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Period: 1940s
Style: Art Deco
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch from 1940's with a Custom Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Width 26mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels / Caliber: 554
DIAL / HANDS: Custom Finished Orange with Arabic Numerals / Gilt Leaf Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather 16mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This unique watch by the legendary American house of Elgin was produced in their factory in Elgin Illinois. The watch is done in the classic Tortue or turtle shape and was inspired by a design from Cartier. The original tortue, or turtle watch...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches
Thomas Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Bracelet Style Wristwatch from 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Thomas Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tonneau Shape
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled / Original Bracelet
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm x Width 22mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Tonneau Movement
DIAL / HANDS: Original with Breguet Style Arabic Numerals
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: 14mm Yellow Gold Filled Bracelet...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches
Rima Gold Filled Art Deco Wrist Watch with a Rich Patinated Dial Circa 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rima Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tonneau Shape
METAL / MATERIAL: Rose Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34mm x Width 22mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels
DIAL / HANDS: Original Patinated with Baton Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 18mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This charming little watch by the private label house of Rima was produced in Switzerland in the 1940's. The watch is all original and keeps excellent time. It has a beautiful patinated dial, as rich looking as it gets. You can count on this watch to get you there on time all the time.
The design of this watch is based on a style created by Louis Cartier In the early teens when he saw giant tortoises supporting enormous columns in a Greek Temple. He immediately realized that in would be an elegant shape for a watch. Hence, the Tortue Watch...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches
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
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Rolex 18Kt. Solid Rose Gold with Original Cord Band and Hardware circa 1940's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolexl Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 4554
METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Rose Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Width 17mm
...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches
Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style Watch with Original Dial from 1940
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Len...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches
Omega Steel Art Deco 1940's Watch with Original Period Bracelet
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 26mm X Diameter 20mm
MOVEMEN...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Record Military Issued Dirty Dozen Watch - WWW L33573 Watch.
By Record Watch Co
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Record
Watch Ref And Number: WWW L33573
Features : Shatter-proof Plexi Crystal - Dial: Black
Country of Manufacture: Switzerland
Movement: Mechanical Hand Wind
Case Mater...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch with original Dial
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Premier
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diameter 21mm
...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Vacheron Constantin 18Kt. Yellow Gold with Breguet Style Engraved Dial 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Vacheron Constantin
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Dress Style
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 46mm Length X 38mm Diamete...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Gruen Gold Filled Art Deco Curvex Style Watch with Original Dial circa 1940's
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Curvex
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Width 22mm
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Gruen Gold Filled Art Deco Curvex Watch with Diamond Dial 1940's
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 449
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Width 22mm...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Titus Art Deco Odeonesque Concealed Cocktail Bracelet Watch Diamonds Gold 1940s
By Titus
Located in Lisbon, PT
Art Deco diamond and synthetic ruby odeonesque concealed bracelet and cocktail watch in 19.2kt yellow gold and platinum, signed Titus, Portugal, 1940s. This exquisite piece boasts a ...
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Portuguese Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Rima Ladies 14Kt Solid Rose Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch with Ruby Accents 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rima Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Dress Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Rose Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches
Tiffany & Co. by Schaffhausen International Watch Company Art Deco Style Watch
By IWC
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: International Watch Company, Schaffhausen Switzerland
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round Style
METAL / MATERIAL: 14 Kt. Yellow Gold
DIMENSIONS: Length 37mm X Diam...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches
Kelbert Ladies 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold Art Deco Watch Hand Made 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Kelbert Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Yellow Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 30mm X Width 14mm
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches
Rolex Nickel Silver Pocket Watch with Period Vintage Chain Original Dial 1940's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel Silver
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 49mm
DIAL / HANDS: Or...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches
Materials
Silver
Hamilton Gold-Filled Art Deco Watch with Articulating Lugs 1940's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Articulated Case
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 51mm X Width 27mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber 72
DIAL / HANDS: Sterling Silver with 18Kt. Solid Gold Applied Numerals / Gilt Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 16mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This wonderful Art Deco watch was produced by the legendary American House of Hamilton, from Lancaster PA. The dial is done is Sterling Silver with Solid 18Kt. Gold Applied Numerals. Only the worlds finest Swiss Watches went to this extreme. We seldom see this model and this one is in exceptional condition. It is offered with an original Hamilton Buckle and with what we think was the original New, Old Stock Strap as well. The strap, while being new is to dried out to actually use. This watch can easily be worn every day and counted on to get you there on time, every time.
Hamilton Watch Company 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 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...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Cushion Shaped American Watch with Original Dial 1940
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Cushion Shaped
METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm X Width 25mm
MOVEMENT / CALIB...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Westfield by Bulova Art Deco Tonneau Shape with
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Westfield Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Lengt...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Gruen 10k Gold Filled Art Deco Watch
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style / Reference 770
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Dial from 1950's
By Bulova
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Width 21mm
...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Mathey Tissot Gold Filled Watch in New Condition, Circa 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Mathey Tissot Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Tank Style
METAL / MATERIAL: 14k Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSI...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches
Buren Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Articulated Lugs From the 1940's
By Buren
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Buren Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 42mm Length X 23mm Diameter
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber
DIAL / HANDS: Silvered with Gilt Numerals
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 14mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
This is a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up for nearly 50 years, which means it needs a service. We will give it a factory quality service by our finest watchmaker as part of the purchase price before it is shipped out to you. This will delay shipping for a few days of course.
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This unique watch Buren is done with an unusual articulated design. These watches were called "Drivers Watches...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Hamilton 14Kt Gold "Midas" Art Deco Watch 1940's with Original Dial Strap & Box
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Midas Series / Art Deco Tank
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 22mm X Width 33mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 19 Jewels / Caliber 982M
DIAL / HANDS: Original Two Tone in Sterling Silver with 18Kt. Solid Gold Applied Numerals
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 is a great looking and dependable watch by this legendary American House from Lancaster Pennsylvania. This watch is offered with what appears to be an original period Alligator strap and an original Hamilton buckle and box. While the strap is to fragile to be practical it does indicate that this watch is in nearly new condition.
Hamilton was devoted to excellence from their most modest watch to their finest. For example, Hamilton Dials were made in all Sterling Silver with Solid Gold 18Kt. Applied Numerals. No American house did this on all their watches. Only the finest Swiss houses had this level of quality. This watch will keep dependable time for the next 200 years if you give it a service every so often.
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 a “Hamilton” Store. Even during the depression though Hamilton did not allow you to discount the price to sell a watch. Also, in the neighborhood was another Hamilton store and one day the owner sent in a “shill” to buy a Hamilton from us, someone gave them a slight discount. Well, that was all it took for Hamilton to “pull the line” from us. In those days the local jewelry supply houses sold you the watches and they were all told not to sell to us. We simply contacted Gruen, and they were very excited to have a new account...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches
Rolex Ladies 18Kt Rose Gold Art Deco Watch with Cord Band from 1940's Hand Made
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 4211
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Rose Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1946 or 47
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 26 X Width 17
...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches
Rare Art-Deco Gruen Veri-Thin Manual Watch. Unusual TV Shaped Case. Hooded Lugs.
By Gruen
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Fine & Rare Art-Deco circa 1940's "Veri-Thin" Gents' Wristwatch
by Gruen Watch Company
features:
- Rarely seen Unusual & Well Proportioned Case,
of slimmer profile
designed a...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Waltham White Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style Watch American Made 1940's
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style
METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Width 24mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewel / Caliber 750 B
DIAL / HANDS: Original with Arabic Numerals /
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 17mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
Through the American civil war and two World Wars, and beyond, Waltham's legacy and spirit lives on in this wonderful vintage watch. It is truly a representation of the idea of American Exceptionalism. The wonderfully crafted design is timeless. Even after 100 years or more, this watch can dependably be worn, used and counted on to get you there on time, every time. It is versatile enough to be worn for all types of occasions and various clothes. Wear it with a suit or even for more casual occasions but, certainly, feel confident that you are wearing a piece of history.
The Waltham Watch Company was an American watch manufacturing house founded in 1850 in Roxbury, Massachusetts. It was the first American company to mass-produce watches using interchangeable parts. The company's watches were known for their quality and affordability, and they quickly became popular with consumers. Waltham played a major role in the development of the American watch industry as well as establishing the concept of “mass produced” products.
By the way, Henry Ford was a watchmaker, and he was inspired to build cars the same way Waltham Watches were produced, for the masses with interchangeable parts. Waltham’s success helped to make the United States a major player in the global watch market as well as promote the idea of “industrialization.” Before the Waltham Watch Company, watches were generally produced by hand, in “cottage” industries. They were owned by the wealthier class or the “working class” that needed to know the time. The company's affordable watches made them accessible to a wider range of people and helped to change the way people thought about time. Prior to this, people used their local Church bells to direct them in their daily lives.
The Company continued to grow and prosper throughout the 19th century. During the American Civil War, they supplied watches to the military, and of course they grew because of this association.
In 1885, they moved their headquarters to Waltham, Massachusetts, and changed their name to the American Waltham Watch Company. Waltham was a major exhibitor at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. The company's exhibit at the exposition was housed in a large pavilion that was designed to resemble a factory. The pavilion was filled with watches of all shapes and sizes, as well as machinery used in the manufacturing process. The exhibit was a major success, and it helped to raise the profile of Waltham watches around the world.
Amongst the visitors at the exhibition was a contingent from Switzerland. When they realized what Waltham was doing, they quickly understood that their methods were outdated and soon enough they would be a country unable to compete. They also went to the Waltham factory for a visit after the exhibition. It is said that they purchased a few of Waltham’s higher grade movements. The director of the factory said he would have them “adjusted” before they left, but they said it was not necessary. When they arrived back in Switzerland, they checked them and were shocked at the level of quality and accuracy. This prompted them to buy some of the equipment that Waltham was using so they could start building better watches that were less expensive and more accurate.
Some of that machinery ended up in the small town of Schaffhausen and became The International Watch Company. They are still in business today making exceptional watches. The military, for any nation, is a powerful source of revenue for industrial contracts. So, any industry would prosper during war and Waltham continued to be a supplier to the military for over 100 years. Through WW 1...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, White Gold
Bulova Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style Watch with Custom Finished Dial 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Width 22mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 21 Jewels / Caliber 8AE
DIAL / HANDS: Custom Finished Tiffany Blue on Original Dial / Gilt Dauphine Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 16mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This classic watch was produced in the 1940's by the iconic house...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Art Deco Cartier 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Bracelet Concord Watch with Box
By Cartier
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Exquisite diamond accented vintage Cartier, this Art Deco 14 karat white gold bracelet hosts a Concord 17 jeweled manual wind movement CXC watch
with sa...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Cyma Stainless Steel Navy Star with Original Dial and Hands, Circa 1950's
By Cyma
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Cyma Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Navy Star Cymaflex / Reference 458
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm x Diam...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Elgin Rose Gold Filled Art Deco Watch Tortue Shaped Watch from 1940's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape
METAL / MATERIAL: Rose Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Width 26mm
MO...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, Rose Gold
Minerva Stainless Steel Art Deco 3 Register Chronograph, circa 1940's
By Minerva
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Minerva Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length x...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled 1940's Art deco Tonneau Shaped Watch with Original Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tonneau Shape
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Width 27mm...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Longines Stainless Steel Art Deco Ladies Watch with Cord Band from 1940's
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34mm X Diameter 21mm
MOV...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches
Universal Geneve 18Kt Pink Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch Hand Made from 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Universal Geneve Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Pink Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 27mm X Width 15mm
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Patek Philippe 18Kt. Two-Tone Oversized Art Deco Wristwatch from 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style
METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Solid Yellow and White Gold
DIMENSIONS: Length 47mm X Width 29mm
CIRCA: 1940's
MOVEMEN...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style Watch with Custom Finished Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference Tank
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 38mm Length X 21mm Widt...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Rolex Steel Oyster Lipton Wristwatch from 1944
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Lipton
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1944
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm x Diameter 29mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Font
DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Arabic Numerals / Original Blued Steel Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Lizard 15mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This standard caliber Rolex...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches
Gruen Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from 1940's
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 592
METAL / MATERIAL: Gold-Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Width 26mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber 425
DIAL / HANDS: Silvered Original Dial with Gilt Arabic Numeral Markers / Gilt Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 19mm / 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...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Jaeger-LeCoultre Stainless Steel Triple Date with Original Dial and Strap 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Jaeger-LeCoultre
STYLE / REFERENCE: Triple Date / Calendar
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 33mm X Diameter 42mm
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Lady Elgin Gold-Filled Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Dial from 1940's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 24mm X Width 18mm
MO...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled from 1939 with Hand Engraved Monogram Tortue Shaped
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1939
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 25mm X Diameter 42mm...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
Gruen Gold Filled Tonneau
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, 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...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Longines Gold Filled Rare Art Deco Watch with Unique Crystal, circa 1940s
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 23mm x Width 41m...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches
Birks Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch with Original Dial 1944
By Birks
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Birks Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Challenger / Tonneau
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1944
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 36m...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Cushion Shaped Watch with Original Dial from 1940's
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Width 28mm
MOVEMENT / CA...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches
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Gold-filled
Rare 1947 Palladium / Diamond Dial 19 Jewel
By Hamilton
Located in Raleigh, NC
Welcome to Vintage Watch Corner, where one can find the most unusual timepieces that are sure to have stories that will never be revealed. Everyone looks at your watch and it represents who you are, your values and your personal style. Jewelry isn’t really my thing, but I’ve always got my eye on people’s watches. It is a quiet personal statement.
My apologies for the long listing. I am laying the foundation for you to understand what I have listed. This is a “Palladium Cased – Diamond Dial” Hamilton from 1947. This is not your ordinary watch. Let me make one thing clear. Hamilton never sanctioned the reacasing of Hamilton movements with diamond dials and different alloys. It was done anyway. There are many varieties of Hamilton Diamond Dials with solid rose gold, solid yellow gold , solid platinum and of coursed solid palladium. You can find many platinum and gold examples, yet it is more difficult to find a Palladium example.
Look at this offering very closely. If you are discerning and are looking for a distinctive watch that can be passed down generations, look no further. A Rare Palladium Hidden Lug Hamilton, with a diamond dial that is matched with Hamilton’s finest quality wristwatch movement, it doesn’t get better than that! We call that “Watch” Nirvana. This watch has lived 76 beautiful years and is looking for another place to call home!
This watch is outfitted with one of Hamilton’s finest quality movements, the venerable 982M (Medallion), read below for a more detailed explanation. It is a mechanical masterpiece
The 982M is virtually identical to the 982 movement, except it is finished to a higher degree of tolerances and decoration. On the back of the 982M you can see the gold "medallion" representing that this is a special movement. Considering most people would never look at the back of the watch movement - the fact that Hamilton put so much attention to detail in the fine finish work of their movements is a testament to their premier quality.
Under the dial is a 19 jewel 982 Medallion movement. The 982M was introduced in 1940 and replaced the high grade 982 movement in solid gold models. The 982 and 982M are virtually identical other than the additional damascening and gold (orangish) highlights on the movement back.
Hamilton touted the 982M as the height of accuracy noting its cap jewels on the escape wheel and Elinvar (“Elasticity Invariable”) hairspring. Additionally, Hamilton promoted the 982M movement as having increased durability, which predated the incabloc shock absorbing mechanism from Switzerland.
Introduced in 1941 and concluded in 1951
Year 1947
Grade 982M
Size 14/0
Jewels 19
Type Hunting
Settings Pendant
Production From 1940
Quantity 110131
Remarks Gold Medallion
Introduced in 1941 and concluded in 1951
Did you know that Palladium is more rare than Platinum. As of this listing Platinum is $941.00 and Palladium is $1094….
Platinum and Palladium Differences
The main differences between Platinum vs Palladium are:
Platinum is its own metal, whereas palladium is part of the platinum group metals
Palladium is more rare, whereas platinum engagement rings are easier to find
Platinum is a heavier metal, whereas palladium rings are more lightweight
Palladium jewelry often used as men’s wedding band, whereas platinum rings are often used as engagement rings
All jewelers will work on platinum jewelry, but not every jeweler will work on palladium, they don’t have the expereince
Palladium is more rare than platinum. But like platinum, it’s not normally found in its own deposits but in other ore bearing mines. Most palladium comes from nickel-copper mines.
It was discovered by William Hyde Wollastonin 1803. The word "palladium" is derived from the name Pallos. Pallos was an asteroid discovered around this time.
Most palladium is mined in Russia but it’s also found in the United States, Finland, Australia, Canada, and Zimbabwe.
Because of its rarity, palladium rings aren’t easy to find. They’re less common than platinum rings.
Even though palladium jewelry has been around for quite some time, people didn’t really start picking up on it within the last 20 years. My speculation is that it's largely due to the internet.
Besides jewelry, palladium is used in metal instruments like dental tools and electronics.
Hamilton History
Founded in Lancaster, PA in 1892, the Hamilton Watch Company has produced quality timepieces for over a century. Over the years, the company’s craftsmanship has never wavered, and they continue to present new ideas of what a wristwatch can be.
Offering sharp, sophisticated designs and accurate timekeeping, each Hamilton watch boasts a classic look combined with cutting-edge technology.
History Of Hamilton Watches
Founded in Lancaster, PA in 1892, the Hamilton Watch Company has produced quality timepieces for over a century. Over the years, the company’s craftsmanship has never wavered, and they continue to present new ideas of what a wristwatch can be.
Offering sharp, sophisticated designs and accurate timekeeping, each Hamilton watch boasts a classic look combined with cutting-edge technology.
Rooted in Military History
In the early 1900s, Hamilton was named the official wristwatch supplier for the American Armed Forces. The watches were worn on the wrists of servicemen in both World Wars and all other military operations that the US entered over the last hundred years.
928: After the Yankees won the world series, the Hamilton Watch Company announced the Yankee watch, establishing it as a pioneer in watch design. The brand helped America keep up with the energy of a new lifestyle. Cutting-edge Hamilton designs, including the Yankee and the Piping Rock, symbolized the independent spirit of the day.
1930: Hamilton watches continued to embody the soaring spirit of the ‘30s, as the world turned its attention to the skies with the start of commercial aviation. Soon after, Hamilton was named the official timepiece of popular industry leaders, including Eastern, TWC and Northwest.
World War II
1940: During WWII, Hamilton stopped producing watches for consumers and began developing new timepieces exclusively for military purposes. Nearly one million Hamilton military...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches
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Diamond
Optima Gold-Filled Art Deco Tank Stye Watch with Original Dial circa 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Optima Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 4016
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Width 24...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Merit Gold-Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Matching Bracelet circa 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Merit Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: Gold-Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 40mm Length X 22mm D...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Bulova Gold Filled Watch with Original Box and Bracelet 1940's
By Bulova
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Width 27mm...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Gruen Gold-Filled Art Deco Ladies Watch with Original Dial and Bracelet
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: 10Kt Gold-Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm X Diameter 15mm
MOVEMENT / CALIB...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Geneve Men's Art Deco Rose Gold Filled Hand-Winding Watch w/ Leather Band
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Geneve Men's Art Deco Rose Gold Filled Hand-Winding Watch w/ Leather Band
Movement #Alause
Rose Gold Filled Square Case
25 mm Wide (26 mm w/ Crown)
26 mm Long
Lug-to-Lug Distance = 3...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, Rose Gold
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 / MATERIAL: Platinum & 14Kt. Gold Bracelet
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 50mm X Diameter 14mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 22 Jewels / Caliber 757
DIAL / HANDS: White Dial with Silver Markers / Silver Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Gold Diamond Bracelet / 5 7/8 Inches or 15cm
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This great looking all original Art Deco Watch is all original and produced by the legendary American House of Hamilton. The watch has just been given a factory quality service by our finest watchmaker and keeps dependable time. We seldom see diamond dress watches in this condition. This one is very elegant and in exceptional condition. If you are looking for a spectacular watch for special evenings
The wrong train, on the wrong track, at the wrong time at the end of the 19th century frequently resulted in disastrous train wrecks. In response to the critical need for accuracy on the nation’s railroads, laws were passed in 1891 establishing set standards of accuracy.
All engineers and railroad workers were required to purchase and maintain their watches to keep accurate time based on set standards, about 30 seconds per week was the tolerance. This was the inspiration for The Hamilton Watch Company which was founded in 1892 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The company was started by a group of investors who were looking to create a high-quality, American-made watch. Hamilton quickly became a leading manufacturer of pocket watches, and by the early 1900s, the company was supplying watches to the US military.
In 1917, Hamilton introduced its first wristwatch for service men entering the first World War. The wristwatch quickly became popular with both soldiers and civilians recognizing how practical they were. Hamilton continued to grow throughout the 1920s and 1930s, and by the 1940s, the company was one of the largest watchmakers in the world.
Hamilton had exceptional engineers and designers and their watches were elegantly styled as well as dependable. As a watchmaker myself I consider Hamilton to be one of the worlds “best” watches. It was mass produced perfection. Even today, you can take 100 old Hamilton’s of the same model apart and shake them up in a bag and reassemble 100 watches that will work perfectly with almost no adjustment. This is an achievement.
In the early 1930’s our family store in Los Angeles was the a “Hamilton” Store. Even during the depression though Hamilton did not allow you to discount the price to sell a watch. Also, in the neighborhood was another Hamilton store and one day the owner sent in a “shill” to buy a Hamilton from us. Someone gave them a slight discount. Well, that was all it took for Hamilton to “pull the line” from us. In those days the local jewelry supply houses sold you the watches and they were all told not to sell to us. We simply contacted Gruen, and they were very excited to have a new account...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches
Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1940's with Original Dial
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Width 23mm
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Waltham 14k Art Deco Cushion Shaped Watch with Original Rare Black Dial
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Cushion Shape / Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Width 28...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches
Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Curvex Style Watch with Original Dial, 1940's
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Curvex Style / Reference 473
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Width ...
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Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches
Hamilton Platinum Ladies Art Deco Styled Diamond Dress Watch, circa 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Bracelet Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Width 14mm
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches
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