A. Brandt + Son Watches

A fabulous platinum, diamond, and ruby Glycine watch from the Art Deco (ca1920s) era! This gorgeous watch has a rectangle-shaped watch face, which is surrounded by a wonderful and feminine design that is encrusted with sparkling diamonds and calibrated rubies. The clock belly has a white face with handprinted black numbers and blued steel hands. Around the face are 42 bead set single cut diamonds separated by milgrain detailing with floral motif etchings adorning the side of the watchcase and crown. Connected to each side of the centerpiece by a hinge is a platinum link containing 4 bead set single cut diamonds flanking bezel set triangle cut diamonds which is surrounded by calibrated channel set diamonds. The band of the watch is made of platinum mesh framed on each side by 48 single cut diamonds, each stone bead set into a milgrained link, making a beautifully flexible design. The watch is secured by a push catch with a bar safety feature, which is also set with an additional 6 single cut diamonds. The overall approximate diamond weight of the watch is approximately 2.50ctw. The underside of the clasp is stamped "5% Iridium Plat". The movement is a 17 jewel Swiss movement made by Glycine Watch Co., which later became renowned for their military and aviator watches...

An incredible gold watch from watchmaker Corum for the luxurious designer Van Cleef & Arpels, most likely from the 1960s! This vibrant 18kt yellow gold timepiece displays a classic appeal. The watch's face is comprised of a textured gold face with delicately painted hour numerals, simple hands, and markings including the Corum logo, "CORUM", "VAN CLEEF & ARPELS", and "SWISS MADE" in fine print. The timepiece rests on a lizard-skin band, which is stamped with "18" (denoting the band width), "167", "Handmade in France", and "GENUINE LIZARD", which is held secure by a 14k watch...

An absolutely exquisite diamond pocket watch from the Art Nouveau (1910) era! Swiss in origin, this beautiful piece is encapsulated in a hunter case that is crafted in 18kt gold and ...

A gorgeous watch by famed maker Franck Muller! The 18kt yellow gold Cintrée Curvex Master Calendar 5850, crafted in 2000, has a lovely tonneau shape and features a silvered guilloche enameled face. Concentric waves emanate from the center, shimmering beautifully as the watch is shifted. Large black numbers surround the face, the 2, 4, 8, and 10 replaced by black indices, the 3 and 9 not present as if they are out of frame. Royal blue numbers line the dial to indicate the date, the triple calendar completed by a rotating day-date and month. 5-minute intervals are detailed in red, separated by black markers to further specify the minute. "FRANCK MULLER GENEVE...

A gorgeous watch by famed maker Franck Muller! The stainless steel Caribbean 5850 has a lovely tonneau shape and features an electrifying blue guilloche enameled face. An incredible wave pattern emanates from the center of the dial below the scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, reminiscent of the waves of its namesake sea. Generously sized white enamel numbers line the dial, enhanced by a thin border of underlying stainless steel. "FRANCK MULLER GENEVE...

An absolutely exquisite diamond pocket watch from the Victorian (1880s) era! French in origin, this exceptional piece is crafted in 18kt gold and sterling silver, creating a subtle m...

A rare and exquisite mixed metals diamond pocket watch made by Honnoré Lieutaud of Marseille, France during the Georgian (ca1780) era. This vibrant 18kt gold verge quarter repeater t...

A very stylish platinum and diamond watch from the Art Deco (ca1920s) era! This stunning timepiece features a flat octagonal face set in a sleek platinum encasement. Sparkling diamonds line the uniquely shaped face, each micro-prong set within the wide frame. On the face of the watch are black hand painted numbers and metallic black hands above a creamy background. A smooth piece of octagonal polished crystal covers the surface of the watch face, resting slightly higher than the encasement, a lovely and unique detail. Ornate engraved detail lines the edges of the watch case, and a simple winder can be found at the side. The back of the watch, which can be fully removed, is stamped on the interior "PLATINUM" and "100," alongside the makers mark for Hayden W. Wheeler & Company, Inc. Once open, the working watch movement inside is revealed. The movement itself has several marks including "DESTA WATCH CO," "UNADJUSTED SEVENTEEN," "17 JEWELS," "SWISS MADE," and "HWG." The band is made of textured black leather with black stitching, completing the design's black and white color scheme. Stamped on the underside of the band is "GENUINE LEATHER." A fabulous timepiece, this vintage ladies watch would be perfect for a special occasion or everyday wear! The octagonal platinum watch face...

Born in 1782, Louis Audemars was founded in 1811 by Louis-Benjamin Audemars in the Vallée de Joux, near le Brassus in Switzerland. Together, Audemars an...

Paul Ditisheim was a famous Swiss watchmaker, inventor and industrialist. Born in 1868 in La Chaux-de-Fonds, the historic birthplace of the watch-making industry, he was born into the Ditisheim family, owners of Vulcain, a well-known and respected watch manufacturer who were also an integral part in leading the Swiss watch industry. Paul Ditisheim was instrumental in developing the new generation of chronometers and invented the affix balance. Thanks to his inventions, he was able to make the most precise chronometers ever made and has been considered the father of the modern chronometers. Ditisheim first based the design for his Hamlet skull watch...

This wonderful pocket watch from circa 1904. Signed by Bailey, Banks & Biddle and Waltham. 14k yellow gold, white dial with gold filigree hands. The engraved inscription reads "J.M.R...