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Tiffany Rectangular Watch

Tiffany & Co. Rectangular 18K Gold Wristwatch with Agassiz Movement, Circa 1930s
Tiffany & Co. Rectangular 18K Gold Wristwatch with Agassiz Movement, Circa 1930s

Tiffany & Co. Rectangular 18K Gold Wristwatch with Agassiz Movement, Circa 1930s

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Wailea, HI

Tiffany & Co. Rectangular 18K Gold Wristwatch with Agassiz Movement, Circa 1930s This elegant vintage Tiffany & Co. wristwatch exemplifies the refined Art Deco aesthetic of the early...

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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

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Patek Philippe Tiffany  Early Platinum Art Deco Tank style watch,  Circa 1930's
Patek Philippe Tiffany  Early Platinum Art Deco Tank style watch,  Circa 1930's

Patek Philippe Tiffany Early Platinum Art Deco Tank style watch, Circa 1930's

By Patek Philippe

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Patek Philippe "Tiffany & Co." Platinum rectangular Tank style watch; measuring 37 x 25mm with a two-tone Original silver dial signed Tiffany & Co. with raised platinum indexes.

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Grand Diamond Rectangular Quartz Watch 35mm
Tiffany & Co. Grand Diamond Rectangular Quartz Watch 35mm

Tiffany & Co. Grand Diamond Rectangular Quartz Watch 35mm

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in University Place, WA

A refined Tiffany & Co. wristwatch featuring an elegant rectangular case framed with brilliant diamonds, offering a sophisticated balance between fine jewelry and timepiece desig...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Stainless Steel

Unisex Tiffany & Co. Rectangular 18k Gold Watch with Original Leather Strap
Unisex Tiffany & Co. Rectangular 18k Gold Watch with Original Leather Strap

Unisex Tiffany & Co. Rectangular 18k Gold Watch with Original Leather Strap

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Miami, FL

Classy and elegant Tiffany & Co. signed vintage wristwatch. This 18k solid gold and leather strap is for those in search of a classic and sleek timepiece. A watch for those who will ...

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Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Men's Grand 27mm Rectangular Wrist Watch
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Men's Grand 27mm Rectangular Wrist Watch

Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Men's Grand 27mm Rectangular Wrist Watch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Montclair, NJ

Watchmaker: Tiffany & Co. Movement: Swiss Made - Quartz Case Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 69.1 Grams (case and strap) Case Size (Width): 27mm (not including the crown)...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co Stanless Steel Rectangular Wristwatch
Tiffany & Co Stanless Steel Rectangular Wristwatch

Tiffany & Co Stanless Steel Rectangular Wristwatch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Stamford, CT

Tiffany & Co Stanless Steel Rectangular Quartz Wristwatch Stainless Steel Length: 36.95mm Width: 25mm Strap width at case: 18mm Case thickness: 5.63mm Outside case: 60057 In...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tiffany & Co Rose Gold Grand Automatic Rectangular Wristwatch with Date
Tiffany & Co Rose Gold Grand Automatic Rectangular Wristwatch with Date

Tiffany & Co Rose Gold Grand Automatic Rectangular Wristwatch with Date

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

18k rose gold Tiffany & Co 'Grand' automatic rectangular wristwatch with center seconds and date. Elegant case measuring 30mm x 49mm, with triple stepped bezel, white dial with paint...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Longines Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Rectangular Wristwatch
Longines Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Rectangular Wristwatch

Longines Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Rectangular Wristwatch

By Longines

Located in Stamford, CT

Longines 14k yellow gold rectangular wristwatch, retailed by Tiffany & Co, circa 1947.

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Rectangular Wristwatch Retailed by Tiffany & Co
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Rectangular Wristwatch Retailed by Tiffany & Co

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Rectangular Wristwatch Retailed by Tiffany & Co

By Patek Philippe

Located in Firenze, IT

Patek Philippe 18k yellow gold rectangular wristwatch, Ref. 425, circa 1940s, movement 830972, case 613515, retailed by Tiffany & Co, Cal. 9 90 manual-wind movement, 18 jewels, silv...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Stainless Steel Classic Rectangular Dress Watch
Tiffany & Co. Stainless Steel Classic Rectangular Dress Watch

Tiffany & Co. Stainless Steel Classic Rectangular Dress Watch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Movement: quartz Function: hours, minutes Case: 20mm rectangular stainless steel case, sapphire crystal, push/pull crown, smooth bezel Band: black leather strap, buckle Dial: white r...

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Tiffany & Co. Men's Stainless Steel Dual Time Quartz Rectangular Watch M201
Tiffany & Co. Men's Stainless Steel Dual Time Quartz Rectangular Watch M201

Tiffany & Co. Men's Stainless Steel Dual Time Quartz Rectangular Watch M201

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Tiffany & Co. Stainless Steel Dual Time Watch Model: M201 Serial: 10-300 Quartz movement Stainless steel case - 26mm x 36 mm Tiffany & Co. Stainless steel clasp - new navy blue...

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Gold Men's Rectangular Watch White Dial Roman Markers
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Gold Men's Rectangular Watch White Dial Roman Markers

Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Gold Men's Rectangular Watch White Dial Roman Markers

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Men's Watch Model: M243 Serial: 14 - 202 Rectangular - Tank Style circa 2001 Quartz movement White Dial, Roman and stick gold markers 35 (45 with...

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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. yellow Gold Rectangular Hooded Hinged-Lug Strap wristwatch
Tiffany & Co. yellow Gold Rectangular Hooded Hinged-Lug Strap wristwatch

Tiffany & Co. yellow Gold Rectangular Hooded Hinged-Lug Strap wristwatch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Stamford, CT

Tiffany & Co. yellow gold hooded hinged-lug Strap wristwatch, circa 1950s. 18k yellow gold Width without crown: 21.13mm Width with crown: 22.93mm Band width at case: 20mm Case ...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Longines Yellow Gold Rectangular Wristwatch with Hooded Lugs Retailed by Tiffany
Longines Yellow Gold Rectangular Wristwatch with Hooded Lugs Retailed by Tiffany

Longines Yellow Gold Rectangular Wristwatch with Hooded Lugs Retailed by Tiffany

By Longines

Located in Stamford, CT

Longines `4k yellow gold rectangular wristwatch with hooded lugs, retailed by Tiffany & Co., circa 1940s. 14k yellow gold 27.3 grams Width without crown: 20.42mm Width with cro...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Rectangular-Shaped Sterling Silver Watch, 1924
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Rectangular-Shaped Sterling Silver Watch, 1924

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Rectangular-Shaped Sterling Silver Watch, 1924

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1924 Vintage Tiffany & Co. Large Rectangle Shape Sterling Silver Watch with Silver Dial with Luminous Arabic Light Brown Numbers. Case size, 24mm x 36mm lug to lug (0.94 in. x 1.42 i...

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Vintage 1920s Swiss Wrist Watches

Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Rectangular Wristwatch

Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Rectangular Wristwatch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Tiffany & Co. 14k yellow gold rectangular wristwatch, Swiss made, water resistant, quartz movement.

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co White Gold Rectangular Wristwatch
Tiffany & Co White Gold Rectangular Wristwatch

Tiffany & Co White Gold Rectangular Wristwatch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brand Name Tiffany & Co. Gender Men's Case Material 18k White Gold Dial Color White with Roman Numerals Movement Quartz Functions Hours, Minutes Crystal Material Sapphir...

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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Sapphire, White Gold

Tiffany & Co Yellow Gold Rectangular Wristwatch circa 1943
Tiffany & Co Yellow Gold Rectangular Wristwatch circa 1943

Tiffany & Co Yellow Gold Rectangular Wristwatch circa 1943

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Tiffany & Co 14k yellow gold rectangular dress model wristwatch, circa 1943. 23 x 38mm case with glass crystal.

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY & CO Rectangular Dress Wristwatch Movement by IWC
TIFFANY & CO Rectangular Dress Wristwatch Movement by IWC

TIFFANY & CO Rectangular Dress Wristwatch Movement by IWC

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Tiffany & Co. rectangular wristwatch with large lobed lugs with movement by IWC. 22 X 38mm Cress Arrow signed case. Beautiful silvered satin dial with gold applied indexes and gold l...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Rectangular Wristwatch

Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Rectangular Wristwatch

Located in New York, NY

Tiffany & Co. 18k yellow gold Wristwatch, designed as an elongated rectangular case, dial and case signed Tiffany & Co, circa 1940.

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Rectangular-Shaped 18 Karat Gold Watch, 1920s-1930s
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Rectangular-Shaped 18 Karat Gold Watch, 1920s-1930s

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Rectangular-Shaped 18 Karat Gold Watch, 1920s-1930s

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1920's - 1930's Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18k White Gold watch with Silver Dial with Arabic Light Brown Luminous Numbers. 24mm x 40mm lug to lug (0.94 in. x 1.57 in.) - 17 jewel, manual-...

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches

Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Rectangular Wristwatch Schlumberger circa 1980s
Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Rectangular Wristwatch Schlumberger circa 1980s

Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Rectangular Wristwatch Schlumberger circa 1980s

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Tiffany & Co. 18k yellow gold rectangular wristwatch designed by Schlumberger, with unusual bezel-buckle.

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

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Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1550 34mm Champagne Dial 14k Gold Stainless Steel

By Rolex

Located in San Diego, CA

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Ladies Platinum and Diamond Wrist Watch
Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Ladies Platinum and Diamond Wrist Watch

Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Ladies Platinum and Diamond Wrist Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1920s Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Ladies Wrist Watch, 26 X 9 M.M. 2 Piece Platinum Case set with European cut Diamonds totaling 1 Carat, the case sides and back are fu...

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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1940's with Flawless Original Dial
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1940's with Flawless Original Dial

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1940's with Flawless Original Dial

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 38mm Lug Tip to Lug ...

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Dial Early 40's
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Dial Early 40's

Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Dial Early 40's

By Hamilton

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: Early 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm x Wid...

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Universal Geneve 18Kt Solid Gold Engine Turned Original Dial 1950's
Universal Geneve 18Kt Solid Gold Engine Turned Original Dial 1950's

Universal Geneve 18Kt Solid Gold Engine Turned Original Dial 1950's

By Universal Genève

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Universal Geneve Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Dress / Reference 106501 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42m...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Lord Elgin 14Kt Solid Gold Art Deco Watch circa 1950's Vault Find
Lord Elgin 14Kt Solid Gold Art Deco Watch circa 1950's Vault Find

Lord Elgin 14Kt Solid Gold Art Deco Watch circa 1950's Vault Find

By Lord Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Lord Elgin STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 8578 METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Diameter 29mm MOVEMEN...

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Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Hamilton 1961 Pacermatic Rare Automatic Gold filled Wrist Watch
Hamilton 1961 Pacermatic Rare Automatic Gold filled Wrist Watch

Hamilton 1961 Pacermatic Rare Automatic Gold filled Wrist Watch

By Hamilton

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1961 Hamilton "Pacermatic" the very Rare Automatic version of the Pacer Wrist Watch, 45 X 31 M.M. 10K Yellow and White Gold Filled 2 piece case. Grade 667, 17 jewel Automatic, ...

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Vintage 1960s American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Vintage Must de Cartier 590005 Tank Watch. 925 Vermeil ARGENT Quartz Tank.
Vintage Must de Cartier 590005 Tank Watch. 925 Vermeil ARGENT Quartz Tank.

Vintage Must de Cartier 590005 Tank Watch. 925 Vermeil ARGENT Quartz Tank.

By Cartier

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver and Gold plated (Vermeil). ref.590005 Comes with a new GUCCI leather band Rare Gray and White Dial with Quartz m...

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1990s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Gubelin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Handmade Wristwatch, circa 1930s
Gubelin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Handmade Wristwatch, circa 1930s

Gubelin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Handmade Wristwatch, circa 1930s

By Gubelin

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines for Gubelin STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt Solid Yellow Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 38mm X Width 23mm CIRCA: 1930's MOVEMENT /...

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Cartier Tank Watch ca' 1940's With Gold Brick Bracelet
Cartier Tank Watch ca' 1940's With Gold Brick Bracelet

Cartier Tank Watch ca' 1940's With Gold Brick Bracelet

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Cartier Tank Watch ca' 1940's With Gold Brick Bracelet

By Cartier

Located in Saint Petersburg, FL

A rare Cartier tank watch ca' 1940's in 18k, with original Cartier C+B 14k bracelet (signed and hallmarked). European Watch & Clock Co, measuring approx. 20x35mm (excluding crow...

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Vintage 1940s French Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Gruen 14Kt Solid Gold Curvex Art Deco Watch with Original Box circa 1940's
Gruen 14Kt Solid Gold Curvex Art Deco Watch with Original Box circa 1940's

Gruen 14Kt Solid Gold Curvex Art Deco Watch with Original Box circa 1940's

By Gruen

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Curvex METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Gold / Reference 568 CIRCA / YEAR: 1947-48 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Wi...

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Franck Muller Ladies 18k White Gold Cintrée Curvex Watch Ref. 1752QZ
Franck Muller Ladies 18k White Gold Cintrée Curvex Watch Ref. 1752QZ

Franck Muller Ladies 18k White Gold Cintrée Curvex Watch Ref. 1752QZ

By Franck Muller

Located in Richmond, CA

A beautifully timeless Franck Muller Cintree Curvex ladies watch crafted in elegant solid 18k (au750) white gold, with a silvered guilloché dial, original FM 18k (au750) WG buckle a...

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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Rare Mid-Century Lord Elgin:14K Gold-Filled Wristwatch, Hooded Scalloped Lugs
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Rare Mid-Century Lord Elgin:14K Gold-Filled Wristwatch, Hooded Scalloped Lugs

By Lord Elgin

Located in Wailea, HI

Rare Mid-Century Lord Elgin: 14K Gold-Filled Wristwatch with Hooded Scalloped Lugs This exceptional Lord Elgin timepiece is a quintessential example of mid-century American luxury an...

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Mid-20th Century American Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Gold-filled

Art Deco 1930s Two Color Gold Benrus Mechanical Wrist watch
Art Deco 1930s Two Color Gold Benrus Mechanical Wrist watch

Art Deco 1930s Two Color Gold Benrus Mechanical Wrist watch

By Benrus

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1930 True Art Deco Benrus Wrist Watch, 28 x 26 M.M. 14k White and Yellow Gold 2 piece hinged case with hand Chased design work on the top and sides. 17 Jewel, mechanical, manua...

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18Kt Gold Cushion with Dial by Patek Stern Freres circa 1930's
Tiffany & Co. 18Kt Gold Cushion with Dial by Patek Stern Freres circa 1930's

Tiffany & Co. 18Kt Gold Cushion with Dial by Patek Stern Freres circa 1930's

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Concord for Tiffany & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Cushion Shaped METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 25mm "...

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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White Gold

Vintage Hamilton 14k Automatic Watch Circa 1950's
Vintage Hamilton 14k Automatic Watch Circa 1950's

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By Hamilton

Located in Wailea, HI

Vintage Hamilton 14k Automatic Watch Circa 1950's This stunning vintage Hamilton watch, dating back to the 1950s, is a timeless example of classic American horology. The 14k gold cas...

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Mid-20th Century American Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

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Tiffany Rectangular Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate tiffany rectangular watch for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold. You can easily find a 26 antique edition and 4 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a tiffany rectangular watch 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 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A tiffany rectangular watch from Tiffany & Co., Longines and Patek Philippe — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A tiffany rectangular watch can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Sapphire rings, from our inventory of 1, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. When shopping for a tiffany rectangular watch, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or women today than there are for men.

How Much is a Tiffany Rectangular Watch?

On average, a tiffany rectangular watch at 1stDibs sells for $2,935, while they’re typically $1,195 on the low end and $7,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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

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

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