Modern Pocket Watches
MODERN STYLE
Rooted in centuries of history of adornment dating back to the ancient world, modern jewelry reimagines traditional techniques, forms and materials for expressive new pieces. As opposed to contemporary jewelry, which responds to the moment in which it was created, modern jewelry often describes designs from the 20th to 21st centuries that reflect movements and trends in visual culture.
Modern jewelry emerged from the 19th-century shift away from jewelry indicating rank or social status. The Industrial Revolution allowed machine-made jewelry using electric gold plating, metal alloys and imitation stones, making beautiful jewelry widely accessible. Although mass production deemphasized the materials of the jewelry, the vision of the designer remained important, something that would be furthered in the 1960s with what’s known as the “critique of preciousness.”
A design fair called the “Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes” brought global attention to the Art Deco style in 1925 and gathered a mix of jewelry artists alongside master jewelers like Van Cleef & Arpels, Mauboussin and Boucheron. Art Deco designs from Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels unconventionally mixed gemstones like placing rock crystals next to diamonds while borrowing motifs from eclectic sources including Asian lacquer and Persian carpets. Among Cartier’s foremost design preoccupations at the time were high-contrast color combinations and crisp, geometric forms and patterns. In the early 20th century, modernist jewelers like Margaret De Patta and artists such as Alexander Calder — who is better known for his kinetic sculptures than his provocative jewelry — explored sculptural metalwork in which geometric shapes and lines were preferred over elaborate ornamentation.
Many of the innovations in modern jewelry were propelled by women designers such as Wendy Ramshaw, who used paper to craft her accessories in the 1960s. During the 1970s, Elsa Peretti created day-to-night pieces for Tiffany & Co. while designers like Lea Stein experimented with layering plastic, a material that had been employed in jewelry since the mid-19th century and had expanded into Bakelite, acrylics and other unique materials.
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Style: Modern
Herna 14K YG Pocket Watch with 18K Gold Engraving Hinged Cover
Located in New York, NY
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Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Money Clip
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications:
Brand: Tiffany & Co.
Style: Money Clip
Metal: 925 sterling silver
Measurements: 1.25" x 1.10"
Total Weight: 17 Grams
Stamped: "925" "Tiffany & Co." "Elsa P...
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Materials
Sterling Silver
Elgin Pocket Watch Silverode Railroad Heavy Working 7 Jewel Year 1921, 59mm Case
By Elgin
Located in San Diego, CA
Elgin 1921 railroad pocket watch with a 59mm case made of silverode and is 20mm thick. Heavy watch with a clean plastic crystal. The case has a minor blemish and a light hand-carving...
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1920s American Vintage Modern Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Ebel loupe travel and table clock with quartz alarm clock new
By Ebel
Located in Perugia, IT
Ebel Loupe travel and table clock with alarm clock made of steel.
NOS (New Old Stock) New condition.
Dimensions when closed mm 58 x 37 x 20
Dimensions all open mm 97 x 37 x 20
Net we...
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1990s Italian Modern Pocket Watches
Materials
Steel
Elgin 52mm 1906 Pocket Watch, 17 Jewel Serviced 90-Day Warranty, Serial 12195791
By Elgin
Located in San Diego, 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
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Movado St.Christopher Coin Watch Sterling Silver Retailed By Turler
By Movado
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
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Materials
Sterling Silver
Ladies Rado Diastar Swiss Watch Round Case Scratch Resistant Fully Serviced
By RADO
Located in San Diego, CA
Ladies Rado Diastar Swiss watch with a 23mm round case that's scratch-resistant and water sealed. The case is made out of stainless steel with a black fac...
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1990s Swiss Modern Pocket Watches
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Stainless Steel 18kt Yellow Gold Men's Concord Watch Serviced Warranty 15.65.221
Located in San Diego, CA
Introducing the stunning Men’s Concord Steeplechase watch, a remarkable fusion of stainless steel and luxurious 18kt yellow gold. With a 35mm case t...
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2010s Swiss Modern Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
$920 Sale Price
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SWATCH SPECIAL GK340 Watch With Shoulder Strap 2001
By Swatch
Located in Milano, IT
Swatch Watch Shoulder Bag Over Shoulder Bag Zipper Purse NOS Vintage 2001 GK350 Neon Yellow Crossbody Handbag Hipster Retro Gent Originals. Quart...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Pocket Watches
$173 Sale Price
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Longines Dolce Vita Tank Watch, Quartz, Model 7753, Stainless Steel, Like
By Longines
Located in San Diego, CA
Longines Dolce Vita Tank Watch, Quartz, Champagne/Peach Face, Stainless Steel, Swiss-Made. Like New Condition. Beautiful Champagne/Peach Face. Wate...
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1990s Swiss Modern Pocket Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rare SWATCH SCUBA 200 Very Wet 1991, original packaging never opened
By Swatch
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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1990s Swiss Modern Pocket Watches
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Tom Ford Apple Pocket Watch Chain, A must Have
By Tom Ford
Located in Antwerp, BE
Tom Ford invents the Apple pocket watch
Designer customised his new gadget to make it chicer
Tom Ford has a knack for making things look chic - even the clunky Apple Watch, it turns...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
1950s LUCIEN PICCARD 14K Yellow Gold Multicolor Gemstone Watch Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This stunning mid-century LUCIEN PICCARD 14K yellow gold multicolor gemstone watch brooch is a luxurious blend of functionality and decorative artistry. Designed in an ornate circula...
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1950s American Vintage Modern Pocket Watches
Materials
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Tom Ford Apple Pocket Watch Chain, A must have
By Tom Ford
Located in Antwerp, BE
Tom Ford Apple Pocket Watch Chain, A must have
Tom Ford invents the Apple pocket watch
Designer customised his new gadget to make it chicer
Tom Ford has a knack for making things l...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pocket Watches
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Stainless Steel
Diamond And Enamel Sunfish Lapel Watch
Located in New Orleans, LA
A delightful blend of watchmaking refinement and unique artistry, this charming lapel watch takes the form of a sunfish. The aquatic creature is stunning in its level of detail. Craf...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Modern Pocket Watches
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Ladies 18kt Yellow Gold Mathey-Tissot Watch, #3560625, Manual, 25mm Case, 37.2gr
By Tissot
Located in San Diego, 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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1960s Vintage Modern Pocket Watches
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18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Swatch Red Knit Limited Edition For Christmas 2013
By Swatch
Located in Milano, IT
A truly beautiful special edition, it is the one with which Swatch comes to our rescue in the desperate search for what should be the perfect Christmas gift. By combining one of the ...
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2010s Swiss Modern Pocket Watches
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