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Period: Early 20th Century
Rare Movado Early Maki-E Ermeto Manual Wind Purse Watch, circa 1929
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Movado. A Rare and Early Maki-E Ermeto Manual Wind Purse or pocket Watch C1929 Dial: The original silvered dial fully signed Movado Chronometre Emerto with Breguet style numerals and Cathederal hands. Case: The case is made from silver which is fully numbered, Swiss Hallmarked and also having British import marks for 1929. The case is laquered with a special Japernese style called Make-E. Featured on this watch is a traditional Pagoda and a flowering cherry tree called Sakura. The back of the case has the initials JDS presented in 1932. Movement: The fully signed and jewelled manual wind movement with fast slow regulation. The movemnt is wound by opening and shutting the...
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American Vintage Early 20th Century Watches

Materials

Silver

Vacheron Constantin Platinum Square Pocket Watch Retailed by Tiffany Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Rare and unusual platinum square Vacheron & Constantin Art Deco pocket watch, retailed by Tiffany & Co. Original hands. Movement signed Vacheron & Cons...
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Swiss Vintage Early 20th Century Watches

Materials

Platinum

18k Golay Fils Stahl Pocket Watch. Antique 750 YG Golay Ornate 43mm
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Antique Golay Fils & Stahl Pocket Watch. Extremely RARE. 18k Yellow gold Case 43mm Round Case. Ornate Wheat Engraving on the Case. Just a wonderful peace. Enamel details on the b...
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Vintage Early 20th Century Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Old Cut Diamond and Platinum Art Deco Cocktail Watch, circa 1920 s
Located in London, GB
Boasting an impressive and dazzling diamond studded design, expertly crafted in precious platinum, this exquisite Art Deco ladies watch is the perfect timeless accessory for any spec...
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English Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Dreicer Co. C.H. Meylan Art Deco Platinum Diamond Watch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco circa 1920s watch by Dreicer & Co dial, C.H. Meylan movement. Case decorated with sapphires and approx. 1.55ctw in old mine and single cut diamo...
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Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

IWC Schaffhausen 14 Karat Gold Pocket Watch
By IWC
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage International Watch Co. Schaffhausen 48mm pocket watch, never engraved. circa 1925-1930 Length: 62.54mm Width: 48mm Case thickness: 8.79mm Crystal: Acrylic Dial: Gold Inside Case: 803264 Outside Case: 778838 IWC Schaffhausen
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Early 20th Century Watches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

West End Watch Company Secundus Indian Army Watch
Located in London, GB
This West End Watch Company Secundus model watch was sold and issued to the Indian Army mainly serving in 1922 across Iran, Egypt, Mesopotamia and Palestine. Generally, not recognised as a military issued watch however being clearly marked, in our view it is just that, a rare Indian Military watch White Enamel dial with both steel hands and. Dial stamped hour markers with the 12 in red and subsidiary seconds above the 6. For the age of the watch the movement is in good order. 30mm steel case fitted to a generic brown leather strap and buckle, period looking. A small watch...
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Swiss Vintage Early 20th Century Watches

Materials

Steel

Eterna Stainless Steel Art deco Custom Made Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
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...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Girard Perregaux 18Kt. Yellow Gold Campaign Style from W. W. 1
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Girard Perregaux Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Campaign Style METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1915 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Diameter 32mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Silvered with Luminous Roman Numerals / Blued Steel Luminous Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 16mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is an early example of a Girard Perregaux Campaign, or Trench Watch. We seldom see Perregaux wrist watches from the W. W. 1 era. This is a unique watch...
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Swiss Art Deco Early 20th Century Watches

Waltham Art Deco White Gold Filled with Original Dial Original Strap and Buckle
Located in Long Beach, CA
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...
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American Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Rolex. A Rare Gold and Enamel Keyless Pocket Watch C1920
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Rolex. A Rare 18ct Yellow Gold and Enamel Keyless Lever Pocket Watch Retailed By The Alex Clarke Company London C1920. Dial: The original silver matt dial engine turned to the cent...
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Swiss Vintage Early 20th Century Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Rare Art-Deco c1928 Cyma Chronometre Manual 9K Rose Gold Cushion Case Watch
By Cyma
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Fine & Rare Art-Deco circa 1928 Cyma Chronometre Gents' Wristwatch features: Unusually big (for that period) CASE, of rarely seen & desirable cushion shape, crafted in 9K R...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Cartier EWC Gold and Enamel 1920s Pocket Watch
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...
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French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Elgin Solid 14Kt. White Gold Pocket Watch with Famous Jewelry Store Enamel Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company for Montgomery Brothers Los Angeles STYLE / REFERENCE: Octagon / Dress Style METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1921 DIMENS...
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American Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Dreicer Co. Art Deco Lady s Watch
Located in New York, NY
Dreicer & Co. art deco lady's watch French cut onyx and black enamel, rounded dial in a tonneau case, single-cut diamonds of approximately 0.62...
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Art Deco Early 20th Century Watches

J.W. Benson Sterling Silver Military Style Hand Made Watch from 1915
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: J.W. Benson STYLE / REFERENCE: Campaign Style / Wire Lugs METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1915 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm x Diameter 27mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Silvered with Breguet Style Numbers / Breguet Style Blued Steel Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather Wire Lugs 12mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT J.W. Benson were the jewelers and watchmakers to the British Royalty...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches

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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English Art Deco Early 20th Century Watches

Vintage Circa 1929 Elgin 14K Yellow Gold Filled Filigree Watch
Located in New York, NY
A stunning circa 1929 Elgin timepiece, showcasing the elegance of early 20th-century American watchmaking. The 29.5 x 30.5mm curved 14K yellow gold-filled case features intricate fil...
Category

Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Gruen White Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch circa 1920 s with Original Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm / Width 42mm MOVEMENT / CALIB...
Category

American Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

LeCoultre 14 Karat Solid Gold Art Deco Ladies Wrist Watch, circa 1920s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Jaeger LeCoultre STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 26mm X Diameter 22mm MOVEMENT / CALIBE...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Henry Capt 18 Karat Gold Handmade 31 Jewel Quarter Repeating Watch, 1900s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Henry Danial Capt STYLE / REFERENCE: Quarter Repeater / Half Hunter METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1900's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 53mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 31 Jewels / High Grade / Lever Slide Repeat Mechanism DIAL / HANDS: Kiln Fired Enamel with Roman Numerals / Blued Steel WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT Henry-Daniel Capt was a Swiss watch maker working in the 1900th century. He was renowned for creating complicated...
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Swiss Antique Early 20th Century Watches

Chronometre Election 18Kt. Solid Gold Campaign Style Watch, Circa 1920 s
Located in Long Beach, CA
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...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches

Longines Silver Niello Watch from 1915 Dial by Stern Freres Matching Chain
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Art Deco Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Silver and Niello CIRCA / YEAR: 1915 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 45mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Kiln Fired Enamel Print / Blued Steel Breguet Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Supplied with Pocket Watch Chain WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is a great looking dress watch by the iconic house. The case is done in Sterling Silver and engraved and filled with Niello. Niello is an ancient process no longer done today, The dial is done in Sterling Silver with Kiln Fired Enamel Print by Stern Freres. Stern was house that bought Patek Philippe when it went bankrupt in the 1930s. Stern Still owns Patek Philippe today. You will likely never see another example of this watch again. We have just serviced it and it keeps dependable time as well. 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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Swiss Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches

Thomas Russell Son Liverpool Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Full Hunter Kew, C1910s
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Thomas Russell & Son Liverpool heavy yellow gold keyless lever 55mm full hunter, Kew A Certified pocket watch, C1910s. Dial: The superb white enamel dial fully signed Thomas Russell & Son Liverpool with Kew A Adjusted in Red Writing, Black Roman Numerals and outer minute track with subsidiary seconds dial at six o'clock and original blued steel spade hands. Case: The 18ct Yellow Gold Full Hunter case with beautifully entwined monogram to the front cover and plain back cover. The inner cuvette is plain and the case is numbered and fully English hallmarked for Chester 1911. Movement: This very unusual, nickel finished highly jewelled movement with screwed in chatons and adjusted with Tourbillon style bridge, micro regulation, compensation balance and lever escapement. This watch passed the Kew A Observatory Chronometer certification officially recorded in the books of the National Physical Laboratory Kew. This is a very important watch...
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English Early 20th Century Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Waltham Platinum and Natural Pearl Women s Watch Ref 3638.
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Art Deco Waltham Ref. 3638 is crafted in platinum and adorned with natural pearls, showcasing refined early 20th-century design. The delicate case frames a classic dial,...
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Early 20th Century Watches

Materials

Natural Pearl, Platinum

Audemars Piguet Carnegie, REF. 14941
Located in New York, NY
Authenticity Guarantee, Audemars Piguet Carnegie classic ladies watch in 18K yellow gold, 16mm diamond bezel. Reference number: 14941. This watch has a folding butterfly clasp. Quart...
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Swiss Early 20th Century Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Elgin 14Kt Solid White Gold Art Deco Watch with Original Dial circa 1926
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Cushion Shape METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1926 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34mm, Lug Tip to Lug T...
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American Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches

Materials

White Gold

Art Deco Gold Mother-of-Pearl Agate Clock Engraved for Maurice Chevalier
Located in Greenwich, CT
If you are a fan of the famous French singer, actor, and entertainer Maurice Chevalier, who died in 1972, then this handsome hexagon shaped agate clock is a must have. The clock's h...
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French Art Deco Early 20th Century Watches

Engraved 14k Gold Art Deco Genève Wristwatch, Dated 1931 — A Timeless Heirloom
Located in Wailea, HI
Engraved 14k Gold Art Deco Genève Wristwatch, Dated 1931 — A Timeless Heirloom A rare surviving artifact of early 20th-century craftsmanship, this exquisite Genève wristwatch is hou...
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Swiss Art Deco Early 20th Century Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Hunt Roskell. A Heavy Gold Half Hunter Pocket watch C1901
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Hunt & Roskell. A Heavy 18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Half Hunter Pocket Watch C190. Dial: The superb white enamel dial, Roman numerals outer minute track and subsidiary seconds d...
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British Antique Early 20th Century Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Jules Jurgensen 18Kt. White Gold Art Deco Driver s Style Manual Watch, 1920s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Jules Jurgensen STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Pocket-Wrist Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. White Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 51mm X Diameter 44mm CIRCA: 1920's MOVEMENT / ...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches

Materials

White Gold

Antique Bailey Banks Biddle Platinum Pearl Diamond Watch Necklace
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...
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American Art Deco Early 20th Century Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Howard 14Kt Solid Gold Open Faced Pocket Watch 1925 Flawless Enamel Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Howard Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch / Reference 12X14 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1925 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diam...
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American Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches

Materials

Gold

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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Swiss Art Nouveau Antique Early 20th Century Watches

Rose Gold Diamond Watch by Glycine, circa 1940s
Located in Wailea, HI
Rose Gold Diamond Watch by Glycine Circa 1940's Elegance meets Swiss craftsmanship in this stunning Rose Gold Diamond Watch by Glycine, a true...
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Swiss Retro Early 20th Century Watches

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Longines Grey Blue White Gold Art Deco Enamel Watch Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
Longines enamel pendant watch. Gray blue and white enamel and gold face, with a matching 22 inch chain. Circa 1912. 14k white gold 21.9 grams Tested: 14k 14k white gold Length: 22 Inches Dangle: 2.5 inches Watch: 1.25 inches Width: 2.03mm Depth: 2.03mm Inside case:14k Whittnauer Watch...
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Early 20th Century Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Cartier Art Deco Sterling Silver and Enamel Miniature Desk Timepiece circa 1920s
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...
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Swiss Art Deco Early 20th Century Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vacheron Constantin. A Rare Military Silver Deck Pocket Watch C1940s
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Vacheron & Constantin Genève. A Heavy Silver keyless Lever Open Face Military Deck Watch with its Original Wooden Deck Box, C1940s. Dial: The Matt Silver dial signed Vacheron & Con...
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Swiss Early 20th Century Watches

Materials

Silver

Hamilton White Gold Filled Art Deco Watch With "A.N to H.B" Engraved circa 1920s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art deco / Square METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 28mm X Width 34mm MOVE...
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American Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Tiffany Co. 18kt Yellow Gold and Enamel Small Desk Clock 1920 s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines for Tiffany & Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Small Desk Clock METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Yellow Gold with Kiln Fire...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches

JW Benson Nickel Silver WW I Trench Watch with Original Enamel Dial, Circa 1915
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: J.W. Benson Jewelers STYLE / REFERENCE: Covered Trench Shrapnel / Campaign Series METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1915 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm x Diameter 35mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Kiln Fired Enamel with Luminous Numerals / Blued Steel Luminous Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather 12mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This rare example of a true trench watch was originally sold by the legendary house of J.W. Benson in London. Benson's were the jewelers to all the British...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches

French 20th Century 18 K Rose Gold Initial Floral Pattern Pocket Watch Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant- watch in 18 karat rose gold, horse head hallmark. Antique women's collar watch with a round case. The back is cream-white and gold enamel, with gold hands and black enamel R...
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French Belle Époque Early 20th Century Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Howard 14 Karat Solid White Gold Opened Faced Pocket Watch, circa 1920s
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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American Art Deco Early 20th Century Watches

Materials

White Gold

Elgin Chromium Finished New Old Stock in the Box, circa 1929
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Cushion Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Steel on Chromium CIRCA / YEAR: 1929 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34mm x Width 30mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 7 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Silvered with Original Luminous Numerals / Blued Steel Luminous Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 16mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement (If you want it serviced). LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This amazing watch is still in its original box and has never even been serviced (that means it must be serviced if you want to wear it). Everything is original on this watch including the spring bars and strap. The guarantee paper is in the box but it has the wrong number on it. I suspect that is maybe why it was never sold. The correct paper likely was sold with another watch and when the jeweler realized it, it was to late and could not sell the second one. If you are collecting new old stock watches...
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American Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century 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...
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French Art Deco Early 20th Century Watches

Vacheron Constantin 18Kt Two Tone Gold Hand Made Art Deco Double Deployant 1920s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Vacheron Constantin STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Double Deployant Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Two Tone Gold / Yellow & White CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS ...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Longines for Birks Open Faced Pocket Watch with Original Dial, circa 1921
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...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches

Howard Stainless Steel Art Deco Exhibition Back Watch, circa 1920 s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Howard Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 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 Art Nouveau Numbers...
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American Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches

Patek Philippe Large White and Yellow Gold Stepped Case 1920s Wristwatch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Patek Philippe Wrist Watch, 39 M.M. Lug end to end X 29 M.M. 18K White and Yellow Gold 2 Piece Hinged Stepped case with slight Flared Lugs. Me...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Buren Watch Co. for Imperial Sterling Silver Art Deco Campaign Style circa 1915
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Burin Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Campaign Style Trench Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1910's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34mm X Dia...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches

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Sterling Silver

Illinois Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Rare Hammered Case and Red Dial
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...
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American Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches

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Gold-filled

Cuervo Sobrinos Sterling Silver Campaign Style by Concord Watch Co. circa 1915
Located in Long Beach, CA
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...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches

Dueber Hampden Nickel Silver Watch with Original Dial Hands Strap circa 1920
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Dueber Hampden Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Cushion Shaped / Military Style METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 28mm ...
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American Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches

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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Swiss Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Watches

Lancet Made in France for Famous Accessories House 1920 s Art Deco
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Lancet, Famous French House STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel and Rubber CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Diameter 31mm MOVE...
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French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches

Shreve Co. Right Handed Drivers Watch in Gun Metal Rose Gold, circa 1910
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Shreve & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Right Handed Drivers METAL / MATERIAL: Gun Metal / Rose Gold Bezel CIRCA / YEAR: 1910 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34mm X Diameter 33mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Kiln Fired Enamel / Blued Steel Spade Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 18 mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is a unique, right handed drivers watch...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches

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Rose Gold

Tiffany 18Kt. White Gold Hand Made Watch with Rare Enamel Dial and Day Counter
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tiffany & Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Campaign Style / Calendar Day Wheel METAL / MATERIAL: 18k White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diame...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Watches

Tiffany Co. Yellow Gold Enamel Dial Split Seconds Chronograph
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tiffany & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Split Seconds Chronograph / Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18 Kt. Solid Yellow Gold DIMENSIONS: Diamete...
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Swiss Early 20th Century Watches

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Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Yellow and White Gold Art Deco Handmade Manual Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tiffany and Company by Concord Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Yellow and White Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 37mm X Width 21mm CIRCA: ...
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Swiss Art Deco Early 20th Century Watches

Nicole Nielsen Co Pocket Watch Lever Movement, retailed by Flavelle Bros Ltd.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Nicole Nielsen & Co Pocket Watch Lever Movement, English Signed “Nicole Nielsen & Co Ltd” & engraved “14 Soho Square, London” Numbered 10025 Crown wind, pin set 40mm White ena...
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British Victorian Antique Early 20th Century Watches

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