Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Open Face American Pocket Watch circa 1912 Enamel Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Face METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow G.F. CIRCA / YEAR: 1812 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 57mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 1...
Omega Silver Pocket Chronograph for General Electric with Secret Signature 1912
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1912 DIMENSIONS: Diameter 75mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Man...
Silver
Longines Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
The winged hourglass is a symbol of precision and timekeeping, and it has become one of the most recognizable logos in the watch industry. In 1912, Longines became the official tim...
Gold-filled
Longines Platinum Art Deco Ladies Dress Watch with Adjustable Cord Band
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
The winged hourglass is a symbol of precision and timekeeping, and it has become one of the most recognizable logos in the watch industry. In 1912, Longines became the official ti...
Platinum
Longines Steel Art Deco Open Face Pocket Watch Original Dial, circa 1930s
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
The winged hourglass is a symbol of precision and timekeeping, and it has become one of the most recognizable logos in the watch industry. In 1912, Longines became the official timek...
Steel
Hamilton 14Kt Solid Gold Ladies Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch 1930's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
The company was started by a group of investors who were looking to create a high-quality, American-made watch. Hamilton quickly became a leading manufacturer of pocket watches, and ...
14k Gold
Longines Silver & Niello Watch from 1915 Dial by Stern Freres Matching Chain
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
The winged hourglass is a symbol of precision and timekeeping, and it has become one of the most recognizable logos in the watch industry. In 1912, Longines became the official time...
Longines Stainless Steel "Grand Prize" Art Deco Watch with Original Dial 1950's
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
The winged hourglass is a symbol of precision and timekeeping, and it has become one of the most recognizable logos in the watch industry. In 1912, Longines became the official tim...
Stainless Steel
Longines for Birks Open Faced Pocket Watch with Original Dial, circa 1921
By Birks
Located in Long Beach, CA
The winged hourglass is a symbol of precision and timekeeping, and it has become one of the most recognizable logos in the watch industry. In 1912, Longines became the official timek...
Longines 18kt. Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Style Presentation Watch Box and Papers
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
The winged hourglass is a symbol of precision and timekeeping, and it has become one of the most recognizable logos in the watch industry. In 1912, Longines became the official timek...
Longines 14kt Yellow Gold Open Face Chronograph Pocket Watch from 1920's
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
The winged hourglass is a symbol of precision and timekeeping, and it has become one of the most recognizable logos in the watch industry. In 1912, Longines became the official timek...
Yellow Gold
Longines Nickel Campaign Style Watch with a Flawless Kiln Fired Dial from 1915
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
The winged hourglass is a symbol of precision and timekeeping, and it has become one of the most recognizable logos in the watch industry. In 1912, Longines became the official tim...
Longines Ladies Art Deco White Gold Filled Watch circa 1925 Dial by Stern Freres
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
The winged hourglass is a symbol of precision and timekeeping, and it has become one of the most recognizable logos in the watch industry. In 1912, Longines became the official tim...
Longines 14Kt Solid Rose Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch with Genuine Diamonds 1940s
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
The winged hourglass is a symbol of precision and timekeeping, and it has become one of the most recognizable logos in the watch industry. In 1912, Longines became the official time...
Gold
Longines 18Kt Solid White Gold Mid Century Design Tuxedo Watch 1950's / 60's
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
The winged hourglass is a symbol of precision and timekeeping, and it has become one of the most recognizable logos in the watch industry. In 1912, Longines became the official tim...
White Gold
Longines 14Kt Solid White Gold Modernist Style with Custom Dial 1950's
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
The winged hourglass is a symbol of precision and timekeeping, and it has become one of the most recognizable logos in the watch industry. In 1912, Longines became the official tim...
White Gold
1912 Patek Philippe Shreve & Co. & Antique Mens 44mm Pocket Watch - 18K Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
18k Gold
Antique Howard Keystone 14k Gold 45mm Open Face Pocket Watch Size 12s Model 1912
By Howard & Co., New York
Located in Montclair, NJ
Watchmaker: Howard Watch Co. Movement Type: Model 1912 - Mechanical - Hand Wound - 19 Jewels - Size 12s - American Made Movement Serial No.: 1307786 Case Maker: The K.W.C.Co.
14k Gold
Edwardian Gold Pocket Watch With Diamond
Located in Banbury, GB
You are viewing a fine quality solid 14K light rose gold hunting case pocket watch made in 1912. The case, the bale, and the dust cover are marked: 14K.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Open Face Pocket Watch C1910
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
This is a fine example of Patek Philippe's craftsmanship in producing such an excellent example of an Art Nouveau pocket watch. The watch comes with Extract of Archive showing that t...
Yellow Gold
Longines Yellow Gold Enamel Art Deco Oversized Pocket Manual Watch, 1919
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
The winged hourglass is a symbol of precision and timekeeping, and it has become one of the most recognizable logos in the watch industry. In 1912, Longines became the official timek...
14k Gold
Longines White Gold Filled Art Deco Ladies Watch From 1928 w/ Stern Freres Dial
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
The winged hourglass is a symbol of precision and timekeeping, and it has become one of the most recognizable logos in the watch industry. In 1912, Longines became the official time...
Gold-filled
1912 Antique Yellow Gold Double Albert Watch Chain
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive antique Albert watch chain has been crafted in 9k yellow gold.
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 3.15 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
George v Sterling Silver Pocket Watch Ink Stand - John Grinsell & Sons, 1912
By John Grinsell & Sons
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1912 by John Grinsell & Sons, this handsome, Edwardian, Antique Glass & Sterling Silver Ink Well, has a pocket watch in the lid, and a shaped glass body. ...
Sterling Silver
Longines Sterling Silver Art Deco Enamel Dial Manual Watch, circa 1912
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
This is a classic military style watch dating from around 1912 according to the Longines records.
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 1.42 in W 1.19 in L 1.42 in
Vacheron Constantin 1912 Les Historiques Tonneau 18K Yellow Gold Watch Working
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in San Diego, CA
Vacheron Constantin 1912 Les Historiques Tonneau 18K Yellow Gold Watch, Working, 1912 Limited, 36mm x 30mm Case (7mm thick).
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1912 Antique Yellow Gold Albert Chain with Seal Fob
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive antique watch chain with fob has been crafted in 9 ct yellow gold.
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Elgin Men's Pocket Watch with Skeleton Display Back
By Elgin
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
By Elgin National Watch Co., this circa 1912 American made brass pocket watch model #303 has been restored with a display back for a mesmerizing view of its beautiful fancy acid etch...
Brass
Longines Art Deco Watch circa 1940's Yellow Gold Filled
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
The winged hourglass is a symbol of precision and timekeeping, and it has become one of the most recognizable logos in the watch industry. In 1912, Longines became the official tim...
Gold-filled
Cartier Baignoire Watch, 18 Kt Gold Case, Steel and Gold Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Rome, IT
•THE HISTORY OF THE CARTIER BAIGNOIRE After the appearance of the first oval-shaped watches in 1912, it was in 1956 that Cartier's Baignoire watch entered the market.
Gold, Steel
Longines 14 Karat Gold Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Manual Watch, circa 1920s
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
The winged hourglass is a symbol of precision and timekeeping, and it has become one of the most recognizable logos in the watch industry. In 1912, Longines became the official time...
Gold, 14k Gold
Longines Platinum and Diamond Art Deco Dress Watch with Matching Bracelet 1940's
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
The winged hourglass is a symbol of precision and timekeeping, and it has become one of the most recognizable logos in the watch industry. In 1912, Longines became the official tim...
Platinum
Longines 14Kt Solid Gold Mid-Century Watch circa 1960's Very Rare Model
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
The winged hourglass is a symbol of precision and timekeeping, and it has become one of the most recognizable logos in the watch industry. In 1912, Longines became the official tim...
14k Gold
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch with Original Dial 1940's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
The style, called a Tonneau was based on a design by Louis Cartier when he saw barrels on the docks in Marseille France around 1912. The watch keeps excellent time and is versatile i...
Longines 18Kt Solid Gold Art Deco Watch with Original Kiln Fired Dial from 1910
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
The winged hourglass is a symbol of precision and timekeeping, and it has become one of the most recognizable logos in the watch industry. In 1912, Longines became the official tim...
Gold
Sold
H 0.24 in W 1.26 in L 0.99 in
Patek Philippe Early Yellow Gold Art Deco Square Tank Watch, circa 1912
By Patek Philippe
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: Early Patek Philippe 1912 square Tank style watch in 18K yellow gold case with applied gold Breguet numerals on the dial.
18k Gold
Cartier Lady's White Gold and Diamond Tortue Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Houston, TX
Case dimensions: 43 mm x 38 mm, 11.7 mm thick Original Cartier Retail $ 52,500 Pioneering designer Louis Cartier created the Tortue watch, a tortoise-inspired shape, in 1912. A...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
George V 9ct Rose Gold Albert Watch Chain, 1912
Located in Glasgow, GB
A George V era 9ct mellow rose gold graduating curb link Albert watch chain, complete with T-bar. Marked for its 9 carat gold purity, this chain was created in 1912
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
WWII Ship Radio Room, Bulkhead Clock with Radio Silence Markings
Located in Glamis, Angus
Following the sinking of the Titanic, the Radio Act of 1912 required 24-hour radio watches. The disaster also led to the advent of the radio room clock featuring 3 minute periods mar...
Sold
W 0.13 in D 0.75 in L 14.5 in
Antique 9 Karat Rose Gold Albert Watch Chain, Birmingham, 1912, T-Bar Pendant
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
An antique Albert watch chain hallmarked Birmingham 1912 having elongated rectangular links, a variation of the trombone link.
9k Gold
Breguet Paris Closed Face Pocket Watch
By Breguet
Located in Manhasset, NY
Breguet Paris Closed Face Pocket Watch. Case in fair condition. Watch not working.
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold and Enamel Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1913 Patek Philippe Pocket Watch for Retailer Spaulding and Company , 45 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 4 piece case including the Yellow Gold Cuvette (Dust Cover) Greek Key Pattern Blue...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vivienne Westwood Velvet Blouson Jacket
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Berlin, BE
Beautiful velvet Vivienne Westwood Jacket. Cut in a stunning velvet that seems to absorb and refract light like oil on water, the piece balances romance and rebellion with signature ...
Delaneau 18 Karat Yellow Gold and 3.10 Carat Diamond Bracelet Watch
By Delaneau
Located in New York, NY
DeLaneau was founded by a woman in 1949 in Switzerland. They are one of the first watch companies to devote their entire collection to ladies timepieces. The dial of this 18 karat ye...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ladies Hunter Elgin 4 Color Gold Pocket Watch and 18k Gold Chain
By Elgin
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Antique 14k four color gold hunter case pocket watch made by the Elgin Company around 1908 (based on movement serial # 13333340) features an elaborately decorated 14 c...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Sold|$5,332
W 0.75 in L 0.75 in
Cartier Montre Santos Lady Acier Or 1990s Automatic Steel Gold Santos Lady Watch
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
Cartier Santos Lady watch in steel and 18K yellow gold, automatic movement, white dial with railway track minute markers and Roman numerals, adjustable steel and yellow gold bracelet...
Gold, Steel
Illinois White Gold-Filled Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch Hand Engraved 1919
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Illinois Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1919 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 43mm MOVEMENT /...
Gold-filled, White Gold
Elgin Gold Filled Pocket Watch with Unique Floral Engraving, circa 1907
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: 6 Size METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1907 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 41mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / ...
Gold-filled
Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Custom Made Green Dial circa
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm "Lug Tip to L...
Gold-filled
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 Wheeler Grade 103 Model 3 Pocket Watch is a true find. Manufactured pre-1900 by one ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Shockmaster Art Deco Watch, 1950's Flawless Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Shockmaster / Reference 6761 METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Width ...
Gold-filled
Lord Elgin 14Kt Solid Gold Art Deco Watch circa 1950's Vault Find
By Lord Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Lord Elgin STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 8578 METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Diameter 29mm MOVEMEN...
Gold
$3,985
H 2 in W 1.03 in D 0.44 in Dm 1.03 in L 2 in
Waltham 1886 Riverside Size 0s Hunting Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Pocket watch designed by Waltham. Beautiful hunting pocket watch, created in Massachusetts United States by the A.W Waltham Watch Company, circa 1886-1887. This piece is one of the ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Round Crystal Dial Leather Strap Wristwatch in Yellow Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
A classic Patek Philippe wristwatch, featuring a round dial covered in crystal with hours and hands represented by yellow gold lines. Case and case back are made of 18K yellow gold. ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vacheron & Constantin Grottendieck Bruxelles 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Berlin, DE
Vacheron & Constantin Grottendieck Bruxelles 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch Movement can be wound and works. Dial with hairline crack. Including certificate of authenticity.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$19,901
D 0.44 in Dm 1.97 in
18kt Yellow Gold Patek Philippe & Cie Savonette / Hunter Case Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Antwerp, BE
18kt Yellow Gold Patek Philippe & Cie Savonette / Hunter Case Pocket Watch Movement: Manual winding. Period: Early 20th century Case: 18K Yellow gold polished case, diameter 50 ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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