J. W. Benson 18 Karat Yellow Gold Military Campaign Style Watch from WW1

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...

FACTORY / HOUSE: La Esmeralda STYLE / REFERENCE: Campaign Trench Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel CIRCA / YEAR: 1915 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 34mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: ...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Campaign Style / Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL: 14 Kt. Solid Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 41mm X Diameter 39mm CIRCA / YEAR: 1933 MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Kiln Fired Enamel / Breguet Style / Breguet Blued Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 19mm / Medium Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is a fantastic and rare watch. It is the largest Longines wrist chronograph produced at the time. The case has a coin edge, hinged back and bezel and a beautiful cuvette stating its provenance. The movement is in excellent condition and the steel work has Anglage finishing. This rare watch is running fine and you can wear it and use it to count off the minutes left on your parking meter. The Company continued to grow and prosper throughout the 19th century. During the American Civil War, they supplied watches to the military, and of course they grew because of this association. In 1885, they moved their headquarters to Waltham, Massachusetts, and changed their name to the American Waltham Watch Company. Waltham was a major exhibitor at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. The company's exhibit at the exposition was housed in a large pavilion that was designed to resemble a factory. The pavilion was filled with watches of all shapes and sizes, as well as machinery used in the manufacturing process. The exhibit was a major success, and it helped to raise the profile of Waltham watches around the world. Amongst the visitors at the exhibition was a contingent from Switzerland. When they realized what Waltham was doing, they quickly understood that their methods were outdated and soon enough they would be a country unable to compete. They also went to the Waltham factory for a visit after the exhibition. It is said that they purchased a few of Waltham’s higher grade movements. The director of the factory said he would have them “adjusted” before they left, but they said it was not necessary. When they arrived back in Switzerland, they checked them and were shocked at the level of quality and accuracy. This prompted them to buy some of the equipment that Waltham was using so they could start building better watches that were less expensive and more accurate. Some of that machinery ended up in the small town of Schaffhausen and became The International Watch Company. They are still in business today making exceptional watches. The military, for any nation, is a powerful source of revenue for industrial contracts. So, any industry would prosper during war and Waltham continued to be a supplier to the military for over 100 years. Through WW 1...

FACTORY / HOUSE: J.W. Benson Jewelers STYLE / REFERENCE: Covered Trench Shrapnel / Campaign Series METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1915 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm x Diameter 35mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Kiln Fired Enamel with Luminous Numerals / Blued Steel Luminous Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather 12mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This rare example of a true trench watch was originally sold by the legendary house of J.W. Benson in London. Benson's were the jewelers to all the British...

Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch - Manual winding . 18K Yellow gold ( 42 mm) Inner case engraving; signed Baume & Mercier. Champagne dial with stick hour markers. Pre-owned with ...

Piaget Ladies 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch Metal Weight: 66.3 Grams

Brand: Piaget Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Excellent Condition Length: 6.5 inch Dial Width: 0.82 inch Weight: 32.6 grams

Timor WWW – Dirty Dozen British Military Watch – WW2 Era – Relumed  – 36mm Overview: A fine and authentic example of the highly collectible Timor WWW, one of the iconic "Dirty Dozen" watches commissioned by the British Ministry of Defence during World War II. Timor was one of the twelve Swiss brands selected to produce reliable, rugged timepieces for the British military, and this piece offers great originality and military history in one. This particular example of the Timor DD has had a refinished MOD dial and hands likely that has gone back to the Ministry of Defence to be relumed and redialed so that it can be used again by the military hence its clean look. Key Features: ✅ Brand: Timor ✅ Model: WWW ("Wrist. Watch. Waterproof") ✅ Collection: Dirty Dozen (British MoD WW2) ✅ Era: Circa 1940s ✅ Case Size: 36mm ✅ Case Material: Stainless Steel with fixed lugs ✅ Dial: Matte black, signed “Timor” ✅ Hands & Markers: Relumed ✅ Movement: Timor Caliber 6060 – Manual wind ✅ Crown: Unsigned, original-style crown ✅ Strap: Generic green military-style textile strap with steel buckle ✅ Caseback Markings: WWW – K 10612 / 40512, military-issued ✅ Military Arrow: Present on dial and case back ✅ Condition: Good ✅ Warranty: 12-Month Mechanical Warranty Included Historical Significance: The “Dirty Dozen” refers to a series of twelve watch manufacturers commissioned by the British MoD during WWII to produce rugged, reliable timepieces for soldiers. The Timor WWW is one of the better-documented and widely recognized names from the series. Built to strict military specifications, these watches feature matte black dials, luminous markers, Arabic numerals, and fixed lugs. Condition Report: ✔ Dial & hands are relumed with beautiful age-related patina ✔ Stainless steel case shows wear consistent with age and use ✔ Military engravings on case back are clearly visible ✔ Running well and comes with a 12-month mechanical warranty ✔ Supplied on a green textile strap in keeping with its military aesthetic Unlike many others this is a near perfect example of a vintage military watch...