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Period: Early 20th Century
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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Swiss Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches
RESTORED 7.00CT DIAMOND & PLATINUM JAEGER LECOULTRE RENDEZ VOUS LADiES WATCH
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime Art Deco fully restored Jaeger LeCoulter Rendez-Vous ladies cocktail wristwatch in p...
Category
European Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Elgin “Hermetic” Trench / WW1 Y/G Filled Beautiful Survivor!
By Elgin
Located in Raleigh, NC
Here is another sublime offering from Vintage Watch Corner. While this could be called a “Trench Watch" style, it a rare case. It is a “Hermetic Case” (screw on bezel and case back) WW1 Trench Watch...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
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...
Category
American Late Victorian Antique Early 20th Century Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1914 Waltham “Swing Lug” WW1…….Trench Watch, Rare Design.
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 Watch...
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American Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Original Stern Dial, 1920's
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Pentagon
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 56mm X Width 45mm
MO...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches
C. Marcks & Co. Pendant Watch for the Indian Market, circa 1900s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: C. Marcks & Co.
STYLE / REFERENCE: Dragon / Griffin Pendant Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Yellow Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1900's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 80mm x 35mm
MOVEMENT / ...
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Swiss Edwardian Antique Early 20th Century Watches
Rare Harwood Early Automatic Wrist Watch in 14K Solid Gold
Located in Boston, MA
A rare early example of a John Harwood wrist watch circa the early 1920's. Found in a very rare solid 14 karat gold case, this watch is a fantastic exampl...
Category
Early 20th Century Watches
Materials
Gold
Rolex Oyster Vintage and rare pink solid gold
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Rolex Oyster solid deep pink gold early cushion shaped case
This watch is from late 20's early 30's
The first Oyster case produced by Rolex and it is
the first water proof watch in t...
Category
European Early 20th Century Watches
Materials
Gold
Rolex Early Rolex Oyster solid pink gold Cushion case rare amazing condition
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Rolex Early Rolex Oyster solid pink gold Cushion case.
This amazing watch is in amazing condition for it's age
1920's The first waterproof watch in ...
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European Early 20th Century Watches
Materials
Gold
Gruen Solid Yellow Gold Pocket Watch with Original Dial by Stern Freres 1920's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Dress Pocket Watch / Hinged Back
METAL: 14Kt. Yellow Gold
CIRCA: 1920's
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Je...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
1929 Hamilton "Square B" Art Deco, 17 Jewels, Beautiful Condition
By Hamilton
Located in Raleigh, NC
Let me introduce you to the Hamilton Square B Engraved! It is a mouthful! This 14 karat white gold filled Art Deco beauty was made for approximately 2 years, a very short run. Who is the Hamilton Watch Company, read below! Think Art Deco, think Roaring 20's, think the birth of a wrist watch, that's is where this watch is placed in historical context
Hamilton Watch Company, What a story! Hamilton was founded in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and began producing pocket watches. From the very beginning, the focus was on quality and accuracy, and these principles had made Hamilton a...
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American Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Cufflinks, Antique Art Deco Diamond & Onyx Platinum , French, by Ghiso, C. 1920
By Ghiso
Located in Aspen, CO
Art Deco back to back cufflinks. Ghiso, the famous French house made these back to back 18K cufflinks, circa 1925. Onyx panels are bordered with 30 rose cut diamonds set in platinu...
Category
French Art Deco Early 20th Century Watches
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Platinum
Howard 14 Karat Solid White Gold Opened Faced Pocket Watch, circa 1920s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Howard Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: 10 Size
METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt. Solid White Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 43mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / High Grade
DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Breguet Style Arabic Numerals
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This watch is supplied with an original vintage Gold Filled Fob...
Category
American Art Deco Early 20th Century Watches
Materials
White Gold
1919 Waltham "Wandering Second" 15 Jewels with Stunning Movement
Located in Raleigh, NC
I have a shameless commercial plug for my shop. Many of my watches were used in the filming of an Epic Film due to be released in May 2023. The studio selected my shop due to the authentic restoration couple with the time period of 1919-1926. I will mention two actors who are in the upcoming movie, Leonardo Di Capra and Robert Di Nero… more to come. It was an honor and validated my shop for its authentic restoration practices.
What a treat! Have you ever run across a “Wandering Second” WW1 / Trench watch. But……it is not your ordinary offering, look at the gold colored screws and gold-colored wheels. What a treat. This combination is very difficult to source in operating condition today, so many have abused as Father Time has passed us by. This is a 15-jewel movement, this was better than most that were 7 jewels, it was more reliable.
This style is called a cushion for its shape which was popular in the early wrist watch era. The often-housed round dials with no seconds or a traditional second hand at six o’clock.
Many of the WW1 wrist watches use 0 size movements, see below was size reference.
5/0s 26.25 mm 1.033 in 1 130 in
4/0s 27.09 mm 1.067 in 1 115 in
3/0s 27.94 mm 1.100 in 1 110 in
2/0s 28.79 mm 1.133 in 1 215 in
0s 29.63 mm 1.167 in 1 16 in
I used the terms Trench Watch. What exactly is that?
History about Trench Watches
What is a “Trench Watch” ?
They were created using 3-0 and 0 size pocket watch movements and installing into watch cases that were meant to worn on the wrist. The watch movement companies would send their movements to independent jewelers, who in turn would select the cases to house the movement.
So the ordering process might go like this. A customer walks into a jeweler, with the help of the jeweler, the customer selects a 15 jeweled movement, then they go on to the case selection. The jeweler may recommend a higher end case manufactures like Depollier, and then it is the style of case as many manufactures had several different styles. Once a complete selection was made, the jeweler put it together and delivered the watch. That is how many Trench Watches (wrist watches) were born in the early 1900's.
The movements often came from women pocket watches...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
1928 Art Deco Elgin 15 Jewel Survivor, Beautiful Restoration
By Elgin
Located in Raleigh, NC
What a beautiful watch. This 1920’s Men’s Elgin has been restored from the ground up. The 7 jewel movement purrs like a kitten and keeps accurate time. It has recently had a complete service to insure consistent reliability.
This is a harder size to find, a 3/0 size and the coveted 15 jewel...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Shreve & Co Platinum Ladies Dress Watch
By Shreve & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Shreve & Co.
STYLE / REFERENCE: Platinum and Diamond Dress Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum & Diamonds
CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 32mm Length X 23mm Diameter
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber High Grade Swiss
DIAL / HANDS: Silvered Dial with Arabic Numeral Markers / Blued Steel Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Platinum Bracelet / Length 6 3/4 or 17cm
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
Shreve & Co. is a jewelry and watch retailer that was founded in San Francisco, California in 1852. The company was originally founded by George C. Shreve and his nephew Samuel, and it quickly established itself as one of the leading jewelers in the West.
In the early days of the company, Shreve & Co. specialized in selling silver...
Category
Swiss Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches
Materials
Platinum
Illinois Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Rare Hammered Case and Red Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Illinois Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Hand Hammered
METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled
CIRCA: 1923
DIMENSIONS: Diameter 44mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels
DIAL / HANDS: Very Rare Red Stippled Dial / Blued Steel Hands
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement.
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This is one of the most unusual Illinois pocket watches I have ever seen. The white heavy gold filled case has a unique "hand hammered" finish to it. Even more unique is the original dial done with a red stippled or crackled background. I have never seen this unusual dial on any pocket watch. The hands are original as well and done in blued steel. This watch has a 17 jewel movement which is beautifully finished as well. Illinois was one of America's premier watch companies making high grade railroad watches...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Howard 14Kt Whilte Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Geneva Seal Standards
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Howard Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced / 12 X 14 Size
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. White Heavy Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1917
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 44mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels
DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Roman Numerals / Blued Steel Original Hands
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This is a classic by the legendary house of Howard. The watch is in excellent original condition with an original dial as well and original blued steel hands. It is also supplied with a white gold filled pocket watch chain so you can wear it as soon as it arrives. The watch keeps excellent time and is very dependable, even though it is over 100 years old you can wear this watch all the time, and count on it to get there on time, every time.
One of the most respected names in American watch making, was the house founded by Edward Howard in Boston Massachusetts in 1858. Howard was an exceptional watchmaker who had worked originally for the Willard Clock Company. Willard was the premier American clock maker and advanced American horology.
Howard’s exceptional designs and innovations helped establish America as a watchmaking capital along with the Waltham Watch Company. Howard’s creativity helped establish the principles of industrialization and standardized parts. Howards watches were rugged and very accurate as well. Their case designs were innovative as well. Howard watches were used by scientists and engineers in military and industry because they were rugged and dependable.
In 1903, the Howard Watch Company was acquired by the Keystone...
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Swiss Vintage Early 20th Century Watches
Jules Jurgensen 18Kt. White Gold Art Deco Driver's Style Manual Watch, 1920s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Jules Jurgensen
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Pocket-Wrist Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. White Gold
DIMENSIONS: Length 51mm X Diameter 44mm
CIRCA: 1920's
MOVEMENT / ...
Category
Swiss Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches
Materials
White Gold
Longines. A Rare Hunting Festival Rose Gold Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1900
By Longines
Located in London, GB
Longines. A Rare Hunting Festival Rose & Green Gold Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch C!900.
Dial: The white enamel dial signed Longines, with Arabic numerals, outer minute tra...
Category
Swiss Antique Early 20th Century Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Audemars Freres 14 Karat Solid Gold Oval Art Deco Watch with Breguet Dial 1920s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Audemars Freres
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Oval
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 46mm 3:00 to 9:00 X 42mm from 12:00 to ...
Category
Swiss Vintage Early 20th Century Watches
Materials
Gold
Omega Sterling Silver Watch
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Trench Watch / Campaign Style
METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver
CIRCA / YEAR: 1915
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 36mm Length X 39mm Diame...
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Swiss Vintage Early 20th Century Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
1917 Rolex WW1/Trench Watch, Rare Half Hunter, Stunning Dial
By Rolex
Located in Raleigh, NC
But first, I have a shameless plug! 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. The movie will be release this month.
What an extraordinary timepiece to be shown. I have never seen one as original as this one. All functioning parts work like they should. Look and study what you see in front of you. This is the only one that I have offered. This watch in its 106 year old history has been taken care of, it is evident from the collective condition
This brand of watch needs no introduction. The style of watch may not be known too well as well. This is a very rare offering, I don’t use that word lightly (rare) . This watch is specifically called...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Hy Moser & Cie. 14kt gold quarter-repeater full hunter keyless pocket watch
Located in Braintree, GB
Hy Moser & Cie antique 14kt yellow gold quarter-repeater full hunter case keyless pocket watch.
The watch features an engine-turned design with a plain cartouche shaped like a shield on the front, surrounded by circle and scrolls in the centre.
The watch is a closed type, the front cover opens when the button on the crown is pressed. Inner cover in gold, signed Hy Moser & Cie,.
On the outer lids the hallmark is 14K 0.585, squirrel, and number 66139.
Details:
Country: Switzerland
Circa Date: 1920's
Case size: 52 mm
Case Nr. 66139
Style: Full Hunter, Quarter Repeater
Material: 14K Gold
Decorations: Engine Turned
Dial Colour: White
Dial: White enamel
Numerals: Roman Numerals
Hands: Filigree Hands
Dimensions:
Size: 7.5 x 5.3 x 1.2 cm
Weight: 115.50 grams
Condition: The watch is pre-owned, excellent condition overall.
The History
Henry Moser & Cie, often referred to as the 'Russian Swiss' company, was founded by Johann Heinrich Moser in Le Locle, Switzerland. Recognizing a vast market opportunity in Russia, the company strategically directed all its production efforts toward catering to the Russian market.
Johann Heinrich Moser, born in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, hailed from a family of watchmakers. He honed his craft in Le Locle before relocating to Russia in the 1820s. Setting up a watch workshop in St. Petersburg in 1826, he adopted the anglicized name 'Henry Moser.' By 1828, Moser had established a trade office in St. Petersburg, expanding to Moscow in 1831. He even secured a residence permit for Nizhny Novgorod. Through the Nizhny Novgorod fair, Moser's watches found their way from Russia to India and China. Components were sourced from Le Locle and assembled in St. Petersburg. Some watch cases and dials were crafted in Moscow, evident from inscriptions like "H. MOSER IN MOSCOW."
Moser's factory produced a diverse range of pocket watches for men...
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Swiss Early 20th Century Watches
Materials
Gold
Nardin Silver Niello Pocket Watch Original Dial & Box & Papers and Matching Fob
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Ulysse Nardin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: Silver with Niello Inlay
CIRCA: 1929
DIMENSIONS: 48mm Diameter
MOVEMENT / CA...
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Swiss Art Deco Early 20th Century Watches
Materials
Niello
Rolex Art Deco Ladies Wristwatch, 18 Karat White Gold and Diamonds
By Rolex
Located in Berlin, DE
Enchanting Rolex Art Deco women's wristwatch - a timeless jewel in white gold and diamonds
This Rolex Art Deco women's wristwatch is not only an expression of the finest watchmaking...
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Swiss Art Deco Early 20th Century Watches
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Shreve & Co Platinum Ladies Art Deco Diamond Dress Watch with Leather Cord 1920s
By Shreve & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Shreve & Co
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Diamond Dress Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum
CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 30mm X Width 14mm
MOVEMENT / CA...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches
Rolex Prince Doctors Two Tone Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
Rolex
Vintage
Cellini prince
Circa approximately 1930s
Steel & Gold case
Dial off white with black numeral and markers
Golden Hands
Second Sub-dial
Case Approx. 28mm x 40mm
Mechanica...
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Early 20th Century Watches
Waltham 14 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Wrist, circa 1918 Rare Model
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Campaign Style
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold
CIRCA: 1918
DIMENSIONS: Length 28mm X Diameter 27mm
MOVEMENT /...
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American Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Vintage rare cushion shaped watch
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Rolex Vintage rare Cushion shape 18 K gold.1930's
This is a lovely and rare cushion shaped watch in Solid 18 K gold Case.
Solid 18 K fixed lugs.
Dial is signed Rolex black numbers.
Attractive and rare blackened steel hands.
This watch comes with one of the best Rolex movements
Signed Rolex Prima 15 Jewels...
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European Early 20th Century Watches
Vacheron & Constantin Rose Gold Demi Hunter Pocket Watch and Original Box
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 Case...
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Swiss Vintage Early 20th Century Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Elgin 52mm 1906 Pocket Watch, 17 Jewel Serviced 90-Day Warranty, Serial 12195791
By Elgin
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
This 1906 53mm Elgin pocket watch with a white face is a stunning timepiece crafted with precision and elegance. Weighing 95.9 grams, this silver-colored watch is not only visually appealing but also made to stand the test of time.
With a diameter of 52mm and a thickness of 14mm, this pocket watch is the perfect size. The plexiglass crystal is very clean.
Rest assured, this watch has been fully serviced, including a complete clean and overhaul, ensuring it is in optimal working condition. It even comes with a 90-day warranty for added peace of mind. Although it is a vintage watch, it is important to note that it may not keep time to the exact second like a brand-new watch, but it is consistently accurate.
The watch features a 17-jewel movement and bears the name of the esteemed Elgin National Watch Company. Its serial number, 12195791, guarantees its authenticity and adds to its collectibility. While there is a tiny hairline near the 7 on the face, it does not detract from the overall beauty of this timepiece.
For any watch collector, this Elgin pocket watch is a must-have. Its classic style and impeccable craftsmanship make it a true gem in any collection. Please let us know if you have any questions.
Pocket watch database information about the watch based on the serial number:
Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 12195791
Grade: 339
Model: 6
Class: 107
Estimated Production Year: 1906
Run Quantity: 3,000
Grade/Model Run: 7 of 38
Grade/Model Total Production: 50,500
Variant Est. Production: 49,500 (16S-M6-17J-HNP)
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Bridge Plate
Barrel: Going
Balance Type: Expansion
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Hairspring: Breguet
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Rock N Gold Creations is a reputable and long-standing jewelry...
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North American Modern Antique Early 20th Century Watches
Chronometre Election 18Kt. Solid Gold Campaign Style Watch, Circa 1920's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Chronometre Election
STYLE / REFERENCE: Military Campaign Style / Articulated Lugs
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm x Diameter 32mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels / Election Caliber
DIAL / HANDS: Original Kiln Fired Enamel with Luminous Numbers / Blued Steel Luminous Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 14mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This classic campaign style watch was produced in Switzerland by Election Watch...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches
Patek Philippe Early Art Deco Cushion shape 18 Karat Gold watch Circa 1927-1928
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Patek Philippe Early Art Deco Cushion shape watch Circa 1927-1928, The watch is made in 18K yellow gold and measuring 31 x31 mm. The watch is fit...
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European Art Deco Early 20th Century Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Art Deco period 18kt yellow gold open-face circular EWC movement pocket
By Cartier
Located in Braintree, GB
Cartier Art Deco period 18kt yellow gold open-face circular EWC movement pocket watch.
The rear side has an engraved family crest.
The movement is signed European Watch and Clock ...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Juvenia Sterling Silver Campaign Style Rotary Phone Bezel Manual Wristwatch
By Juvenia
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Juvenia Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Military / Campaign Style
METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver
CIRCA: 1920's
DIMENSIONS: Length 41mm X Diameter 36mm
MOVEMENT /...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches
Antique Edwardian 1903 14k Gold Filled Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
Antique pocket watch featuring a beautiful ornate design dating back to 1903. The watch has a number of makings indicating the piece was made by 'Waltham Watch Company' and it is 14k gold filled.
The interior watch mechanism dates back to 1891 and went into manufacture in 1903. The watch company was estimated in 1850 and closed in 1957. They produced the watches in Waltham, Massachusetts in the United States. Waltham was one of the great American manufactures.
The watch is tactile to touch with textured engravings on the back and the front has a new plastic face which is in excellent condition. The watch keeps time beautifully.
To operate the watch, carefully twist the top faceted gold ball situated inside the ring at the top of the piece. By twisting the ball the piece is being wound up, this watch does not need a key. To set the time you gentle pull the top ball until you hear a click, and turn to set the time. Please watch the video provided.
This piece is very decorative, it would work very well on a pocket watch chain for a wedding or as a statement necklace.
ERA
Edwardian, 1901-1910
HALLMARKS
American Waltham Watch Co
Guaranteed, J. Boss 25 years
Keystone Watch...
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American Edwardian Antique Early 20th Century Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Gold-filled
Vintage Platinum and Diamond Cocktail Watch, Ladies Wristwatch
Located in NEWARK, GB
This exquisite Art Deco ladies watch is crafted from dazzling diamonds and precious platinum, making it the perfect timeless accessory for any special occasion.
Boasting an impressi...
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European Art Deco Early 20th Century Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Movado Sterling Silver Campaign Style Tonneau Shape Manual Winding, circa 1915
By Movado
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Movado Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Campaign Style Tonneau Shape
METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling
CIRCA / YEAR: 1915
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 50mm x Diameter 32mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels
DIAL / HANDS: Kiln Fired Enamel with Luminous Hands / Blued Steel Luminous Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 10mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement.
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This very unique watch...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches
Patek Philippe 18 Kt Yellow Gold Ultra Thin Pocket Watch, Worlds Thinnest Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe & Co. for Gubelin
STYLE / REFERENCE: Ultra Thin Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1920
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 43mm Diameter
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber Ultra Thin
DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered by Stern Freres Silvered with Kiln Fired Enamel Printing / Blued Steel Hands
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This is, The Worlds Thinnest Watch. Patek Philippe produced this watch in 1920. They achieved the ultimate in watch making history by setting the Roller Jewel into the Balance Wheel Arms. This had never been done before. Not even Cartier produced a thinner watch than this one. Additionally, this watch has the ultimate in dials as well. The dial was produced for Patek Philippe by Stern Freres. Stern was renowned in Switzerland, as well as world wide as the finest dial house of all time. In fact Stern, in the early 1930's, purchased the bankrupt house of Patek Philippe and they still own Patek today.
The dial is done in Sterling Silver and the printing is engraved out and filled with enamel, fired in a furnace at 1500 degrees Fahrenheit, polished, fired again and finally polished for the last time. This work is no longer done as it was to expensive and time consuming.
The hands are also of the finest workmanship and these are the original hands and done in Blued Steel. This is done by heating the steel up to 640 degrees Fahrenheit and quickly quenching the hands.
Lastly, you may be able to see that the case work on this watch features a remarkable detail. It has what is called the "hidden hinge." When the case is closed you cannot see the hinge. Only the worlds finest jewelers know how to make the "hidden hinge."
This watch comes with what appears to be the original period 18Kt. and enamel inlayed chain. The chain is entirely hand constructed.
This is the finest example of a Patek Philippe Pocket Watch...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elgin Gold Filled Hunters Case Pocket Watch from 1900 with Kiln Fired Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: 6 Size / Hunters Case
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1900
DIMENSIONS /...
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Swiss Antique Early 20th Century Watches
South Bend Open Faced Pocket Watch Gold Filled with Original Silvered Dial 1900
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: South Bend Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: 16 Size / Open Faced
METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1920
DIMENSIONS /...
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American Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches
Pennino Sunburst Sterling Silver Vermeil Rhinestone Watch Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Fabulous vintage floral burst design with a working Pennino Brothers Watch as its center beautifully mixes the sparkle of the quality rhinestones and the gold tone of the vermeil petals on this vintage mid-century brooch pin pendant by the well respected New York maker. Measuring 1-7/8 inch in diameter overall with the watch center...
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American Early 20th Century Watches
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
La Esmeralda Nickel Military Campaign Style W.W. 1 Watch with Enamel Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: La Esmeralda
STYLE / REFERENCE: Campaign Trench Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1915
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 42mm Length X 34mm Diameter
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: ...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches
Antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bismarck Watch Chain w Fancy T Bar
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
In 14 Karat yellow gold, this antique watch chain is nicely fitted with a fancy T bar, dog clip and double fob chains with spring ring closures. From the T bar, the length of chain t...
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American Early 20th Century Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Girard Perregaux 18Kt. Yellow Gold Campaign Style from W. W. 1
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Girard Perregaux Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Campaign Style
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1915
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Diameter 32mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels
DIAL / HANDS: Silvered with Luminous Roman Numerals / Blued Steel Luminous Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 16mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This is an early example of a Girard Perregaux Campaign, or Trench Watch. We seldom see Perregaux wrist watches from the W. W. 1 era. This is a unique watch...
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Swiss Art Deco Early 20th Century Watches
Rare Elgin “Madame Jenny” Art-Deco c 1928 Ladies Watch in 14K Gold Fill & Enamel
By Elgin
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This fine & very rare timepiece is
a beautiful ladies' bracelet watch by Elgin
The timepiece is in amazing original condition &
it excellent working order
In the 1920's Elgin r...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Gold-filled, Enamel
Regina Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Campaign Style from 1915 with Enamel Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Regina Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Military Campaign or Trench Style
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1915
DIMENS...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches
Ladies Art Deco Cocktail Diamond Sapphire Platinum Secret Watch
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A timeless time piece from the famed Art Deco era. This interesting and ornate "secret watch" doubles as a bracelet. The hidden dial has a spring cover ...
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Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Hunters Case Pocket Watch 1901
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Hunters Case
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt, Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1901
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 46mm
MOVEMENT / CALIB...
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Antique Early 20th Century Watches
Antique Edwardian French Swiss Silver Enamel OpenFace Fauvette HAD Pocket Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Antique Silver Gilt & Enamel Fauvette HAD Pocket Watch
dates back to Edwardian period c1900's
of Swiss / French provenance
Despite its age, its in a great vintage condition &
in...
Category
Swiss Edwardian Antique Early 20th Century Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Masoniс Art Deco Triangle Pyramid Gold Watch Levrette Swiss, 1920
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Art Deco Masoniс Triangle Pyramid Gold Watch Levrette Swiss, 1920
Extremely Rare Antique Masoniс Triangle Pyramid Gold Watch by Levrette Swiss. Highly collectable item, enamel dial with Masonic signs instead of numerals. Thermally blued hands look very high-end. Perfectly executed Gold case of triangular or pyramid shape with more Masonic symbols.
There is a tiny scratch on the upper corner of the glass and dial which is hardly visible in real life.
This 1920 watch can be a real gem of a watch collection. Please take a look at all the pictures as all sides of the watch are exquisitely covered with carved decor.
A very rare item that represents the style and epoch of Art Deco while also an incredible Masonic traditional watch...
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Swiss Art Deco Early 20th Century Watches
Materials
Gold
Lancet French Made Sterling Silver W.W. 1 Campaign Style Watch with Cover
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Lancet Presentation Watch
STYLE / REFERENCE: Campaign / Reference 9536
METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver
CIRCA / YEAR: W.W. 1
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 41mm Length X 35mm Diameter
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels
DIAL / HANDS: Flawless Original Kiln Fired Enamel with Arabic Numerals / Blued Steel Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather Campain, Trench Style 13mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This is the only example of this watch we have ever seen. It was a presentation piece honoring the French General of the armed forces of France. General Joseph Joffre was born in 1852 and died in 1931. The cover reads, J. J. C. Joffre Generalissime Armees Francaises...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches
Materials
Silver
Ferdinand Verger Freres Platinum Tonneau Art Deco Art Nouveau Watch with Diamond
Located in PARIS, FR
VERGER FRERES
Founded in 1872
For the discerning ones
Wear Verger watch it's integrate the club of famous clients : Mary Pickford, Arletty, Mistinguett, Joan Crawford, Paulette Godard, Katherine Hepburn, Claudette Colbert, Greta Garbo, Marlene Dietrich, Dolores Del Rio, Anne May Wong, Merle Oberon, Mae West, Sonja Henie, Gloria Swanson...
Founded in 1872 by Ferdinand Verger, Verger Frères realised the synthesis in its time between Art Nouveau and Art Deco.
Due to its recognized know-how during the Roaring Twenties, Verger Frères worked for the most renowned European jewelers such as Boucheron, Van Cleef & Arpels, Hermès, Ostertag or Lacloche Frères, as well as the great American Jewelers such as Tiffany & Co, Marcus & Co, Black Starr & Frost. Thus, Verger Frères became a Jeweler of Jewelers, working for all the major houses, from Place Vendôme in Paris, to Rue du Rhône in Geneva, to 5th Avenue in New York and Rodeo Drive in Los Angeles.
A Gerald Genta of its Time.
During the 1920s, the city of Paris became the capital of the arts and the privileged meeting place for artists and intellectuals of that time. Thus, Gertrude Stein introduced Picasso, Braque and Matisse to the works of Hemingway and Scott Fitzgerald. The beautiful world frequents the salons of the capital, and Verger Frères is the jeweler of choice for many personalities.
A year before the great founding exhibition of Art Deco in Paris, in 1924, French luxury was exported to New York at the Grand Central Palace for an exhibition which, for the first time, brought together Parisian jewelers such as Verger Frères, Cartier, Mauboussin or Templier with fashion designers like the Callot sisters, Paquin, Vionnet, Jeanne Lanvin, or Worth.
Thanks to this exposure, it will be able to develop throughout the United States with a presence at Neiman Marcus as well as at the first retailers in major American cities such as Philadelphia (Caldwell J.E.), Palm Beach (Greenleaf & Crosby) or Chicago (Trabert & Hoeffer ) and especially in Los Angeles with Trabert & Hoeffer and Laykin, two of the jewelers, of which all of Hollywood was a customer.
Verger deserves immortality, as do most of the objects that they made. As Ralph Esmerian concisely put it: “In terms of their creativity and production, they’re [Verger] right at the top of the French manufacturers, including the great retail names”.
Make the perfect gift with this fabulous Art Deco watch by Ferdinand Verger the founder of Verger Frères.
The early pieces will bear the early trademark, “FV”, for Ferdinand Verger (after 1872); “VF” for Verger Frères from 1911–1935; Georges Verger...
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French Art Nouveau Antique Early 20th Century Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Audemars Freres 14K Gold 1/4 Hour Repeater Moon Phase Chronograph Pocket Watch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This singed Audemars Freres antique pocket watch features a gilt-finished lever, 1/4 hour repeating movement activated by a push button. White enamel dial with three sunken subsidiar...
Category
Swiss Antique Early 20th Century Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Vacheron & Constantin Rock Crystal Turquoise Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
This is a fine rare square shape pocket watch made of Gold, Rock Crystal, and with a turquoise surround, silver dial with arabic numbers, small seconds at...
Category
Swiss Vintage Early 20th Century Watches
Materials
White Gold
Vintage 18kt gold cushion square open face AUDEMARS PIGUET & Co. pocket watch
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 18kt gold cushion shape square open face AUDEMARS PIGUET & Co. pocket watch. Weight 48.72 grams. Hallmarked 18k. Case measured 40 mm x 40 mm x 7.2 mm. Back side of watch has ...
Category
Early 20th Century Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
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