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Verity Stainless Steel Rectangular Watch – Rare 1950s Vintage Gentleman's Wristwatch
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Verity Stainless Steel Rectangular Watch – Rare 1950s Vintage Gentleman's Wristwatch

1940 - 1960
Sold 22 May 2026 · Oliver Sargent Antiques
This “Verity Stainless Steel Rectangular Watch – Rare 1950s Vintage Gentleman's Wristwatch” found a buyer.

It was listed by Oliver Sargent Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

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Verity Stainless Steel Rectangular Watch – Rare 1950s Vintage Gentleman's Wristwatch

A highly attractive and increasingly rare 1950s Verity stainless steel rectangular wristwatch, presented in superb original condition. This elegant vintage gentleman’s watch perfectly captures the understated sophistication of mid-century design, while offering versatile wearability for both men and women.

Featuring a clean and highly legible dial with centre sweep seconds, luminous dot hour markers, and prominent 3, 6, 9, and 12 quarter numerals, the watch delivers classic vintage styling with excellent wrist presence. The rectangular stainless steel case remains exceptionally well preserved, showing very little wear and evidence of careful ownership throughout its life.

Measuring 31mm wide excluding the crown and 41mm lug-to-lug, this is an ideal size for modern wear, sitting comfortably on the wrist either as a standalone piece or paired alongside other watches.

A seldom-seen and very collectible vintage Verity model, offered in full working order and retaining outstanding originality.

Specifications

• Brand: Verity

• Model: Rectangular Dress Watch

• Year: Circa 1950s

• Case Material: Stainless Steel

• Movement: Mechanical Manual Wind

• Dial Features: Centre sweep seconds, luminous dot markers, 3-6-9-12 numerals

• Case Size: 31mm excluding crown

• Lug-to-Lug Length: 41mm

• Condition: Excellent original condition with minimal wear

• Working Condition: Full working order

Highlights

• Rare 1950s Verity rectangular watch

• Exceptional original condition

Physical Dimensions
Height
4.1cm (1.61")
Width
3.1cm (1.22")
Depth
0.5cm (0.20")
Declaration

Oliver Sargent Antiques has dated this Vintage Rectangular Wristwatch to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1215015
Dealers Internal Reference
OSA1580
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Verity Stainless Steel Rectangular Watch – Rare 1950s Vintage Gentleman's Wristwatch
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A highly attractive and increasingly rare 1950s Verity stainless steel rectangular wristwatch, presented in superb original condition.
Oliver Sargent Antiques

This elegant vintage gentleman’s watch perfectly captures the understated sophistication of mid-century design, while offering versatile wearability for both men and women.

fig 1. A vintage rectangular stainless steel wristwatch featuring a silver dial, arabic numerals, and a dark brown leather strap.
fig 1. Verity Stainless Steel Rectangular Watch – Rare 1950s Vintage Gentleman's Wristwatch

Featuring a clean and highly legible dial with centre sweep seconds, luminous dot hour markers, and prominent 3, 6, 9, and 12 quarter numerals, the watch delivers classic vintage styling with excellent wrist presence. The rectangular stainless steel case remains exceptionally well preserved, showing very little wear and evidence of careful ownership throughout its life.

fig 2. A vintage rectangular stainless steel wristwatch featuring a silver dial, arabic numerals, and a dark brown leather strap.
fig 2. Verity Stainless Steel Rectangular Watch – Rare 1950s Vintage Gentleman's Wristwatch

Measuring 31mm wide excluding the crown and 41mm lug-to-lug, this is an ideal size for modern wear, sitting comfortably on the wrist either as a standalone piece or paired alongside other watches.

A seldom-seen and very collectible vintage Verity model, offered in full working order and retaining outstanding originality.

fig 3. A vintage rectangular stainless steel wristwatch featuring a silver dial, arabic numerals, and a dark brown leather strap.
fig 3. Verity Stainless Steel Rectangular Watch – Rare 1950s Vintage Gentleman's Wristwatch

Specifications

• Brand: Verity

• Model: Rectangular Dress Watch

• Year: Circa 1950s

• Case Material: Stainless Steel

• Movement: Mechanical Manual Wind

• Dial Features: Centre sweep seconds, luminous dot markers, 3-6-9-12 numerals

fig 4. A vintage rectangular stainless steel wristwatch featuring a silver dial, arabic numerals, and a dark brown leather strap.
fig 4. Verity Stainless Steel Rectangular Watch – Rare 1950s Vintage Gentleman's Wristwatch

• Case Size: 31mm excluding crown

• Lug-to-Lug Length: 41mm

• Condition: Excellent original condition with minimal wear

• Working Condition: Full working order

Highlights

• Rare 1950s Verity rectangular watch

• Exceptional original condition

Height
4.1cm (1.61")
Width
3.1cm (1.22")
Depth
0.5cm (0.20")
Date of Manufacture

Oliver Sargent Antiques has dated this Vintage Rectangular Wristwatch to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1215015
Dealers Internal Ref
OSA1580
Oliver Sargent Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2013

Specialists in vintage military watches & clocks and antique oriental ceramics & works of art

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A vintage rectangular stainless steel wristwatch featuring a silver dial, arabic numerals, and a dark brown leather strap.
Verity Stainless Steel Rectangular Watch – Rare 1950s Vintage Gentleman's Wristwatch
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  • ObjectWristwatches
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleMid-Century Modern
  • MaterialStainless Steel, Leather, Glass
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsRectangular case, Arabic numerals, Sub-seconds dial, Curved lugs
  • SizeH 4.1 cm (2 in) x W 3.1 cm (1 in) x D 0.5 cm (0 in)

Mid-century rectangular watches emerged during the 1940s and 1950s, shifting away from traditional circular cases towards geometric, streamlined forms influenced by art deco and early modernist design principles.

These timepieces typically feature stainless steel or gold-plated cases, acrylic crystals, leather straps, and manual-wind mechanical movements containing ruby bearing jewels to reduce friction.

Authenticity is verified by examining the movement calibre stamped on the inner machinery, hallmarks on the case interior, dial typography, and natural aging characteristics on the hands and dial face.

A vintage rectangular watch adds a subtle touch of mid-century refinement to contemporary tailoring, pairing well with minimalist cuffs or paired-back leather accessories.

Mechanical vintage watches require regular servicing by a professional horologist every three to five years, protection from moisture and magnetic fields, and careful manual winding without over-tensioning the mainspring.
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