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Period: Early 20th Century
Art Deco Bucherer Diamond Platinum 14k White Gold Bracelet Watch
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Art Deco period Bucherer diamond, platinum, 14K white gold bracelet watch of diminutive form. Early 20th Century Mini watches have graced some fabulous wrists over the years- Queen Elizabeth II wore one for her coronation, Princess Diana was often photographed with a beautiful diamond one and a number of Hollywood celebrities have chosen a mini for their red carpet appearances. These minute jewels were designed as beautiful bracelets so that the wearer could discretely check the time. They required tiny, precise mechanisms and were revolutionary for their time. As with all of the best classics, the mini watch is on trend today- Hermes offers...
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Swiss Art Deco Early 20th Century Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

Chaumet Art Deco Enamel and Diamond Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
Here we have an outstanding ladies pocket watch from the world renowned luxury jewellery designer, Chaumet. This piece was crafted from 18ct gold at a time when the Art Deco style wa...
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Art Deco Early 20th Century Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Enamel

Rolex Prince Brancard Wrist Watch 9 Ct Gold
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rolex Prince Brancard Wrist Watch 9 ct Gold We are proud to offer you this very good Rolex vintage Prince Brancard, ref. 971 in 9k yellow and white g...
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Swiss Artisan Early 20th Century Watches

Materials

Gold

Cartier Enamel Sapphire 18k Gold Traveling Shutter Mechanical Watch Clock
Located in New York, NY
Delight in the fusion of artistic sophistication and horological mastery with the Cartier Enamel Sapphire Pushers 18k Gold Traveling Shutter Mechanical Watch Clock. Crafted by the renowned French maison Cartier, this mechanical timepiece stands as a testament to the brand's legacy of innovation, luxury, and exquisite craftsmanship. Encased in lustrous 18 karat gold, the clock features a traveling shutter design that adds a touch of intrigue and elegance. The use of enamel in combination with sapphire pushers showcases Cartier's commitment to using the finest materials, creating a timepiece that is both visually stunning and technically superior. The intricate detailing of the enamel work, combined with the functionality of the sapphire pushers, reflects Cartier's dedication to creating pieces that are not just watches but also works of art. The juxtaposition of the rich gold against the vibrant enamel and the brilliance of the sapphires creates a harmonious and luxurious aesthetic. This traveling shutter clock...
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Vintage Early 20th Century Watches

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Enamel

Frederique Constant Worldtimer FC-718WM4H6 Box and Papers 2013
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to be able to offer this rare Frederique Constant accompanied by its inner box and papers dated 2013 in addition to our 12-month warranty. This Frederique Constant ...
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Swiss Vintage Early 20th Century Watches

Materials

Steel

Tiffany & Company Patek Philippe Antique Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920 Patek Philippe for Tiffany & company Pocket watch, 45 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 4 piece case including Gold inside Dust Cover. 20 Jewel, mechanical, manual wind nickle lever mo...
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Swiss Vintage Early 20th Century Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hamilton Gold Filled Pocket Watch, 21 jewels, Size 16
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Hamilton Gold Filled Pocket Watch, 21 jewels, Size 16 Hamilton gold filled pocket watch with hunting case. Grade 971, Size 16, 3/4 plate , 21 jewels, 5 ...
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Unknown Antique Early 20th Century Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

14 Kt Solid Gold Heavy Hunter Case Manual Winding Pocket Watch
Located in Antwerp, BE
14 Kt Solid Gold Heavy Hunter Case Manual Winding Pocket Watch Weight : 97.4 Gram
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Swiss Artisan Early 20th Century Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Gold

1915 Waltham WW1 Trench Watch, Rare 16 Jewel Movement. Stunning
Located in Raleigh, NC
My shop was recently selected to supply vintage American watches for a premier movie starring some major actors and a world famous director. They were looking for authentic watches that would represent the time period from 1915-1926. It is a true story of events that took place during the 1920’s. Item Description: Rare Waltham Trench / WW1 Watch...
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American Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Swiss Silver and Turquoise Guilloche Enamel Fauvette HAD Pocket Watch
Located in Portland, GB
Antique Swiss Silver Gilt and Turquoise Blue Guilloche Enamel Pocket Watch/Pendant dated circa 1900 made by Fauvette HAD. This striking p...
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Swiss Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

White Gold Art Deco Converted Watch Pendant - 14k Vintage Not Running
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Elgin Movement: U.S.A. Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s Movement Maker: Elgin Metal Content: 14k White Gold Features: Etched & Milgrain Case Detailing Measurements Tall (from exte...
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Vintage Early 20th Century Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Gruen 14Kt White Gold Art Deco Watch with Hand Made Dial by Stern Freres 1920's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid White Gold / Genuine Sapphires CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Len...
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American Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Hamilton Gold Filled Open Faced Pocket Watch with Kiln Fired Dial from 1916
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled / Hand Engraved Case CIRCA / YEAR: 1916 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Dia...
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Swiss Vintage Early 20th Century Watches

Edwardian 1905 Graziosa Guilloche Enamel Pocket Watch In 14Kt Gold With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian Swiss enamel pocket watch designed by Graziosa Watch Co. Gorgeous small lady hunter pocket-watch, created in Switzerland during ...
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Swiss Edwardian Antique Early 20th Century Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold

Paul Buhre Swiss Mesh Gold Watch Unisex Antique Box, 1915
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Antique Swiss Gold Watch. A fine Gold item from the beginning of the 20th century. It may look small today, but back then it was a gentleman's watch...
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Swiss Early 20th Century Watches

Materials

Gold

Bailey Banks & Biddle 1910 Edwardian Enamel Watch In 14Kt Gold With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian pendant clock designed by Bailey Banks & Biddle. An absolutely exquisite piece created by Longines for the American jewelry company of Bailey Banks & Biddle, during the Edwardian period back in the 1910. Crafted in solid yellow gold of 14 karats and embellished with sun ray engine turned guilloche, toped with purple-blue glass enamel and accents in white enamel. The watch remain in excellent physical condition with absolutely no replacement in any gemstone or parts. Case: Signed Wittnauer & Co. with Swiss 14Kt mark. The stem is decorated with white enamel with matching swiveling bow. The crown is set with a cabochon of amethyst. Bombe crystal. Dial: Gilt metal, with black Arabic numbers and dotted frame, secondary dial for the seconds, three blued steel hands. Signed Bailey, Banks & Biddle Co. Movement: Mechanical, 15 jewel pendant wind and set Swiss bridge plate movement, signed Longines W. Co. and Bailey, Banks & Biddle, Philadelphia. Diamonds: Mount in millegrain settings, with 6 Old European rose cut diamonds, 0.31 carats, white colorless F color, VS-2 clarity. Amethyst: The crown is mounted, with 1 round cabochon cut of purple amethyst of about 0.15 carats. Weight: 16.95 Grams, (10.87 Dwt). Measures: 38 mm by 26 mm (1.50 x 1.02 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay of the gold and signed, "Bailey Banks & Biddle Co". Bailey Banks & Biddle Bailey Banks & Biddle is an American jewelry firm that formed in 1832 and quickly became a recognized leader in jewelry fashion. The firm developed a reputation for offering high quality, well-designed jewelry as evidenced by its commissions to design the first 40,000 Purple Hearts for the United States military as well as to create the Naval Academy and West Point class rings...
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Swiss Edwardian Vintage Early 20th Century Watches

Materials

Rock Crystal, White Diamond, Diamond, Crystal, Amethyst, Enamel, Yellow ...

Patek Philippe Platinum Ladies Art Deco Dress Watch circa 1920's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe for E. Gubelin Switzerland STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum, 18Kt. CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 32mm Length X 15mm Width MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 18 Jewels / Caliber High Grade DIAL / HANDS: Silvered with Enamel Printing / Blued Steel Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: 18Kt Original Mesh...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches

Materials

White Gold

Movado Art Nouveau 1910 International Expo 18k Rose Cut Diamond Pocket Watch 1ct
Located in Narberth, PA
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 ...
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Swiss Art Nouveau Vintage Early 20th Century Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Waltham 14Kt. Solid Gold Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from 1910
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Military Campaign Style METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt Solid Gold CIRCA YEAR: 1910 DIMENSIONS: 30mm X 28mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Arabic Luminous Numerals / Blued Steel Luminous Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator 14mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. This classic American Military Style watch is actually 110 years old and can still be worn all the time and counted on. The watch and case are entirely hand constructed. The movement, beautifully finished has jewels set into bushings and beautifully damascened plates...
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American Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches

Duke of Wellington Medal Pocket Watch Silver with Chain, 1930
Located in Berkeley, CA
Lovely and chic pocket watch to the effigy of HRH Duke of Wellington, the date is around 1930. The watch has a very nice "Guillochet" (engraved border) around the dial, the graphism ...
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Unknown Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches

Materials

Silver

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Vogt Pocket Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Early 20th century, this Swiss made manual 51mm Vogt Pocket Watch was made as an export to Germany in fourteen karat 14K yellow gold. Assembled with an engine turned hunting case #11...
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Swiss Early 20th Century Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Theodore B. Starr 18Kt. Rose Gold Pendant Watch Hand Made circa 1915
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Theodore B. Starr STYLE / REFERENCE: Hunters Case / Pendant Style METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1915 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 32mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 19 Jewels / Caliber 12 Ligne / High Grade Swiss Made DIAL / HANDS: Original Flawless Kiln Fired Enamel / Original Solid Gold Hands WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This beautiful and impressive watch was produced in Switzlerland for the esteemed house of Theordore B. Starr. Starr was a company of silversmiths founded in New York in 1862 by Theodore Starr. In 1864, he was joined by Herman Marcus, and the company became known as Starr and Marcus...
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American Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

French 20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamelled Pocket Watch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Watch in 18 karat yellow gold, horse head hallmark. Pocket watch, the case is round and engraved all around with floral and arabesque patterns. The back is white, the hands golden, t...
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French Belle Époque Early 20th Century Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Edwardian 14k Yellow Gold & Enamel Pocket Watch
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
This sweet antique pocket watch has stunning hand engraving and features fine enamel work of colourful blossoming flowers and a butterfly in flight. The dial is an ornate white with a central enameled floral wreath, black Roman numerals surrounded by a ring of gold and minute dots. The scrolled hands in yellow gold complete the facing. Crafted in 14k gold full hunting Ladies’ pocket watch. The case is engraved with ‘Remontoir patent 10 Rubis...
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Edwardian Antique Early 20th Century Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Pocket Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Pocket watch in gilded metal. Height: 6.80 centimeters. We do not guarantee the functioning of this watch.
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Early 20th Century Watches

Longines Curvex Platinum Cal. 9L Collectors Wrist Watch
Located in Antwerp, BE
Longines Curvex Platinum, Movement Caliber 9L Extremely Rare Collectors Wrist Watch Case : Platinum, Curvex, Wide 20 mm and 44.2 mm Length Including lugs Movement : Mechanical M...
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Swiss Art Deco Early 20th Century Watches

Materials

Platinum

14 Kt Gold Alpina Gruen / Rolex Prince Doctors Jump Hour Wrist Watch
Located in Antwerp, BE
14 Kt Gold Alpina Gruen / Rolex Prince Doctors Jump Hour Wrist Watch Extremely Rare Collectors ! Movement : Cal. 877S rectangular-shaped mechanical movement, 17 jewels, Manual Win...
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Swiss Art Deco Early 20th Century Watches

Materials

Gold

Patek Philippe 1928-1929 Early Cushion Ladies Watch, 18K, Breguet Dial Sold 1933
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Patek Philippe 1928-1929 Early Cushion Ladies Watch; Made in 18K yellow gold measuring 21 x 21mm with a silvered dial, black Breguet numerals, Blue steel hands. The watch is fitted...
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Swiss Art Deco Early 20th Century Watches

Materials

18k Gold

LeCourltre Heavy 18CT Gold Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Full Hunter PocketWatch
Located in London, GB
Le Coultre. A Heavy 18ct Gold Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1900s. Dial: The pristine white enamel dial with Roman Numerals outer minute track and subsidia...
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French Early 20th Century Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Art Deco Rolex 9k Rose Gold Square 15j Mechanical Hand Wound Wrist Watch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Watchmaker: Rolex Movement: Rolex - Mechanical - Hand Wound - 15 Jewels - Swiss Made Gross Weight: 23.3 Grams (Includes Strap) Case Material: Solid 9k Rose Gold Case Width: 25mm (w/o...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches

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Rose Gold

Patek Philippe 18Kt. Solid Yellow Gold Art Deco Dress Watch 1920's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe & Cie for Tiffany & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Tonneau Shape METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34mm X D...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Waltham Gold Filled Campaign Style with Original Flawless Enamel Dial from
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Campaign Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1926 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 33mm Length X 31mm Diamet...
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American Vintage Early 20th Century Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

George Stockwell 1911 London Edwardian Enameled Guilloche Sterling Pocket Watch
Located in Miami, FL
An Edwardian pocket watch by George Stockwell & Co. An amazing and very beautiful piece, created during the Edwardian period, back in the 1911. The movement was made in Switzerland and the case by the London importer and retailer George Stockwell & Co. This ultra thin elegant pocket watch was crafted in solid .925/.999 sterling silver end embellished with a radial guilloche engine turned finish, topped with a purplish-blue hot enamel. Accented on both sides with floral patterns and round frames in white enamel. It is fitted on top with a movable ring to wear in a chain or a fob and two hinged lids, one of them with a semi-bombe crystal for a 30mm open face. Dial: Silvered on a radial guilloche, analog with black Arabic numbers, black batons and blued steel hands. Secondary dial for the seconds. Inscribed in Spanish, Cronometros Escasany. Movement: Is 28mm size 3/0, Mechanical and hand winding with onion crown. Case reference number 8725, movement serial ref; 920700. Weight: 60.95 Grams, (39.08 Dwt). Measurements: 62 mm by 47.3 mm by 10.5 mm (2.44 x 1.86 x 0.41 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with British crown marks; the importer sponsor mark GS associated to George Stockwell & Co., the mark for the assay of the .925 silver, the serial numbers. the gothic letter Q for the year 1911 and signed, "GS .925 TAVANES WATCH CO. 8725 920700 CRONOMETRO ESCASANY S.A..". George Stockwell & Co. Stockwell & Company were carriers and shipping agents with their head office at 16 to 18 Finsbury Street, in London, with many depots around the UK. They were part of a European wide network of shipping agents called Messageries Nationales. Stockwell & Company company was founded in the nineteenth century and became a large and company moving good around Britain and, through Messageries Nationales, across the continent. They were used by many Swiss watch manufacturers to transport watches from Switzerland to Britain. In 1907 the British law changed to require that all imported gold and silver watch...
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English Edwardian Vintage Early 20th Century Watches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Cushion Shaped Watch from 1926
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Ruby / Cushion Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1926 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34mm X Width 28mm MOV...
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American Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Longines Silver Half Hunter Trench Watch with Original Kiln Fired Dial 1925
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Trench Style / Military METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1925 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 49mm X Diameter 36mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels / Caliber DIAL / HANDS: Kiln Fired Enamel with Breguet Style Arabic Numerals / Blued Steel Breguet Style Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 18mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is one of the finest example of a "trench" watch we have ever had. The watch is entirely hand made. The case cover is done in classic Breguet Engine Turning, with a "Half Hunter" cover and Kiln Fired Blue Enamel with Roman Numerals. The Roman Numerals are balanced out against the Breguet Arabic Numeral Dial. The movement is hand made by Longines and very high grade. We have just serviced this fine watch and it keeps dependable time and can be worn all the time and counted on to get you there on time as well. Longines was founded in 1832 by Auguste Agassiz, a Swiss watchmaker. He was also the brother of renowned biologist Louis Agassiz. Agassiz started the company with two partners, lawyers Henri Raiguel and Florian Morel. The company's original name was Raiguel Jeune & Cie. In 1846, Raigeul and Morel retired from the watch industry, leaving Agassiz as sole company head. Several years later, Agassiz brought in his bright, enterprising nephew, trained economist Ernest Francillon, into the business. Francillon was the mastermind behind several impressive innovations that would distinguish the company from its competitors. In 1880, Francillon trademarked the Longines name and its winged hourglass logo. 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 timekeeper of the Olympic Games. The company has held this position ever since, and it has been involved in every Olympic Games since then. Longines has also been the official timekeeper of many other major sporting events, including the World Championships in Athletics, the Formula One World Championship, and the America's Cup. In 1931, Longines invented the Lindbergh Hour Angle...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches

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Silver

Waltham 14kt White Gold Art Deco Tonneau Shape with Original Silvered Dial 1926
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tonneau Shape METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1926 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 28mm X Diameter 34mm...
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American Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Longines Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
Located in Berlin, DE
High quality collector's pocket watch by Longines. Including original case. Hallmarked, 18k gold. Extremely rare collector's watch. The clock works. Dial unfortunately damaged between 4 and 5 o'clock. Glass has a crack between 9 and 10 o'clock. 18k Gold Longines Pocket Watch...
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Early 20th Century Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Waltham 14k Yellow Gold Hunters Cased Pocket Watch Circa 1900 Hand Engraved
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Hunters Case Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1900 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 45mm Diameter MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / Jewels 17 / Caliber 12 Size Royal DIAL / HANDS: White Enamel Dial with Roman Numerals / Blued Steel Spade Hands WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement This is a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up for nearly 50 years, which means it needs a service. We will give it a factory quality service by our finest watchmaker as part of the purchase price before it is shipped out to you. This will delay shipping for a few days of course. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This solid gold watch is entirely hand made and hand engraved. It is in excellent original condition. The dial is done in Kiln Fired Enamel and the movement is high grade. The workmanship is exceptional and as is the condition of the watch itself. This watch is supplied with a gold filled pocket watch chain, or a solid gold pocket...
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American Art Nouveau Antique Early 20th Century Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Swiss 1915 Bezel Wind Enamel Cherry Shaped Miniature Pendant Watch In 18Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Enameled pendant bezel wind watch in the shape of a cherry. Fantastic miniature cherry shaped pendant watch, created in Switzerland, back in the 1910-1920. The movement is mechanica...
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Swiss Edwardian Vintage Early 20th Century Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

1920"s Art Deco Gruen Quadron 15 Jewel, Restored, 14KY Gold Filled
Located in Raleigh, NC
My shop was recently selected to supply vintage American watches for a premier movie starring some major actors and a world famous director. They were looking for authentic watches that would represent the time period from 1915-1926. I was selected because of my attention to detail and originality. It is a true story of events that took place during the 1920’s. This would of been a perfect watch style for the film. Gruen "Quadron Model 63" Men's Art Deco design wristwatch in 14K yellow gold fill, circa 1930. This Quadron model has a large stepped case with a recessed crown. It was priced at $52.50 in 1930. It is in excellent condition showing only a few tiny specks of brassing to the bezel corners and a little to the tips of the lugs. The case back is excellent and unengaged, it does have a tiny flea bite. Dial is very good. Case measures 38mm long and 24mm wide. The watch is powered by its correct 15-jewel Gruen grade 157 Quadron manual wind movement, just serviced and running strong. In years from the 1920s through the 1940s, the Gruen Watch Company of USA & Switzerland was one of the leaders in wristwatch design and quality, even working together with Rolex. In 1925, Gruen introduced the men's Quadron. Similar in concept to the women's Cartouche models, these were rectangular watches containing very high-quality 15-j or 17-j tonneau-shaped movements. A larger movement is generally more reliable and accurate, and is generally more rugged, than a smaller one of the same quality, so the Gruen Cartouche and Quadron, with their case-filling, purpose-built movements performed much better than the small, round movements used by most of their competitors at the time. Round movements were still used in the less expensive rectangular Gruen wristwatches...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

J.W Benson Sterling Silver Trench Watch with Kiln Fired Enamel Dial 1915
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: J.W. Benson STYLE / REFERENCE: Trench Watch / Campaign Style METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1915 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Diameter 27mm MOVE...
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British Vintage Early 20th Century Watches

Materials

Silver

Omega Steel Open Faced Enamel Dial Pocket Watch from 1920's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1928 / 29 DIMENSIONS...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches

Vacheron Constantin 18Kt Two Tone Gold Hand Made Art Deco Double Deployant 1920s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Vacheron Constantin STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Double Deployant Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Two Tone Gold / Yellow & White CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS ...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Gruen 14Kt Art Deco Ladies Watch with Original Dial and Kiln Fired Enamel Case
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Width 15m...
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American Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Rolex Silver Tonneau Shape with Rare Original Breguet Engine Turned Dial 1920's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Tonneau / Reference 575 METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36 X Width 26mm MOVE...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches

Elgin Gold Filled & Enamel Inlayed Art Deco Watch circa 1920's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 30mm X Width 16mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Ma...
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American Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Black Starr & Frost 14 Karat Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch with Engraved Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Black Starr & Frost by Paul Valletti STYLE / REFERENCE: Cushion Shaped Open Face / Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA: 1920's DIMENSIONS: Diameter 41mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / High Grade DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Kiln Fired Enamel Printing by Stern Freres / Blued Steel Hands WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This great looking open faced pocket watch was produced in Switzerland by Paul Vallette...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches

Materials

14k Gold

WW1 ……..Trench Watch. Marvin 15 Jewels, Rare Full Hermetic
Located in Raleigh, NC
My shop was recently selected to supply vintage American watches for a premier movie starring some major actors and a world famous director. They were looking for authentic watches that would represent the time period from 1915-1926. It is a true story of events that took place during the 1920’s. I have been an avid vintage watch collector for years. My soft spot is 1900-1935 American watches. I pride myself in offering the best quality and reasonable prices. Remember, "Price is what you pay, value is what you get". What a rare watch to offer. This is a most extraordinary watch to find. I have a solid gold one for sale by Cyma, a Sterling Silver from Eberhard as well. History of Marvin: Marvin is a classic watch-making brand steeped in the tradition of fine Swiss horology. It was founded over 150 years ago, in 1850 in Berne, Switzerland by the brothers Marc and Emmanuel Didisheim. The Marvin philosophy from 1850 to the today has always been to provide quality and fine finishing for reasonable prices. The founders embraced a non-elitist vision of watchmaking. To them, artful design, unquestionable quality, and obsession with detail were not incompatible with affordability. A philosophy that is mirrored in our offering of this vintage Marvin watch. For over 150 years, it has remained true to its founding principles of passion, daringness, strong ethics and humor. The Marvin brand is known for its tradition of beautiful and reliable time pieces, rich in style and history. Marvin quickly established itself as a brand that provided good design and quality finishing for reasonable money. Through the middle of the 20th century Marvin expanded and made a name for itself through motorsports sponsorship and celebrity “endorsements”. Both Marilyn Monroe and Che Guevara both wore Marvins, so you are in good company. The current modern Marvin lineup is geared towards affordable luxury, therefore whether you choose a vintage or modern Marvin, the philosophy remains the same. One cannot avoid in the passion and quest of learning and understanding the beginning of the wristwatch to bypass the story of the hermetic timepieces. “Sealed” pieces were first patented by Francois Borgel in 1891, and the semi hermetic were patented by Charles Rothen, an employee of Francois Borgel’s daughter who took over after her father died. The “fully hermetic” was originally believed to have been first patented by Jean Finger in 1921, but later it was found that it was preceded by Gruen some four years earlier (applied 1918/granted 1919). The final Rolex Oyster patent was originally patented by Perregaux and Perret on October 30, 1925, and bought by Hans Wilsdorf for the launch of the now famous Rolex Oyster in 1926. My first fully hermetic timepiece and probably the most “exotic” watch in my collection even today is my Waltham Dive Watch  This watch has been designed with swing lugs to help it fit the curvature  of the writs, another sophisticated design element of this watch Although this achieved the desired waterproof effect, it had an extra step in winding and setting the watch, the front bezel had to be unscrewed everyday so that the watch could be wound.  However, despite the design drawback, a number of manufacturers, produced watches using this case design, not many have survived It appears that Wilsdorf must have liked the design and bought the patent, because a Rolex watch called the “Hermetic” using this case design was produced from 1924, and similar designs from other manufacturers disappeared. And lest we forget, the Gruen identical patent (more or less), applied for in 1918, was granted 1919.  In January 1921 Jean Finger of Longeau, Berne, Switzerland, was granted Swiss patent number 89276 for a “Montre à remontoire avec boitier protecteur”—literally a watch with a protective box. The watch was placed inside a larger case with a screw-down bezel that formed a hermetic seal totally protecting the watch. Once the bezel was unscrewed, the smaller watchcase came out on a hinge to allow the hands to be set and the movement wound.  The watch was placed inside a larger case with a screw-down bezel that formed a hermetic seal totally protecting the watch. Once the bezel was unscrewed, the smaller watchcase came out on a hinge to allow the hands to be set and the movement wound. Rolex called the “Hermetic” using this case design was produced from 1924, and similar designs from other manufacturers disappeared. The dial is simply signed “Eberhard” and is MINT! The black script is nice and dark and the blued steel hands are immaculate and original, the also have been relumed.  I had this watch serviced by a European watch maker with 40 years of service, it runs fabulous as of this listing.  This watch is a very exotic piece that has significant historical relevance and thus very collectible The movement is signed Marvin and is a 15-jewel hand wound configuration with adjusted to 2 positions.  The case is .925 silver and is marked inside the case back FB, this is none other than Francis Borgel, one of the most venerable “Hermetic Trench Watch Case manufacturers of their day. They were considered to pinnacle of Hermetic Watch...
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Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches

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Sterling Silver

Edwardian 18k Gold Diamond Set Swiss Made Pocket Watch Circa 1900
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
This 18k yellow gold Swiss-made Ladies’ pocket watch features a decorative raised and engraved scene of birds sitting on leafy branches in the night under a crescent moon. Three small rose cut diamonds set as blossoms to add a little sparkle. 18k stamped case, number 227881 with cylinder movement and inner case stamped ‘Remontoir Cylindre 10 Rubis...
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Edwardian Antique Early 20th Century Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Omega Steel Oversized 1920s Wristwatch with Exceptional Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oversized Pocket Wrist Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel CIRCA / YEAR: 1915 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 54mm X Diameter 47mm MOVEM...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches

Tiffany & Co. Silver Campaign Watch circa, 1915 with Original Kiln Fired Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tiffany & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Campaign / Military METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1915 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 35mm Length X 32mm Diameter MOVEMENT / ...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches

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Silver

Cartier Platinum Ladies Watch 1920's Art Deco by European Watch & Clock Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: European Watch & Clock Co. for Cartier STYLE / REFERENCE: Evening Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum & Diamond & Pear CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Le...
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French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches

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Platinum

Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Hand Engraved Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1908 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 4...
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Swiss Art Deco Antique Early 20th Century Watches

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Gold-filled

Waltham
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Elgin White Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch from 1923 with Matching Chain
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Open Faced METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1923 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 44mm MOVEMENT / CALI...
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American Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches

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Gold-filled

Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Enamel Dial Railroad Pocket Watch, 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1917 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 45mm MOVEMEN...
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Swiss Modern Vintage Early 20th Century Watches

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Gold-filled

Ancient Woman Watch in 18K Yellow Gold Circa 1900
Located in Paris, FR
18-carat yellow gold watch with a plant motif design circa 1900. The dial with a gold background is surrounded by a motif of leaves and flowers and finely drawn sticks. The 18-carat ...
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French Belle Époque Antique Early 20th Century Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Howard Steel Oversized Wristwatch Manual Winding from 1921
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Howard Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Steel with Exhibition Back CIRCA / YEAR: 1921 Movement / European Case from 1980's DIMENSIONS / SI...
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American Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches

1928 Elgin E-1 Series, 15 Jewel, Rare Dial Offering
Located in Raleigh, NC
Thank you for dropping by. I have a sublime offering that is Art Deco through and through. Elgin, one of the prolific early American wrist watch manufacturers. The played a significant role during the early wristwatch era. This is just an example. This is an incredible survivor from two generations ago. This 1928, one year before “The Great Depression” hung over the US like a dark angry cloud. This could be labeled a Streamline Moderne offering in 14 karat white gold filled. The case is in remarkable condition for being almost 100 years young. Elgin “Model 621” men’s Streamline Moderne design wristwatch in 14K white gold fill, circa 1928. Let me share with you what makes this such a coveted treasure to own, if you are on my sight, you like vintage watches. With bias I know I offer some of the best in the market today, don’t take my word, read my reviews. Back to the Elgin, sorry I got lost for a moment. This dial is the crown jewel of this offering. It is called an Incuse Exploding dial...
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American Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches

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Gold-filled

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