Mid-20th Century Pocket Watches

Vintage 1930's Patina Pocket Watch, Working, Self Winding, Very Good Condition, 47mm Case, Chronograph, Yellow Gold Filled, Antique, Used. The back has a nice textured engraving with...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe et Cie STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 44mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: ...

Sporting Prince Chronometer Travel Watch, silver dial with index batons and arabic numbers at 3, 6, 9 and 12 0'clock, blue steel hands, small seconds sub dial, a brushed nickel case which comes out on a hinge, a brown leather outer case with original brown leather tassels, plastic glass, snap on caseback, manual wind movement, in excellent condition. Rolex chose to name this model the Sporting Prince, and was possibly also intended to be used during sports events or tournaments, Brand: Rolex Model: Vintage Sporting...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DI...

Patek Philippe. A Gold Keyless Lever Open Face Pocket Watch in New Old Stock condition C1964 Dial: The pristine silver matt dial signed Patek Philippe Geneve with yellow gold batons...

Piaget. A Rare and Important Mexican Gold 50 Pesos Manual Wind Lever Coin Watch C1960 Dial: The matt silver dial signed Piaget with black marker batons and matching blued steel needle point hands Case: The case comprises of a Mexican 50...

Illinois Elvinar pocket watch in 10k gold fill. Triple sunk white porcelain dial with bold Arabic numerals and sub-seconds. 21 jewel manual wind movement. 50 mm Wadsworth case signed "Bunn Special...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Military Timer METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 52mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Arabic Numerals / Blued Steel Hands WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT The wrong train, on the wrong track, at the wrong time at the end of the 19th century frequently resulted in disastrous train wrecks. In response to the critical need for accuracy on the nation’s railroads, laws were passed in 1891 establishing set standards of accuracy. All engineers and railroad workers were required to purchase and maintain their watches to keep accurate time based on set standards, about 30 seconds per week was the tolerance. This was the inspiration for The Hamilton Watch Company which was founded in 1892 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The company was started by a group of investors who were looking to create a high-quality, American-made watch...

Beautiful and unique vintage Rotary 9ct Gold Watch Floral Brooch. The watch is made circa 1968 by an award-winning worldwide brand of classic timepieces. This Rotary watch...

SLIDING DOORS – THE MOVADO ERMETO WATCH Very often, decorative objects or so-called luxury items can be accused of having a surplus of form over function. To be clear, there is nothing wrong with this and in many ways we applaud it! Collecting and enjoying beautiful objects that exist merely for the sake of existing is central to the Bulang and Sons rason d’etre. The watches we will be discussing today are, however, the epitome of when form and function collide perfectly to create a useful and yet aesthetically very pleasing object. The Modvado Ermeto watch first saw light in 1926 and had an impressive run of 59 years until it ceased production in 1985. Tactile and handsome in equal measure, the Ermeto watch was designed to be used in the same way as a pocket watch and afforded the watch full protection, much like a full-hunter pocket watch. Overlooked by collectors for many years, we have fallen in love with these quirky pieces and want to share our love of one of Movado’s most enduring timepieces with you all today. Off the radar is the Movado Ermeto watch, a name that is derived from the Greek for “hermetically sealed”. Holding the watch in your hand you can easily see why the name is perfect, as the watch is case between two sliding outer sleeves, almost like a shell. The two ‘shells’ can be slid apart to reveal the watch within and then closed to cover and protect the concealed timepiece. Whilst now technically hermetically sealed like a Rolex Oyster case, the watch was well protected from dust, water spills and shocks when closed. The concept was not unlike the Jaeger-LeCoutre Reverso or Cartier Tank Basculante in so far as the face of the watch was protected. The Ermeto, however, took the idea a step further to offer all-round protection. The Ermeto was originally available in four different sizes depending on your preference. The largest was the Pullman at 100mm wide and 70mm high. Then came the Master at a more modest 54 by 37mm size and the Normal that was 48 by 34mm – both very similar in size. The final size was marketed at ladies and was referred to as the Baby, was 43 by 26mm and was intended to be worn on a chain around the neck or placed in a purse. Whilst the closing case was perfect for keeping your watch safe and sound, the sliding doors had a fully functioning purpose. The wound the watch! Opening and closing the watch six times was enough to fully wind the watch for a 24-hour period. It was after one year of production, that in 1927 Movado’s founder’s brother invented the mechanism to wind the watch using the case. The system was simple in execution but genius in design. Each case side was fitted with a rack that engaged a pinion to wind the stem of the crown. The simple sliding of the case therefore roatted the winding crown, thus negating the need for the user to do so. The movements that Movado used...

This amazing and very well made hidden pocket watch features a solid 18k yellow gold 1904 Liberty coin case crafted in France by Mauboussin in collaboration with Trabert & Hoeffer. T...

Rolex Prince Imperial 9ct Bi-Colour Gold Keyless Lever Dress Pocket Watch with Glasgow import hallmarks for 1931. Dial: The satin silver dial with two tone effect signed Rolex Prince Imperial and the retailer's name Alex Clark has an offset dial at twelve o'clock with Arabic numbers and batons. The subsidiary seconds dial is at six o'clock. The watch has beautiful original blued steel arrow like hands with original blued seconds hand. Case: The very elegant 9ct Bi-colour gold case with plain back and snap back case which is fully signed, numbered and British import hallmarked. Movement: The nickel ¾ plate movement has a keyless lever escapement with a Patent protective cap over the balance and escapement. The movement is signed “Rolex Observatory...