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Art Nouveau Wrist Watches

ART NOUVEAU STYLE

Art Nouveau — generally considered to have begun in the late 1800s and ended with the start of World War I — was a movement in the decorative arts that drew inspiration from natural forms, such as trees, flowers and, of course, the human figure. The three main themes present in Art Nouveau jewelry and watches were flora, fauna and women.

Art Nouveau, which reached its pinnacle in the year 1900, spawned from artists who rejected the historicism of their predecessors to create an entirely new visual vocabulary. As compared to Art Deco jewelry’s geometric patterns and sharp lines, the extravagant style of antique Art Nouveau jewelry is characterized by curvilinear forms and whiplash lines, vibrant materials and dramatic imagery.

The first art and design movement of the 20th century, Art Nouveau was also a reaction against the Industrial Revolution, and took its inspiration from the theories of the Symbolists, the art of the Pre-Raphaelites, the ideas of John Ruskin and his follower William Morris and, most importantly Japanese crafts. (The country was a fertile ground for inspiration after it was opened to the West in 1854.) The Art Nouveau style touched all manners of the arts, including the most exultant jewelry.

Nature was a favorite muse for artists going back to the 18th and 19th centuries, but in the hands of 20th-century artists, it was depicted in new ways. For example, a withering flower was considered just as beautiful as one in full bloom. Winged creatures, such as insects and birds, were also a popular subject. Dragonflies and butterflies were particular favorites because they morphed so dramatically in different life stages.

This was also a reference to women, whose role in society was evolving. It was not uncommon to see a piece of jewelry that would at once reference a woman as a winged creature (think René Lalique’s famous Dragonfly brooch, circa 1897–98, at the Gulbenkian Collection in Lisbon). However, just as women’s roles were ambiguous, so was their image, as the femmes nouvelle were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized.

In addition to Lalique, vital figures in Art Nouveau jewelry included Louis Comfort Tiffany in the United States, Vladimir Soloviev, who designed jewelry for Peter Carl Fabergé in Russia, Fuset Grau of Spain, Karl Rothmuller of Germany and Philippe Wolfers of Belgium.

Art Nouveau jewelers used every “canvas” imaginable, looking beyond brooches and necklaces to belt buckles, fans, tiaras, dog collars (a type of choker necklace), pocket watches, corsages and hair combs. Multicolored gems and enamel could complete this vision better than diamonds. Jewelers also favored pearls, particularly baroque pearls, for their large size and irregular shape. However, opal was the most popular stone — its iridescence harmonized perfectly with the enamel, and it could be carved into any shape. Art Nouveau jewelry was primarily set in yellow gold.

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Style: Art Nouveau
Philippe Charriol Quartz Watch w Date 12395
Located in New York, NY
Philip Charriol Cable Twist Watch Good Working order. SLight Scuffs.
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Wrist Watches

Omega Cocktail - Vintage White Gold & Diamond Manual Wind Ladies' Watch
Located in Antwerp, BE
Up for sale is this beautiful Swiss Made 18k White Gold and Diamond Ladies' cocktail watch with reference number 7256, made by Omega and dating back to 1969 based on its serial number. The watch case measures approximately 16.5mm in diameter, is crafted from solid 18k white gold, and seamlessly flows over into the white gold mesh bracelet. The factory set diamond bezel contains 20 high quality brilliant cut diamonds totalling approximately 0.4ct. The dial is kept to its bare minimum: simplistic hour markers combined with a vertically brushed silver tone dial and baton shaped hands create a minimalist watch face. Behind the solid gold case back we find the beating heart of this watch: a mechanical hand-winding Omega movement with caliber reference 650. Thanks to the incorporation of this movement, the watch case can be kept as thin as 6mm. For such a sleek and refined watch, its total weight still adds up to about 36.5 grams. The watch is sold as pre-owned and vintage, however it still is in good condition considering its age. You will find wear marks on the case and bracelet, but no coarse damage. The case has been cleaned thoroughly, but was left unpolished to maintain its original edges and curves. The sapphire crystal looks unscathed to the naked eye. The crown is original and signed with the Omega logo. The movement was freshly serviced, and is working perfectly. Please study the pictures in this listing well: they show the watch in the condition that it is in, with no digital enhancements to make it look better than it is. We are sure that you like honesty, and so do we. Please do note that the clasp has a small adjustment setting, but the bracelet on this watch is otherwise not drastically resizable. Ideally, the watch fits wrists with a circumference between 16 and 17.5cm. Accompanying the watch is its lovely original clamshell Omega presentation box, but sadly no paperwork is present with this piece. Your new timepiece will be packaged with great care, and will be shipped out as fast as possible. We usually ship the same day your payment comes in, and provide full insurance as well as a tracking code for all of our packages. If you have any questions regarding the item or our services, please do not hesitate to reach out. We'll gladly assist as soon as we get the chance. Brand : Omega Movement : Manual Winding - Omega 650 Year of production : 1969 (Approximation) Case : 18k White Gold Case Diameter : 16.5mm Case Thickness: 6mm Bracelet material : 18k White Gold Bracelet length : Between 16 and 17.5cm Clasp : Jewellery Clasp Clasp material : 18k White Gold Original box, no original papers Water resistance : not water resistant Condition : The condition of the watch can be seen on the pictures. Please study them carefully and be your own judge. The potential present scratches have come over the years as with all vintage...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Art Nouveau Wrist Watches

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Classic "Vinage"14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold "Valois" Liberty Coin Face Watch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow gold "Valois" 33mm coin face watch, the watch has been service and polished. With a new brown lizard band.
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Art Nouveau Wrist Watches

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Ferdinand Verger Freres Platinum Tonneau Art Deco Art Nouveau Watch with Diamond
Located in PARIS, FR
VERGER FRERES Founded in 1872 For the discerning ones Wear Verger watch it's integrate the club of famous clients : Mary Pickford, Arletty, Mistinguett, Joan Crawford, Paulette Godard, Katherine Hepburn, Claudette Colbert, Greta Garbo, Marlene Dietrich, Dolores Del Rio, Anne May Wong, Merle Oberon, Mae West, Sonja Henie, Gloria Swanson... Founded in 1872 by Ferdinand Verger, Verger Frères realised the synthesis in its time between Art Nouveau and Art Deco. Due to its recognized know-how during the Roaring Twenties, Verger Frères worked for the most renowned European jewelers such as Boucheron, Van Cleef & Arpels, Hermès, Ostertag or Lacloche Frères, as well as the great American Jewelers such as Tiffany & Co, Marcus & Co, Black Starr & Frost. Thus, Verger Frères became a Jeweler of Jewelers, working for all the major houses, from Place Vendôme in Paris, to Rue du Rhône in Geneva, to 5th Avenue in New York and Rodeo Drive in Los Angeles. A Gerald Genta of its Time. During the 1920s, the city of Paris became the capital of the arts and the privileged meeting place for artists and intellectuals of that time. Thus, Gertrude Stein introduced Picasso, Braque and Matisse to the works of Hemingway and Scott Fitzgerald. The beautiful world frequents the salons of the capital, and Verger Frères is the jeweler of choice for many personalities. A year before the great founding exhibition of Art Deco in Paris, in 1924, French luxury was exported to New York at the Grand Central Palace for an exhibition which, for the first time, brought together Parisian jewelers such as Verger Frères, Cartier, Mauboussin or Templier with fashion designers like the Callot sisters, Paquin, Vionnet, Jeanne Lanvin, or Worth. Thanks to this exposure, it will be able to develop throughout the United States with a presence at Neiman Marcus as well as at the first retailers in major American cities such as Philadelphia (Caldwell J.E.), Palm Beach (Greenleaf & Crosby) or Chicago (Trabert & Hoeffer ) and especially in Los Angeles with Trabert & Hoeffer and Laykin, two of the jewelers, of which all of Hollywood was a customer. Verger deserves immortality, as do most of the objects that they made. As Ralph Esmerian concisely put it: “In terms of their creativity and production, they’re [Verger] right at the top of the French manufacturers, including the great retail names”. Make the perfect gift with this fabulous Art Deco watch by Ferdinand Verger the founder of Verger Frères. The early pieces will bear the early trademark, “FV”, for Ferdinand Verger (after 1872); “VF” for Verger Frères from 1911–1935; Georges Verger...
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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Franck Muller 6850 QPE 46X34 Perpetual Calendar Rare Blue Dial Complete
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perpetual Calendar**: This timepiece features a perpetual calendar, a highly intricate and sought-after complication in the world of horology. It not only accurately tracks the day, date, and month but also factors in leap years, ensuring that it always displays the correct date. Completeness**: When described as "Complete," it likely means that this watch comes with all of its original documentation, including box. This completeness is highly valued by collectors and enthusiasts as it adds historical and investment value to the timepiece. In essence, what makes this Franck Muller 6850...
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1990s Art Nouveau Wrist Watches

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Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, solid 18k gold Audemars Piguet open face pocket watch, c.1910s, all original. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Audemars Piguet signed white enamel...
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18 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Bracelet Covered Dial Watch
Located in Firenze, IT
Mysterious watch in yellow gold, featuring a snake, the body formed by a double rush chiselled with scales closing with a ratchet. The snake's head reveals a watch with a mechanical...
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14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold "Valois" Liberty Coin Face Watch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow gold "Valois" 33mm coin face watch, the watch has been service and polished. With a new brown lizard band.
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Art Nouveau Wrist Watches

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Breguet Yellow Gold Pin Set Manual Wind Watch, circa 1900's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Breguet Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Pin Setting METAL / MATERIAL: 18 Kt Yellow Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 37mm X Diameter 32mm CIRCA: 1900's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 19 Jewels...
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Antique Art Nouveau Ladies Wrist Watch, Platinum with Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Art Nouveau ladies watch, platinum with diamonds. Case and strap are studded with diamonds throughout. Manual wind movement. Very good con...
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Leather Cuff Watch in 18kt. Gold with Rose Cut Diamond Bezel
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Leather Cuff Watch STYLE / REFERENCE: Custom Made METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1900's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Len...
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Hirsch Watch Company Silver with Diamonds Early Wrist Watch, circa 1900's
Located in Long Beach, CA
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...
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Longines 14Kt Art Nouveau Watch Russian Style from 1914 with Original Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Nouveau / Tonneau / Russian Construction METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1914 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm x Width 23mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Kiln Fired Blue Enamel Print / Original Blued Steel Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Original 14Kt. Gold Link Bracelet in the Russian Style / 61/4 Inch or 16cm WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This unique ladies watch...
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Hampden 18kt Solid Gold Art Nouveau Open Face Pocket Watch Original Dial, 1904
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hampden Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Face / High Grade Movement METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1904 DIME...
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Early 1900s American Antique Art Nouveau Wrist Watches

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