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Item Ships From: USA
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...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco USA - Pocket Watches
Evans Shrewsbury 1763-1856 Sterling Pair Cases Fusee Demi Hunter Pocket Watch
Located in Miami, FL
A hunter pocket watch made by Rich Evans Shrewsbury and Robert Causer.
Very fine half hunter pair cased pocket clock, made in Birmingham England by the sil...
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Late 18th Century English Early Victorian Antique USA - Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Winterhalder & Hofmeier for J.E Caldwell & Co. Philadelphia Bracket Table Clock
Located in New York, NY
WINTERHALDER & HOFMEIER FOR J.E CALDWELL & CO. PHILADELPIA BRACKET TABLE CLOCK
-Vintage. Sold as is.
-Good working condition
-Dimension: 7”x8.5”x12.5”
-Roman numeral dial
-Made in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary German USA - Pocket Watches
Movado Pocket Watch Vermeil 'Gold over 0.935 Silver' Manual
By Movado
Located in Surfside, FL
"Baby Ermetto" Movado watch in vermeil (gold over 0.935 silver). Circa 1950. Manual. Fine Pre-owned Movado Watch.
Certified preowned Vintage Movado pocket watch...
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1950s Vintage USA - Pocket Watches
Materials
Vermeil, Silver
J.E. Caldwell by Mimo Art Deco Asian Themed Enameled Desk Clock circa 1930's
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Mimo for J. E. Caldwell
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Pocket Desk Clock
METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt Yellow Gold and Kiln Fired Enamel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SI...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage USA - Pocket Watches
Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Rose Cut Enamel Brooch Montreux Pocket Watch Set
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Unisex
Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold
Watch Thick: 10.50 mm
Watch Diameter: 24.50 mm
Brooch Length: 2.00 inches
Brooch Width: 1.25 mm
Brooch Weight: 21.68 Grams
Watch Wei...
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19th Century Unknown Antique USA - Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Enamel Pocket Watch
By Mido
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco pocket watch featuring intricate enamel work on both sides. Circa 1920s.
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1920s Art Deco Vintage USA - Pocket Watches
Materials
Enamel
Bautte & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Keywind Pendant Pocket Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bautte & Co.
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pendant Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Yellow Gold
CIRCA: 1850's
DIMENSIONS: Diameter 32mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 10 Jewels
DIAL / HANDS: Original Kiln Fired Enamel Dial / Blued Steel Hands
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement.
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This lovely ladies pendant watch...
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Mid-19th Century Unknown Antique USA - Pocket Watches
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...
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage USA - Pocket Watches
Black Onyx with Pearls Lapel Mourning Watch
Located in New York, NY
Black onyx with pearls lapel mourning watch
18k yellow gold bezel and hinges; bezel and accent trim work set with seed pearls; overall size 1.44 inches width, 4.56 inches length; to...
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20th Century USA - Pocket Watches
Materials
Onyx, Pearl
Illinois White Gold-Filled Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch Hand Engraved 1919
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Illinois Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold-Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1919
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 43mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels / Caliber 12 Size
DIAL / HANDS: Original Kiln Fired Enamel Dial with Breguet Style Arabic Numerals / Blued Steel Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Period Pocket Watch Chain Attachment
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
VAULT FIND
This watch has been in a vault for nearly 50 years and the price includes a factory quality service by our finest watchmaker. This will of course delay shipping it out for a few days while we do the service and check it out.
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
What a great open faced watch...
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1910s American Art Deco Vintage USA - Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, White Gold
Findlay & Co. Silver Plate Stopwatch
Located in New York, NY
Silver-plated stop watch, London, 1930's, Findlay & Co. - makers. Excellent working order; @2" diameter. Case is in very good condition, with some very mi...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco USA - Pocket Watches
Elgin 14Kt. Gold Hunters Case Pocket with Kiln Fired Enamel Dial from 1887
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Hunters Case Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold / Supplied with a Solid Gold Pocket...
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1880s American Antique USA - Pocket Watches
Hampden Open Face 14 Karat Gold Antique Pocket Watch Grade 314 12S 21-Jewel
By Hampden Watch Company
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Hampden Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Blue Hands & Dedicated Second Dial
14K Yellow Gold Case w/ Intricate Hand-E...
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Early 20th Century American USA - Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Juvenia New Old Stock Leather Bound "Book Clock" for a Desk 1930's
By Juvenia
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Eterna Watch and Clock Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Desk Clock
METAL / MATERIAL: Leather and Gilt
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIO...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage USA - Pocket Watches
Dunhill 18kt Rose Gold Book Hand Made in France for Dunhill, circa 1930's
By Dunhill
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Dunhill & Co.
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Desk Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Rose Gold and Leather
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 28mm x Width 27mm
MO...
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1930s British Art Deco Vintage USA - Pocket Watches
J.W. Benson Sterling Silver Half Hunters Case Pocket Watch, circa 1890s
By J.W. Benson
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: J.W.Benson London
STYLE / REFERENCE: Half Hunters Case
METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver
CIRCA: 1890's
DIMENSIONS: Diameter 39mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 13 Jewels
DIAL / HANDS: Original Kiln Fired Enamel with Roman Numerals / Original Blued Steel Hands
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement.
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This great looking and all original pocket watch was produced by the legendary house of J.W. Benson. They were the jewelers to the royal family and everything they produced was made of the finest materials and craftsmanship.
The cover is engraved and filled with enamel and fired in a furnace. The original dial is in flawless condition without any chips or hairlines and was also fired in a furnace. The movement is high grade and produced in Switzerland for Benson and the case is hallmarked with English stamps...
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1890s Swiss Art Nouveau Antique USA - Pocket Watches
Tabbah Lady's Gilt Silver Copacabana Wristwatch
By Tabbah
Located in New York, NY
This elegant lady's Tabbah's Copacabana wristwatch is made in gold-plated silver and features a quartz movement, a white dial, gold-plated hands, black roman numerals and a textured ...
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1990s Swiss USA - Pocket Watches
Materials
Vermeil, Gilt Metal
Carl Neumann of Berlin Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch Intricate Movement
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Antique Pocket Watch by Carl Neumann of Berlin
Key-Wind Movement
Intricate Filigree Detail in Movement
Silver Case
Diameter of Case = 55 mm
Thickness of Case = 21 mm
Total Mass = 125.8 grams...
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19th Century German High Victorian Antique USA - Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
LeCoultre 18 Karat Gold Midcentury Pocket Watch Original Sterling Silver Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: LeCoultre
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Face Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: 18K Yellow Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: Late 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 48mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: ...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco USA - Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
J.W. Benson Nickel Finished Nautical Desk Clock with 2 Enamel Dials from 1930s
By JW Benson London
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: J.W. Benson Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Nautical Desk Clock
METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel Finished
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSION...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage USA - Pocket Watches
Materials
Brass, Other
Howard 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch with Gold Filled Chain
By Howard
Located in Dallas, TX
Howard 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch with Gold Filled Chain - Manual winding; 19 jewels . 14K Yellow gold with ornate engraving on the back ( 44 mm). 2 tone silver dial with gold inn...
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20th Century American USA - Pocket Watches
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...
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20th Century American USA - Pocket Watches
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 USA - Pocket Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
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...
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20th Century Swiss USA - Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold
14k YG 20" Pocket watch Chain
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This 14K yellow gold pocket watch chain measures 20 inches in length and features classic long links, combining durability with timeless style. Designed for both function and eleganc...
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1980s American Art Deco Vintage USA - Pocket Watches
1.00ctw Diamond Watch in 14K White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This unique watch showcases small round cut brilliant diamonds that total up to 1.00carats and set in 14K White Gold.
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2010s American Contemporary USA - Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Waltham 1883 Open Face Pocket Watch - Silver Toned Grade Crescent St. Size 18s
By Waltham
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: American Waltham Watch Co.
Model: 1883
Movement: Mechanical
Number of Jewels: 17
Year: 1896
Dial Color: White
Grade: Crescent St.
Size 18sMetal Content: Silver Toned
Style: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary USA - Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Black Starr and Frost Art Deco Footed Desk Clock Gilt and Nickel Finish, 1930s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Black Star and Frost
STYLE / REFERENCE: Footed Desk Clock
METAL / MATERIAL: Gilt and Nickel Finished
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 8" Wide X 5" Tall
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels
DIAL / HANDS: Silvered with Fully Applied Arabic Numerals
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This unique clock from the 1930's was sold by one the countries oldest jewelry houses.
The clock runs for 8 days and was manufactured in Switzerland. The clock is beautifully constructed and entirely hand made. it will great on desk or a small mantle...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage USA - Pocket Watches
Longines for Spaulding & Gorham Two Tone Gold Pocket Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Longines Pocket Watch for Spaulding & Gorham - Manual winding. Art Deco style 2-Tone 18k white & yellow gold 12 size (45mm diameter). The case b...
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1930s Vintage USA - Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Fattorini & Sons Silver Keywind with Original Kiln Fired Enamel Dial from 1880's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Fattorini & Sons
STYLE / REFERENCE: Full Size Keywind
METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver
CIRCA / YEAR: 1880's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 55mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Key...
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1880s Swiss Art Deco Antique USA - 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...
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20th Century Swiss USA - Pocket Watches
South Bend Open Faced Pocket Watch Gold Filled with Original Silvered Dial 1900
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: South Bend Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: 16 Size / Open Faced
METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1920
DIMENSIONS /...
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1910s American Art Deco Vintage USA - Pocket Watches
Waltham Vanguard Railroad Grade Pocket Watch 9561627
By Waltham
Located in Surfside, FL
Waltham Vanguard premier railroad grade pocket watch. 23 Jewels with 8 adjustments. Movement # 32403383. Case signed "Waltham Keystone J. B...
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20th Century USA - Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Wachenheimer Bros. American Art Deco Sterling Silver Guilloche Enamel Cufflinks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of American Art Deco cufflinks.
In sterling silver.
With red or crimson guilloche enamel centers with double ring black enamel borders.
By Wachenheimer Brothers, Inc. ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco USA - Pocket Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Elgin White Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch from 1923 with Matching Chain
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Open Faced
METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1923
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 44mm
MOVEMENT / CALI...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage USA - Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Yellow Gold with Chronograph and Quarter Hour Repeater Functions
Located in Surfside, FL
Fine Swiss-made hunter case pocket watch in 14k yellow gold with chronograph and quarter hour repeater functions. Manual wind LeCoultre Ebauche movement with 29 jewels. 52 mm case size. Ref 227405. Fine Pre-owned Swiss made Watch. Certified preowned Classic Swiss made pocket watch...
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20th Century USA - Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Verge Fusee Enamel Dial Keywind Porcelain Painted Back Pocket Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: French Made
STYLE / REFERENCE: Pendant / Open Faced
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt / Enamel / Porcelain
DIMENSIONS: Diameter 30mm
CIRCA: 1790-1810
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Fusee Chain Driven / Keywind
DIAL / HANDS: Original Enamel / Pierced Gold Hands
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This Gold Fusee Pendant watch is in remarkable condition. The enamel dial shows no scratches or cracks and the porcelain back panel is also in the same condition. The keywind verge fusee...
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Early 19th Century French Antique USA - Pocket Watches
Duke of Wellington Medal Pocket Watch Silver with Chain, 1930
Located in Berkeley, CA
Lovely and chic pocket watch to the effigy of HRH Duke of Wellington, the date is around 1930. The watch has a very nice "Guillochet" (engraved border) around the dial, the graphism ...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage USA - Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Elbon 17 Jewels Timemaster GMT Pocket Watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Elbon 17 Jewels Timemaster. Swiss unadjusted 812-17 Winton Watch Company. Case Signed "Defiance 6775633." Case size 50mm. Circa 1900s. Fine Pre-owned Elb...
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Early 1900s Antique USA - Pocket Watches
Antique 10 Karat Rose Gold Folding Watch Chain Fob Pendant
Located in Wallkill, NY
Fabulous early Rose Gold Folding Watch chain. Measuring 3.8 x .65. This would look amazing added to a chain to wear as a pendant. This is out of a massive collection of Contemporary ...
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Early 1900s Antique USA - Pocket Watches
Materials
10k Gold, Rose Gold
Charles Tissot Gun Metal Silver and Gold Coin Edged Open Faced Pocket Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Charles Tissot
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: Silver and Gold with Coin Edge
CIRCA / YEAR: 1900's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 49mm
MOVEMENT / CA...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Nouveau USA - Pocket Watches
Men's Burlington 14K Gold Filled Pocket Watch
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Burlington 14k white gold filled pocket watch.
Open face, size 12, Model A.
Double roller, 21 jewels.
The serial number is 5208043, made in 1928.
Time tested for 8 hours. Keeps good...
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1920s Vintage USA - Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Gold-filled
Gubelin Lucerne Art Deco Stone and Bronze Table Clock, circa 1930s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: E. Gubelin Lucerne
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Egg Shaped
METAL / MATERIAL: Stone and Bronze
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: L...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage USA - Pocket Watches
Hamilton Double Roller 992e Pocket Watch 3262545 Case
By Hamilton
Located in Surfside, FL
Hamilton Watch Company Elinvar Double Roller 992E with triple sunk porcelain dial. 21 Jewels 5 Adjusted Positions. Case Signed "Keystone base metal 3262545" Fine Pre-owned Hamilton W...
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Early 1900s Antique USA - Pocket Watches
Gruen Open Face Veri-Thin 10 Karat Gold Filled Pocket Watch 17 Jewels
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Gruen Pocket Watch w/ Champagne Dial Including Cobalt Blue Hands & Dedicated Second Dial
10k Yellow Gold-Filled VeriThin C...
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Early 20th Century American USA - Pocket Watches
White Gold Art Deco Converted Watch Pendant - 14k Vintage Not Running
By Elgin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Elgin
Movement: U.S.A.
Era: Art Deco
Date: 1920s
Movement Maker: Elgin
Metal Content: 14k White Gold
Features: Etched & Milgrain Case Detailing
Measurements
Tall (from exte...
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1920s Vintage USA - Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, White Gold
Agassiz Sterling Silver High Grade Split Seconds Chronograph Watch
By Agassiz
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Agassiz Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced / Split Seconds Chronograph
METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver
DIMENSIONS: Length & D...
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Early 20th Century USA - Pocket Watches
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...
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1910s Swiss Vintage USA - Pocket Watches
Girard Perregaux Solid Gold Art Deco Style Lapel Watch, circa 1950s
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Girard Perregaux
STYLE / REFERENCE: Ladies Lapel Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Yellow Gold
CIRCA: 1950's
DIMENSIONS: Length 48mm X Diameter 42mm
MOVEMENT / CAL...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco USA - Pocket Watches
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...
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Early 1900s Swiss Art Nouveau Antique USA - Pocket Watches
Gubelin of Switzerland Art Deco Desk Clock, circa 1930s
By Gubelin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gubelin
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: Gilt Bronze
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 3 1/2" X 3 1/2" X 2 1/2"
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Wind...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage USA - Pocket Watches
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...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Nouveau USA - 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 USA - Pocket Watches
Antique Bailey Banks & Biddle Platinum Pearl Diamond Watch Necklace
By Bailey, Banks & Biddle
Located in New York, NY
Antique Art Deco platinum chain with pocket watch pendant by Bailey Banks & Biddle. Decorated with pearls, enamel (some chips/loss present) and...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco USA - Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Elgin B.W. Raymond Manual Wrsitwatch
By Elgin
Located in Surfside, FL
Elgin B.W. Raymond Manual. 50 mm case size or 16 size. Keystone Signed Nickel Case. Fine Pre-owned Elgin Watch. Certified preowned Classic Elgin B.W. Raymond B.W. Raymond watch...
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20th Century USA - 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 USA - Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Illinois Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Rare Hammered Case and Red Dial
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Illinois Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Hand Hammered
METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled
CIRCA: 1923
DIMENSIONS: Diameter 44mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels
DIAL / HANDS: Very Rare Red Stippled Dial / Blued Steel Hands
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement.
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This is one of the most unusual Illinois pocket watches I have ever seen. The white heavy gold filled case has a unique "hand hammered" finish to it. Even more unique is the original dial done with a red stippled or crackled background. I have never seen this unusual dial on any pocket watch. The hands are original as well and done in blued steel. This watch has a 17 jewel movement which is beautifully finished as well. Illinois was one of America's premier watch companies making high grade railroad watches...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage USA - Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled