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Vacheron Constantin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Pocket Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Vacheron Constantin 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Pocket Watch - Manual winding. 18K yellow gold ( 48 mm ). Gold matte/ textured with single sunken s...
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Swiss 20th Century Pocket Watches

Cartier Art Deco Diamond Pendant Watch
Located in New Orleans, LA
A study in bold design, this elegant pendant watch by Cartier is in a class of its own. Crafted of platinum with a jet bezel, the timepiece features pierced hands and painted Arabic numerals on the dial. Diamonds totaling approximately 0.50 carat add a timeless finish and brilliance to the creation. The Cartier tradition...
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French Art Deco 20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Kalo Shop 14K Gold American Arts & Crafts Pocket Watch Chain
By Kalo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine American Arts & Crafts watch chain. By Kalo. In 14 karat gold with a matte finish. Marked Kalo & 14K to the reverse. Simply a wonderful Arts & Crafts piece from the important Chicago Kalo Shops! Date: circa 1900 Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition with some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Maker: The Kalo Shops Marks: Marked to the back of the watch chain and fob...
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Unknown Arts and Crafts 20th Century Pocket Watches

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14k Gold

Ladies 18kt Yellow Gold Mathey-Tissot Watch, #3560625, Manual, 25mm Case, 37.2gr
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
This beautiful ladies' watch by Mathey-Tissot features an 18kt yellow gold case measuring 25mm in diameter and 7mm in thickness. The watch has a gold face adorned with black Roman nu...
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Modern Vintage 20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vacheron & Constantin Chronomètre Royal 18kt Gold Pocket Watch – 55mm
Located in Braintree, GB
Vacheron & Constantin Chronomètre Royal 18kt Gold Pocket Watch – 55mm An exceptional example of early haute horlogerie, this antique Vacheron &...
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Vintage 20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold

Hampden 14K Yellow Gold Manual Hand Wind Elegant Unisex Pocket Watch
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Hampden is a beautiful Unisex timepiece that is powered by mechanical (hand-winding) movement which is cased in a yellow gold case. It has a round shape face, small ...
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American Antique 20th Century Pocket Watches

E.M. GATTLE Plat. Enamel Diamond Chain 18kYG Blue Enamel Pocket Watch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
E.M. Gattle has created this stunning antique platinum diamonds and blue enamel chain that features an 18k yellow gold pendant watch. You will never ...
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American Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

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

Illinois Watch Co. Grade 525 14 Karat Gold Open Face Pocket Watch 17 Jewel
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Illinois Watch Co. Pocket Watch w/ Discolored Dial 14KT White Gold Case w/ Intricate Hand-Etched Design on Case "TEM" on Back of C...
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American 20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Elgin 14k Gold Pocket Watch/Pendant
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Get your hands on this ultra-rare piece of Elgin history! Have you every seen something this sophisticated and beautiful? This is featured in a white and brilliant gold with a black ...
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American Vintage 20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Waltham Vanguard 10k Rolled Gold Pocket Watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Waltham Vanguard 23 Jewels 8 Adjustments 5 Star Case 10k rolled gold filled railroad case. 50mm or 16 size. Fine Pre-owned Waltham Watch. Ce...
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20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate

English 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
English 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch - Manual winding . 18K yellow gold case ( 53 mm ) . White dial with Roman numerals with sunken sub second dial . Signed WM Robinson. Pre-owned wi...
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British 20th Century Pocket Watches

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 20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Elgin 15 B.W. Raymond Open Face Pocket Watch Gold Filled Grd 478 Sz 16s J21 Runs
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Elgin Model: 15 B.W. Raymond Movement: Mechanical Number of Jewels: 21 Year: 1923 Dial Color: White Grade: 478 Size: 16s Metal Content: 14k White Gold Filled Style: Open Fa...
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Vintage 20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Gold-filled

Hampden Yellow Gold Engraved Hunting Case Manual winding Pocket Wristwatch
Located in Dallas, TX
Hampden Yellow Gold Hunting Case Pocket Watch - Manual winding. Solid yellow gold case, beautifully engraved (45mm). Enamel dial with black Arabic numerals; seconds subdial at 6 o'...
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Swiss Antique 20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Omega Silver Pocket Chronograph for General Electric with Secret Signature 1912
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1912 DIMENSIONS: Diameter 75mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Man...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

LAPEL WATCH 1915 Swiss Art Deco Guilloche Blue Enameled Silver And Gilt Brass.
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco enameled lapel watch. This is a very unusual and handsome lapel watch, created in Switzerland during the art deco period, back in the 1915. The rare watch was crafted wi...
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Swiss Edwardian Vintage 20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, 18k Gold, Gilt Metal

Rare Vintage Ebel Gold Plated Pocket Watch
By Ebel
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare Vintage Ebel Gold Plated Pocket watch Material: Gold Plated Case: Diameter 36.4 mm x Thickness 9.5 mm, gold plated Dial: Goldish dial...
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Artisan Vintage 20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

14K Rare & Unusual Intertwined Bead Style Pocket Watch Chain
Located in Dallas, TX
14K Rare & Unusual Intertwined Bead Style Pocket Watch Chain - 14K Yellow gold chain ,measuring 12 inches with fob chain. Pre-owned with custom box.
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20th Century Pocket Watches

R. Lannier 18k Yellow Gold Men's Pocket Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
R. Lannier 18k Yellow Gold Men's Pocket Watch - Manual winding; pivoted detent pocket chronometer. 18k yellow gold with initials (51 mm diameter). White dial with Roman numerals; s...
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20th Century Pocket Watches

Russian Imperial Presentation Jewelled Platinum and Gold Pendant Watch
Located in Braintree, GB
Russian Imperial presentation jewelled platinum and gold pendant watch Made by Moser & Co Made in St. Petersburg, 1908-1917 The circular brooch cen...
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Russian Antique 20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Hampden Yellow Gold Scalloped Case Manual Winding Pocket Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Hampden 14k Yellow Gold Scalloped Case Manual Winding Pocket Watch. Elaborately engraved yellow gold scalloped case. White enamel dial with black...
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Antique 20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

1950s LUCIEN PICCARD 14K Yellow Gold Multi Gemstone Watch Brooch
Located in New York, NY
1950s LUCIEN PICCARD 14K yellow gold multi gemstone watch brooch. Doubles as travel clock hand-wind Swiss movement. 14K yellow gold Filigree case, b...
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American Modern Vintage 20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Pearl, Peridot, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Mult...

Rare SWATCH SCUBA 200 Very Wet 1991, original packaging never opened
Located in Milano, IT
Rare water-resistant watch, packaged in a jar from the Scuba Collection 200 of 1991. The watch is labeled as the "Medusa" style, depicted in the reference photo. Model SDS100. In the...
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Swiss Modern 20th Century Pocket Watches

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 20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Niello

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Diamond Pearl and Platinum Pendant Watch, Circa 1925
Located in London, GB
Please note that the movement is currently not working and is due to be repaired. A Tiffany & Co., Art Deco, diamond, pearl and platinum lapel pendant watch, with a diamond set platinum bar pin, with safety catch fitting, with larger diamonds in the terminals, onto a diamond set bar, superimposed with a diamond set triangle, suspending three strands of natural pearls, on individual wire links, onto a rectangular, handmade, platinum, two part watch case, with an Edwardian and eight-cut diamond set, openwork, urn design, with a flower at the top, with an eight-cut diamond surround, in grain and pavé settings, with foliate engraved sides, at the base of the pendant is the winding crown, that is rub over set with three rose-cut diamonds, the watch has a rectangular, silvered dial, signed Tiffany & Co., with black, Art Deco, script Arabic numerals, with blue steel hands, with a curved crystal, surrounded by a foliate engraved edge, with a movement signed C H...
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American Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Antique 14k Gold Enamel Decorated Pendant Pocket Watches
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight 17.8 grams. The enamels on the clock were restored again. Please contact for any questions.
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European Art Nouveau Vintage 20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Enamel

An Art-Deco c1925 Movado 935 Silver Chronometer Swiss Travel Clock
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Travel Clock by Movado is Swiss made, it’s dating from 1925, yet it’s in great condition & in excellent working order. Performed in 935 Solid Silver, the clock measures 35m...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Elgin Double Roller Gold Fill Father Time Pocket Watch 4396587 Case
Located in Surfside, FL
Elgin Father Time Double Roller in heavy gold fill with triple sunk porcelain dial. Manual. 16 size/50 mm case size. 21 Jewels Adjusted 5 Positons. Case signed "Star WCC Warrantied 2...
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Antique 20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Hand Engraved Pocket Watch from 1918
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Open Face Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1918 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diamete...
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American Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Pocket Watches

18kt Rose Zenith Open Face Pocket Watch Thomas Engel No° 9 with Box & Papers!
Located in Antwerp, BE
18kt Rose Zenith Open Face Pocket Watch Thomas Engel No° 9 With Box & Papers! Limited Edition ! Movement: Mechanical Hand winding Functions: Hours, minu...
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Artisan Vintage 20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Agassiz Chronograph 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Agassiz Chronograph 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch - Manual winding. 14K Yellow gold ( 52 mm ) with initials engraved. White dial with Arabic numerals with a sub dial at 6 o'clock. Pre...
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Swiss 20th Century Pocket Watches

Elgin Solid 14Kt. White Gold Pocket Watch with Famous Jewelry Store Enamel Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company for Montgomery Brothers Los Angeles STYLE / REFERENCE: Octagon / Dress Style METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1921 DIMENS...
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American Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Edwardian 1910s Blue Enamel Pendant Watch with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in Platinum and blue enamel with Rose cut Diamonds. Circa 1910s 2 7/8 inch pendant, 17 inch chain
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Edwardian Vintage 20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, Enamel

Piaget Pocket Watch With Linen Decoration Ca' 1970's 18k Gold
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
A stylish pocket watch by Piaget, ca' 1970's. Unusual linen decoration, in 18k gold.
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Swiss Vintage 20th Century Pocket Watches

South Bend Gold Filled Ladies Pendant Pocket Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
South Bend Gold Filled Ladies Pendant Pocket Watch - Manual winding. Gold filled; ornate engraving ( 35 mm ). White dial with Arabic numerals. Pre-owned wit...
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American 20th Century Pocket Watches

Solid Gold Ladies Stewart Dawson &Co Antique Pocket Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, VIC
Elegant Stewart Dawson & Co 14 carat Solid Gold Open Face Ladies Pocket Watch . Late 19th - early 20th century, marked 14C to inner back cover and serial number #75128. Featuring a g...
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Australian Art Nouveau 20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Gold

Edwardian Pearl and Enamel Pocket Watch, c.1910
Located in London, GB
This masterfully crafted pocket watch dates back to the Edwardian era and is truly stunning. A bow of 18 carat yellow gold with green enamel detailing holds the pocket watch in place...
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Unknown Edwardian Vintage 20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Ulysse Nardin Pocket Watch 18k Gold
Located in Antwerp, BE
Movement : Mechanical Manual Winding,17 Jewels, Extremely High Grade Movement with Fine Swan Neck Balance Regulation
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Swiss Artisan 20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Art Deco Sterling Silver and Enamel Miniature Desk Timepiece circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful miniature desk timepiece, rectangular case with blue enamel, accented by silver bands, centering a circular brushed silvered dial with gilt Arabic numerals, dial signed Cartier, case signed European Watch and Clock...
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Swiss Art Deco 20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Patek Philippe Pocket Watch Pendant Platinum Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Patek Philippe open face square pocket watch with a platinum case. The dial has black Roman indices and is equipped with the Breguet style hands. The case is polished platinum (the cover is stamped inside with a platinum mark). A monogram decorates the back of the case with the initials G M W. The movement is fully marked with the Patek Philippe maker’s mark, a serial number and a place of origin (Geneve). The case was made by American Watch Company and it is stamped inside A. W. C. CO., platinum, 204954. This vintage Patek watch with the white flat face framed in platinum is a classy accessory. The watch has a loop and can be worn as a pendant. The movement is mechanical, with a manual wind. The watch is in working condition. This vintage pocket watch is made of platinum (stamped). The movement is mechanical, Swiss made. The Patek vintage watch measures 1 5/8” x 1 5/8” x ¼” (4.2 x 4.2 x 0.7 cm) and weighs 73.3 grams. Stamped with Patek Philippe maker's mark and logo, serial number, hallmark for platinum. The overall condition of this Art Deco pocket watch is very good. The watch has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity. We give one year warranty to all our watches. This watch will be serviced once sold. About Patek Philippe Brand: Being one of the world biggest watchmakers, Patek Philippe shares this status with two other giants, Vacheron & Constantin and Audemars Piguet. The brand was established in Geneva in 1839. Ever since every Patek Philippe watch has been assembled by hands - the process which takes up to a year and longer. Initially the company called Patek, Czapek & Co. and was ran by a group of polish immigrants in Geneva. In 1845 a French horologist Adrien...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Platinum

Art Deco Enamelled Watch Fob Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have an gorgeous watch fob crafted during the pinnacle of the Art Deco movement. This sterling silver piece takes on a spherical form with the entire exterior being expertly ...
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Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

18 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical Wind Movement Antique Pocket 34.7g Watch
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Non-Branded D&D 18556 is a beautiful Unisex timepiece that is powered by mechanical (hand-winding) movement which is cased in a yellow gold case. It has a round shape ...
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Unknown 20th Century Pocket Watches

Cartier Art Deco Watch Fob Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have an exquisite watch fob pendant from the world renowned luxury jewellery house of Cartier. This sophisticated Art Deco piece showcases an elong...
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Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

IWC Schaffhausen 14 Karat Gold Pocket Watch
By IWC
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage International Watch Co. Schaffhausen 48mm pocket watch, never engraved. circa 1925-1930 Length: 62.54mm Width: 48mm Case thickness: 8.79mm Crystal: Acrylic Dial: Gold Inside Case: 803264 Outside Case: 778838 IWC Schaffhausen
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20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Cartier Pink Enamel Desk Clock
Located in New York, NY
Cartier pink enamel desk clock, circa 1910s Circular-shaped dial with Arabic numerals, white enamel dotted bezel surrounding the dial, pink guilloché ena...
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Belle Époque 20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Enamel

Waltham Open Face 14k Yellow Gold Filled Pocket Watch 23 Jewels Size 16 1904
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Waltham Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Cobalt Blue Hands & Dedicated Second Dial 14k Yellow Gold Filled Case Case ...
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American Belle Époque 20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

J.E. Caldwell by I.W.C. 18Kt Yellow Gold Open Faced Art Deco Pocket Watch, 1930s
By IWC
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: International Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced / Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Yellow Gold and Enamel DIMENSIONS: Diameter 45mm CIRCA: 1920's / 1930's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 19 Jewels / High Grade DIAL / HANDS: Silvered with Kiln Fired Printing / Blued Steel Pierced Hands WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT J.E. Caldwell was the premier old house in Philadelphia. They purchased their watches from only the finest makers in the world. This piece, done in an art deco style has a Stern Freres dial. Stern was the company that bought out Patek Philippe from...
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Swiss Art Deco 20th Century Pocket Watches

Patek Philippe & Co. Yellow Gold Open Face Pocket Watch, circa 1920
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe & Co. 18K Gold Open Face Pocket Watch - Manual movement. 18K Yellow Gold Case, monogrammed. Signed Patek Philippe & Co. ( 44 mm ). Gold with Arabic numerals; sub dial...
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Swiss Vintage 20th Century Pocket Watches

FLATO Platinum and Diamond Travel Watch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This unusual watch clock was created by Paul Flato in New York in the 1930s. Paul Flato was famous for his whimsical imaginative designs. In the 1930's, he counted both socialites ...
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American Vintage 20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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 20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Girard Perregaux Stainless Steel Oval Pocket Watch
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
A Girard Perregaux Rare 1970s Oval Pocket Watch, made of Stainless Steel. A limited edition of 550, Calibre GP09, Silver dial with black Roman numerals, black hands, manual wound movement. Case 35 mm x 45 mm. Metal: Stainless Steel Carat: N/A Colour: N/A Clarity: N/A Cut: N/A Weight: N/A Engravings/Markings: N/A Size/Measurement: Case - 35 mm x 45 mm Current Condition: Excellent - Consistent with age and use. Accompanied by: This Girard Perregaux Pocket Watch...
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Vintage 20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mauboussin Paris 1950 Mido Skeleton Round Watch pendant Stainless 18kt And Onyx
Located in Miami, FL
A round skeleton watch pendant designed by Mauboussin. Very nice retro piece, made in Paris France by the jewelry house of Mauboussin during the mid-century period, back in the 1950...
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French Retro Vintage 20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel

Lancet Made in France for Famous Accessories House 1920's Art Deco
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Lancet, Famous French House STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel and Rubber CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Diameter 31mm MOVE...
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French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Pocket Watches

Longines for Birks Open Faced Pocket Watch with Original Dial, circa 1921
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines for Birks of Canada STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1921 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 45mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels / Caliber 18.89 DIAL / HANDS: Original Gilt Dial with Kiln Fired Enamel Printing by Stern Freres / Blued Steel Hands WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT Henry Birks and Sons is the most famous house in Canada, the Cartier of Canada. This unique watch was produced for Birks by Longines. Impressively, the dial was produced for Longines, for this watch by the house of Stern Freres. The Stern family were the most renowned dial house in Switzerland. They were so successful that in the early 1930's, after falling into bankruptcy they purchased the Patek Philippe Watch Company. Stern still owns Patek Philippe to this day. The dial on this watch is in flawless original condition. 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 watch. This watch was designed specifically for Charles Lindbergh, the first person to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. The watch featured a special bezel that allowed Lindbergh to calculate his longitude. In my own personal collection, I have the Longines Caliber 13 ZN Chronograph that Commander Richard Byrd took to Antarctica in 1928. It was purchased at the time from Abercrombie and Fitch in New York along with all the other equipment used on the expedition, it still runs well and keeps good, even after 100 years. In the 1980’s I was privileged to view their “collection” in their vaults. It was not open to the public, but a contact arranged it. There were examples of all the finest pocket and wristwatches they had ever produced. This included all the pieces that had received navigational and chronometer ratings. They were not even arranged for presentation; they were merely in drawers. I was shown the collection by their renowned “springer.” I have forgotten his name, but he was responsible for adjusting the watches to win the chronometer ratings. He was probably 80 years old at the time. Interestingly but not surprisingly he could only speak to me about adjusting the hairspring but not about the watch in general. This is something that is not uncommon in the watch world. A craftsman will only know about the part of the watch that they are responsible for. When I produced my own watch in Geneva many years ago, I realized that the dial maker and case maker and other associated craftsmen knew almost nothing about what each other did. This seemed odd to me, but it is that way. Lastly, our family jewelry store in Los Angeles was an official Longines retailer so I can speak from personal experience that Longines is an exceptional watch company regarding their service and dependability. They are also famous for the “Ultra Chron...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Pocket Watches

18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Breguet Paris Pocket Watch with Porcelain Dial
Located in Manhasset, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Breguet Paris Pocket Watch with Porcelain Dial. Second hand missing. This watch is not in working condition currently.
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French Belle Époque Vintage 20th Century Pocket Watches

Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Original Dial 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference Veri-Thin METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 43mm MOVE...
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American Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Standard Nickel Silver Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch 1920's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Standard Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 43mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding ...
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American Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Pocket Watches

Waltham Pocket Watch 14k Yellow, Rose and Green Gold White Dial Case Manual
Located in Surfside, FL
Waltham hunter case pocket watch in 14k yellow, rose and green gold. Decorative high relief pink and yellow floral embellishments on both sides of the c...
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Antique 20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Gold

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