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1930s Chronograph

Eberhard Oversized Chronograph with Flawless Kiln Fired Enamel Dial 1930's
Eberhard Oversized Chronograph with Flawless Kiln Fired Enamel Dial 1930's

Eberhard Oversized Chronograph with Flawless Kiln Fired Enamel Dial 1930's

By Eberhard & Co.

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Eberhard & Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph Timer METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel - Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 74mm X Diameter 51mm MOVEM...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

A Classic Longines Chronograph Stainless Steel 13ZN Telemeter Scale ca' 1930's
A Classic Longines Chronograph Stainless Steel 13ZN Telemeter Scale ca' 1930's

A Classic Longines Chronograph Stainless Steel 13ZN Telemeter Scale ca' 1930's

By Longines

Located in Saint Petersburg, FL

Reference 3901, serial number 5,769,000, ca' 1930's. Invoiced on July 11th, 1940 to Perret who was the Longines distributor in Brazil.

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Eterna Stainless Steel 1930's Doctor's Pulsation Chronograph Watch
Eterna Stainless Steel 1930's Doctor's Pulsation Chronograph Watch

Eterna Stainless Steel 1930's Doctor's Pulsation Chronograph Watch

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Eterna Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Two Register Chronograph / 30 Pulsations METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: Length 47mm X Diameter 37m...

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Abercrombie & Fitch Stainless Steel 1 Button Chronograph Watch, 1930s
Abercrombie & Fitch Stainless Steel 1 Button Chronograph Watch, 1930s

Abercrombie & Fitch Stainless Steel 1 Button Chronograph Watch, 1930s

By Abercrombie & Fitch

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Abercrombie & Fitch STYLE / REFERENCE: 1 Button Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel and Chromium DIMENSIONS: Length 36mm X Diameter 30mm CIRCA: 1930's ...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Philippe Stainless Steel Art Deco Chronograph Manual Watch, 1930s
Philippe Stainless Steel Art Deco Chronograph Manual Watch, 1930s

Philippe Stainless Steel Art Deco Chronograph Manual Watch, 1930s

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE:Philippe Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Cal. Landeron 39 DIAL / HAN...

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex 1930s Reference 3858 Steel 2 Register Chronograph Wrist Watch
Rolex 1930s Reference 3858 Steel 2 Register Chronograph Wrist Watch

Rolex 1930s Reference 3858 Steel 2 Register Chronograph Wrist Watch

By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa late 1930s Rolex Chronograph Wrist Watch, 32 M.M Stainless Steel 3 piece case, 17 Jewel Mechanical, manual wind movement, 2 register chronograph timing functions, center second...

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Steel

Movado 1930s Fine and Rare Steel 2 Register Chronograph Wristwatch
Movado 1930s Fine and Rare Steel 2 Register Chronograph Wristwatch

Movado 1930s Fine and Rare Steel 2 Register Chronograph Wristwatch

By Movado

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1930s Movado Chronograph Wrist watch, 34 M.M. Diameter X 7.5 M.M. thick 3 piece Stainless Steel brushed and polished Movado Factories case with Snap back. 17 jewel manual wind ...

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Steel

Birks of Canada Art Deco 18Kt. Solid Gold Chronograph with Enamel Dial, 1930's
Birks of Canada Art Deco 18Kt. Solid Gold Chronograph with Enamel Dial, 1930's

Birks of Canada Art Deco 18Kt. Solid Gold Chronograph with Enamel Dial, 1930's

By Birks and Son

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Birks of Canada STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 47mm x Diameter 33mm...

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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Diamond Pearl and Platinum Pendant Watch, Circa 1925
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Diamond Pearl and Platinum Pendant Watch, Circa 1925

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Diamond Pearl and Platinum Pendant Watch, Circa 1925

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in London, GB

Meylan movements could be found in the watches of more than 110 different jewellers His son, Max, one of seven children, took over running of the company in 1916. The company made ch...

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

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Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

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Harman Classic Stainless Steel Wristwatch
Harman Classic Stainless Steel Wristwatch

Harman Classic Stainless Steel Wristwatch

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H 1.25 in W 1.25 in

Harman Classic Stainless Steel Wristwatch

Located in Surfside, FL

Black arabic numeral dial with chronograph. Manual wind with sub-second dial. Circa 1930s.

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Vintage 1930s Wrist Watches

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Movado for Tiffany & Co 14Kt Solid Gold Rare Chronograph circa 1930's
Movado for Tiffany & Co 14Kt Solid Gold Rare Chronograph circa 1930's

Movado for Tiffany & Co 14Kt Solid Gold Rare Chronograph circa 1930's

By Tiffany & Co for Movado

Located in Long Beach, CA

STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph / Reference 49020 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm "Lug Tip to Lug Tip" X Diameter 32mm MOVEMENT /...

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Cuervo & Sobrinos 18kt. Gold Art Deco Cushion Shaped Chronograph from 1930's
Cuervo & Sobrinos 18kt. Gold Art Deco Cushion Shaped Chronograph from 1930's

Cuervo & Sobrinos 18kt. Gold Art Deco Cushion Shaped Chronograph from 1930's

Located in Long Beach, CA

Pulsation / Single Button Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Width 32mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding ...

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Breitling Rose Gold Premier Vintage Manual Wristwatch Ref 788
Breitling Rose Gold Premier Vintage Manual Wristwatch Ref 788

Breitling Rose Gold Premier Vintage Manual Wristwatch Ref 788

By Breitling

Located in Dallas, TX

Breitling first started manufacturing the Premier line of chronographs as early as the 1930s. With triple chronograph registers and blued hands they are almost dress watches.

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20th Century Wrist Watches

Longines Olympic's Split Seconds Chronograph circa 1930s Kiln Fired Enamel Dial
Longines Olympic's Split Seconds Chronograph circa 1930s Kiln Fired Enamel Dial

Longines Olympic's Split Seconds Chronograph circa 1930s Kiln Fired Enamel Dial

By Longines

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Split Seconds Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL: Chrome Silver CIRCA: 1930's DIMENSIONS: 51 mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Stem Winding...

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

J.W. Benson Early Steel Chronograph Cushion Shaped Wristwatch, circa 1930s
J.W. Benson Early Steel Chronograph Cushion Shaped Wristwatch, circa 1930s

J.W. Benson Early Steel Chronograph Cushion Shaped Wristwatch, circa 1930s

By J.W. Benson

Located in Long Beach, CA

Benson STYLE / REFERENCE: Sports Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL: Steel / Nickel CIRCA: 1930's DIMENSIONS: Length 41mm X Width 33mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS...

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

EBERHARD & CO Gold-Plated Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1930s
EBERHARD & CO Gold-Plated Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1930s

EBERHARD & CO Gold-Plated Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1930s

By Eberhard & Co.

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This is a vintage Eberhard & Co. chronograph from the 1930s with a 39mm gold-plated case, original black dial with spiral tachymeter scale, and a manual wind movement.

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Swiss Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch Ref 130 circa 1930s
Patek Philippe Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch Ref 130 circa 1930s

Patek Philippe Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch Ref 130 circa 1930s

By Patek Philippe

Located in Miami Beach, FL

If you are looking for rare and perfection, this is it. This is an amazing and rare Patek Philippe Ref. 130 chronograph in stainless steel with an original mint two-tone dial. Th...

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Eterna 18K YG Manual Wind Chronograph circa 1930's
Eterna 18K YG Manual Wind Chronograph circa 1930's

Eterna 18K YG Manual Wind Chronograph circa 1930's

By Eterna

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Eterna 18K YG 2 registers manual wind chronograph circa 1930's 35mm diameter drum shaped case with original 2 tone matte gold dial Valjoux 22 17 jewel manual wind movement.

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Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Lemania Chronograph Wristwatch circa late 1930s
Vintage Lemania Chronograph Wristwatch circa late 1930s

Vintage Lemania Chronograph Wristwatch circa late 1930s

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Vintage Lemania Chronograph Wristwatch circa late 1930s. 37mm diameter stainless steel case with onion crown and olive shaped pushers.

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Vintage Rolex Yellow Gold Automatic Coral dial Ladies Wrist Watch
Vintage Rolex Yellow Gold Automatic Coral dial Ladies Wrist Watch

Vintage Rolex Yellow Gold Automatic Coral dial Ladies Wrist Watch

By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1978 Rolex Reference 6719 Ladies Wrist Watch, 26 M.M. 14k Yellow Gold 3 piece Oyster case with Fluted bezel, Oyster Perpetual Automatic, self winding movement, Custom finished ...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1940's with Original Dial
Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1940's with Original Dial

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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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

1937 Rolex Ref 3647 Very Rare Antique Manual Wind Watch
1937 Rolex Ref 3647 Very Rare Antique Manual Wind Watch

1937 Rolex Ref 3647 Very Rare Antique Manual Wind Watch

By Rolex

Located in Houston, TX

Extremely Rare 1930s Rolex Precision Model 3647 Manual Wind Square Watch This late 1930s Rolex manual wind square watch is a remarkable and rare find, showcasing the timeless crafts...

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Vintage 1930s Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Omega Stainless Steel Wristwatch, Manual Winding, Cal 30T2
Omega Stainless Steel Wristwatch, Manual Winding, Cal 30T2

Omega Stainless Steel Wristwatch, Manual Winding, Cal 30T2

By Omega

Located in Antwerp, BE

Omega Stainless Steel wristwatch, Manual Winding, Diameter 32.5 mm, Reference 2390/5 Functions: Hour, minutes, Subsidiary seconds Movement: Mechanical Manual Winding, Caliber 30 T2...

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20th Century Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Gubelin Stainless Steel Valjoux 72 Chronograph Doctors Pulsation Watch, 1940s
Gubelin Stainless Steel Valjoux 72 Chronograph Doctors Pulsation Watch, 1940s

Gubelin Stainless Steel Valjoux 72 Chronograph Doctors Pulsation Watch, 1940s

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Gubelin Switzerland STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Screw Back Case Style Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: Length 44mm X Diameter 38mm CIRCA: 1...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Choreograph Vintage 18k gold wrist watch cal.33.3 1950
Omega Choreograph Vintage 18k gold wrist watch cal.33.3 1950

Omega Choreograph Vintage 18k gold wrist watch cal.33.3 1950

By Omega

Located in Berlin, BE

Handaufzugs omega uhr in 18k gelbgold mit lederband und orginaler omega dornschließe cal.33,3 plexiglas uhr weisst leichte gebrauchspuren

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Aesthetic Movement Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox Vintage 32mm
Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox Vintage 32mm

Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox Vintage 32mm

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in MADRID, ES

Jaeger LeCoultre Memovox wristwatch. This is a vintage piece with a unique case design, with curved lugs. It has alarm function. The case is gold plated and measures 32 mm in diamete...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Frodsham Steel Cased Watch from 1940's with Original Dial British Made
Frodsham Steel Cased Watch from 1940's with Original Dial British Made

Frodsham Steel Cased Watch from 1940's with Original Dial British Made

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Frodsham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 1355 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Diameter...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Breguet Yellow Gold Pin Set Manual Wind Watch, circa 1900's
Breguet Yellow Gold Pin Set Manual Wind Watch, circa 1900's

Breguet Yellow Gold Pin Set Manual Wind Watch, circa 1900's

By Breguet

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Breguet Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Pin Setting METAL / MATERIAL: 18 Kt Yellow Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 37mm X Diameter 32mm CIRCA: 1900's MOVEMENT / ...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Breguet 18kt Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Manual Winding Watch, Circa 1950's
Breguet 18kt Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Manual Winding Watch, Circa 1950's

Breguet 18kt Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Manual Winding Watch, Circa 1950's

By Breguet

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Breguet Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Style / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 31mm X Width 17mm CIRCA: 1950's MOVEMENT ...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

18 Kt Gold Omega Cosmic Triple Date Moon Phase Collectors Wrist Watch Ref 2473
18 Kt Gold Omega Cosmic Triple Date Moon Phase Collectors Wrist Watch Ref 2473

18 Kt Gold Omega Cosmic Triple Date Moon Phase Collectors Wrist Watch Ref 2473

By Omega

Located in Antwerp, BE

18 Kt Pink/ Rose Gold Omega Cosmic Triple Date Moon Phase Collectors Wrist Watch Ref OT2473 with Omega Extract from the Archives. Extremely rare and unseen collectors condition ! ...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

Movado Yellow Gold Sterling Silver Oversized Manual Winding Watch
Movado Yellow Gold Sterling Silver Oversized Manual Winding Watch

Movado Yellow Gold Sterling Silver Oversized Manual Winding Watch

By Movado

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Movado Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Pocket Wrist Watch / Ref. 27850 METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver / 14Kt. Yellow Gold Trim DIMENSIONS: Length 52mm X Diamete...

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Rolex Royal ref 2280 Art-Deco c1936 S/Steel Manual 15 Jewels 30mm Mens' Watch
Rolex Royal ref 2280 Art-Deco c1936 S/Steel Manual 15 Jewels 30mm Mens' Watch

Rolex Royal ref 2280 Art-Deco c1936 S/Steel Manual 15 Jewels 30mm Mens' Watch

By Rolex

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

This fine & rare Art-Deco Rolex Royal reference 2280 S/Steel wristwatch, dating back to circa 1936, featuring: 30mm S/Steel Case, 35mm including the original signed screw-down cr...

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Vintage Record Watch Co. Moonphase Wrist Watch
Vintage Record Watch Co. Moonphase Wrist Watch

Vintage Record Watch Co. Moonphase Wrist Watch

By Record Watch Co

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

Fabulous mid-century Record Watch Company Datafix Triple Date Moon Phase Cal 107C Reference 257. Steel Men's watch in Acier Case #13321, size 35mm, with an attractive copper color fa...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Tiffany & Co. Yellow and White Gold Art Deco Handmade Manual Watch
Tiffany & Co. Yellow and White Gold Art Deco Handmade Manual Watch

Tiffany & Co. Yellow and White Gold Art Deco Handmade Manual Watch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Tiffany and Company by Concord Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Yellow and White Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 37mm X Width 21mm CIRCA: ...

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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe, Elegant & Rare 18k YGold Chronograph "Ref. 130" Wristwatch, 1947
Patek Philippe, Elegant & Rare 18k YGold Chronograph "Ref. 130" Wristwatch, 1947

Patek Philippe, Elegant & Rare 18k YGold Chronograph "Ref. 130" Wristwatch, 1947

By Patek Philippe

Located in Paris, FR

Patek Philippe’s reference 130 is one of the firm’s best-known vintage chronograph models and chronographs of the 20th. Few Patek Philippe references enjoy such an iconic status amon...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

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1930s Chronograph For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 1930s chronograph you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Stainless Steel, Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. Making the right choice when shopping for a 1930s chronograph 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. Creating a 1930s chronograph has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Longines, Patek Philippe and Omega are consistently popular. Most of our 1930s chronograph for sale are for men, but there are 19 pieces available to browse for women.

How Much is a 1930s Chronograph?

Prices for a 1930s chronograph can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,900 and can go as high as $115,795, while this accessory, on average, fetches $6,500.

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