Glycine 18kt. White Gold Art Deco High Grade Hand Made Watch, circa 1930's

FACTORY / HOUSE: I.W.C. / International Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Tank Style / Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Yellow Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 41mm X Width 25mm CIRCA: 1930s...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Movado Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 44mm Length X 23mm Width MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber 730 DIAL / HANDS: Factory Original Silver Dial with Applied Breguet Gilded Arabic Numeral / Gilded Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, mm / Regular Length 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 unique watch is entirely hand made sometime in the late 1920's. It still had the original cord band when we first purchased it, nearly 40 years ago. We have replaced it with modern leather otherwise you would not have been able to wear if as the old cord was to dried out. The workmanship on this piece is exceptional and the dial is original as well. The dial done is Sterling Silver with Kiln Fired Printing was produced by Stern Freres and has Solid Gold Applied Breguet Style Arabic Numerals. The hands are original as well. Stern Freres bought the Patek Philippe Watch Company in the early 1930's when they went into bankruptcy. The Stern Family still own Patek Philippe to this day. Movado is a Swiss watchmaking company founded in 1881 by Achilles Ditesheim in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. The name "Movado" means "always in motion" in Esperanto, and the company has lived up to its name throughout its history with its commitment to innovation and design. In its early years, Movado produced a wide variety of pocket watches, but it soon began to focus on wristwatches as they became increasingly popular. In 1912, Movado introduced its first wristwatch, the Ermeto, which was marketed as a travel watch with a stylish and protective case. The Ermeto was a huge success, and it helped to establish Movado as a leader in the wristwatch market. In the 1920s and 1930s, Movado continued to innovate with new designs and technologies. In 1930, the company introduced its iconic Museum Watch, which features a simple, minimalist design with a single dot at 12 o'clock. The Museum Watch was designed by Nathan George Horwitt, a young American designer who was inspired by the Bauhaus movement. The Museum Watch was an immediate success, and it is still one of Movado's most popular watches...

Zenith 18kt Gold Manual Wind Watch. This classic Zenith wristwatch is crafted in 18kt yellow gold. Featuring a silver-tone dial with applied gold ba...

This extremely rare Cage Bird Pendant Brooch, dating back to the 1940s-1950s, is a true masterpiece of craftsmanship and elegance. Expertly crafted in 18kt yellow gold and platinum, it is adorned with four single-cut diamonds (approx. 0.05 carats, G-H color) and a vibrant baguette-cut ruby (approx. 0.10 carats). The intricate design conceals a Bucherer manual-winding watch, a brilliant blend of artistry and functionality. This lapel watch is not only a testament to exceptional ingenuity but also a highly exclusive creation, being one from a limited edition of 10 ever made. This brooch embodies the perfect harmony of luxurious materials, precision watchmaking, and timeless design, making it a coveted piece for collectors and connoisseurs of fine jewelry. Whether admired as a historical treasure or cherished as a wearable work of art, its rarity and sophistication elevate it to an unparalleled level of exclusivity. A true collector’s dream, this piece offers a glimpse into the golden era of vintage jewelry and horology. Period: 1940's Style: Art Deco Creator: BUCHERER Metal: 18Kt Yellow Gold Stone: Natural Diamonds Measurements: 2.85 x 0.95 inches. Brooch is stamped: "C#, 750". Watch is stamped in the dial: "BUCHERER 17 JEWELS...