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Vetta Stop Second, Antimagnetique, Rare Watch, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Vetta Stop Second, Antimagnetique, rare, 50’
Movement and functions: hand-winding cal. E1168
Category
Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex Day-Date Royal Arabic Blue Rare! Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Day-Date 36mm Royal Arabic Blue Rare!
All original Rolex Parts
excellent condition
Category
Early 2000s Art Deco Wrist Watches
Omega / Tissot Art Deco Yellow Gold Filled Rare Watch with Original Dial, 1930s
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega / Tissot
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oversized Wrist Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Corum Sterling Silver Cuff Style Manual Watch, 1970s
By Corum Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
COMMITMENT
This is a very rare watch by a premier house and hand made in Sterling Silver. It is easy to
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Mid Century Experimental Electromechanical Watch
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
COMMITMENT
This very rare watch is in exceptional condition. It is fitted with an experimental movement with
Category
Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shape with Original Dial from 1930's
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tonneau Shape
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1930s American Wrist Watches
Gruen Gold Filled Art Deco Styled Wrist Watch with a Rare Matching Bracelet
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
SERVICE COMMITMENT
This rare watch by the iconic house of Gruen is fitted with what appears to be its
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Waltham Platinum Art Deco Diamond Watch w/ 14 Karat, White Gold Bracelet 1940's
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
the movement.
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This is a darling and rare watch by the iconic American
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches
A Unique Enamel Gold 18 k watch in the shape of a Jockey cap very rare
Located in London, GB
Enamel Gold 18 k watch in the shape of a Jockey cap very rare
Enamel Gold Ladies Jockey cap shaped
Category
Antique 1890s European Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Hermès Paris Chaine D'Ancre Vintage Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Wrist Watch
By Hermès
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare watch by Hermès Paris from the Chaine D'Ancre collection. Made of 18k yellow gold. The band
Category
Late 20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Dm 1 in L 7 in
Vintage Patek Philippe & Co. Platinum Watch Ref 2461
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
seen of this rare watch and very difficult to find in this condition. There is a small 345 lightly
Category
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Platinum
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Rare Original Black Dial from Early 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
The rare watch by the iconic house of Rolex is still
Category
Antique 1770s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Pierre Cardin Jaeger-LeCoultre Movement Stainless Steel Moderne Style Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Long Beach, CA
Crocodile / Medium Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement.
This is a rare watch, in fact I have never
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Wrist Watches
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H 1.66 in Dm 1.19 in
Tiffany 18Kt. White Gold Hand Made Watch with Rare Enamel Dial and Day Counter
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This is a rare watch indeed, we have never seen this watch
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Pierre Cardin Jaeger-LeCoultre Stainless Steel Yellow Gold Moderne Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Long Beach, CA
SERVICE COMMITMENT
This is a rare watch, in fact I have never seen the model before. It is in excellent
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Wrist Watches
Harwood 9ct Solid Gold Rare Earliest Example of the First Automatic Watch 1920
Located in Long Beach, CA
watch. This is a rare example being in rose gold and having the engraved dial. We seldom see this rare
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Wrist Watches
Omega Vintage Bumper Steelo case
By Omega
Located in London, GB
Original Omega winder.
Watch comes with brand new black Lizard Strap.
Very rare watch.
Size 34mm excluding
Category
Mid-20th Century European Wrist Watches
Cuervo & Sabrinos Rare 8 Day Wrist Watch with Original Dial Art Deco Tank 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This is a very rare watch made for the legendary house of Cuervo & Sobrinos
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Rolex Stainless Steel Early Datejust from 1953-54
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This is a rare watch we seldom get. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Franck Muller Tourbillon Double Mystery Full Factory Diamonds Rose Gold 8880
By Franck Muller
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Delivery: No Original Box, No Original Papers
VERY RARE WATCH!!!
Only a few made in the world!
Retail
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Rose Gold
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H 2.17 in W 1.54 in
Longines Gold Filled Rare Art Deco Watch with Unique Crystal, circa 1940s
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This unique and rare watch by the legendary house of Longines is
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Longines 18Kt Yellow Gold Rare Drs. Model Art Deco Watch circa 1937
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This is truly a great and rare watch by the legendary house of
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Van Cleef & Arpels Art Deco Stone Pocket Watch, circa 1930's
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Long Beach, CA
Blued Steel Hands
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This rare watch by
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Rolex 14Kt. Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch with Original Bracelet Hardware 1947
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
COMMITMENT
This unique and rare watch is in excellent original condition. We have never seen this model
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Gold
Gruen White Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Strap from 1931
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
Wow, what a rare watch this is by the legendary house of Gruen. It
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Rolex Oyster Vintage and rare pink solid gold
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
keep the vintage value
Amazing and very rare watch to add to your collection or for to wear.
Size 29 mm
Category
Early 20th Century European Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Vacheron & Constantin Yellow Gold Art Deco Manual Winding Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Long Beach, CA
movement.
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This is an impressive and rare watch by the premier old house of
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Patek Rose Gold Automatic Watch Ref 2584, circa 1956
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This extremely rare watch is full size and comes with an original Patek
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Rolex 18Kt Yellow Gold Early Datejust Watch, circa 1950
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
. yellow gold it is a very rare watch as well as being one of the first Datejust models. This impressive
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Rare Slate Blue Dial from Early 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This is a rare watch by the iconic house of
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Rare Slate Blue Dial from Early 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This is a rare watch by the iconic house of
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Rolex Steel Rare Air-King Date Model with Original Blue Dial From 1981
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This is a rare watch as an Air-King with the date feature which we
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Longines. A Rare Hunting Festival Rose Gold Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1900
By Longines
Located in London, GB
Longines. A Rare Hunting Festival Rose & Green Gold Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch C!900
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Charles Tissot Gun Metal Silver and Gold Coin Edged Open Faced Pocket Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This rare watch by the old house of
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Gruen Rare 14Kt Art Deco Tank Style Watch with Original Dial from 1930
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
.
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This is a rare watch by legendary house of Gruen. It is entirely original with
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Universal Geneve 18Kt. Rose Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch circa 1940's
By Universal Genève
Located in Long Beach, CA
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This rare watch is by the legendary luxury house of Universal Geneve. The
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
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H 1.62 in Dm 1.46 in
Longines 14Kt. Solid Gold Cushion Shaped Watch with Original Dial from 1919
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This rare watch by the Iconic
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Cartier Paris 18Kt. Gold Calatrava Style Watch, from 1950's European Watch Co.
By Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
months on the movement.
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This is a rare watch with a screw back case. While
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Rare Flawless Black Dial circa, 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
suit you will get there on time and in style with the rare watch.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air-King Date Rare Model with Original Blue Dial circa, 1981
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This is a rare watch as an Air-King with the date
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Longines Stainless Steel Art Deco Ladies Watch with Cord Band from 1940's
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This is a rare watch by the legendary house of Longines. We
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Essex Nickel Silver One Button Chronograph Original Enamel Dial Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
is a rare watch and I do not recall ever seeing this model before and the condition is remarkable. It
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches
Essex Nickel Silver One Button Chronograph Original Enamel Dial Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
is a rare watch and I do not recall ever seeing this model before and the condition is remarkable. It
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Glycine 18kt. White Gold Art Deco High Grade Hand Made Watch, circa 1930's
By Glycine
Located in Long Beach, CA
COMMITMENT
This rare watch, by legendary house of Glycine is entirely hand constructed, case and movement
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
IWC Schaffhausen For Mappin & Webb Sterling Silver Campaign Style Manual Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
rare watch with Swiss hallmarks was produced in Switzerland by the premier house of International Watch
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Tiffany & Co. Silver Campaign Watch circa, 1915 with Original Kiln Fired Dial
By Tiffany & Co for Movado
Located in Long Beach, CA
the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This is such a rare watch, we have never seen it before. We
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Silver
Seth Thomas Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shape with Original Dial 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
COMMITMENT
Seth Thomas was a legendary American Clock Company. This example is one of their rare watches
Category
Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches
Materials
10k Gold, Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Manual Wind Watch, circa 1930s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Long Beach, CA
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This unique and rare watch is all French
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vacheron Constantin Yellow and White Gold Art Deco Watch, circa 1930s
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Long Beach, CA
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement.
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This unusual and rare watch by the
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Zenith 18 Karat White Gold Art Deco Tank Style Watch, circa 1930s
By Zenith
Located in Long Beach, CA
the movement.
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This is a rare watch by the iconic house of Zenith. The
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Rare Flawless Black Dial circa, 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
, whether with jeans or a dark suit you will get there on time and in style with the rare watch.
This
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar 3990j-010 in yellow gold 36mm Manual watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Surfside, FL
case size. With box and papers. Circa 2005. Appears to be a very rare watch as there looks to have been
Category
Early 2000s Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1940's with Original Dial
By Bulova
Located in Long Beach, CA
.
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This is a rare watch by the legendary House of Bulova. It is dependable and
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
Gruen Gold Filled Art Deco Ladies Dr's Watch with Fired Enamel Printed Dial 1925
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This is a rare watch, in fact it is the only example we have ever
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Watch Designed by the Austrian Artist Hundertwasser, 1995
By Hundertwasser
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Watch designed by the Austrian artist Hundertwasser.
Rare watch, new from stock.
Sold with box
Category
1990s Mantel Clocks
Materials
Steel
Universal Geneve Stainless Steel Aero Compax 3 Register Chronograph circa 1940's
By Universal Genève
Located in Long Beach, CA
COMMITMENT
This rare watch is by the legendary luxury house of Universal Geneve. The watch is fitted with
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 1.62 in Dm 1.46 in
Rolex Two Tone Rose and Steel Datejust with an Original Dial circa, Mid 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This rare watch by the iconic house of Rolex is fitted with an
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
J.E. Caldwell Nickel Finished Doctor's Chronograph Manual Wristwatch, 1920s
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
, 16mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement.
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
What a rare
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Breguet Yellow Gold Pin Set Manual Wind Watch, circa 1900's
By Breguet
Located in Long Beach, CA
century. The hand constructed lugs were expertly fitted to this rare watch which had stopped being
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
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