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Item Ships From: California
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 California - Pocket Watches
Materials
White Gold
Tissot Steel Round Art Deco Pocket Watch with Original Dial from 1930
s
By Tissot
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tissot Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SI...
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage California - Pocket Watches
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 California - 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 California - Pocket 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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1920s French Art Deco Vintage California - Pocket Watches
Penlington 18Kt. Solid Gold Keywinding Pocket Watch 1850
s Breguet Style
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Penlington London
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Yellow Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1850's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 53mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Key...
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1850s Swiss Antique California - Pocket Watches
14Kt Yellow Gold Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Watch Chain 1920
s / 30
s
Located in Long Beach, CA
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's or 30's
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: 13 Inches in Length
This is a great looking hand made necklace or bracelet, pocket watch ...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage California - Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Moricand
Degrange 18Kt. Yellow Gold and Enamel Open Faced Pocket Watch 1840
s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Moricand & Degrance, Geneve
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold & Enamel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1830's / 40's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 42mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Key Winding / Verge Fuzee
DIAL / HANDS: Breguet Engine Turned with Kiln Fired Enameled Numbers
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This beautiful hand made watch dates from the 1830's or 40's. The watch was made in Geneva, Switzerland by one of the finest team of craftsmen's in the entire country at the time. The workmanship is of the highest quality. The case work is chased and repousse...
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1830s Swiss Antique California - 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 California - Pocket Watches
Illinois Two Tone Gold Filled Art Deco Opened Faced Pocket Watch from 1922
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Illinois Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced / Multi Colored Applique / Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow and White Gold H...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage California - Pocket Watches
Julien 18 Karat Yellow Gold Keywinding Pocket Watch, circa 1840s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Julien, Geneve
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1840's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 46mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Key Winding / 18 Jewels
DIAL / HANDS: Original Hand Engraved Dial with Roman Numerals / Blued Steel Hands
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This stunning antique keywinding watch is in remarkable condition. The case and dial are hand engraved at the highest level of workmanship. The unique counter poised balance is one seldom sees on a keywind watch. We have just serviced this watch and it keeps dependable time. As well as coming with a key to wind it. Imagine navigating your day with your smart phone and a watch that is 180 years old. You cannot ask for more contradiction than this. And yet, you can count on this ancient watch...
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1840s Swiss Baroque Antique California - Pocket Watches
Howard 14Kt Solid Gold Open Faced Pocket Watch 1925 Flawless Enamel Dial
By Howard
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...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage California - Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold
I.W.C. International Watch Company Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch, circa 1930s
By IWC
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: International Watch Company, Schaffhausen
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Open Faced Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt Solid Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 47mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels
DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Kiln Fired Enamel Breguet Numerals / Blued Steel Hands
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This great looking hand made watch was produced by the legendary house of International Watch Company, based in Schaffhausen Switzerland. The firm is still in business today and makes spectacular watches. This piece, done in the art deco style is in nearly new condition and it comes with a pocket...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage California - Pocket Watches
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...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage California - Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
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...
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Mid-18th Century Unknown Greek Revival Antique California - Pocket 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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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Nouveau California - Pocket Watches
Multi-Tone Gold Elgin Antique Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This beautiful Elgin multi-tone gold Mint 0 size pocket watch weighs 42.10 grams and is circa 1896.
It measures 1.5 inches in diameter and does not have glass.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique California - Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold
Hamilton Railroad Gold Filled Pocket Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Hamilton open face railroad watch, white Gold-Filled case.
Size 16, 23 jewels, 5 position adjust, Grade 950.
Scarce movement.
Serial number is 1080578,...
Category
Mid-20th Century California - Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
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 California - Pocket Watches
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...
Category
1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage California - Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
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 California - 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...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Nouveau California - 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...
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1910s Swiss Vintage California - Pocket Watches
Gorini
Cie. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Keywind Pocket Watch, circa 1840s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gorini & Cie. Paris
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Key Winding Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1840's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 45mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Key Winding / 4 Jewels
DIAL / HANDS: Original Kiln Fired Enamel with Roman Numerals / Blued Steel Breguet Hands
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This magnificent Keywind pocket watch is all original and remarkably, it has a flawless enamel dial.
Seldom do we get pocket watches this old with perfect dials. The case is magnificently engraved, all by hand. The watch has just been serviced by our team and comes with a key so you can wind it. In fact it keeps dependable time and if you wanted to navigate your complicated life with this 180 year old device, you could. What a contradiction you would be with your smart phone and your ancient watch...
Category
1850s French Baroque Antique California - Pocket Watches
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 California - Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Tiffany
Co. Yellow Gold Enamel Dial Split Seconds Chronograph
By Tiffany
Co.
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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Early 20th Century Swiss California - Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Ladies 18kt Yellow Gold Mathey-Tissot Watch, #3560625, Manual, 25mm Case, 37.2gr
By Tissot
Located in San Diego, CA
This beautiful ladies' watch by Mathey-Tissot features an 18kt yellow gold case measuring 25mm in diameter and 7mm in thickness. The watch has a gold face adorned with black Roman nu...
Category
1960s Modern Vintage California - Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 California - 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 California - Pocket Watches
Howard 14Kt. Solid White Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch with Kiln Fired Enamel Dial
By Howard
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Howard Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid White Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1925
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 46mm
MOVEMENT / CALI...
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage California - Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
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 California - Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
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 ...
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage California - Pocket Watches
Nardin Silver Niello Pocket Watch Original Dial
Box
Papers and Matching Fob
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Ulysse Nardin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: Silver with Niello Inlay
CIRCA: 1929
DIMENSIONS: 48mm Diameter
MOVEMENT / CA...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco California - Pocket Watches
Materials
Niello
Longines Silver
Niello Watch from 1915 Dial by Stern Freres Matching Chain
By Longines
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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1910s Swiss Art Deco Vintage California - Pocket Watches
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 California - Pocket Watches
Two Tone 14Kt White
Yellow Gold Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Watch Chain 1930s
Located in Long Beach, CA
This is a great looking handmade necklace, bracelet or pocket watch chain. Each link is hand constructed in solid gold in reversing yellow and white gold. We have never seen this cha...
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1930s American Vintage California - Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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 California - Pocket Watches
Longines Steel Art Deco Open Face Pocket Watch Original Dial, circa 1930s
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Co.
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 45mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels
DIAL / HANDS: Flawless Original Two Tone Dial / Blued Steel Hands
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This is as fine a pocket watch as we have ever seen. The watch looks like if just came out of the factory. It is also supplied with an original vintage pocket watch chain so you wear it as soon as it arrives.
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...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage California - Pocket Watches
Materials
Steel
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 California - Pocket Watches
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 California - Pocket Watches
14K White Gold Waltham Pocket Watch with Chain
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Waltham 14k white gold pocket watch.
Open face, 21 jewel Maximus A movement, adjust 5 positions.
The serial number is 22123260, Model 1918.
The two inner lids are stamped 14k.
The wa...
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Late 20th Century California - Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, White Gold
Birks
Sons Split Seconds Pocket Watch Watch 1920
s Original Flawless Dial
By Henry Blank
Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Henry Birks
Sons Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Split Seconds Open Faced Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's
DIMENSIONS /...
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1910s Canadian Vintage California - Pocket Watches
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 California - Pocket Watches
Howard 14Kt Solid White Gold Open Faced Pocket Watch circa 1925 with Enamel Dial
By Howard
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Howard Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid White Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1925
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 46mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber 12 X 14
DIAL / HANDS: Original Flawless Factory Dial with Arabic Numeral Markers / Original Blued Steel Hands
ATTACHMENT: Chain Attachment
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This nearly flawless high grade American pocket watch...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage California - Pocket Watches
Materials
White Gold
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 California - Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Gold-filled
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 California - Pocket Watches
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 California - Pocket Watches
14Kt Art Deco Pocket Watch Chain, or Necklace or Bracelet with Enamel Inlay
Located in Long Beach, CA
This is a unique hand made Art Deco chain from the 1920's it is a wonderful and versatile design. It can be worn for all sorts of occasions and event. It is the perfect gift for a y...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage California - Pocket Watches
Materials
Enamel
14Kt White Gold Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Watch Chain circa 1920
s / 30
s
Located in Long Beach, CA
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt White Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's or 30's
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: 13.5 Inches in Length
This is a great looking hand made necklace or bracelet, or a pocket watch ...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage California - Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, White Gold
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 California - Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
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...
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1910s American Art Deco Vintage California - Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Edwardian Gold-Filled Necklace, Pocket Watch Chain, or Bracelet
Located in Long Beach, CA
This is a great looking hand made necklace or bracelet, pocket watch chain. Done in the Edwardian style, it looks like it was produced at the turn of the last century. The workmanshi...
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20th Century Modern California - Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
14Kt White Gold
Black Enamel Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Chain
Masonic Fob
Located in Long Beach, CA
This is a great looking handmade necklace, bracelet, or pocket watch chain. Each link is hand constructed in solid white gold and hand engraved, and done with kiln fired black enamel...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage California - Pocket Watches
Materials
White Gold, Enamel
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 California - 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 California - Pocket Watches
Materials
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 California - Pocket Watches
Dunhill Brass and Wood Domed Desk Clock, circa 1940s
By Dunhill
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Dunhill of London
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Gothic Dome
METAL / MATERIAL: Brass and Wood
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 7" X 9" X 2 1/2"
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Back Winding
DIAL / HANDS: Silvered with Gilt Markers
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
The house of Dunhill is one of England's premier gentleman's clothier. They specialized in the finest in everything. If you were British Royalty, your finery came from them. From Clocks to clothing, to smoking attire and accoutrements, Alfred Dunhill was the place to go. They had locations all over the world, in the finest shopping areas. I remember they had until recently a store in Beverly Hills as well. This clock represents the finest in English styling and will look great on a smaller mantle...
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1940s Swiss Vintage California - Pocket Watches
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 / ...
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Mid-19th Century Swiss Antique California - Pocket Watches
Tiffany
Co. Art Deco French Made Hammered Brass and Gilt Desk Clock, 1930s
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tiffany
Co.
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: Gilt Brass
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 16" wide X Diameter 11" tall
MOVEMENT / CAL...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage California - Pocket Watches
Materials
Brass, Gilt Metal
14Kt Pink and White Gold Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Watch Chain
Located in Long Beach, CA
METAL / MATERIAL: Two-Tone 14Kt Pink & White Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's / 30's
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: 15 Inches in Length
This is a great looking hand made necklace or bracelet, pocket...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage California - Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, White Gold
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