Elgin 14K Gold Open-Face Pocket Watch 21-Jewel Movement, circa 1899
By Elgin
Located in Miami, FL
A superb Elgin 14K solid gold open-face pocket watch, featuring a rare and highly desirable 21
14k Gold
Elgin 3 Hunter Case Hunter Men's Pocket Watch Case - Coin Silver 900 Manual wind
By Elgin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Elgin Model: 3 Specific Year: 1890 Movement: Manual wind Number of Jewels: 11 Design
Silver
Elgin 14Kt. Solid Gold Cushion Shaped Early Wrist Watch High Grade from 1896
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Cushion Shape METAL / MATERIAL: 14k Solid
Elgin National 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch w Gold Chain and Elks Tooth Fob
By Elgin
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Capture a piece of history in time. This grand 14 karat yellow gold, circa 1891 Elgin National GM
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Elgin Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Victorian period Elgin pocket watch, circa 1899. This gold filled beauty has a 7 jewel
Gold-filled
Antique 14 Karat Gold Elgin Pocket Watch, circa 1895
By Elgin
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique 14k gold Elgin pocket watch, circa 1895. Case Ref : 020864 Movement Nr : 27456792 Display
14k Gold
Vintage Elgin Pocket Watch, Yellow Gold-Plated, Case, Year 1893, 7 Jewel
By Elgin
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Elgin Pocket Watch, Yellow Gold Plated, 52 mm Case, Year 1893, Seven Jewel, Size 16s, Model
Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
Vintage Mens Elgin Wrist Watch Manual Wind 32mm Antique 1890's
By Elgin
Located in Dearborn, MI
Vintage Mens Elgin Wrist Watch Manual Wind Antique 1890's Genuine Mens Elgin Wrist Watch Does
Elgin Gold Filled Manual Winding Pocket Watch Ref 113 c1880s
By Elgin
Located in Dallas, TX
Elgin Gold Filled Pocket Watch Ref 113 - Manual winding; 11 jewels. Gold filled Hunter case size 0
Gold-filled
Pocket Watch Gold Case GIANT Box Hinge 14K Multi Color Gold Elgin
By Elgin
Located in Dearborn, MI
Pocket Watch Gold Case GIANT Box Hinge 14K Multi Color Gold Elgin Keeps Perfect Time, As Expected
Gold
Elgin National Watch Co Ladies Antique Pocket Watch with Chain Pendant Necklace
By Elgin
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Circa 1891, Elgin National Watch Co. Ladies Pocket Watch. Size 18, 44.54mm in fourteen karat 14K
Gold-filled, Gold Plate
Elgin Gold Filled Pocket Watch From 1891 with Original Kiln Fired Enamel Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Hunters Case / Hand Engraved METAL
Gold-filled
Elgin Size 16 Hunter Case 14K Gold Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in Solvang, CA
Antique American Elgin size 16 hunter case 14K gold pocket watch, circa 1898. This antique pocket
14k Gold
Small Antique Gold-Plated Full Hunter Elgin National Watch Co. Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in Carlisle, GB
Elgin National Watch Co. gold plated lever hunter fob watch, circa 1898, seven jewels, no. 7953068
Gold Plate
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch, circa 1940's Luminous Original Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm X Diameter 2...
Gold-filled
Vintage Illinois Gold-Filled Pocket Watch
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Illinois gold-filled pocket watch. Open face, Size 12, Model 117 jewel double roller mechanism, 3/4 plate. Crown time set. Serial number 4067885, made in 1923. Fancy Octagon case and...
Gold-filled
Hamilton Brass Pocket Watch with Display Back
By Hamilton
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Enjoy seeing the craftsmanship in this Hamilton 917 Brass Pocket Watch, expertly restored with a unique display back allowing the intricate parts of this timepiece to be viewed. Meas...
Brass
Antique Ring Garnet Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver ØUS6 / 3.28gr
Located in SE
Nordic Renaissance-styled ring with carved band in solid 18K Yellow Gold. Claw set Natural oval rose cut Garnet with open back 8mm x 5.5mm x 3.3 mm deep / ca. 1.5 ct and flanked with...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Vintage Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Patek Philippe Pocket Watch, 45 M.M. X 9 M.M. thick 18K Yellow Gold 3 piece hinged case with Gold inside Dust cover. 18 Jewel mechanical, Manual wind nickle lever movemen...
18k Gold
Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch with original Dial
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Premier METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diameter 21mm ...
Gold-filled
Hamilton White Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1931 with Original Dial & Hands
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Octagon Shape METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1931 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 29mm X Width 34mm...
Gold-filled, White Gold
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified Vivid Pink Marquise Diamond
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, Featuring one of the rarest shapes, combined with the rarest color satur...
Pink Diamond
Rolex Rare Day-Date Octopus Diamond Set 18048
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A yellow gold 36mm rare vintage Day-Date Octopus by Rolex. Features a champagne dial set with 2 baguette cut and 8 round brilliant cut diamond hour markers. Complementing the dial is...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Certified 4.97ct Fancy Light Yellow Old Cushion Cut Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique 4.97ct old cushion cut diamond three stone ring set in 18k yellow gold and platinum. The ring is centrally set with a stunning antique old cushion cut diamond wh...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Rare Cartier Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Retractable Pencil Watch, 1920's
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier rare and unusual Art Deco period 14K yellow gold retractable pencil watch 1920's Sleek and elegant, rectangular ribbed gold case, watch set in the upper part, tapered arrow s...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Kimono Red Silk Brocade Japanese Wedding Dress
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
A vintage midcentury red silk brocade collectable Japanese ceremonial wedding kimono. One of a kind handcrafted fabulous museum quality ceremonial piece in pure silk with intricate d...
Longines 14Kt. Solid Gold Cushion Shaped Watch with Original Dial from 1919
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Cushion / Military Dial METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1919 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm x Width 28mm ...
1981 Madame Gres Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Skirt & Blouse Ensemble w/Shoes
By Madame Gres
Located in Studio City, CA
A 1981 Madame Gres haute couture dark scarlet silk taffeta skirt and blouse ensemble with matching high-heeled shoes size 6 1/2. Features the iconic Mme Gres gathered/balloon sleeve,...
Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Rose Cut Enamel Brooch Montreux Pocket Watch Set
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Unisex Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Watch Thick: 10.50 mm Watch Diameter: 24.50 mm Brooch Length: 2.00 inches Brooch Width: 1.25 mm Brooch Weight: 21.68 Grams Watch Wei...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Zenith 14 Karat Gold Pocket Watch, Savonette, Enamel Dial
By Zenith
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Zenith 14 karat gold pocket watch, savonette. Enamel dial with Arabic numbers. Pocket watch can be wound and works. Original, very good condition. Meaning of the dedication...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.
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