Louisiana - Pocket Watches

This Art Deco pocket watch was crafted by the famed Cartier. Housed in an 18K gold case, the square-faced timepiece boasts a sleek design. The watch's face, revealed by pressing the knob at its apex, tells the time with black Roman numerals and cobalt blue hands. Adding further interest, the timepiece bears the inscription acte mistere ("mysterious act") on its front, while the reverse bears an intricate depiction of a crest along with the further Latin inscription Deo fidatur, or "He trusts in God." The Cartier tradition...

A masterpiece of turn-of-the-century elegance, this exceptional Patek Philippe & Cie watch brooch captures the refinement and artistry of the era while exemplifying the brand’s maste...

Crafted by Vacheron Constantin and Verger Freres, this elegant watch is a true Art Deco treasure. Fashioned in the enchanting Chinoiserie style, this 18K yellow timepiece features a ...

The perfect marriage of precision timekeeping and aesthetic appeal, this ref. 894 skeletonized pocket watch by Patek Philippe is in a class all its own. Known as the Squelette, Frenc...

Exuding elegance and sophistication, this seemingly understated Swiss quarter-hour repeater pocket watch holds a racy surprise. While a simple white enamel and Roman numeral face tells the time and an innocuous, understated shield motif is beautifully engraved on the 18K rose gold case, the interior conceals a slightly naughtier tableau of a man and two women caught in the act. The automaton trio are hidden behind the cuvette and operate with a repeater function controlled by turning the crown. The manufacture of watches with erotic designs such as this began in the 17th century when they were particularly sought after in the Chinese market. Typically concealed from immediate view on the case back, the racy motifs depicted figures in all manner of undress and intimate situations. By the 18th century, the popularity of exotic watches spread across Europe, India and more recently the Middle East. Only a handful of skill horologists crafted these timepieces, and the present example is also a shining example of Swiss watchmaking. Today, these risqué pocket watches remain popular among timepiece connoisseurs, as well as collectors of vintage erotica...

This rare and highly significant Waltham full hunter pocket watch was presented by President of the United States Calvin Coolidge to E. Maycock, th...

This handsome gold pocket watch by Patek Philippe is an exemplary specimen of superior Swiss workmanship. 18K yellow gold encases the timepiece, which tells the time on a white ename...

This handsome 18K yellow gold pocket watch was created by Audemars Piguet of Le Brassus, Switzerland, a firm considered to be the leader in "haute horology." The watch indicates the time with elegant blued steel hands on a white enamel dial detailed with Roman numerals and an inset seconds dial. The gold case features an inscription to its original owner upon his retirement, enhancing the timepiece's history and charm. Founded in 1875 by watchmakers Jules-Louis Audemars...

Exuding elegance and sophistication, this seemingly understated quarter-hour repeater pocket watch by legendary firm Breguet & Fils, Paris holds a racy surprise. While a simple white...

This rare minute repeater chronograph Fabrique Germinal pocket watch by Picard & Cie. is a stellar example of functional beauty. The timepiece features a complex movement with a trip...

This handsome gold pocket watch by D. Borgeat, Geneva is an exemplary specimen of superior Swiss workmanship. Ornately engraved 18K yellow gold encases the timepiece, which tells the time on a silver dial engraved with elaborate gilt decoration in a foliate and scroll motif. Blued steel hands point to Roman and Arabic numerals, and a subsidiary seconds dial sits at 6 o'clock. Boasting a minute repeater...

Housed in an intricately decorated 18K yellow gold case and boasting a complex movement, this Swiss grande sonnerie quarter-repeater pocket watch is a ...