton's history of iconic timepieces. HAMILTON HISTORY 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 in Los Angeles and we immediately became a Gruen Store. A few months later, the other jeweler in the neighborhood went out of business and Hamilton came back to us asking if we wanted “the line” again. No thanks was the response and we never carried Hamilton again. During World War II, Hamilton supplied watches to the US military again. In addition, with contracts for the Navy, they produced the world’s most accurate navigational chronometers. The company also developed several new technologies for use in military watches. After the war, Hamilton continued to innovate, and the company introduced several new watch designs for the future. Unfortunately, they made one very poor executive decision in the 1950’s. Having invented the first “electric” or battery watch they decided to launch it before all the “bugs'' were worked out. Too many of them failed and at the same time, Bulova launched their version of the electric, or battery watch called the Accutron. It did not fail and that was the demise of one of America's most successful and influential companies. Their watches, however, still live on and parts are available and the average Hamilton, with only average care, will last hundreds of years. Their commitment to excellence has never been surpassed by any watch company. The Hamilton Spur...

Cartier SS Ballon Bleu Watch 42MM Floating like a balloon and as blue as the cabochon safely nestles in its side, the ballon Blue watch adds a dask of elegance! **watch has 1 extr...

Style Number: K13355 Year: 1999 Model: Breitling Crosswind Chronograph Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: Leather Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: Black Dial ...

Style Number: 126200 Serial: 68F8**** Year: 2020 Model: Rolex Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Jubilee Bezel: Custom Diamond Bezel...

Timeless icon, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref.16013 automatic, c.1978, in excellent working condition, with original Rolex tag. Verified authe...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Modified Tonneau Shape CIRCA: 1930's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 17 Jewels / Caliber 10.85 DIAL / HANDS: Roman Numerals / Blued Ste...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt GF CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm x Diameter 27mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 18 Jewels / Cal.748 DIAL / HANDS: Original Sterling Silver with Solid 18Kt. Gold Applied Numerals / Dauphine Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather 16mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic Hamilton cushion shaped watch is fitted with a Sterling Silver dial and the applied numerals are done in 18Kt. gold. Hamilton was one of America's finest watch factories helping to build the American Railroad system at the turn of the century. They also designed and built the navigational chronometers used by the US Navy during WW 2...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Mid Century METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm Lug Tip to Lug Tip X 36mm D...

Style Number: A13364 Serial: 2595*** Year: 2012 Model: Breitling Galactic Chronograph II Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: Silver Face...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Air King / Reference 5500/1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 39 L...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1501 MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Perpetual Winding / Caliber 1570 DIAL / HANDS: Factory Original Charcoal Dial with Silver Baton Markers / Silver Baton Hands DIMENSIONS: Length 42mm X Diameter 34mm ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Original Oyster Bracelet 19mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT Classic Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date model...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Wittnauer Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Dress Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA: 1950's DIMENSIONS: Length 38mm X Diameter 34mm MOVEMENT /...

Vintage art deco classic, gent's 18k solid gold LeCoultre manual wind dress watch, the "Gambler's", c.1950s, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker...

Style Number: 3195 / W6920005 Year: 2019 Model: Cartier Ballon Bleu Case Material: 18K White Gold Band: Leather Bezel: 18K White Gold Dial: Silver Dial Face: Sapphire Crystal ...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Two-tone CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm X Diameter 36mm MOVE...

OMEGA Vintage Slide Charm Wristwatch This watch features a 17 jewel mechanical manual movement in a Round Case. The Dial is covered by an Enameled cover of a lady with head scarf. Al...

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 ...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Cushion Shape METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1925 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 27mm X Width 35mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber 986A DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with 9:00 Subsidiary Dial / Blued Steel Dauphine Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Original Gold Link Bracelet 16mm / 7 Inch Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is one of those rare American Watches that you seldom see. Firstly, it is the only example I have ever seen with a subsidiary dial at 9:00. This was done so Hamilton could use the movement for as pendant watch, perhaps for nurse. More impressively, it is still fitted with its original solid gold open link bracelet...

Iconic classic, Rolex Men's Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref.16014 with 18k white gold bezel, c.1984, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Buren Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Dress Model METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Lengt...

Pre-Owned Rolex 6917 Ladies 26mm Two Tone Datejust Watch, Custom White Diamond Dial & Fluted Bezel on Rolex 14K Yellow Gold And Stainless Steel Jubilee Band. SKU 6917-TT-WHT-DIA-...

Lady's Charles Areni 14K Rose Gold Mechanical Watch Ruby Diamond Retro 1940s Wrist Length 6.5 inch Case 15 mm by 38 mm, 6 round cut Ruby(Not tested) at 2.2 mm, 6 Round Single Cut Di...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: Early 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length ...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Campaign Style / Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL: 14 Kt. Solid Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 41mm X Diameter 39mm CIRCA / YEAR: 1933 MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Kiln Fired Enamel / Breguet Style / Breguet Blued Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 19mm / Medium Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is a fantastic and rare watch. It is the largest Longines wrist chronograph produced at the time. The case has a coin edge, hinged back and bezel and a beautiful cuvette stating its provenance. The movement is in excellent condition and the steel work has Anglage finishing. This rare watch is running fine and you can wear it and use it to count off the minutes left on your parking meter. 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...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Bucherer STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diameter 33mm MOVEMENT / C...

Style Number: 6917 Serial: 3137*** Year: 1972 Model: Rolex Ladies Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Custom Leather Band Bezel: Custom Diamond Bezel Dial: Custom Diamond...

GUCCI 143.5 Plexiglass Green Red Striped Plexiglass Case Size approx. 40mm H x 25mm W gold tone with gold Hour, minute hands Skeleton Dial Quartz Movement 17mm band wide Watch approx...

Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref.1501 automatic, c.1960s, all original, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rol...

32 mm round marked 18K gold 11.5 gram gold weight Original Swiss made windup movement In working condition, not tested for time Fresh strap

FACTORY / HOUSE: Pierre Cardin / Movement by Jaeger Le Coultre STYLE / REFERENCE: Moderne METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel / Solid Yellow Gold Bezel DIMENSIONS: Length 40mm X Widt...

Classic icon, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref.16013 automatic, c.1987, in immaculate working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmak...

Pre-Owned Rolex 6917 Ladies 26mm Datejust Watch, Custom White Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial & Fluted Bezel on Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Band. SKU ...

Classic icon, Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1500 Date automatic, c.1970, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed silver dial, applie...

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...

Timeless classic, Men's all original stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1500 Date automatic, c.1978, all original, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master ...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Bubble Back METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel & Solid Rose Gold Thunderbird Bezel DIMENSIONS: Length 40mm X Diameter 32mm CI...

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...

Style Number: 126333 Year: 2023 Model: Rolex Datejust 41 Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Bezel ...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm X Diameter 35m...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Shreve & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Right Handed Drivers METAL / MATERIAL: Gun Metal / Rose Gold Bezel CIRCA / YEAR: 1910 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34mm X Diameter 33mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Kiln Fired Enamel / Blued Steel Spade Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 18 mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is a unique, right handed drivers watch...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970'S DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm x Diameter 34mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Perpetual Winding / 26 Jewels / Caliber 1570 DIAL / HANDS: Original Roman...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1603 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diameter 35m...

BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Explorer II REFERENCE: 16570 SIZE: 40mm CASE: Stainless Steel DIAL: Black BAND: Oyster Stainless Steel MOVEMENT: Automatic WRIST SIZE: Apx 8 Very Good condition ...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Egyptian Model METAL / MATERIAL: Rose Gold & Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1938 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Diameter 29m...

Style Number: 6305 Vintage Rolex Serial: 572** Year: 1960 Model: Rolex Datejust ("Red" Datejust) Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: S...

Swiss Wrist - SKU 6917-TT-CHM-8DR69-BDS-JBL Brand : Rolex Model : Datejust (Non-Quickset Model) Gender : Ladies Metals : 14K/Stainless Steel Case Size : 26 mm Dial : Custom Champag...