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Item Ships From: Continental US
Elgin B.W. Raymond Gold Fill Pocket Watch 2.21.28 E092682 Case
By Elgin
Located in Surfside, FL
Elgin National Watch Company B.W. Raymond in gold fill. Manual. 16 size/50 mm case size. 21 Jewels 5 Adjusted Positions. Case signed "BW Raymond Model 1...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Continental US - Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Antique Kalo Shop 14K Gold American Arts & Crafts Pocket Watch Chain
By Kalo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine American Arts & Crafts watch chain.
By Kalo.
In 14 karat gold with a matte finish.
Marked Kalo & 14K to the reverse.
Simply a wonderful Arts & Crafts piece from the important Chicago Kalo Shops!
Date:
circa 1900
Overall Condition:
It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition with some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
Maker:
The Kalo Shops
Marks:
Marked to the back of the watch chain and fob...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Continental US - Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
J.E. Caldwell by I.W.C. 18Kt Yellow Gold Open Faced Art Deco Pocket Watch, 1930s
By IWC
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: International Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced / Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Yellow Gold and Enamel
DIMENSIONS: Diameter 45mm
CIRCA: 1920's / 1930's
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 19 Jewels / High Grade
DIAL / HANDS: Silvered with Kiln Fired Printing / Blued Steel Pierced Hands
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement.
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
J.E. Caldwell was the premier old house in Philadelphia. They purchased their watches from only the finest makers in the world. This piece, done in an art deco style has a Stern Freres dial. Stern was the company that bought out Patek Philippe from...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Continental US - Pocket Watches
Omega Silver Single Button 15 Minute Register Pocket Watch, circa 1910
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced / Chronograph Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: 900 Silver
DIMENSIONS: Diameter 55mm
CIRCA: 1910
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels
DIAL / HANDS: Enamel Dial, Breguet Style Numbers / Gold and Blued Steel Hands
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement.
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This rare and early Omega chronograph was likely used as a scientific tool...
Category
1910s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Continental US - Pocket Watches
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose Gold Ball-Form Pin Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A sophisticated pin watch (modifiable as pendant) manufactured by Van Cleef & Arpels during the 1940s, presenting star decorative elements with central brilliant cut diamonds, on a f...
Category
1940s Swiss Vintage Continental US - Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Movado 18 Karat Solid Gold Ermeto Date Travel Pocket Watch, circa 1950s
By Movado
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Movado Watch Co.
STYLE / REFERENCE: Ermeto (Hermetic)
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Yellow Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm x Diameter 26mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels
DIAL / HANDS: Brushed Silver Dial / Sword Hands
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This rare and unique watch...
Category
1950s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Continental US - Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Vacheron Constantin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Pocket Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Dallas, TX
Vacheron Constantin 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Pocket Watch - Manual winding. 18K yellow gold ( 48 mm ). Gold matte/ textured with single sunken s...
Category
20th Century Swiss Continental US - Pocket Watches
Le Coultre 1890 Miniature Pendant Watch Silver With 5.29 Ctw Diamonds & Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
Miniature pendant watch designed by LeCoultre Et Co.
This is a very unusual, very fine and small antique pendant watch crafted LeCoultre El Co...
Category
1890s Swiss Edwardian Antique Continental US - Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$6,388 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Victorian Gilded Age Tiffany & Co. 14 Karat Pendant Watch, 1880s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ANTIQUE Victorian Gilded Age Tiffany & Co 14 Karat Pendant Watch 1880s.
Weighing 10.3 gram
36 mm long 21 mm wide
No chain, it hangs from a ribbon, see pictures
Seller Notes: In g...
Category
1880s American Victorian Antique Continental US - Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
American Watch Co. Waltham Pocket Watch Model 1908 "Railroad Grade"
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
American Watch Co. Waltham Pocket Watch Model 1908 "Railroad Grade" - Manual winding; 23 jewels. Stainless Steel ( 50 mm) . White dial wit...
Category
20th Century American Continental US - Pocket Watches
Theodore B. Starr 18Kt. Rose Gold Pendant Watch Hand Made circa 1915
By Theodore B. Starr
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Theodore B. Starr
STYLE / REFERENCE: Hunters Case / Pendant Style
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Rose Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1915
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 32mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 19 Jewels / Caliber 12 Ligne / High Grade Swiss Made
DIAL / HANDS: Original Flawless Kiln Fired Enamel / Original Solid Gold Hands
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This beautiful and impressive watch was produced in Switzlerland for the esteemed house of Theordore B. Starr. Starr was a company of silversmiths founded in New York in 1862 by Theodore Starr. In 1864, he was joined by Herman Marcus, and the company became known as Starr and Marcus...
Category
1910s American Art Deco Vintage Continental US - Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Elgin 14k Gold Pocket Watch/Pendant
By Elgin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Get your hands on this ultra-rare piece of Elgin history! Have you every seen something this sophisticated and beautiful? This is featured in a white and brilliant gold with a black ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Continental US - Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Cartier Art Deco Sterling Silver and Enamel Miniature Desk Timepiece circa 1920s
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful miniature desk timepiece, rectangular case with blue enamel, accented by silver bands, centering a circular brushed silvered dial with gilt Arabic numerals, dial signed Cartier, case signed European Watch and Clock...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Continental US - Pocket Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Bonnet 18kt. Solid Gold Open Faced Pocket Watch with Engine Turned Dial 1850's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bonnet
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1850
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 39mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Key W...
Category
1850s Swiss Antique Continental US - Pocket Watches
L'Aiglon Swiss Hand Made Sterling Silver with Synthetic Sapphires 1900's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: L'Aiglon
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: Silver
CIRCA / YEAR:
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 29mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 10 Jewels / Caliber Cylindrical by Breguet
DIAL / HANDS: Original Kiln Fired Enamel / Original Louis XIV Gilt Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Offered with a Contemporary Neck Chain
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This great looking vintage pendant watch...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Continental US - Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
18 Karat Gold E.Gubelin Oversize Open Face Pocketwatch
Located in New York, NY
18K yellow gold E.Gubelin oversize 1930's 24 hour pocketwatch is a very fine, thin open face pocketwatch. The 56mm case features a champagne dial and outer app...
Category
1930s Swiss Vintage Continental US - Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Touchon & Co. Art Nouveau Open Faced Pocket Watch, circa 1900s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Touchon & Co.
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced
METAL / MATERIAL: Silver
CIRCA / YEAR: 1900's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 48mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 21...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Continental US - Pocket Watches
Waltham Open Faced Gold Filled Pocket Watch Flawless Kiln Fired Enamel Dial 1892
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: 18 Size
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1892
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 55mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual ...
Category
1890s American Antique Continental US - Pocket Watches
Stylized Art Deco Enameled Travel Clock In .925 Sterling ca' 1920's
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
A stylized Art Deco enamel and .925 sterling silver travel clock. Also it could be worn as a pendant. Dial marked "Corona Hnus", has a quality Swiss movement, mechanical hand winding.
Category
1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Continental US - Pocket Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Minute Repeating Chronograph Pocket Watch by A. Lugrin
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted by Swiss watchmaker Alfred Lugrin, this exceptional minute repeating, triple-date chronograph is a specimen of precision timekeeping. Housed in a...
Category
19th Century Swiss Victorian Antique Continental US - Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Steel
Ulysse Nardin Steel Chronograph with Flawless Original Kiln Fired Enamel Dial
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Ulysse Nardin
STYLE / REFERENCE: Single Button Chronograph / Au Diademe / Tiara
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1920
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter ...
Category
1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Continental US - Pocket Watches
Louis Audemars & Cie Victorian Hunter Case Enamel Pocket Watch
Located in Narberth, PA
Born in 1782, Louis Audemars was founded in 1811 by Louis-Benjamin Audemars in the Vallée de Joux, near le Brassus in Switzerland. Together, Audemars an...
Category
1880s Swiss Late Victorian Antique Continental US - Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Jean-Moïse Badollet Co. 1886 Geneva Hunter Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Enamel
Located in Miami, FL
Swiss pocket watch designed by Jean-Moïse Badollet & Cie.
Gorgeous medium lady demi-hunter pocket-watch, created in Geneva Switzerland at the watchmaker's workshop of Jean-Moïse Bad...
Category
1880s Swiss Belle Époque Antique Continental US - Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$4,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Cartier EWC Gold and Enamel 1920s Pocket Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Cartier pocket Watch, 46 MM Diameter and 4.5 MM thick 18K Yellow Gold 2 piece case. Blue and White Guilloche Enamel. Mechanical, Manua...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Continental US - Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
American Watch Co. Yellow Gold Waltham Presentation Manual Pocket Watch
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
American Watch Co. Waltham 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch - Manual winding; 17 jewels. 14K Yellow Gold solid case with an engraved R in the caseback....
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Continental US - Pocket Watches
Waltham Pocket Watch 14k Yellow, Rose and Green Gold White Dial Case Manual
By Waltham
Located in Surfside, FL
Waltham hunter case pocket watch in 14k yellow, rose and green gold. Decorative high relief pink and yellow floral embellishments on both sides of the c...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Continental US - Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Gold
Cartier Pink Enamel Desk Clock
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier pink enamel desk clock, circa 1910s
Circular-shaped dial with Arabic numerals, white enamel dotted bezel surrounding the dial, pink guilloché ena...
Category
Early 20th Century Belle Époque Continental US - Pocket Watches
Materials
Enamel
Longines 18kt. Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Style Presentation Watch Box and Papers
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Nouveau
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellows Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1900's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 35mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels
DIAL / HANDS: Kiln Fired Enamel Dial with Filigree Hands
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This is a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up for nearly 50 years, which means it needs a service. We will service it for you as part of the purchase price before it is shipped out to you. This will delay shipping for a few days of course.
It is rare that we find watches with their original box and papers that are this old. This unique pendant was presented as an award for shooting contest. The watch comes with original documentation as well discussing the event which was a woman's shooting contest. The watch is in excellent original condition and can actually be worn and counted on all the time. This is a truly unique item.
The company was founded in 1832 by Auguste Agassiz, a Swiss watchmaker. He was also the brother of renowned biologist Louis Agassiz. Agassiz started the company with two partners, lawyers Henri Raiguel and Florian Morel. The company's original name was Raiguel Jeune & Cie.
In 1846, Raigeul and Morel retired from the watch industry, leaving Agassiz as sole company head. Several years later, Agassiz brought in his bright, enterprising nephew, trained economist Ernest Francillon, into the business. Francillon was the mastermind behind several impressive innovations that would distinguish the company from its competitors.
In 1880, Francillon trademarked the Longines name and its winged hourglass logo. The winged hourglass is a symbol of precision and timekeeping, and it has become one of the most recognizable logos in the watch industry.
In 1912, Longines became the official timekeeper of the Olympic Games. The company has held this position ever since, and it has been involved in every Olympic Games since then. Longines has also been the official timekeeper of many other major sporting events, including the World Championships in Athletics, the Formula One World Championship, and the America's Cup.
In 1931, Longines invented the Lindbergh Hour Angle watch. This watch was designed specifically for Charles Lindbergh, the first person to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. The watch featured a special bezel that allowed Lindbergh to calculate his longitude.
In my own personal collection, I have the Longines Caliber 13 ZN Chronograph that Commander Richard Byrd took to Antarctica in 1928. It was purchased at the time from Abercrombie and Fitch in New York along with all the other equipment used on the expedition, it still runs well and keeps good, even after 100 years.
In the 1980’s I was privileged to view their “collection” in their vaults. It was not open to the public, but a contact arranged it. There were examples of all the finest pocket and wristwatches they had ever produced. This included all the pieces that had received navigational and chronometer ratings. They were not even arranged for presentation; they were merely in drawers. I was shown the collection by their renowned “springer.” I have forgotten his name, but he was responsible for adjusting the watches to win the chronometer ratings. He was probably 80 years old at the time. Interestingly but not surprisingly he could only speak to me about adjusting the hairspring but not about the watch in general. This is something that is not uncommon in the watch world. A craftsman will only know about the part of the watch that they are responsible for. When I produced my own watch in Geneva many years ago, I realized that the dial maker and case maker and other associated craftsmen knew almost nothing about what each other did. This seemed odd to me, but it is that way.
Lastly, our family jewelry store in Los Angeles was an official Longines retailer so I can speak from personal experience that Longines is an exceptional watch company regarding their service and dependability. They are also famous for the “Ultra Chron...
Category
Early 1900s Swiss Art Nouveau Antique Continental US - Pocket Watches
Agassiz Chronograph 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Owned by Wiley Post
By Agassiz
Located in Dallas, TX
Agassiz Chronograph 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch - Manual winding. 14K Yellow gold ( 47 mm ) with initials engraved " Wiley Post August 27th, 1930". White dial with Arabic numerals w...
Category
20th Century Swiss Continental US - Pocket Watches
Enamel and Serpentine 'Montre à Volets' Lapel Watch
By Verger Frères
Located in New York, NY
The reeded gold panel opens to reveal the square-shaped cream dial with Arabic numerals and blued steel-hands, on a black enamel base with cabochon serpentine double crowns; mounted ...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Continental US - Pocket Watches
Materials
Enamel
Tiffany Art Deco Pocket Watch By Audemars Piguet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
A beautiful and rare octagon shaped pocket by Audemars Piguet for Tiffany. Rare in platinum and retaining original box. Case hallmarked, with owner's initials in yellow gold, 18 jewe...
Category
1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Continental US - Pocket Watches
Waltham Vanguard 10k Rolled Gold Pocket Watch
By Waltham
Located in Surfside, FL
Waltham Vanguard 23 Jewels 8 Adjustments 5 Star Case 10k rolled gold filled railroad case. 50mm or 16 size. Fine Pre-owned Waltham Watch. Ce...
Category
20th Century Continental US - Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, Gold Plate
E.M. GATTLE Plat. Enamel Diamond Chain 18kYG Blue Enamel Pocket Watch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
E.M. Gattle has created this stunning antique platinum diamonds and blue enamel chain that features an 18k yellow gold pendant watch. You will never ...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Continental US - Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Late 19th Century Large Desk Size Nickel Pocket Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Cased in nickel, this hefty desk-size 70mm pocket watch is certainly impressive. With a bright brass crown, this large robust palm-size 2-5/8 inch round pocket watch has a nickel outer back case #607954 and a open front crystal display. It's interior has a back dust cover and inner movement display crystal. The 17 jewels movement is number 560749. Ornate brass hands grace the pristine white face with an easy-to-read dial of Roman numerals and minute markers. Circa 1880-1900, European maker unknown, this larger size watch...
Category
1890s European Antique Continental US - Pocket Watches
Materials
Other
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Hand Engraved Pocket Watch from 1918
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Open Face Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1918
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diamete...
Category
1910s American Art Deco Vintage Continental US - Pocket Watches
14K Rare & Unusual Intertwined Bead Style Pocket Watch Chain
Located in Dallas, TX
14K Rare & Unusual Intertwined Bead Style Pocket Watch Chain - 14K Yellow gold chain ,measuring 12 inches with fob chain. Pre-owned with custom box.
Category
20th Century Continental US - Pocket Watches
J.E Caldwaell & Co. Nickel Silver Oversized Pocket Watch with Enamel Dial
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: J. E. Caldwell of Philadelphia
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oversized Pocket Watch or Travel Clock
METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel Silver or German Silver
CIRCA / YEAR: 1915
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 65mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels
DIAL / HANDS: Kiln Fired Enamel / Blued Steel Hands
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This is great looking oversized pocket watch sometimes called a coach watch...
Category
1910s Swiss Vintage Continental US - Pocket Watches
Art Deco Diamond & Platinum Lapel Watch with Glycine Movement
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant Art Deco Lapel watch created in France in the 1920's. Beautiful shape, tasteful combination of Marquise cut and Old European cut finest qu...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Continental US - Pocket Watches
Chanel Ice Cube Watch
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage Ice Cube Watch
Category
Early 2000s French Continental US - Pocket Watches
$8,920
Bourquin Geneve Sterling Silver Enamel Dial Verge Fusee Small Pocket Watch, 1840
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bourguin Geneve
STYLE / REFERENCE: Pendant Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: Silver
DIMENSIONS: Diameter 32mm
CIRCA: 1840's
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Verge Fuzee
DIAL / ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swiss Antique Continental US - Pocket Watches
Rob Crook 18 Karat Yellow Gold Open Faced Keywind Pocket Watch, circa 1845
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rob Crook
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Face / Pocket Watch Keywind
METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Yellow Gold
CIRCA: 1845
DIMENSIONS: Diameter 47mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Key Winding / 13 Jewels
DIAL / HANDS: Original Enamel with Roman Numerals / Blued Steel Hands
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement.
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This high grade English chain driven watch...
Category
Mid-18th Century Unknown Greek Revival Antique Continental US - Pocket Watches
Longines for Birks Open Faced Pocket Watch with Original Dial, circa 1921
By Birks
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines for Birks of Canada
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1921
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 45mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels / Caliber 18.89
DIAL / HANDS: Original Gilt Dial with Kiln Fired Enamel Printing by Stern Freres / Blued Steel Hands
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
Henry Birks and Sons is the most famous house in Canada, the Cartier of Canada. This unique watch was produced for Birks by Longines. Impressively, the dial was produced for Longines, for this watch by the house of Stern Freres. The Stern family were the most renowned dial house in Switzerland. They were so successful that in the early 1930's, after falling into bankruptcy they purchased the Patek Philippe Watch Company. Stern still owns Patek Philippe to this day. The dial on this watch is in flawless original condition.
Longines was founded in 1832 by Auguste Agassiz, a Swiss watchmaker. He was also the brother of renowned biologist Louis Agassiz. Agassiz started the company with two partners, lawyers Henri Raiguel and Florian Morel. The company's original name was Raiguel Jeune & Cie.
In 1846, Raigeul and Morel retired from the watch industry, leaving Agassiz as sole company head. Several years later, Agassiz brought in his bright, enterprising nephew, trained economist Ernest Francillon, into the business. Francillon was the mastermind behind several impressive innovations that would distinguish the company from its competitors.
In 1880, Francillon trademarked the Longines name and its winged hourglass logo. The winged hourglass is a symbol of precision and timekeeping, and it has become one of the most recognizable logos in the watch industry.
In 1912, Longines became the official timekeeper of the Olympic Games. The company has held this position ever since, and it has been involved in every Olympic Games since then. Longines has also been the official timekeeper of many other major sporting events, including the World Championships in Athletics, the Formula One World Championship, and the America's Cup.
In 1931, Longines invented the Lindbergh Hour Angle watch. This watch was designed specifically for Charles Lindbergh, the first person to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. The watch featured a special bezel that allowed Lindbergh to calculate his longitude.
In my own personal collection, I have the Longines Caliber 13 ZN Chronograph that Commander Richard Byrd took to Antarctica in 1928. It was purchased at the time from Abercrombie and Fitch in New York along with all the other equipment used on the expedition, it still runs well and keeps good, even after 100 years.
In the 1980’s I was privileged to view their “collection” in their vaults. It was not open to the public, but a contact arranged it. There were examples of all the finest pocket and wristwatches they had ever produced. This included all the pieces that had received navigational and chronometer ratings. They were not even arranged for presentation; they were merely in drawers. I was shown the collection by their renowned “springer.” I have forgotten his name, but he was responsible for adjusting the watches to win the chronometer ratings. He was probably 80 years old at the time. Interestingly but not surprisingly he could only speak to me about adjusting the hairspring but not about the watch in general. This is something that is not uncommon in the watch world. A craftsman will only know about the part of the watch that they are responsible for. When I produced my own watch in Geneva many years ago, I realized that the dial maker and case maker and other associated craftsmen knew almost nothing about what each other did. This seemed odd to me, but it is that way.
Lastly, our family jewelry store in Los Angeles was an official Longines retailer so I can speak from personal experience that Longines is an exceptional watch company regarding their service and dependability. They are also famous for the “Ultra Chron...
Category
1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Continental US - Pocket Watches
Antique Gold Enamel Watch Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1895, inspired by the Chinese market, chain pendant with watch. Necklace is 32" long, case/pendant is 30mm x 30mm. Case decorated with multi color enamel. Watch has a m...
Category
19th Century Antique Continental US - Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Howard Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Pocket Watch with Original Enamel Dial 1918
By Howard
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Howard Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: 12 Size / Open Faced Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1918
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 47mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 19 Jewels / High Grade
DIAL / HANDS: Original Kiln Fired Enamel / Blued Steel Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Gold Filled Chain / 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 service it for you 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 great looking and classic man's pocket watch is still fitted with a flawless and original Kiln Fired Dial. These dials were made of glass and fired in a furnace at 1500 degrees. The watch is all original as well, still with its original blued steel hands. The watch is very dependable even now, but it should be serviced (which we will do included in the price). The cuvette is finely engraved with a presentation to a Captain Keller. Wherever he is, his watch is still running and will continue to run for another 200 years with a service occasionally.
HOWARD HISTORY
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...
Category
1910s Swiss Vintage Continental US - Pocket Watches
Etoile Gold Diamond Watch Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18k gold triple chain necklace, with a watch pendant. Case adorned with 4 diamonds. Necklace is 17.5" long, pendant/watch measures 35mm with bale x 20.5mm in diameter. Dial decorate...
Category
20th Century Swiss Continental US - Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold
French Blue Enamel Diamond Pendant Watch
Located in New York, NY
French blue enamel and diamond pendant watch, circa 1880s
Open face watch with one pearl and old mine cut rough diamonds, enamel dial with Roman numer...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Continental US - Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Charles Oudin Silver Chatelain Cartouche Bezel Pendant Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Charles Oudin / France
STYLE / REFERENCE: Chatelain Hanging Pendant Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: Silver / "Bakelite"
DIMENSIONS: Diameter 40...
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1820s French Antique Continental US - Pocket Watches
English Silver Pair Cased Chain Driven Fuzee with Original Dial and Blued Hands
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: English Chain Driven
STYLE / REFERENCE: Pair Cased Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver
CIRCA / YEAR: 1840's
DIMENSIO...
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1840s British Antique Continental US - Pocket Watches
I.W.C International Watch Company Yellow Gold Pocket Watch, 1930s
By IWC
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: I.W.C International Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Pocket Watch / Opened Face
METAL / MATERIAL: 14 Kt Yellow Gold
DIMENSIONS: Diameter 50mm
CIRCA: 1930's
MOVEM...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Continental US - Pocket Watches
Paris Antique Gold Pearl Enamel Diamond Pocket Watch
Located in New York, NY
Antique Paris 18k gold pocket watch, featuring blue enamel decorated case, set with pearls and rose cut diamonds. Porcelain dial, key wind mechanical movement. Minor scratches on the...
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19th Century French Antique Continental US - Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Howard 14 Karat Solid White Gold Opened Faced Pocket Watch, circa 1920s
By E. Howard & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Howard Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: 10 Size
METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt. Solid White Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 43mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / High Grade
DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Breguet Style Arabic Numerals
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This watch is supplied with an original vintage Gold Filled Fob...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Continental US - Pocket Watches
Materials
White Gold
Black Starr & Frost 14 Karat Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch with Engraved Dial
By Black, Starr & Frost
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Black Starr & Frost by Paul Valletti
STYLE / REFERENCE: Cushion Shaped Open Face / Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt Solid Yellow Gold
CIRCA: 1920's
DIMENSIONS: Diameter 41mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / High Grade
DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Kiln Fired Enamel Printing by Stern Freres / Blued Steel Hands
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement.
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This great looking open faced pocket watch was produced in Switzerland by Paul Vallette...
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Continental US - Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Hampden Yellow Gold Scalloped Case Manual Winding Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in Dallas, TX
Hampden 14k Yellow Gold Scalloped Case Manual Winding Pocket Watch. Elaborately engraved yellow gold scalloped case. White enamel dial with black...
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Early 1900s Antique Continental US - Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
South Bend Gold Filled Ladies Pendant Pocket Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
South Bend Gold Filled Ladies Pendant Pocket Watch - Manual winding. Gold filled; ornate engraving ( 35 mm ). White dial with Arabic numerals. Pre-owned wit...
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20th Century American Continental US - Pocket Watches
Hampden Yellow Gold Engraved Hunting Case Manual winding Pocket Wristwatch
Located in Dallas, TX
Hampden Yellow Gold Hunting Case Pocket Watch - Manual winding. Solid yellow gold case, beautifully engraved (45mm). Enamel dial with black Arabic numerals; seconds subdial at 6 o'...
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Early 1900s Swiss Antique Continental US - Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Gruen Watch Company Open Faced Pocket Watch circa 1930s with Original Box
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced / Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow G.F
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE:...
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1830s Swiss Art Deco Antique Continental US - Pocket Watches
Art Deco Enamelled Watch Fob Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have an gorgeous watch fob crafted during the pinnacle of the Art Deco movement. This sterling silver piece takes on a spherical form with the entire exterior being expertly ...
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1910s Art Deco Vintage Continental US - Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
International Watch Co. Stainless Steel Open Face Watch
By IWC
Located in Palm Beach, FL
International Watch Co.
Stainless Steel Open Face Watch
hinged cuvette and case back
Case No.1022878, Movement no.970059,
circa 1940.
Keyless...
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20th Century Continental US - Pocket Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Original Dial 1940's
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference Veri-Thin
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 43mm
MOVE...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Continental US - Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
1.00ctw Diamond Watch in 14K White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This piece comes directly from the vault of Atlantic Diamond Company—a family-run fine jewelry house with nearly 50 years of history serving elite collectors, retailers, and dealers across the country. As the founder shifts focus to new ventures, he’s releasing a final selection of investment-grade gemstone and diamond pieces—offered exclusively to 1stDibs buyers at exceptional, below-market prices. This is not a liquidation or sale—it’s a one-time opportunity to acquire legacy-level jewelry at true insider value. Each piece is final; once sold, it will not be restocked. This unique watch...
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2010s American Contemporary Continental US - Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
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