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Modern Watches

MODERN STYLE

Rooted in centuries of history of adornment dating back to the ancient world, modern jewelry reimagines traditional techniques, forms and materials for expressive new pieces. As opposed to contemporary jewelry, which responds to the moment in which it was created, modern jewelry often describes designs from the 20th to 21st centuries that reflect movements and trends in visual culture.

Modern jewelry emerged from the 19th-century shift away from jewelry indicating rank or social status. The Industrial Revolution allowed machine-made jewelry using electric gold plating, metal alloys and imitation stones, making beautiful jewelry widely accessible. Although mass production deemphasized the materials of the jewelry, the vision of the designer remained important, something that would be furthered in the 1960s with what’s known as the “critique of preciousness.”

A design fair called the “Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes” brought global attention to the Art Deco style in 1925 and gathered a mix of jewelry artists alongside master jewelers like Van Cleef & Arpels, Mauboussin and Boucheron. Art Deco designs from Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels unconventionally mixed gemstones like placing rock crystals next to diamonds while borrowing motifs from eclectic sources including Asian lacquer and Persian carpets. Among Cartier’s foremost design preoccupations at the time were high-contrast color combinations and crisp, geometric forms and patterns. In the early 20th century, modernist jewelers like Margaret De Patta and artists such as Alexander Calder — who is better known for his kinetic sculptures than his provocative jewelry — explored sculptural metalwork in which geometric shapes and lines were preferred over elaborate ornamentation.

Many of the innovations in modern jewelry were propelled by women designers such as Wendy Ramshaw, who used paper to craft her accessories in the 1960s. During the 1970s, Elsa Peretti created day-to-night pieces for Tiffany & Co. while designers like Lea Stein experimented with layering plastic, a material that had been employed in jewelry since the mid-19th century and had expanded into Bakelite, acrylics and other unique materials.

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Period: 1960s
Style: Modern
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Classic Indexed Bezel, circa 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1501 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: Mid 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm x Diameter 35mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Perpetual Winding / 26 Jewels / Caliber 1570 DIAL / HANDS: Custom Copper Dial...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Tiffany Blue Dial circa, 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 3...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Tiffany Blue Dial circa, 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 3...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Date with Factory Original Light Champagne Dial, 1960s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 3...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date With Diamond Bezel & Custom Purple Dial 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King With Custom Purple Dial circa, 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 550 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diameter 34mm...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Datejust with Rare Original Charcoal Dial from, 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Diamond-set 18ct Yellow and White Gold Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Watch Bracelet
Located in London, GB
We have fallen well and truly in love with this sublime vintage Van Cleef & Arpels watch. This watch certainly exudes vintage glamour, and we date it to the 1960s. Crafted out of s...
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1960s French Vintage Modern Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Rare Black Dial circa, 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1603 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Rare Black Dial circa, 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1603 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Oyster Perpetual Datejust "Thunderbird" from 1967 Original Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust "Thunderbird" / Reference 1625 METAL / MATERIAL: 2 Tone Steel and 14Kt. Solid Gold Bezel CIRCA / YEA...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Watches

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual With Original Patinated Dial 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1007 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1964 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm x Diamet...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Made Pink Dial circa Mid 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: Length 41mm X Diameter 34mm CIRCA: Mid ...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual with Custom Finished Red Dial 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm x Diameter 34mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Perpetual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber 1530 DIAL / HANDS: Custom Finished Red Dial with Silver Baton Markers / Silver Baton Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Factory Original Oyster Bracelet, 19mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is the classic Air King model, a staple in Rolex's collection with its original Rolex dial...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Constellation Automatic Pie Pan Date with Original Rice Bracelet
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Omega Constellation Pie Pan Automatic This vintage Omega Constellation ‘Pie-Pan’ stainless steel wristwatch on Original Rice Bracelet Circa 1962 and is in overall Excellent Condition as it is Recently Serviced. Original White dial with Silver Batons Date box...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Constellation Automatic Chronometer Day-Date - Vintage 18k Men's Watch
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is an iconic Swiss Made Omega Constellation Automatic Chronometer with reference number 168.045, dating back to 1969 based on its serial number. The case measures 36mm wide ...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom Made Pink Dial, circa 1970s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diameter 34m...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Alsta Inca Bloc Chronograph 1960's Ref. # 732, Valjoux Caliver #7730
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage Alsta Incabloc Valjoux Chronograph 1960's Ref. 732 Description / Condition: All watches have been professionally scrutinized and serviced prior to being offered for sale. Min...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Wittnauer 3 Register Chronograph Valjoux Cal. #72 Ref. 800 Vintage 1940's
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage 1940's Wittnauer 3 Register Chronograph Valjoux 72 Ref. 800 Description / Condition: All watches have been professionally scrutinized and serviced prior to being offered for...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date With Diamond Bezel & Custom Purple Dial 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Watches

Rolex Two Tone Oyster Perpetual Date With Rare Original Bracelet circa, 1969
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Two Tone 14Kt. & Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1969 DIMENSIONS / SIZ...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Air-King with Custom Pink Dial 1960s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Air-King / Reference 5500/1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Leng...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Two Tone Oyster Perpetual Date circa, 1960's with Flawless Original Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Two Tone / 14Kt. & Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS /...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Factory Original Silver Dial circa, 1967
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1967 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 35m...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tissot 14k Rose Gold Visodate Seaster Automatic Men's Watch 27B.621
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Tissot 14k Rose Gold Visodate Seaster Automatic Men's Watch 27B.621 Movement #27B.621 Case #N.56020-10 14k Rose Gold Round Case 33 mm in Diameter (34 mm w/...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King With Custom Purple Dial circa, 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diameter 34m...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual with Custom Hot Pink Dial, 1960s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diameter 34mm MOVEM...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Factory Original Silver Dial circa, 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1967 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 35m...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ernest Borel Gold-Plated Women's Kaleidoscope Watch w/ New White Leather Band
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Ernest Borel Gold-Plated Women's Kaleidoscope Watch w/ New White Leather Band Case #Borel 26 Gold-Plated Round Case 25 mm in Diameter (27 mm w/ Cro...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Factory Original Silver Dial circa, 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1966 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 35m...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Oyster Perpetual Datejust with a Yellow Custom Dial from 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel with 14Kt White Gold Fluted Bezel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS ...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Custom Finished Dial, circa 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 36m...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Custom Green Dial and Diamond Markers 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 36m...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Custom Finished Dial Diamond Bezel, circa 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1603 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm X Diameter 36...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bucherer Gold-Plated Alarm Watch Automatic "Memomatic" w/ Leather Band 2980 Date
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Bucherer Gold-Plated Alarm Watch Automatic "Memomatic" w/ Leather Band 2980 Date Movement #2980 Serial #30590XX Case #9751 Gold-Plated Tonneau Ca...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Stainless Steel

Bulova Men's 14k Yellow Gold Vintage Hand-Winding Watch Leather Band
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Bulova Men's 14k Yellow Gold Vintage Hand-Winding Watch Leather Band Movement #8.EA Case #49840 14k Yellow Gold Rectangular Case 22 mm Wide (24 mm w/ Crow...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Zenith Stainless Steel Moderne Sport Automatic Wristwatch 1960s Rare Model
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Zenith Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Moderne Sports Style METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA: 1960's DIMENSIONS: Length 44mm X Diameter 37mm MOVEMENT / CALI...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Custom Yellow Dial and LV Strap 1960s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1603 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm X Diameter 36mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Perpetual Winding / 26 Jewels / Caliber 1570 DIAL / HANDS: Custom Yellow Dial with Silver Baton Markers / Silver Baton Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Custom Louis Vuitton Strap, 20mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic vintage Rolex Datejust has a custom made yellow dial, made to Rolex of Switzerland specifications. All the other mechanical parts on this watch are original, in fact it still has its original factory rating and meets its original factory pressure tests as well. You can only get this rating when all the parts are original. We are so confident of its dependability we offer it with our 18 month warranty. It is important to realize this watch only had a 12 month warranty when it was new. It is a great looking watch that you can wear all the time for all types of occasions and you can count on it to get you there on time. The exceptional yellow strap adds to the versatility this timepiece brings when wearing it to any event or occasion. This watch is fitted with a hand made Louis Vuitton Strap. It is made from an original Louis Vuitton Vintage Bag...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Custom Green Dial and Diamond Markers 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 36m...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Custom Finished Dial, circa 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1603 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 36m...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Datejust with Rare Original Charcoal Dial from, 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Glycine 18k Yellow Gold Men's Vintage Vacuum Automatic Watch 2472
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Glycine 18k Yellow Gold Men's Vintage Vacuum Automatic Watch 2472 Movement #2472 Case #0812-35367 18k Yellow Gold Round Case 34 mm in Diameter (36 mm w/ Crown) Lug-to-Lug Distance =...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulova 14k White Gold Women's Dress Watch w/ Diamond Accents Black Cord
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Bulova 14k White Gold Women's Dress Watch w/ Diamond Accents Black Cord Movement #5AR 23 Jewels Case #308098 14k White Gold Case w/ Diamond Accents 14 mm i...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Custom Made Dial, circa 1960's with Vuitton Strap
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 36mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Perpetual Winding / 26 Jewels / Caliber 1570 DIAL / HANDS: Custom Finished Orange Dial with Silver Roman Numeral Markers / Silver Baton Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Custom Made Louis Vuitton Leather Strap...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Men's Vintage Movado 18 Karat Gold Hand-Winding Watch W/ Black Leather Band
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Men's Vintage Movado 18kt Gold Hand-Winding Watch w/ Black Leather Band Movement #246 Movado Case #546.246.214.027 18k Yellow Gold Case 30 mm in Diamet...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust with steel bracelet. From the 1960s.
Located in bronshoj, DK
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust with steel bracelet. From the 1960s. In excellent condition. The watch is in working order. Watch case diameter 33mm.
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1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Watches

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Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Custom Made Tiffany Blue Dial, circa 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 40mm x 34mm MOVEME...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Watches

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Stainless Steel

Vintage Ricoh 17 Jewels Wristwatch, Japan, 1960s / 70s
Located in bronshoj, DK
Vintage Ricoh 17 Jewels wristwatch. Japan, 1960s / 70s. Clock diameter: 36 mm. In excellent condition. Stamped. All watches are thoroughly serviced by our ...
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1960s Japanese Vintage Modern Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual with Custom Hot Pink Dial, 1960s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diameter 34mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Perpetual Winding / Jewels 26 / Caliber 1500's DIAL / HANDS: Custom Hot Pink Dial...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Watches

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Stainless Steel

1960's Jaeger Lecoultre Stainless Steel Restored
Located in Raleigh, NC
Jaeger- LeCoultre is a brand that needs no introduction. I am presenting to you a 1960’’s Jaeger LeCoultre that has been totally restored. It is a stunning survivor The Brand History of JLC or Jaeger-LeCoultre Of all the luxury watch brands, Jaeger-LeCoultre may seem like one of the more unattainable to the average buyer. Even in the pre-owned market, their models can be five figures. In addition, the sheer volume of models they develop annually is quite impressive. There are understandably a number of reasons a powerhouse brand like Jaeger-LeCoultre is intimidating at first glance. However, like many watchmakers, the brand comes from humble beginnings. Here, we’ll dive deeper into this storied company and help to make them a bit more accessible. It Started with Antoine LeCoultre Before Jaeger-LeCoultre became the brand we know today, it was simply a man named Antoine LeCoultre and his workshop. LeCoultre was an inventor and self-taught watchmaker. He founded his first workshop near the famous Jura Mountains in 1833. In the early years, LeCoultre contributed several pivotal inventions to the field of watchmaking. In 1844, he created a device that would forever change the industry. It wasn’t a watch or even an element of a timepiece. Instead, it was a tool called the Millionometer. The Millionometer was the first instrument capable of measuring a micron. It helped to refine the manufacture of watch parts and establish the metric system as the standard for watch measurement. Just three years later, he devised the crown winding system. This eliminated the need for keys to wind or set a watch. In 1851, LeCoultre and his inventions finally received the recognition they deserved. That year, London curated an event called the Universal Exhibition to celebrate the commencement of the modern age. Here, LeCoultre received a gold medal for his contributions to the field of watchmaking. In addition, Queen Victoria purchased one of his watches. As LeCoultre grew older, he brought his son, Elie, into the business. At the time, the Swiss watchmaking industry remained centralized around small workshops. However, Elie saw a vision for the future. He encouraged his father to grow the business into a larger scale factory. Soon, they became the first to establish in the illustrious Joux Valley. Jaeger-LeCoultre continues to reside here today. Expanding the company’s facilities allowed them to expand their work, and they began developing complicated movements. One of the most notable combined a repeater and a chronograph in a single piece. This work would later set the foundation for the brand’s coveted Grand Complications. Edmond Jaeger Completes the Brand Around the same time, a man named Edmond Jaeger set up a workshop in Paris and became the official horologist to the French Navy. Soon, he was developing ultra-thin movements and catching the attention of others in the industry. LeCoultre was intrigued and decided to approach Jaeger about a collaboration. Just after the turn of the century, the duo created the most remarkable ultra-thin caliber of the era. Eventually, Jaeger-LeCoultre would go on to use this Caliber 145 movement in its watches for the next half a century. Jaeger and LeCoultre continued to work together on projects over the next several decades. In 1925, the pair introduced the world’s smallest movement: the Caliber 101. With nearly 100 components, the movement shockingly only weighed about one gram. However, it wasn’t until 1937 that they officially formed a partnership and the Jaeger brand history began. What I am offering is a totally restore LeCoultre. The watch was presented to a European watchmaker for his meticulous care. The case was gently brought back to its original status. The movement was taken apart and assembled back with unwavering care to insure many years if operation. The dial was sent to a well know dial company to restore the faded dial to its original glory. The hands were carefully restored. I replaced the original crystal with a new old stock crystal. The crown is signed and is original to the watch. I have carefully crafted my reputation with vintage watches. This offering is rare and hard to find in this condition. The date if the movement puts the watch around the 1960’s Notice that it has no second hand, this makes it unusual in itself. The Case measures: 23MM from 3 o’clock to 9 o’clock 35.86 From Lug to Lug Look at the photographs as a visual description. I have worked very hard to carefully put back a masterpiece of a watch. I have fitted the treasure with a 17MM Crocodile watch band...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Custom Yellow Dial and Strap 1960s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1603 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1960s's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Diameter 32mm MOVEME...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Custom Contemporary Green Dial 1960s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel with White Gold Bezel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Leng...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom Made Orange Dial, circa 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diameter 34m...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Watches

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date With Rare Engine Turned Bezel and Black Dial 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1501 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 40mm Length X 3...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Seamaster Calendar Vintage Stainless 34mm Case 2849 Automatic Wrist Watch
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Good working condition, not checked for keeping time, Brand new Factory Omega Crystal installed with Omega logo, see pictures Omega Seamaster Calendar Vintage...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Orange Dial 1960s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm x...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Watches

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Custom Deep Blue Dial, Diamond Markers, 1960s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39 X Diame...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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