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Art Deco Diamond Ladies Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Art Deco platinum lady’s watch, set with a timeless baguette shaped case, enhanced by
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Ladies Wristwatch with Diamonds
Located in Toledo, OH
A stunning Art Deco style platinum ladies wristwatch with diamonds. This beautiful watch features a
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

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Platinum

Glycine Platinum Diamond Emerald Art Deco Wristwatch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Antique Art Deco Glycine Watch featuring a platinum case with a diamond shaped face and channel set
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Glycine Platinum Diamond Emerald Art Deco Wristwatch
Glycine Platinum Diamond Emerald Art Deco Wristwatch
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H 0.87 in W 0.62 in L 8.5 in
Lucien Piccard Ladies Art Deco Platinum Diamond Wristwatch
By Lucien Piccard
Located in New York, NY
Signed Lucien Piccard watch is composed of baguette and round cut diamonds weighing approximately 20.50 carats in total. The dial is protected by a triangle shaped diamond crystal.
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Wristwatch, Circa 1925
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco diamond cocktail wristwatch, with a rectangular, silvered dial with Art Deco style
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Enchanting Art Deco Platinum Ladies Wristwatch with Diamonds, Valmon Geneve
Located in Berlin, DE
Enchanting Art Deco platinum ladies wristwatch with diamonds. Manual winding. Very good original
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Lusserna Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Wristwatch, Circa 1930
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco diamond cocktail wristwatch, by Lusserna, with the original, silvered dial, with black
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Manual Wristwatch, circa 1930
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco diamond and platinum cocktail wristwatch, with a white, round dial, with black Arabic
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Lady's Platinum, Gold and Diamond Art Deco Tonneau Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier platinum, diamond and 18K yellow gold Art Deco Tortue wristwatch, circa 1925. An extremely
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

French Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Wristwatch, Circa 1930
Located in London, GB
A late Art Deco, diamond and platinum cocktail watch, set with approximately 10.00ct of old-cut
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum 6.50 Carat Diamond Glycine Wristwatch
By Glycine
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous Art Deco Glycine Diamond Platinum Watch. The watch is set with approximately
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20th Century Unknown Modern Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Art Deco Diamond Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier's Art Deco Diamond Wristwatch reflects the iconic Art Deco style, characterized by its
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Patek Philippe Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Art Deco Manual Wristwatch, 1920s
By Patek Philippe
Located in Water Mill, NY
Unique 1920's Patek Philippe Platinum 4.00 cts Diamond Art Deco Wristwatch Retailed by Tiffany with
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Bulova USA Watch Co. Platinum Doctors Wristwatch with Diamond Dial
By Bulova
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Deco Bulova Platinum Doctors Wrist Watch with Diamond dial. The watch comes with a certificate
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20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Ollendorff 56 Diamonds 2.0cttw Platinum Art Deco Ladies Wristwatch Circa 1920s
Located in North Attleboro, MA
This is a WOW, WOW... WOW!!! Absolutely stunning Art Deco platinum and diamond Swiss-made, spring
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Verger Frères Ladies platinum diamond red enamel Art Deco Wristwatch, circa 1925
By Verger Frères
Located in New York, NY
A Unique Verger Frères Art Deco red enamel lady's watch with diamonds, mounted on platinum. Made in
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Wrist Watches

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White Diamond, Platinum

Ladies Platinum white gold Diamond French Art Deco Mechanical Wristwatch, 1925
Located in Poitiers, FR
Rectangular, this art deco watch features geometric lines and decorations set with diamonds. The
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Audemars Piguet Platinum and Gold Art Deco Oversized Pocket Wristwatch, 1930s
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Audemars Piguet Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Ultra Thin Pocket / Wristwatch
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Art Deco 1930 Platinum Cervin Lady Wristwatch Bracelet with 6.75 Cts VS Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional jeweled Art Deco Platinum wristwatch. A beautiful and elegant cocktail piece from the
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Cartier Diamond Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier European Watch & Clock Co. Art Deco, 18K yellow gold, platinum, and diamond lady's
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Cartier Diamond Wristwatch
Art Deco Cartier Diamond Wristwatch
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W 0.63 in L 0.71 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Ladies Art Deco Wristwatch Platinum Diamond Manual Wind
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant and timeless jeweled Art Deco lady's watch created by Van Cleef & Arpels in the 1930s. The
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Vintage 1930s French Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Platinum, Diamond and Emerald Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
This mechanical Platinum, Diamond and Emerald Wristwatch centering an oval silver-tone dial with
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Vintage Ladys Platinum Hamilton Wristwatch
By Hamilton
Located in Addison, TX
This lady's 1900s Hamilton mechanical wind wristwatch pairs elegantly with a black double cord
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Lady's Platinum Diamond Mechanical Wristwatch
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). The rectangular dial with Arabic nu...
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum

Deco Retro 1940 Brooch Wristwatch 14kt Gold Platinum 5.54ctw Diamonds Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
Art-Deco retro convertible jeweled Brooch-Wristwatch. Gorgeous historical piece, created in
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...

Omega Platinum Diamond Articulated Art Deco Dress Watch, circa 1930s
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
SERVICE COMMITMENT This impressive Art Deco wristwatch was manufactured by Omega in the 1930's and set
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Platinum

Croton Ladies Platinum Diamond Wristwatch Watch 1920s
By Croton
Located in Wallkill, NY
Croton Ladies platinum and diamond wristwatch, 17-jewel manual-wind movement. Measuring 13 mm wide
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Platinum and Diamond Cocktail Watch, Ladies Wristwatch
Located in NEWARK, GB
This exquisite Art Deco ladies watch is crafted from dazzling diamonds and precious platinum
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Lady Diamond Manual Wind Wristwatch, 18kt Wt Gold & Plat, France, c1935
Located in London, GB
Weight: 31.90gr Metal: 18kt White Gold and Platinum Stones: 49 Diamonds • Total Carat Weight
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

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
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Yellow Gold "Art Deco" Bracelet, v. d.Eersten & Hofmeijer, Amsterdam
Located in Heerlen, NL
An 18K. yellow gold and platinum art deco bracelet from 1925, signed: E.H. = van den Eersteen
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Chain Bracelets

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Onyx Platinum Cocktail Watch by Hamilton, Circa 1940
By Hamilton
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage Art Deco 0.95 carat diamond and black onyx, platinum cocktail watch by
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Audemars Piguet by J.E. Caldwell Ladies Platinum Diamond Manual Wristwatch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Art Deco lady's platinum diamond wristwatch by J.E. Caldwell. The original dial with black
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Art Deco Pendant, Watch, and Brooch with 6.50 TCW Mixed Cut Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Art Deco Pendant, Watch, and Brooch with 6.50 TCW Mixed Cut Diamonds Indulge in the
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Antique 1890s Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Art Deco Mesh Style Vintage Diamond Rectangular Watch
Located in New York, NY
2.60cts Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Mesh Wristwatch. Centering a rectangular dial framed and
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20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Ladies Tiny Girard Perregaux Solid Platinum Diamond Wristwatch Swiss Manual Wind
By Girard Perragaux
Located in Richmond, CA
A rare vintage Girard Perregaux ladies platinum and diamonds watch, dainty yet so full of bling, on
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 1925 Japonism Enameled Travel Clock in 18kt Yellow Gold with Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
nouveau and the art deco period. Diamonds: The platinum arabic numbers and the arrows are with 144 old
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Art Deco 1930 Wrist Watch in .900 Platinum with 4.98 Ctw in Round Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
At deco platinum wristwatch. Beautiful highly decorated lady wristwatch, made in America during
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co. Lady's Platinum Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, for Tiffany & Co, circa 1924, is a fine Art Déco, platinum
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Edwardian Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Watch by Gübelin in Platinum 950 and White Gold 750
By Gubelin Lucerne
Located in Lucerne, CH
This beautiful Art Deco wristwatch by Swiss jeweller Gübelin is an elegant and timeless bijou with
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Hamilton Ladies Platinum Art Deco Evening Watch Gold Diamond Bracelet 1940's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Evening Dress Watch METAL
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Paul Ditisheim for J.E.Caldwell Platinum & Rose Gold Oversized Wristwatch 1920's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Paul Ditisheim for J.E. Caldwell & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Oversized
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Cartier Paris and Edmond Jaeger Seed Pearl and Diamond Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Dating from the 1910s, this early platinum, seed pearl and diamond wristwatch was created by
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Pearl

RESTORED 7.00CT DIAMOND & PLATINUM JAEGER LECOULTRE RENDEZ VOUS LADiES WATCH
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in GB
Art Deco fully restored Jaeger LeCoulter Rendez-Vous ladies cocktail wristwatch in platinum with
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Granat Bros Platinum and 18k White Gold Watch
Located in Addison, TX
Vintage ladies platinum wristwatch with 18k white gold link-style bracelet. With 73 round settings
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Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Granat Bros Platinum and 18k White Gold Watch
Vintage Granat Bros Platinum and 18k White Gold Watch
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H 0.26 in W 0.82 in Dm 0.65 in
Vintage Hamilton Ladys Platinum and 14k White Gold Diamond Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Addison, TX
A stunning Ladies true vintage platinum and 14k white gold Hamilton diamond watch. The vintage
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Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

1950s 2.92 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Watch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cocktail watch has been crafted in platinum and 9k white gold. This 1950s wristwatch has a classic
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Wrist Watches

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Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Diamond Adorned Vintage Hamilton Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Addison, TX
wristwatch effortlessly for an elegant look. This piece includes 78 round settings and 6 bezel-set baguette
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Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Adorned Vintage Hamilton Watch
Diamond Adorned Vintage Hamilton Watch
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H 0.33 in W 0.76 in Dm 0.63 in
Crusader Solid Palladium Trench Watch, 28.5MM
Located in Raleigh, NC
usually 95% pure like platinum, it is more scratch resistant than platinum. The hardness makes a perfect
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Palladium

Crusader Solid Palladium Trench Watch, 28.5MM
Crusader Solid Palladium Trench Watch, 28.5MM
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H 0.4 in W 1.15 in Dm 1.15 in
Rare 1947 Palladium / Diamond Dial 19 Jewel
By Hamilton
Located in Raleigh, NC
varieties of Hamilton Diamond Dials with solid rose gold, solid yellow gold , solid platinum and of coursed
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond

Rare 1947 Palladium / Diamond Dial 19 Jewel
Rare 1947 Palladium / Diamond Dial 19 Jewel
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W 0.87 in Dm 1.5 in
Art Deco Ladies Platinum Diamond Wristwatch
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A simply elegant Art Deco Ladies Platinum Diamond Wristwatch. Set with 12 round, brilliant cut
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco platinum Diamond Cocktail Wristwatch
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco diamond and platinum cocktail watch, mounted in platinum. The elongated rectangular
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Audemars Piguet lady's platinum diamond art Deco wristwatch
Located in Carmel, CA
This extraordinary custom made Art Deco era case houses a manual-wind Audemars Piguet movement. The
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

S. Kocher Ladies platinum Diamond Art Deco manual Wristwatch
Located in Metairie, LA
Art Deco S. Kocher Ladies’ Luxurious Diamond Wristwatch An antique watch collectors dream. From a
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Glycine Ladies Platinum Diamond Ruby Art Deco Wristwatch
By Glycine
Located in Calabasas, CA
The rectangular white dial with Arabic hour numerals and blued steel hands, signed Glycine and bordered on top and bottom by channel-set baguette-cut diamonds, channel-set square and...
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Wristwatch, Platinum, Diamond and Emerald, Art Deco, circa 1920s
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Wristwatch, Platinum, Diamond & Emerald, Art Deco, c.1920s. Diamonds: 78 Old European Cut, HI in
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Set Platinum & Gold Ladies Wristwatch
Located in Worcester, Worcestershire
a total of twenty-eight old 8 cut diamonds with an estimated carat weight 0.80-carat. Platinum with
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20th Century European Collectible Jewelry

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Platinum

Hamilton Platinum Art Deco Wristwatch with Diamond-Set Dial
By Hamilton
Located in New York, NY
A platinum Hamilton wristwatch, set with diamonds on the indexes, manual-wind mechanical movement
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Hamilton Diamond, Platinum Wristwatch
By Hamilton
Located in Pleasant Hill, CA
This pristine diamond enhanced wristwatch, has square white dial, applied dot and baton hour
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Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Hamilton Ladies Platinum Diamond Wristwatch
By Hamilton
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This Hamilton Art Deco watch is a classic! This watch is all platinum marked 10% irid Plat. There
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

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Platinum Wristwatch Art Deco For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the platinum wristwatch art deco you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Platinum, Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. Making the right choice when shopping for a platinum wristwatch art deco may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A platinum wristwatch art deco from Cartier, Hamilton and Patek Philippe — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Take a look at a platinum wristwatch art deco featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also baguette cut cut and old european cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a platinum wristwatch art deco, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Platinum Wristwatch Art Deco?

Prices for a platinum wristwatch art deco can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,250 and can go as high as $175,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $8,650.

A Close Look at art-deco Jewelry

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.

Find unique Art Deco necklaces, earrings, bracelets and other jewelry on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right wrist-watches for You

Antique, new and vintage wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.

Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.

Bvlgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.

Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.

In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.

Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.

Find antique, new and vintage wristwatches on 1stDibs.