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Hampden Watch Co. Gold Plated White Dial 1900-1909
Hampden Watch Co. Gold Plated White Dial 1900-1909

Hampden Watch Co. Gold Plated White Dial 1900-1909

By Hampden Watch Company

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Department: Unisex Adult Case Material: Gold Plated Year Manufactured: 1900-1909 Model: HOLY GRAIL Dial Color: White Brand: Hampden Watch Co. Closure: Full Hunter Movement: Mechanica...

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Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Hampden Watch Company Multi Colored Gold Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch
Hampden Watch Company Multi Colored Gold Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Company Multi Colored Gold Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch

By Hampden Watch Company

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Hampden Watch Company, A 14ct multi coloured gold keyless lever full hunter pocket watch, C1890.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1915 Hampden Watch Co Railway 15J 16s 14K Gold Filled Open Face Pocket
Antique 1915 Hampden Watch Co Railway 15J 16s 14K Gold Filled Open Face Pocket

Antique 1915 Hampden Watch Co Railway 15J 16s 14K Gold Filled Open Face Pocket

By Hampden Watch Company

Located in Miami, FL

An antique circa 1915 Hampden Watch Company Railway grade 15-jewel 16-size pocket watch in a 14K gold-filled Crescent 25-year open face case with an engraved body, white enamel dial ...

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Vintage 1910s Wrist Watches

Materials

15k Gold

Dueber Hampden Nickel Silver Watch with Original Dial & Hands & Strap circa 1920
Dueber Hampden Nickel Silver Watch with Original Dial & Hands & Strap circa 1920

Dueber Hampden Nickel Silver Watch with Original Dial & Hands & Strap circa 1920

By Hampden Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

You will never see a finer example of an American Vintage Wrist Watch than this one. Dueber-Hampden Watch Company History In 1930, the Dueber-Hampden Watch Company sold its facto...

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Dueber Hampden White Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Original Dial From 1920
Dueber Hampden White Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Original Dial From 1920

Dueber Hampden White Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Original Dial From 1920

By Hampden Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

The sale of the Dueber-Hampden Watch Company to the Soviet Union was controversial at the time.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, White Gold

Russian Submariners Watch All Original from 1940s / 50s Steel
Russian Submariners Watch All Original from 1940s / 50s Steel

Russian Submariners Watch All Original from 1940s / 50s Steel

By Hampden Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Russian by The Hampden Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Utilitarian Military Style METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length ...

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Mid-20th Century Modernist Wrist Watches

Russian Submariners Watch by the American House of Hampden
Russian Submariners Watch by the American House of Hampden

Russian Submariners Watch by the American House of Hampden

Located in Long Beach, CA

HAMPDEN WATCH COMPANY HISTORY Established in 1877 in Springfield, Massachusetts, the Hampden Watch Company was one of the smaller American Watch Companies, however they produced exc...

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Mid-20th Century European Modernist Wrist Watches

Dueber Hampden Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch circa, 1919
Dueber Hampden Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch circa, 1919

Dueber Hampden Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch circa, 1919

Located in Long Beach, CA

We have photographed it with the original strap and a new genuine lizard strap we had made for the watch in Italy. Hampden was an American house based in Canton Ohio and produced h...

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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Hampden Gold Filled Ladies Pendant Pocket Watch
Hampden Gold Filled Ladies Pendant Pocket Watch

Hampden Gold Filled Ladies Pendant Pocket Watch

By Hampden Watch Company

Located in Dallas, TX

Hampden Gold Filled Ladies Pendant Pocket Watch - Manual winding.

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20th Century American Pocket Watches

Hampden 14K Yellow Gold Manual Hand Wind Elegant Unisex Pocket Watch
Hampden 14K Yellow Gold Manual Hand Wind Elegant Unisex Pocket Watch

Hampden 14K Yellow Gold Manual Hand Wind Elegant Unisex Pocket Watch

By Hampden Watch Company

Located in New York, NY

Details: Brand Hampden Department Unisex Model Number N/A Country/Region of Manufacture United States Movement Mechanical (Manual) Band Color Not Available Dial Color White Case Mate...

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Antique Early 1900s American Pocket Watches

Hampden Vintage Pendant & Packet Watch ii 14K Yellow Gold
Hampden Vintage Pendant & Packet Watch ii 14K Yellow Gold

Hampden Vintage Pendant & Packet Watch ii 14K Yellow Gold

By Hampden Watch Company

Located in New York, NY

*Brand Hampden -Material: 14K Yellow Gold -Condition: Pre-Owned -Movement: Mechanical -Gender: Unisex -Case: 33,1mm -Thickness: 9,3mm -Weight: 28,2gr *Comes with Generic Box No Paper

Category

20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

A.T. & S.F.( Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway) Hampden 17J Railway Standard
A.T. & S.F.( Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway) Hampden 17J Railway Standard

A.T. & S.F.( Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway) Hampden 17J Railway Standard

Located in Dallas, TX

. & S.F.( Atchison,Topeka & Santa Fe Railway) Hampden 17J Railway Standard Private Label Very Rare Circa 1897 Gold Filled Pocket Watch - Manual winding.

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Antique 19th Century American Wrist Watches

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Hampden Gold Filled Pocket Watch
Hampden Gold Filled Pocket Watch

Hampden Gold Filled Pocket Watch

By Hampden Watch Company

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This beautiful hunting case antique is circa 1897. It is a lever set movement with dust cover, 56mms in diameter, serial #1013189, movement #6148849. This is a great addition for any...

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Antique 1890s American Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Hampden Open Face 14 Karat Gold Antique Pocket Watch Grade 314 12S 21-Jewel
Hampden Open Face 14 Karat Gold Antique Pocket Watch Grade 314 12S 21-Jewel

Hampden Open Face 14 Karat Gold Antique Pocket Watch Grade 314 12S 21-Jewel

By Hampden Watch Company

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Beautiful Antique Hampden Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Blue Hands & Dedicated Second Dial 14K Yellow Gold Case w/ Intricate Hand-Etched Design on Case (Initials WAK) Black Ar...

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Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Hampden Dueber 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Open Face Pocket Watch 17 Jewel
Hampden Dueber 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Open Face Pocket Watch 17 Jewel

Hampden Dueber 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Open Face Pocket Watch 17 Jewel

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Beautiful Antique Hampden Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Black Hands & Dedicated Second Dial 14K Yellow Gold Case w/ Intricate Hand-Etched Design on Case Black Roman Numerals C...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Hampden Watch Co. A Highly Engraved Railroad Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1890
Hampden Watch Co. A Highly Engraved Railroad Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1890

Hampden Watch Co. A Highly Engraved Railroad Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1890

By Hampden Watch Company

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Hampden Watch Co. A Highly Engraved Heavy 14ct Gold Full Hunter Keyless Lever Railroad Pocket Watch C1890 Dial: A beautiful glass enamel dial with Roman numerals set in sky blue cha...

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Antique 19th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Hampden Pocket Watch 1916, 17 Jewel, Paul Revere, Working, Case
Vintage Hampden Pocket Watch 1916, 17 Jewel, Paul Revere, Working, Case

Vintage Hampden Pocket Watch 1916, 17 Jewel, Paul Revere, Working, Case

By Hampden Watch Company

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage Hampden Pocket Watch 1916, 17 Jewel, Paul Revere, WORKING, 43mm Case, Silver, Chronograph, Excellent Condition, Gold Numerals.

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Vintage 1910s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Hampden 10K Gold Filled White Enamel Roman Dial Manual Wind Pocket Watch
Hampden 10K Gold Filled White Enamel Roman Dial Manual Wind Pocket Watch

Hampden 10K Gold Filled White Enamel Roman Dial Manual Wind Pocket Watch

By Hampden Watch Company

Located in New York, NY

Minor Crack On dial. as visible in pictures This Watch Dated approx Circa 1895. Brand Hampden Condition Pre-owned Length 54mm Width 33mm Thickness 10mm Weight In Grams 34.3 Stock Num...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Pocket Watches

Hampden Yellow Gold Hunting Case Pocket Watch
Hampden Yellow Gold Hunting Case Pocket Watch

Hampden Yellow Gold Hunting Case Pocket Watch

Located in Dallas, TX

21 jewels, 14k yellow gold engine turned case (48mm diameter). White enamel dial with black and red Arabic numerals.

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Vintage 1930s American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dueber Hampden Military Campaign Style circa 1920s All Original
Dueber Hampden Military Campaign Style circa 1920s All Original

Dueber Hampden Military Campaign Style circa 1920s All Original

Located in Long Beach, CA

It was a substantial watch company making very dependable and high grade railroad watches.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Hampden Multi-Color Gold Large Antique Pocket Watch
Hampden Multi-Color Gold Large Antique Pocket Watch

Hampden Multi-Color Gold Large Antique Pocket Watch

By Hampden Watch Company

Located in New York, NY

Large gold filled antique pocket watch by HAMPDEN Watch Co. Case features multi-colored gold overlay with beautifully detailed flowers on both sides.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Hampden 14 Karat Gold Antique Pocket Watch Gr 206 11 Jewel Full Hunter, 1889
Hampden 14 Karat Gold Antique Pocket Watch Gr 206 11 Jewel Full Hunter, 1889

Hampden 14 Karat Gold Antique Pocket Watch Gr 206 11 Jewel Full Hunter, 1889

By Hampden Watch Company

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Beautiful Antique Hampden Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Cobalt Blue Hands & Dedicated Second Dial 14k Yellow Gold Case w/ Intricate Hand-Etched Repousse Design on Case Edge Bl...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Hampden USA Tricolor Gold Hunter-Case Bracelet Wristwatch
Hampden USA Tricolor Gold Hunter-Case Bracelet Wristwatch

Hampden USA Tricolor Gold Hunter-Case Bracelet Wristwatch

Located in Yardley, PA

This circa 1885 tricolor hunter-case watch has been converted to a four strand bracelet. The watch and clasp are 14 karat tri-color and yellow gold. The bracelet links are not gold. ...

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Antique 1880s American Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Hampden Stainless Steel Automatic Military-Style Wristwatch circa 1950s
Hampden Stainless Steel Automatic Military-Style Wristwatch circa 1950s

Hampden Stainless Steel Automatic Military-Style Wristwatch circa 1950s

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hampden stainless steel automatic military-style wristwatch, circa 1950s. 30mm with screw back.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1940's with Original Dial
Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1940's with Original Dial

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1940's with Original Dial

By Waltham

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Width 23mm ...

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin B.W. Raymond Pocket Watch 21 Jewels, Gold Filled
Elgin B.W. Raymond Pocket Watch 21 Jewels, Gold Filled

Elgin B.W. Raymond Pocket Watch 21 Jewels, Gold Filled

By Elgin

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Elgin B.W. Raymond open face pocket watch. 10k gold filled case. Size 16, 21 jewels with 8 adjustments. Model 20, grade 571, 3/4 plate, serial number N804928. Time tested for 8 hours...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

10k Gold, Gold-filled

Gruen Rare 14Kt Art Deco Tank Style Watch with Original Dial from 1930
Gruen Rare 14Kt Art Deco Tank Style Watch with Original Dial from 1930

Gruen Rare 14Kt Art Deco Tank Style Watch with Original Dial from 1930

By Gruen

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Width 23mm MOVEM...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Art Nouveau Antique Gold Diamond Lapel Pocket Watch
Art Nouveau Antique Gold Diamond Lapel Pocket Watch

Art Nouveau Antique Gold Diamond Lapel Pocket Watch

Located in New York, NY

Antique Art Nouveau 18k gold pocket watch, high relief case, decorated with diamonds. Case is 23mm in diameter. With porcelain dial and original filigree hands. Suspended on a 14k g...

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Antique 19th Century Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Rolex Steel Early Speedking with Original Dial from 1941 or 1942
Rolex Steel Early Speedking with Original Dial from 1941 or 1942

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...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Submariner 16613 Blue Dial Two Tone 18K Gold Steel Mens Watch
Rolex Submariner 16613 Blue Dial Two Tone 18K Gold Steel Mens Watch

Rolex Submariner 16613 Blue Dial Two Tone 18K Gold Steel Mens Watch

By Rolex

Located in Westport, CT

A Rolex Submariner 16613 stainless steel and 18K yellow gold men’s wristwatch, accompanied by its original box, circa 2008. The watch features a deep blue index dial with a date aper...

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21st Century and Contemporary European Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel, 18k Gold

Vacheron & Constantin Rose Gold Demi Hunter Pocket Watch and Original Box
Vacheron & Constantin Rose Gold Demi Hunter Pocket Watch and Original Box

Vacheron & Constantin Rose Gold Demi Hunter Pocket Watch and Original Box

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1910 Vacheron & Constantin Pocket watch, 14k Rose Gold 53 M.M Demi Hunter with inside Gold dust cover, Gilt lever movement, Porcelain dial with Gold Hands. Signed Vacheron ...

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Vintage 1910s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

GIA Certified 3ct Round-Cut Diamond Solitaire Signet Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 3ct Round-Cut Diamond Solitaire Signet Ring in 18K Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 3ct Round-Cut Diamond Solitaire Signet Ring in 18K Yellow Gold

Located in Jaipur, RJ

Commanding in presence and refined in detail, The Imperial Light solitaire signet ring is a masterclass in contemporary opulence. At its heart gleams a breathtaking 3-carat natural r...

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2010s Indian Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Vacheron & Constantin Grottendieck Bruxelles 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch
Vacheron & Constantin Grottendieck Bruxelles 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch

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.

Category

20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch with original Dial
Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch with original Dial

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 ...

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Christian Dior by John Galliano 2005 Silk Nude Embellished Dress Fr. 42 US 10
Christian Dior by John Galliano 2005 Silk Nude Embellished Dress Fr. 42 US 10

Christian Dior by John Galliano 2005 Silk Nude Embellished Dress Fr. 42 US 10

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in Montgomery, TX

Vintage Christian Dior by John Galliano Silk Embellished Dress 2005 Collection French size 42 ( US 10 ) Silver tone beads over the beige silk, Signature Galliano little buttons closu...

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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

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Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Tiara Necklace

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Tiara Necklace

Located in London, GB

A vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara necklace. An exceptional vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara and necklace set, in platinum, circa 1950. This beautifull...

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Vintage 1960s French Retro Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Stunning Thierry Mugler Archival  FW 1986 Evening Gown Crystal Black Dress
Stunning Thierry Mugler Archival  FW 1986 Evening Gown Crystal Black Dress

Stunning Thierry Mugler Archival FW 1986 Evening Gown Crystal Black Dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

Gorgeous extremely rare Iconic Thierry Mugler Evening Dress, FW 1986 Collection "Les Voleuses" Museum worthy Collectors Piece The most dramatic evening gown with amazing crystal rhi...

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gorgeous Iconic Thierry Mugler Gown SS1999 Evening Dress Silver Lucite Details
Gorgeous Iconic Thierry Mugler Gown SS1999 Evening Dress Silver Lucite Details

Gorgeous Iconic Thierry Mugler Gown SS1999 Evening Dress Silver Lucite Details

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

Museum worthy collectors piece. This 1999 LES SALADES creation by Thierry Mugler is truly beautiful. The silhouette is gorgeous: a long column that skims the figure with surgical pre...

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Tiffany & Co. Gold Pocket Watch
Tiffany & Co. Gold Pocket Watch

Tiffany & Co. Gold Pocket Watch

$5,500

H 1.38 in W 1.38 in

Tiffany & Co. Gold Pocket Watch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A two-sided Tiffany & Co. gold pocket watch. - Signed Tiffany & Co. New York - 1899 - Serial No. 99103 - Weight: 44.5 grams - Length and width: 3.5 cm Please note that it is not gu...

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Antique 1890s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold

Cyma for Cuervo & Sobrinos Nickel Watch
Cyma for Cuervo & Sobrinos Nickel Watch

Cyma for Cuervo & Sobrinos Nickel Watch

By Cyma

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Cyma Watch Company for Cuervo & Sobrinos STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Cushion Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 38mm Leng...

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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Hampden Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact hampden watch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 14k Gold and Gold-filled. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a hampden watch from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a hampden watch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Hampden Watch Company and Elgin are consistently popular. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a hampden watch, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Hampden Watch?

On average, a hampden watch at 1stDibs sells for $2,025, while they’re typically $325 on the low end and $2,800 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right Watches for You

Records show that, in Europe, by the 16th century, it was high time for portable clock devices. Right now, perhaps you’re shopping for your own. If so, find a vast range of fashionable and functional antique, vintage and luxury watches on 1stDibs.

While wall-mounted time tellers and grandfather clocks were much more convenient than the sundials of ancient history, watches were becoming crucial for an increasingly connected society whose members learned that the latest advancements in technology meant they could carry devices that kept time to within a minute a day. Tragically, the first pocket watches — albeit an improvement on the accessories that preceded them, which dangled from a chain worn around the neck — didn’t help much as far as accuracy or portability. Focused on style over substance, the upper class frequently carried lavish pieces that ran hours behind. 

Eventually, watches migrated from owners’ pockets to their wrists. In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.

Indeed, although exceedingly practical, the watches of today are far from bland. Bulgari’s iconic Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional watches. You’ll always know what time it is because you won’t be able to tear your eyes away from your new accessory. 

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

When shopping for a watch, it’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors. 

Find exactly what you’re looking for in an unparalleled collection of antique, vintage and luxury watches on 1stDibs that includes Cartier watches, Rolex watches, Patek Philippe watches and more — we promise it will be worth your time.