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Art Deco Gents Manual Wrist Watch, French, C1940's, Newly Serviced.
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Art Deco Gents Manual Wrist Watch, French, C1940's, Newly Serviced.

1920 - 1940
For Sale by Art Deco World
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Stylish Art Deco Gentlemen's manual wrist watch. Chromed casing with champaign coloured dial, sub seconds dial. Lovely condition, some tiny specs on the dial which are virtually invisible to the naked eye but can be seen in images.

The gents watch movement is stamped JC 233 which is a French made Cupillard calibre 233 with 15 jewels

Size of watch: 25.5mm square, excluding crown x 38mm lug to lug. Fixed lugs are hinged to fit shape of the wrist. New leather strap is 16mm wide open-ended black leather.

Mechanical movement just SERVICED, CLEANED AND OILED IN March 2024

Perfect both for everyday wear and for adding to the collections and surely an amazing investment that can only grow in value. A lovely watch any gentleman would love to wear. The case back is free of any engravings, shows no wear-through to the plating. All of our watches are sent out in complimentary presentation boxes, ideal for gifting and to store for personal collections.

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Art Deco World has dated this Art Deco Manual Wristwatch to the 1940s.

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Stylish Art Deco Gentlemen's manual wrist watch. Chromed casing with champaign coloured dial, sub seconds dial.
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Lovely condition, some tiny specs on the dial which are virtually invisible to the naked eye but can be seen in images.
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fig 1. A 1940s French Art Deco gents manual wristwatch featuring a rectangular metallic case, champagne dial with Roman numerals, small sub-dial, and black leather strap.
fig 1. Art Deco Gents Manual Wrist Watch, French, C1940's, Newly Serviced.

The gents watch movement is stamped JC 233 which is a French made Cupillard calibre 233 with 15 jewels

Size of watch: 25.5mm square, excluding crown x 38mm lug to lug. Fixed lugs are hinged to fit shape of the wrist. New leather strap is 16mm wide open-ended black leather.

fig 2. A 1940s French Art Deco gents manual wristwatch featuring a rectangular metallic case, champagne dial with Roman numerals, small sub-dial, and black leather strap.
fig 2. Art Deco Gents Manual Wrist Watch, French, C1940's, Newly Serviced.

Mechanical movement just SERVICED, CLEANED AND OILED IN March 2024

Perfect both for everyday wear and for adding to the collections and surely an amazing investment that can only grow in value. A lovely watch any gentleman would love to wear. The case back is free of any engravings, shows no wear-through to the plating. All of our watches are sent out in complimentary presentation boxes, ideal for gifting and to store for personal collections.

FREE DELIVERY

Date of Manufacture

Art Deco World has dated this Art Deco Manual Wristwatch to the 1940s.

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Archive I A 1940s French Art Deco gents manual wristwatch featuring a rectangular metallic case, champagne dial with Roman numerals, small sub-dial, and black leather strap.

Art Deco Gents Manual Wrist Watch, French, C1940's, Newly Serviced.

Archive II A 1940s French Art Deco gents manual wristwatch featuring a rectangular metallic case, champagne dial with Roman numerals, small sub-dial, and black leather strap. View II
Archive III A 1940s French Art Deco gents manual wristwatch featuring a rectangular metallic case, champagne dial with Roman numerals, small sub-dial, and black leather strap. View III
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Archive V A 1940s French Art Deco gents manual wristwatch featuring a rectangular metallic case, champagne dial with Roman numerals, small sub-dial, and black leather strap. View V
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A 1940s French Art Deco gents manual wristwatch featuring a rectangular metallic case, champagne dial with Roman numerals, small sub-dial, and black leather strap.
Art Deco Gents Manual Wrist Watch, French, c1940's, Newly Serviced.
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A 1940s French Art Deco gents manual wristwatch featuring a rectangular metallic case, champagne dial with Roman numerals, small sub-dial, and black leather strap.
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  • ObjectWristwatches
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialChrome-plated Steel, Leather, Glass
  • ColourSilver, Black, Champagne
  • MotifsRectangular case, Roman numerals, Small seconds sub-dial, Stepped lugs

This French gents manual wristwatch dates from the 1940 period and follows an Art Deco style. The construction employs a chrome-plated steel rectangular case with stepped lugs, glass crystal, and a black leather strap with a silver-tone metal buckle. The champagne-coloured dial displays dark Roman numerals, two hands, and a small seconds sub-dial positioned at the bottom, while a winding crown sits on the right side. Tiny specs appear on the dial surface, and the metal case shows a polished finish with hinged fixed lugs. Measuring 25.5 mm square excluding the crown by 38 mm lug to lug, with a 16 mm wide strap, the piece functions as a wearable accessory for a gentleman or an addition to a collection. It operates via a manual-winding mechanical movement stamped with the identifier JC 233, indicating a French-made Cupillard calibre 233 containing 15 jewels, and the back of the case remains completely free of any engravings.

FAQs

Art Deco wristwatches from the 1920s to 1940s are defined by geometric case shapes, including rectangular and square profiles, bold typography, stepped lugs, and clean aesthetic proportions that reflected contemporary architectural and industrial trends.

During the 1940s, wristwatch cases were frequently fabricated from stainless steel, chrome-plated base metals, or gold alloy. Dials were typically stamped brass finished with lacquer or silvering, paired with acrylic crystals and leather straps.

Authenticity is verified by examining period-correct movement markings, consistent dial aging or patination, era-appropriate font styling on the numerals, and proper case construction techniques matching specified regional manufacture.

A geometric Art Deco dress watch pairs appropriately with tailored suits, formal eveningwear, or refined smart-casual attire, serving as a subtle historic accent piece.

Manual mechanical watches require regular manual winding, periodic professional movement servicing every three to five years, and careful protection against moisture, magnetic fields, and direct physical impact.
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