1940s

CanterburySwiss17 JewelsThis is a gorgeous vintage NOS wristwatch by Canterbury in beautiful condition and running great! It is coming in the original decorative presentation box with tags. The tag attached to the watch is marked "No. 11397, Case R.G.P., 17...

New Haven Clock CompanyLittle Orphan Annie U.S.A. Who remembers the adventures of Little Orphan Annie? Perhaps you had a Little Orphan Annie doll or other memorabilia growing up. This is an excellent character collection timepiece featuring Little Orphan Annie from the...

ELGIN “Elgin, The Watchword for Elegance and Efficiency.” The Elgin Watch Company was founded in 1864 in Chicago, Illinois. This company was the largest American watch manufacturer in terms of total production from 1864 to 1968. ELGIN Ref. 6512E Grade...

1940 HAMILTON 10K GF 17 JewelsThis is an absolutely gorgeous ladies Hamilton wristwatch in excellent condition! The case measures 20 x 22.2 mm and is 10K gold filled, as is the original, fancy bracelet. The dial is a beautiful, pristine...

RodanaAutomaticSwissRodana was founded in 1930 in Grenchen, Switzerland by Hans Baumgartner. The brand changed names from Rodana to Rodania in 1952. Today, Rodania watches are mostly sold in Canada.This is a very pretty timepiece with a lovely beige dial that...

We are Second Hand Horology, thank you for looking!RecordBumper AutomaticSwissDefinitely a vintage wristwatch, no questions asked! We date this watch to be from the 1940s. The silver dial is marked with the Record swan logo, Record, Automatic, and Swiss. It...

LANDERON - They produced watches and watch movements as early as 1883 and won medals at Paris in 1878, La Chaux-de-Fonds in 1881, Geneva in 1896, and a gold medal in Paris in 1900 for their work. Landeron was formed by...

BULOVA 1944 Official Military Issue ORD. DEPT. U.S.A. WWIII Military Wristwatch "World War II, when several distinct types of wristwatches appear" - American military timepieces.Wristwatches were produced in large numbers during World War II for all the services. They had...

Watch Overview This is a vintage Bulova Cadet "D" dress mechanical wristwatch from the 1940s. It is powered by the original Bulova caliber 10BC mechanical movement with 15 jewels and small-seconds. The movement delivers a 45-hour power reserve and operates...

Watch Overview This is a distinguished Hamilton railroad pocket watch, dated from 1943. It is a high-quality mechanical pocket watch powered by the Hamilton’s Grade 992B manual-winding movement, model 5 with 21 jewels, lever setting, a small seconds subdial and...

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Jaeger-LeCoultreFounded in 1833 in Le Sentier, Switzerland, Jaeger-LeCoultre is a pillar of Swiss haute horology, known for its technical mastery and in-house innovation. With over 1,200 calibers and hundreds of patents, including the first keyless crown (1847) and the world’s...

"Waltham Watch Company made over 40 million watches, clocks and other precision implements between the years of 1850 and 1957."   Waltham Watch Company, also known as the American Waltham Watch Company, was founded in Waltham, Massachusetts, in 1850. The...

1946 HAMILTON Tank Case 19 Jewels U.S.A. Wristwatch   This beautiful timepiece is a vintage Hamilton wristwatch from 1946. It is a manual-wind watch powered by an original Hamilton mechanical movement, grade 982, model 1 and adjusted 3 positions. It...

1945 OMEGA  Tank Case Wristwatch  Cal. R17.8   "Vintage Omega watches are very highly regarded for their quality, particularly their movements which are outstanding."   We are presenting this vintage timepiece—a highly collectible vintage Omega Tank case wristwatch, dating from...

ELGIN WATCH COMPANY was a leading American watch manufacturer that operated from 1864 to 1968, founded by a group of investors in Elgin, Illinois, and quickly became one of the most successful watchmakers in the United States.  The early years...

Hamilton Watch Company, which was a major American watch manufacturer that was known for its innovative designs and produced a wide range of high-quality timepieces from the late 19th century to the late 20th century.  HAMILTON 1941 Ross Grade 982 U.S.A. Wristwatch  This beautiful...

1940s WWII BOVETThree Pusher Chronograph  Wristwatch  Steeped in history, this is vintage Bovet 3-pusher chronograph wristwatch from the 1940s.  It is a manual-wind watch powered by a mechanical movement. It is a 3-button; start/stop/reset chronograph: central 60-second chrono hand and 30-minute chrono. Swiss...

Hamilton Watch Company, which was a major American watch manufacturer that was known for its innovative designs and produced a wide range of high-quality timepieces from the late 19th century to the late 20th century.  "The Barton is a dependably accurate...

"Waltham Watch Company made over 40 million watches, clocks and other precision implements between the years of 1850 and 1957." Waltham Watch Company, also known as the American Waltham Watch Company, was founded in Waltham, Massachusetts, in 1850. The company...

Jaeger-LeCoultre  Jaeger-LeCoultre, a Swiss luxury watch and clock manufacturer founded by Antoine LeCoultre in 1833 when he set up his eponymous workshop in Le Sentier, Switzerland. Antoine LeCoultre was a skilled craftsman and soon invented industry-leading precision tools that enabled...

"Every Longines is also a fine piece of jewelry." 1944 LONGINES 17 Jewels Cal. 9L Wristwatch  This an elegant timepiece! A vintage Longines mechanical wristwatch dated from 1944. It is a manual wind watch with an original Longines mechanical movement caliber 9L, 17 jewels,...

Hamilton Watch Company, which was a major American watch manufacturer that was known for its innovative designs and produced a wide range of high-quality timepieces from the late 19th century to the late 20th century.  "The rich design of the Forbes...

"Vintage Omega watches are very highly regarded for their quality, particularly their movements which are outstanding."   1944 OMEGA 14K Gold Filled Ladies Cocktail Wristwatch Cal. R13.5 "OMEGA: For a Lifetime of Proud Possession"   This is a collectible timepiece, a vintage Omega...