Helbros Yellow Gold Filled Cushion Shaped Watch from 1940s with Original Dial
By Helbros
Located in Long Beach, CA
Helbros watches are also known for their relatively affordable prices, making them a popular choice for both watch enthusiasts and casual watch wearers alike.
Gold-filled
Helbros Stainless Steel Art Deco Watch circa 1950's
By Helbros
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Helbros Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm "Lug Tip to Lug Tip" X Diamet...
Stainless Steel
Helbros Yellow Gold Filled Dress Watch 1950's with Covered Dial and Pearl Inlay
By Helbros
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Helbros Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 31mm X Width 17mm MOVEMENT /...
Gold-filled
Helbros Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shape Watch with Original Dial 1940's
By Helbros
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Helbros Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Tortue Shape / Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm X Width ...
Helbros Stainless Steel Two Register Chronograph Manual Watch, 1940s
By Helbros
Located in Long Beach, CA
They were a small watch company that mostly bought average to higher grade watches and assembled them in house.
Stainless Steel
Helbros Chromium and Steel Art Deco Triple Date Calendar Watch from 1950s
By Helbros
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Helbros Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Triple Date / Calendar / Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Chromium and Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm ...
Vintage Helbros Military Style Men's Wrist Watch
By Helbros
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Authentic WWII era, this 33mm steel case Helbros Wrist Watch evokes true vintage feel. Manual wind with a seven jewel movement this watch is in original condition which presents ple...
Stainless Steel
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H 9 in W 1.5 in D 0.5 in
Helbros Tonneau Shape Gold Filled Art Deco Mens Manual Dress Watch w/ Rubies
By Helbros Watch Co.
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Movement signed "Helbros Watch Co. Swiss 17 Jewels." The watch includes a brown alligator leather wristband.
Gold
Helbros Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1940's Tonneau Shape
By Helbros
Located in Long Beach, CA
Helbros watches are also known for their relatively affordable prices, making them a popular choice for both watch enthusiasts and casual watch wearers alike.
Gold-filled
Helbros Steel Art Deco Chronograph with Original Patinated Dial, circa 1940s
By Helbros
Located in Long Beach, CA
It keeps excellent time and is the perfect unisex size. Helbros watches were produced in Switzerland and marketed in America, the first three letters are the last of name of two brot...
Stainless Steel
Helbros Model 83 Classic 1950s Wrist Watch w Military Style Bund Strap
By Helbros
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
A new leather WWII Military Style Bund strap spins the look of this 1950s classic style American made Helbros Watch. The round case measures 34mm and is of gold plated steel.
Gold Plate, Steel
Vintage Helbros Mickey Mouse Mechanical Wristwatch
By Helbros
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Mickey Mouse Wrist Watch by Helbros, 34 M.M. Stainless Steel 2 Piece Water resistant case, 17 Jewel, Mechanical Manual wind movement.
Stainless Steel
Helbros 1970 Mickey Mouse Mechanical Wristwatch
By Helbros
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970 Helbros Mickey Mouse Wrist Watch, 40 X 34 MM Stainless Steel 2 piece Cushion shape case, mechanical, manual wind movement. silver dial with raised markers, sweep seconds h...
Stainless Steel
1972 Helbros Disney Goofy Backwards Mechanical Wristwatch
By Helbros
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1972 Helbros Disney authorized " Goofy" character Wrist Watch, 34 MM Stainless Steel water resistant case, 17 Jewel Mechanical, Manual wind, counter clockwise operating movement.
Stainless Steel
Vintage Helbros Mickey Mouse 17 Jewel Mechanical Wristwatch
By Helbros
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Helbros Mickey Mouse Wrist watch, 33 M.M. Stainless Steel 2 Piece case with Water Resistant back. 17 Jewel Mechanical, manual wind movement.
Stainless Steel
Helbros Stainless Steel Mickey Mouse Animated Mechanical Wristwatch, 1970s
By Helbros
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Helbros Mickey Mouse Wrist Watch, 34 MM Diameter Stainless Steel Water Resistant case also measuring 6 MM thick. 17 Jewel Mechanical, Manual wind Movement.
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s Mickey Mouse mechanical Wrist Watch
By Helbros
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Mickey Mouse Wrist Watch by Helbros, 23 M.M. Stainless Steel 2 piece case with Water proof back. 17 Jewel, mechanical, manual wind movement.
Stainless Steel
Helbros Stainless Steel Mickey Mouse Wristwatch
By Helbros
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Adult-sized Helbros stainless steel and base metal Mickey Mouse wristwatch, circa 1970s. 34 x 40mm screw back case with acrylic crystal.
Base Metal, Stainless Steel
Helbros Minnie Mouse Wristwatch circa 1970s
By Helbros
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Lady's Helbros Minnie Mouse Wristwatch circa 1970s. Medium size 31mm diameter case with acrylic crystal and smooth bezel.
Helbros Stainless Steel Mickey Mouse Wristwatch
By Helbros
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Adult-sized Helbros stainless steel and base metal Mickey Mouse wristwatch, circa 1970s. 33 x 38mm screw back case with acrylic crystal.
Base Metal, Stainless Steel
Helbros Minnie Mouse 17 Jewel Wristwatch, circa 1970s
By Helbros
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage medium size Helbros 17 jewel manual wind Minnie Mouse watch circa 1970’s.
Helbros Minnie Mouse Manual Wind Wristwatch, circa 1970s
By Helbros
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage medium size Helbros 17 jewel manual wind Minnie Mouse watch circa 1970’s.
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W 1.34 in D 0.44 in Dm 1.34 in L 1.54 in
Helbros Stainless Steel Mickey Mouse Wristwatch circa 1970s
By Helbros
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This is a fun and high-quality watch for an adult wrist. Like all our watches, this classic model has been impeccably serviced and detailed by one of our veteran watchmakers.
Stainless Steel
Helbros base metal Mickey Mouse manual wristwatch, circa 1970s
By Helbros
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage, small size Helbros 17 jewel manual wind Mickey Mouse watch circa 1970’s.
Helbros base metal Mickey Mouse manual wristwatch, circa 1970s
By Helbros
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage medium size Helbros 17 jewel manual wind Mickey Mouse watch circa 1970’s.
Helbros chromium plated Minnie Mouse manual wind Wristwatch, circa 1970s
By Helbros
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Helbros 17 jewel manual wind Minnie Mouse watch circa 1970’s.
Base Metal
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W 1.34 in Dm 1.34 in L 1.58 in
Helbros Stainless Steel Mickey Mouse Wristwatch with Date circa 1970s
By Helbros
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Powered by a 17-jewel manual-wind Swiss movement with sweep seconds. Fun and quality watch for an adult wrist. Like all our watches, this classic model has been impeccably service...
Stainless Steel
Helbros Stainless Steel and Base Metal Mickey Mouse Wristwatch circa 1970s
By Helbros
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Helbros base metal top and stainless steel back Mickey Mouse wristwatch, circa 1970s.
Base Metal, Stainless Steel
Helbros 17 Jewel Mickey Mouse Watch, circa 1970s
By Helbros
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Helbros 17 jewel manual wind Mickey Mouse watch circa 1970’s.
Stainless Steel
Helbros Mickey Mouse Wristwatch circa 1970s
By Helbros
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Adult-sized Helbros stainless steel and base metal Mickey Mouse wristwatch, circa 1970s. 34 x 39mm case with acrylic crystal.
Stainless Steel
Helbros Stainless Steel Mickey Mouse Wristwatch
By Helbros
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Adult-sized Helbros stainless steel and base metal Mickey Mouse wristwatch, circa 1970s. 34 x 40mm screw back case with acrylic crystal.
Base Metal, Stainless Steel
Helbros Mickey Mouse Manual Wristwatch, circa 1970s
By Helbros
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage medium size Helbros 17 jewel manual wind Mickey Mouse watch circa 1970’s.
Helbros Stainless Steel Mickey Mouse Wristwatch circa 1970s
By Helbros
Located in West Hollywood, CA
All our watches are guaranteed genuine and come with a 1 year warranty of accurate time keeping.
Base Metal, Stainless Steel
Helbros Stainless Steel Mickey Mouse Wristwatch circa 1970s
By Helbros
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Adult-sized Helbros stainless steel and base metal Mickey Mouse wristwatch, circa 1970s. 34 x 40mm screw back case with acrylic crystal.
Base Metal, Stainless Steel
Helbros Stainless Steel Mickey Mouse Wristwatch circa 1970s
By Helbros
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Adult-sized Helbros stainless steel and base metal Mickey Mouse wristwatch, circa 1970s. 34 x 40mm screw back case with acrylic crystal.
Base Metal, Stainless Steel
Helbros Chromed Metal Mickey Mouse Wristwatch circa 1960s
By Helbros
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Powered by a 17-jewel manual-wind movement with sweep seconds. Ideal vintage watch for a child or woman's wrist. Like all our watches, this classic model has been impeccably servi...
Base Metal
Helbros Stainless Steel Mickey Mouse Wristwatch circa 1970s
By Helbros
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Powered by a 17-jewel manual-wind Swiss movement with sweep seconds. A fun watch for an adult wrist. Like all our watches, this classic model has been impeccably serviced and deta...
Stainless Steel
Helbros Minnie Mouse 17 Jewel Manual Wristwatch, circa 1970s
By Helbros
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage medium size Helbros 17 jewel manual wind Minnie Mouse watch circa 1970’s.
Helbros Stainless Steel Mickey Mouse Manual Wristwatch, circa 1970s
By Helbros
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Helbros 17 jewel manual wind Mickey Mouse watch circa 1970’s.
Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Cushion Shape Watch from, 1940s
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Cushion Shape / Reference 528 METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1040's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Widt...
Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Unique Quartered Dial circa 1950's
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34mm X Diameter 28mm MOVEMENT / ...
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Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled with Original Sterling Silver Dial and Gold Numbers
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt GF CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm x Diameter 27mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER:...
Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style Watch with Original Dial from 1940
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Width 26mm MOVEMENT / CA...
Gold-filled
French 1940s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tubogaz Wristwatch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Watch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. The case is rectangular in shape, the cream colored back with golden Arabic numerals. It is marked "RECO Swiss". The bracelet is a...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Waltham 14 Karat Solid White Gold Art Deco Handmade Watch from 1926
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tonneau Shape METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt Solid White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1926 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34mm X Diamete...
Buren Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Articulated Lugs From the 1940's
By Buren
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Buren Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 42mm Length X 23mm Diameter MOVEMENT / CAL...
Gold-filled
Ollendorff Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch From 1930's with Original Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Ollendorff Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm "Lug Tip t...
Gold-filled
Hebe Stainless Steel New Old Stock Condition Ladies Strap Watch, circa 1960s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hebe Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Classic Round METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 25 Length X 20 Diameter MOVEMENT / CA...
Hamilton 14k Yellow gold watch. Heavy 14k Ladies Mid-Century Mechanic watch.
By Hamilton
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Heavy 14k Yellow Gold Hamilton watch with 14k Yellow Gold double stand chevron link bracelet. Hamilton 17J 750 Movement in a 14k Square case. Beautiful heavy bulky design. Condition...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Retro Lady's Watch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Lady's watch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. The case is square, decorated with golden Arabic numerals. The bottom marked "Juvénia Swiss manufacture Switerland". Small ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Steel Early Speedking with Original Dial from 1941 or 1942
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Speedking / Reference 3373 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: Length 36mm X Diameter 30mm CIRCA / YEAR: 1941 / 1942...
Stainless Steel
Gubelin 14 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 /...
Glycine Stainless Steel Date Automatic Watch, circa 1950s
By Glycine
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Glycine Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Auto Date / Ref. 645 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: Length 42mm X Diameter 34mm CIRCA: 1950's MOVEMENT /...
Stainless Steel, Steel
Jaeger LeCoultre 18 Karat Yellow Gold Moderne Style Wristwatch, circa 1950s
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Jaeger LeCoultre STYLE / REFERENCE: Strap Model with Heavy Cord METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length x Diameter MOVEM...
Bucherer Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1960's with Original Dial
By Bucherer
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bucherer STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Moderist METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm "Lug Tip to Lug Tip" X Diamete...
Gold-filled
Clinton Art Deco Wristwatch with Original Dial from 1940's
By Clinton 14
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Clinton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Modified Cushion METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm x Width 28mm MOVE...
Gold-filled
Elgin Mid Century Manual Winding Watch with Original Silvered Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Modern Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm x Width 28mm MOVEMENT...
Gold-filled
Altair New Old Stock Gold Filled Automatic Wristwatch from 1960's
By Altair
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Altair Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Modernist Mid Century METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm x Diameter 34mm MOVEM...
Vintage Eska Steel Military Style Men's Wrist Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Add this great post-war, Swiss-made Eska Military Style Wrist Watch to your vintage collection. In brushed steel, this 31mm watch has its original mat silver-toned face with Roman nu...
Stainless Steel, Steel
Juvenia Gold-Filled Art Deco Tank Style Ladies Watch From 1950's High Grade
By Juvenia
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Juvenia Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 28mm X Width 19mm MOVEMENT / CA...
Gold-filled
Genuine HERMES PULLMAN Stainless Steel 25mm Round Clipper Quartz Watch silver
By Hermès
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
This is an authentic HERMES Stainless Steel 24mm Round Pullman Clipper Quartz round Dial. The watch is crafted of stainless steel and features a champagne dial, gold hands and hour m...
Stainless Steel
Jacques Gold Plated Couture Fashion Oversized Quartz Watch, circa 1980s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Jacques Couture STYLE / REFERENCE: Modern Oversized METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Plated CIRCA: 1980's DIMENSIONS: Length 52mm X Width 41mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Quartz DIA...
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...
Gomelsky Shirley Fromer Steel Black Dial Ladies Watch G0120023481
By Gomelsky
Located in New York, NY
This brand new Gomelsky Shirley G0120023481 is a beautiful Ladie's timepiece that is powered by quartz (battery) movement which is cased in a stainless steel case. It has a rectang...
Ladies Omega 14K Yellow Gold Automatic Watch with Mesh Band and Gold Dial
By Omega
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Ladies Omega Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Automatic Watch with Mesh Band and Gold Dial. (Pre-Owned) Pre-Owned Brand: Omega. Gender: Ladies. Dial Color: Gold. Case Back: Solid. Band Type: ...
Yellow Gold
J.E Caldwell 18Kt Solid Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch with Diamonds and Sapphires
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: J.E Caldwell STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Yellow and White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Width 17mm MOVEME...
Gold
Bulova Crystal Turnstyle Two-Tone Steel Mop Dial Quartz Ladies Watch 98L245
By Bulova
Located in New York, NY
Display model Bulova Crystal Turnstyle Watch 98L245. The Watch has Minor Blemishes From Storing. Original Box and Papers are Included. This Beautiful Timepiece is Powered by Quartz (...
$188Sale Price / item|20% Off
Gomelsky Eppie Sneed Stainless Steel Two-Tone Dial Women's Watch G0120083084
By Gomelsky
Located in New York, NY
This brand new Gomelsky Eppie G0120083084 is a beautiful Ladie's timepiece that is powered by quartz (battery) movement which is cased in a stainless steel case. It has a square sha...
$450 / item
H 0.28 in W 0.63 in Dm 0.99 in
Gomelsky Shirley Fromer Steel Black Dial Diamond Quartz Womens Watch G0120072643
By Gomelsky
Located in New York, NY
New. This watch comes with the original box and papers. Movement Type Quartz (Battery) Gender Ladies Case Material Stainless Steel Case Shape Rectangle Case Size 25*32mm Case Thick...
Movado Sapphire Museum Gold MOP Dial Steel Quartz Ladies Watch 0607049
By Movado
Located in New York, NY
New with Defects. Timepiece Has Hairline Scratches. Original Box and Papers are Included. Covered by 1-year Chronostore Warranty. Brand Movado Type Wristwatch Department Women Model ...
Gomelsky Eppie Sneed Steel Mo Dial Quartz Ladies Watch G0120095029
By Gomelsky
Located in New York, NY
This brand new Gomelsky Eppie Sneed G0120095029 is a beautiful Ladie's timepiece that is powered by quartz (battery) movement which is cased in a stainless steel case. It has a squar...
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