Early 20th Century Wrist Watches

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FACTORY / HOUSE: Dueber Hampden Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Cushion Shaped / Military Style METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 28mm ...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Chronometre Election STYLE / REFERENCE: Military Campaign Style / Articulated Lugs METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm x Diameter 32mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels / Election Caliber DIAL / HANDS: Original Kiln Fired Enamel with Luminous Numbers / Blued Steel Luminous Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 14mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic campaign style watch was produced in Switzerland by Election Watch...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1925 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 26mm X Width 33mm M...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Eterna Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Oversized METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 55mm X Diameter 49mm MOV...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Lancet Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Tonneau / Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Len...

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: Daynite / Hebdomas STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Campaign 8 Day METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel CIRCA / YEAR: 1915 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diameter 34mm MOVEMENT ...

FACTORY / HOUSE: C.H. Meylan Switzerland / Marcus & Co. N.Y. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum DIMENSIONS: Length 29mm...

FACTORY / HOUSE: S. Nordlinger STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel and Stone CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length X Diameter MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber DIAL / HANDS: Factory Original Silver Dial / Blued Steel Hands WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement This fantastic art deco clock was originally sold by one of the first jewelers in Los Angeles, S. Nordlinger. Nordlinger, a Swiss watchmaker set up shop in Los Angeles in 1869. His is considered one of the pioneer merchants in Los Angeles. His business grew and his sons took over eventually. He died in 1911 and in 1923 his sons merged the Nordlinger house with another famous Los Angeles Jeweler, Brock and Co...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Regina Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Military Campaign or Trench Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1915 DIMENS...

C. Bucherer 14k White Gold Antique Art Deco Hand-Winding Watch ETA 500 Movement #ETA 500 Case #102174 14k White Gold Art Deco Rectangular Case 24 mm Wide (25 mm w/ Crown) 33 mm Lon...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Campaign Style METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA: 1918 DIMENSIONS: Length 28mm X Diameter 27mm MOVEMENT /...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Howard Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel with Exhibition Back CIRCA / YEAR: 1921 Movement / European Case from 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 55mm x Diameter 44mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 21 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Unique Drivers Style Design / Blued Steel Beetle and Poker Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 22mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT One of the most respected names in American watch making, was the house founded by Edward Howard in Boston Massachusetts in 1858. Howard was an exceptional watchmaker who had worked originally for the Willard Clock Company. Willard was the premier American clock maker and advanced American horology. Howard’s exceptional designs and innovations helped establish America as a watchmaking capital along with the Waltham Watch Company. Howard’s creativity helped establish the principles of industrialization and standardized parts. Howards watches were rugged and very accurate as well. Their case designs were innovative as well. Howard watches were used by scientists and engineers in military and industry because they were rugged and dependable. In 1903, the Howard Watch Company was acquired by the Keystone Watch Case Company. Keystone continued to produce Howard watches under the Howard brand name until 1935. By that time the great depression had taken its toll on all but the most robust watch companies. During the 1920’s Howard produced the 12-size caliber which was a beautifully finished watch that kept exceptional time. It was also one of the few American watches that met most of the standards of what is called a “Geneva Seal...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Concord Watch Co. for Cuervo & Sobrinos STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Campaign Style METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1915 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 3...

A chic Art Deco lady’s watch in white gold and enamel, embellished with diamonds and emeralds. Circa 1920s.

FACTORY / HOUSE: Howard & Co., New York STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Wrist Watch / Custom Conversion to a wrist watch METAL / MATERIAL: Steel with Exhibition Back CIRCA / YEAR: 1921 Movement / European Case from 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 56mm x Diameter 44mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 19 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Two Tone Dial / Blued Steel Spade and Pointer Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 22mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT One of the most respected names in American watch making, was the house founded by Edward Howard in Boston Massachusetts in 1858. Howard was an exceptional watchmaker who had worked originally for the Willard Clock Company. Willard was the premier American clock maker and advanced American horology. Howard’s exceptional designs and innovations helped establish America as a watchmaking capital along with the Waltham Watch Company. Howard’s creativity helped establish the principles of industrialization and standardized parts. Howards watches were rugged and very accurate as well. Their case designs were innovative as well. Howard watches were used by scientists and engineers in military and industry because they were rugged and dependable. In 1903, the Howard Watch Company was acquired by the Keystone Watch Case Company. Keystone continued to produce Howard watches under the Howard brand name until 1935. By that time the great depression had taken its toll on all but the most robust watch companies. During the 1920’s Howard produced the 12-size caliber which was a beautifully finished watch that kept exceptional time. It was also one of the few American watches that met most of the standards of what is called a “Geneva Seal...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Racine Watch Company / Bijou STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Bracelet Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Silver with Inlaid Niello CIRCA / YEAR: Mid Teens DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 27mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original with Cartouche Numerals / Original Blued Steel Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Original Silver and Niello Spring Link Bracelet / Length 6 1/2 Inches or 16cm WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This charming ladies watch is in excellent original condition and is still fitted with its original bracelet as well. We seldom see these truly vintage watches with original spring loaded link bracelets that still function well. This watch was produced by Racine, a small but prestigious house based in Le Locle, however the Racine's were involved in many different watch...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Hirsch Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Nouveau METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver with Diamonds CIRCA / YEAR: 1890's / 1900 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Diameter 26mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 13 Jewels...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Gallet & Co. for Racine STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Bracelet Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1915 / 20's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 26mm x Width 24mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 115 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Gilt with Arabic Numerals / Blued Steel Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Original Sterling Silver / 6 1/5 Inches or 16.3cm in Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This charming little watch was produced by Gallet, a high grade ebouch maker in Switzerland working for Cartier and Tiffany as well. The watch came to us many years ago from the original family, the great grandmother was a nurse during WW1 and this was her watch...

FACTORY / HOUSE: International Watch Co. for Peerless STYLE / REFERENCE: Campaign Style / Half Hunter METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver & Enamel CIRCA / YEAR: 1915 DIMENSIONS / SIZE...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Cuervo Y Sobrinos STYLE / REFERENCE: Tonneau Shaped / Military Style METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver and Niello Inlay CIRCA / YE...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Howard Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Custom Made Case METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: Mid 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 53mm x Diameter 43mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 19 Jewels / 10 Size DIAL / HANDS: Silvered with Art Nouveau Numbers...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Howard Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Exhibition Back METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 56mm X Diameter 45mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Silvered with Art Deco Numerals / Blued Steel Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 22mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT One of the most respected names in American watch making, was the house founded by Edward Howard in Boston Massachusetts in 1858. Howard was an exceptional watchmaker who had worked originally for the Willard Clock Company. Willard was the premier American clock maker and advanced American horology. Howard’s exceptional designs and innovations helped establish America as a watchmaking capital along with the Waltham Watch Company. Howard’s creativity helped establish the principles of industrialization and standardized parts. Howards watches were rugged and very accurate as well. Their case designs were innovative as well. Howard watches were used by scientists and engineers in military and industry because they were rugged and dependable. In 1903, the Howard Watch Company was acquired by the Keystone Watch Case Company. Keystone continued to produce Howard watches under the Howard brand name until 1935. By that time the great depression had taken its toll on all but the most robust watch companies. During the 1920’s Howard produced the 12-size caliber which was a beautifully finished watch that kept exceptional time. It was also one of the few American watches that met most of the standards of what is called a “Geneva Seal...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Mappin & Webb STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Agate Stone Easel Desk Clock MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 15 Jewels Swiss Made / Eight Days / Manual W...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Howard Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR:1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 55mm X D...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Shreve & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Arts and Crafts Desk Clock METAL / MATERIAL: CIRCA / YEAR: DIMENSIONS: Length 4 Inches X Width 4 Inches MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 8 Day DIA...