1940s

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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Watch Overview Discover the Gruen Precision Autowind — a vintage military-style (field) wristwatch powered by the Gruen Caliber 460SS bumper automatic. The clean white dial features bold Arabic numerals, an outer minute/seconds track, and a central sweep seconds hand for...

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...

OLYMPIC Super Automatic – Cal. Buren BAA 525 Wristwatch We are pleased to offer this exceptionally rare and collectible vintage timepiece: an OLYMPIC Super Automatic watch, dating from the 1940s. This model represents an important milestone in horological history, as...

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...

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.  "There's a well-groomed look about the...

ELGIN De Luxe 10K Rose Gold Filled U.S.A. Made Ladies WatchThis is a beautiful an UNIQUE timepiece! It is a vintage ELGIN De Luxe ladies mechanical wristwatch dated from 1941. It is a manual wind watch powered by an original...

Dated from the 1940s, this is a very rare timepiece, it is a vintage Lyceum pocket watch.  It is a manual-winding pocket watch with an original Lyceum Watch Co. movement, caliber 23 4037, 17 jewels, sub-second, unadjusted, Swiss made.  After...

MIDO  Mido – from Spanish “Yo mido” which translates “I measure.”  Mido is a Swiss luxury watch company with a rich history dating back to 1918. The brand was founded by an ingenious Swiss watchmaker George G. Schaeren in Biel/Bienne,...

"Waltham Watch Company, also known as the American Watch Company, made over 40 million watches, clocks and other precision implements between the years of 1850 and 1957."WALTHAM17 Jewels4 ADJ'sWristwatch Possibly a "Waltham Premier", this timepiece is a beautiful U.S.A. made...

HERLIS Military Style Waterproof Watch  A cool vintage timepiece! This is a vintage Herlis military style wristwatch and dated from the 1940s.  It is a manual watch powered by a mechanical movement caliber 26SC, 17 jewels, sweep-second, anti-magnetic, waterproof, shockproof...

RENSIE WatchBy A. RAYMOND LTD Bumper Automatic Wristwatch  Waterproof – Shock-Absorber – Selfwinding – Swiss.  Double signed (case and movement) by A. Raymond LTD. this is a vintage private label Rensie selfwinding watch reference 68259 and dated from circa 1940s....