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Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Square Bucherer Swiss Watch with White Face
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A ladies wristwatch in 18k yellow gold, to form a square watch case, with a silvered dial, sporting baton hour markers and gold Arabic numerals.
This Bucherer watch is Swiss made, ...
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Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s 18K Yellow Gold Cortebert Swiss Watch with Black Leather Strap
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A vintage yellow gold watch, with champagne dial, 18 karat yellow gold watch case, and black leather strap with yellow metal fittings.
This elegant vintage cocktail watch is lozenge shaped and crafted in yellow gold. The gold has a soft, slightly rosy hue, and is complete with a champagne dial. The dial sports hour markers by way of dots and batons and has grooved loops at the top and bottom of the watch case, to which the strap is fastened. The black leather cord watch...
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Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Benrus Gold-Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1940's with Original Dial
By Benrus
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Benrus Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Curvex Style
METAL / MATERIAL: Gold-Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Width 28mm
MOVEME...
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American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Patek Philippe 2494J Calatrava Watch
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction:
This 2494J Patek Philippe Calatrava watch features a 33 mm in diameter case, with a silver white dial, and sub second hand. The watch comes with a 12"-400 caliber move...
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Swiss Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Omega Geneve Yellow Gold 18K Wristwatch 1960S
By Omega
Located in Geneva, CH
Omega Geneve Wristwatch in 18k yellow gold with manual movement. Circular case in yellow gold, fluted crown, snap-on back. Silver dial, applied gold ...
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Swiss Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Platinum Ladies Vertex Round Rose Cut Diamond Encrusted
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Art deco platinum Vertex rose diamond encrusted vintage ladies wrist watch, signed and stamped with clasp closure, Wrist length up to 7 in...
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American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Vintage 1960's
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Vintage 1960's
Rare watch - Rose 14k gold plated case, buckle with steel back.
Champagne, Rolex-signed dia...
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Unknown Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Van Cleef & Arpels Ladies Art Deco Wristwatch Platinum Diamond Manual Wind
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant and timeless jeweled Art Deco lady's watch created by Van Cleef & Arpels in the 1930s.
The watch is made of platinum (tested & hallmarked) and encrusted with Old European cut...
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French Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
18K Yellow Gold Vintage Vacheron Constantin Wristwatch (33mm)
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Men's vintage Vacheron Constantin.
Circa 1960's.
Inside the case is stamped Vacheron Constantin 750.
The dial may have been refinished.
The buckle is also stamped 750.
The watch case...
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Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual with Original Oyster Bracelet and Sub Seconds from 1957
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6504
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1957 / 58
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 31mm X D...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster with Rare Black Dial And Original Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster / Reference 6429
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR:
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 41mm Length X 35mm Diameter
MOVEME...
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Swiss Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Ladies UTINAM or UTI French Hand Made Art Deco Ladies Dress Watch 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: UTI or Utinam
STYLE / REFERENCE:
METAL / MATERIAL:
CIRCA / YEAR:
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 27mm Length X Width 16mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Winding / 15 Jewels / Caliber
DIAL...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Rare Factory Original "Deep Sea" Dial 1956
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual "Deep Sea" / Reference 6532
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1956
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34mm X Diameter 40mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Perpetual Winding / 25 Jewels / Caliber: 1030
DIAL / HANDS: Original Waffle Finish with Gold Markers / Gold Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Original Oyster Bracelet, 19mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This is one of the only examples of the Deep Sea model we have seen.
It doesn't get any more rare and vintage than this Rolex Oyster Perpetual reference...
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Swiss Modernist Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1932 Art Deco Illinois "Ritz" Incredible Condition. Rare, 17 Jewels
Located in Raleigh, NC
The Illinois watch company has long been considered the greatest American Watch Company that had an early demise to management and the great depression. The made some of the best movements of their day.
One word describes this watch: “Ritz” ! A very hard watch to source is the condition that you see it. Use some of the pictures as part of your visual description.
Inspired by the discovery of King Tut's Tomb" - The "Egyptian"
One of the most collectible Illinois wristwatches and one of the most dramatic silhouettes available in the Deco Period: the Illinois Ritz.
This is an extraordinary timepiece, an original Illinois Ritz wristwatch dated from 1932, still during the great depression. If you are looking for something rare, something that needs no introduction. This is the quintessential art deco survivor, unique, a lovely story and such character.
It is a manual-winding watch 6/0s size, 17 jewels movement, grade 607, sub second hand, made in Springfield, Illinois. After +90 years, it still has a stunning professionally refinished dial with bold Egyptian numbers, bold minute marks and matching hands. The second hand is located at 6 and the dial is signed "ILLINOIS" as well.
From "The Decorative Period", this watch has tonneau stepped case, a modified hexagon. It is two-toned 14k gold filled. It is coming with a vintage Champion...
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American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom T. Blue Dial circa, 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 5500 / 6694
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Dia...
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Swiss Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex 1940's Vintage Ref 6552 Steel Self winding Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1945 Rolex Reference 6552 Wrist Watch, 34 M.M Stainless Steel 3 piece Oyster Case. Caliber 1030 Automatic, Self winding Movement. Recently Refinished Bubbleback "California" st...
Category
Swiss Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex Oyster 9kt rose gold Cushion case men's wristwatch, 1930's
By Rolex
Located in Braintree, GB
This exquisite Rolex Oyster wristwatch, is a rare treasure from the 1930s.
Crafted from lustrous 9kt rose gold, the polished cushion case exudes vintage charm and sophistication. Wi...
Category
Swiss Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Vacheron Constantin Yellow Gold Automatic Wristwatch 1952
Located in London, GB
A rare vintage automatic wristwatch by Vacheron & Constantin in yellow gold, dated 1952.
18ct yellow gold case with tapered lugs. Marked Vacheron & Constantin, Swiss, 18ct gold loze...
Category
Swiss Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
OMEGA Automatic Self-Winding Cal.501 Off White, Leather Wristwatch, Circa 1960
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
OMEGA self-winding watch.
Medium face.
Circa 1960
There are small marks on the back cover, but overall it is in excellent condition.
The belt is an external product. Off white lathe...
Category
Swiss Art Deco Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Omega Stainless Steel Speedmaster Mark II Chronograph Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Stamford, CT
Omega Stainless Steel Speedmaster Mark II Chronograph Wristwatch, circa 1960s. Ref 2750/67
Stainless Steel
Length: 45.65mm
Width: 41mm
Strap ...
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Swiss Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Longines 18Kt. Yellow Gold Men's Wrist Watch, French Hallmarked 1930's
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
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...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Gruen White Gold-Filled Art Deco Cushion Shaped Watch from 1931
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Cushion Shape
METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold-Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1931
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 25mm X Width 27mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels / Caliber 115
DIAL / HANDS: Enamel Print Dial with Arabic Numeral Markers / Blued Steel Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Original Period Leather, Strap and Buckle, 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 and dependable watch by the renowned house of Gruen is in nearly new condition. It is done as a classic cushion shape because it looks like a pillow cushion. The watch is all original, dial and hands with beautiful blued steel hands. The dial is done in Sterling Silver with Kiln Fired Enamel Printing and was produced by the legendary house of Stern Freres. Stern was the major dial maker in Switzerland at the time and supplied dials to the finest Swiss houses. In fact in the early 1930's Stern purchased the world's most famous watch company, Patek Philippe from the bankruptcy court. The Stern family still owns Patek Philippe today.
If you cannot afford a Patek, you can own a watch with a dial by the owners of the company. And, you can wear this watch all the time for all sorts of occasions.
The watch is fitted with what appears to be an original period strap and buckle. The strap is too fragile to be worn however but we offer the watch with a new Lizard Strap and the original buckle as well.
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...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
1953 Rolex Bubbleback Gold Steel Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1953 Rolex Bubbleback 14K bezel Gold Stainless Steel Watch Ref. 6105
Vintage Rolex Bubbleback with a 14k yellow gold bezel and stainless steel c...
Category
Swiss Modernist Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, Steel
Art Deco Gents Swiss Manual Wrist Watch By Larex, c1939
Located in Westward ho, GB
For those gents out there who desire a less than generic looking watch, who aspire for something not only classy but very distinctively Art Deco then this maybe the timepiece for you...
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European Art Deco Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Other
Omega Seamaster 563 De Ville Men's Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Always in style, a retro classic Omega Seamaster 563 De Ville Gold Filled Men's Wrist Watch. The height of popularity 1950-60s, this sleek 34mm timepiece...
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Swiss Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Rolex 1960s Oysterdate Precision 6694 Steel Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1966 Rolex Oysterdate Precision Reference 6694 Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 piece Oyster Case, 17 Jewel Caliber 1225 Manual wind movement, ...
Category
Swiss Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Floral Bracelet Hidden Wrist Watch w Diamond Charm
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
A unique diamond and gold filigree charm covers the face of the hidden timepiece on this unique circa 1940's heirloom bracelet watch. Rich in style, it...
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Swiss Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Steel 34mm Oyster Perpetual Date Grey Dial 1500 Automatic Watch, 1969
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex
Model: 1500
Year: 1969
Serial number: 20xxxxx
Reference: C03481
Case: 34mm without crown; Show sign of wear with slight polish from previous; inner case back st...
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Swiss Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Datejust with Rare Original Charcoal Dial from, 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1601
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43...
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Swiss Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Date with Factory Original Light Champagne Dial, 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Date / Reference 6694
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter ...
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Swiss Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre 18K Yellow Gold Triple Date Watch
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
Presented in an 18k solid Yellow gold case , the original Jaeger-LeCoultre Triple Date Calendar collection served as the inspiration for the brand’s modern day Master Calendar.
Aesthetically the dial is perfectly balanced, allowing for easy and intuitive reading of the triple-calendar indications. Just below 12 o’clock twin apertures display the day and month respectively in bold red lettering, whilst a red-tipped date hand points to the date, which is shown on an outside chapter ring (also in red).The 36mm 18ct yellow gold case has a silver dial,
Fully Serviced Round Gold watch...
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Swiss Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Vintage 18k gold Manual Wristwatch Ref 3319/7
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Vintage in 18k. Manual. 18.5 mm case size. Ref 3319/7. Will fit a 6.75" wrist. Fine Pre-owned Patek Philippe Watch.
Certified preowned Vintage Patek Philippe Vintage 3319/7 watch is made out of yellow gold on a 18k bracelet with a 18k Clasp buckle. This Patek Philippe watch has a 18.5 mm case with a Square caseback and Cream Arabic and Stick dial. Circa: Vintage . It is Certified Authentic and comes backed by our 12-month warranty. Each watch is inspected by our certified in-house Swiss-trained watchmakers before shipment including final servicing, cleaning, and polishing.
If you have inquiries about this Patek Philippe Vintage watch...
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Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Factory Original Silver Dial circa, 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1967
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 35m...
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Swiss Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Piaget Ladies Yellow Gold Ribbed Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Stamford, CT
Ladies full size 27mm solid 18k Piaget with rare ribbed 18k case, rare 18k dial and 18k buckle. Manual 18 jewel high grade movement. circa 1960-1969
18k...
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Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date With Custom Made Deep Blue Dial circa 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm x...
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Swiss Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Art Deco Ladies White Gold Filled Manual Watch with Emeralds, Serviced, C1928
Located in Westward ho, GB
c1928 ladies Art Deco manual wrist watch, newly serviced Oct 2022. Original and in very beautiful original condition. The four triangular emeralds are complete and in very good condi...
Category
American Art Deco Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Emerald, Gold-filled, White Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Tiffany Blue Dial circa, 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 5500 / 6694
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Dia...
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Swiss Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage 9k gold Ladies Rolex Precision wristwatch, boxed watch
By Rolex
Located in NEWARK, GB
The perfect classic timepiece is what you wil find with this vintage ladies 9ct gold Rolex precision wristwatch.
It features a traditional circular shaped case in 9ct gold marked on the outer case and internally hallmarked, the watch has a champagne dial and is branded Rolex as is the movement, the case is marked for renowned case maker David Shackman and Sons.
It has gold tone hands with gold applied Arabic numerals.
It comes on a gorgeous 9ct yellow gold bracelet strap with a brick link design and a textured finish
It is a classic beauty that will always stand out as a mark of quality and luxury.
It has a Rolex Precision Swiss...
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European Retro Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1957 Tissot 9k Gold Ladies Watch with Original Box Full UK Hallmark
By Tissot
Located in West Sussex, GB
A very rare 1957 model Tissot ladies watch with a decorative bracelet strap. It is made in solid 9k yellow gold. We are able to accurately date this as it has full UK hallmarks, da...
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Swiss Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
9k Gold
Art-Deco 9K Gold Manual Mens' Watch by ROTARY, Super-Sports, Non Magnetic.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Gold Art-Deco Gents' Watch by ROTARY, Super-Sports
9K Gold case
Non magnetic
Manual Swiss movement
Vintage circa 1930's
New, unworn leather strap
Comes with box and valuation
Category
Swiss Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage Ladies Rolex Precision 18K Ref. #2604 1950's Champagne Dial, Cal. # 1400
By Rolex
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage Ladies Rolex Precision 18K Ref. # 2604, 1950's Champagne Dial, Cal. # 1400
Description / Condition: All watches have been professionally ...
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Swiss Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage Rodania Men's Watch 17 Jewel Swiss
Located in Montreal, QC
Vintage Rodania Swiss watch for men. 17 Jewels, manual wind ,leather strap. Case #5987, gold-plated with steel base, 34mm. Working order white dial, i...
Category
Swiss Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
Rolex Oyster Royal Precision ref 6426 18K Gold Electroplated c1961 Mens' Watch
By Rolex
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This fine & rare vintage Rolex Oyster Royal wristwatch,
dating back to circa 1961, featuring:
35mm 18K Gold Electroplated S/Steel Oyster Case,
with smooth bezel
37mm including t...
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Swiss Retro Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Omega Seamaster, c.1967
Located in London, GB
Coming with it’s original box and papers, this vintage Omega Seamaster is beautifully presented. This dress watch features 18 carat yellow gold case and face with a brown leather str...
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Unknown Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre Watch, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
This Vintage dress watch comes from the master horologists at Jaeger-LeCoultre, The 14 carat rose gold case is 35mm in diameter and holds a manual winding movement. The patina on the...
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Unknown Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
9K Gold Omega Manual Rare Caliber 420 Vintage 1950's Mens' Watch. All Original.
By Omega
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Timepieces by Omega have been long admired for their functionality, desirability & power.
This particular example is a classic gents' watch, dating from circa 1950's,
performed in ...
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Swiss Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
9k Gold
Fine & Rare Gold on Steel HoneyComb Dial OMEGA Watch. Cal 283. Ref: 2640-7SC
By Omega
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Fine & Rare Gold on Steel (Staybrite) HoneyComb Dial Gents' OMEGA Wristwatch
Reference:
2640-7SC
Movement:
Manual (hand-winding)
Caliber 283
17 jewels
serial # 13711744
Case:
...
Category
Swiss Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, Steel
ROLEX Watch 1948 Vintage Ref 4498 Stainless Steel Working Keeps Time
By Rolex
Located in Santa Monica, CA
ROLEX Watch 1948 Vintage Ref 4498 Stainless Steel
0.59 million serial number, circa 1948
Case in original unpolished condition
In good condition, working, keeping time, Dial maybe ...
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Swiss Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Omega Seamaster Calendar ref 2849, caliber 503 Gold-Plated 1957 34mm Mens' Watch
By Omega
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Boasting a rare Honey Comb Dial & overall pristine condition,
this Omega Seamaster Calendar ref 2849
represents style, class, robust function:
featuring high precision caliber 5...
Category
Swiss Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Gubelin Platinum diamond cocktail watch
By Gubelin
Located in Braintree, GB
Gubelin Platinum cocktail watch set with diamonds.
The watch is in a platinum case.
Watch made in 1940s - 1950's
Maker: Gubelin
Movement: Manual ...
Category
Swiss Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
1920's Gruen Quadron 15 Jewel Restored. Beautiful Art Deco Watch
By Gruen
Located in Raleigh, NC
In my watch restoration and personal collecting I have a soft spot for the Gruen Quadron series. Introduced in the mid 1920’s their engineering was revolutionary because their movements were rectangular flat and small. This allowed Gruen to introduce chronometer timing with their 15 and 17 and in later years 21 jeweled movements.
Use thwe close up pictures to help you discern the collective quality. This is a real gem. Close 1to 100 years young. Perhaps the watch was worn by Benjamin Buttons. Hmm, what does that mean? What the movie.
Did you know that prior to WWII, Gruen was better known in the USA than Rolex, which at that time was concentrating on the British and Commonwealth countries.
Hans Wilsdorf ( Rolex founder)and Gruen were friends and neighbors in Switzerland (their manufacturing facilities were across the street from one another), and even agreed to market their watches as Rolex Gruen in Europe, but the Great Depression prevented this.
When one thinks of “Art Deco” one cannot ignore Gruen and its Quadron line. This collection that Gruen introduced in the mid 1920’s have instantly become a cult classic. I for one have over a dozen Quadrons models. They were at the time of their introduction and engineering masterpiece. Read on:
This is the epitome of Art Deco, the Roaring 20’s. Gruen was considered revolutionary when it designed this movement, it went on to spawn a Quadron line that had multiple calibers associated with in.
A little Gruen History:
In years from the 1920s through the 1940s, the Gruen Watch Company of USA & Switzerland was one of the leaders in wristwatch design and quality, even working together with Rolex.
In 1925, Gruen introduced the men's Quadron. Similar in concept to the women's Cartouche models, these were rectangular watches containing very high-quality 15-Jewel or 17-Jewel tonneau-shaped movements. A larger movement is generally more reliable and accurate, and is generally more rugged, than a smaller one of the same quality, so the Gruen Cartouche and Quadron, with their case-filling, purpose-built movements performed much better than the small, round movements used by most of their competitors at the time. Round movements were still used in the less expensive rectangular Gruen wristwatches...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Timor WWW 'Dirty Dozen" Military Watch, 1945, Wonderful History, Collectable..
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our vintage and rare Timor is an issued military watch, dating from 1945. The Dirty Dozen is a later nickname, relating to the twelve companies w...
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Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
18K Yellow Gold Vintage Bucherer Manual Wind Watch (22mm)
By Bucherer
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies vintage Bucherer 18k yellow gold wrist watch.
22mm case width.
17 jewel Bucherer manual wind movement.
Time tested.
Keeps good time when wound properly.
The inside of the cas...
Category
Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Longines 1950s Yellow Gold and Diamond Wrist watch
By Longines
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950 Longines Wrist watch 30 M.M. 14k yellow Gold 2 piece case with exaggerated flaring lug tops, 17 Jewel Mechanical Manual wind movement, Bla...
Category
Swiss Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Smiths Deluxe A404 Aquatite 'Everest Expedition' Manual Wound Wristwatch, c1955.
Located in Canterbury, GB
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 carried to the summit. The A404 i...
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Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Vintage 1950s International Watch Company Automatic Gents Watch
By IWC
Located in London, GB
This is a vintage stainless steel watch from the designer IWC (International Watch Company). The watch features all its original pieces but the strap and buckle have been replaced wi...
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Omega Seamaster Reference 2802 Watch Automatic Stainless Steel
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
This is a great condition Omega Seamaster reference 2802 from 1954. It has an all steel 33mm case and a snap case back.
The watch is powered by an Omega caliber 490 17 jewel automa...
Category
Swiss Retro Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Art Deco Gruen "Quadron" Caliber 123, 17J, Stunning Survivor
By Gruen
Located in Raleigh, NC
This the first time I have offered this model of Gruen. I have one in my personal collection, it has never been offered for sale. No is your chance. Talk about the epitome of Art Deco. This is the personification of a “Happy” time for the US. This model is very hard to source. Don’t wait too long. It took me almost a year to source all correct replacement parts
This is a conversation starter. This is a jealously watch. Think about this, this is close to 100 years young, look at the condition; it is superb for its age
I stumbled across this watch and had to have it. When was the last time you saw a Gruen Quadron with Gold Plated caliber 123 movement
This watch is in amazing condition. I have several of these and I have had to have the lugs worked on as they had worn thin over the decades. There is some light scratching on the case, but you would be hard pressed to find wear through.
Now think about this. This offering is almost 100 years old. It looks incredible, it has survived some wear through decades of wear. Please think that this is not in perfect shape. I must admit it is in amazing condition, but I have to remind myself it has a few miles on her.
What you are looking at is a seldom seen Gruen Quadron caliber 123, 17 Jewel (the preferred Quadron movement as the Caliber 157 is only 15 jewels) in remarkable shape. This is pure Art Deco. I have two, so I am thinning the collection to obtain another historical marvel from the past. This is 14 karat yellow gold filled, or as Gruen calls
Reinforced gold. Look at the pictures as they will fill in the blank spots of the condition of the watch. L
In its grandeur years from the 1920s through the 1940s, the Gruen Watch Company was one of the leaders in wristwatch innovation, quality, and design. Gruen even worked in partnership with Rolex earlier in the years.
Original Dial and Hands were professionally refinished ( as I am aware of)
Case was hand polished
Comprehensive mechanical service
Custom 16MM black band
Prior to WWII, Gruen was better known in the USA than Rolex, which at that time was focusing on the British and Commonwealth countries.
In 1925, Gruen introduced the men's Quadron. Similar in concept to the women's Cartouche models, these were rectangular watches containing very high-quality 15-j or 17-j tonneau-shaped movements. A larger movement is generally more reliable and accurate, and is generally more rugged, than a smaller one of the same quality, so the Gruen Cartouche and Quadron, with their case-filling, purpose-built movements performed much better than the small, round movements used by most of their competitors at the time. Round movements were still used in the less expensive rectangular Gruen wristwatches...
Category
Swiss Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
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