Stunning Gubelin art deco solid 18 karat white and yellow gold barrel cased early men's wristwatch with chased and enameled bezel in absolutely mint, factory original pristine condition. The exquisite art deco chased and enameled yellow gold bezel and hinged back give a wonderful contrast to the solid 18k white gold solid lugged center case. 27mm x 37mm with 16mm solid lugs. The factory original two toned dial mirrors the white and yellow gold case colors and is as fresh and beautiful as the day it left the Gubelin factory 90 years ago. Black minutes register surrounds the golden numerals track with black deco numerals over the silvered dial with sub seconds at 6:00. Original Breguet moon hands in blued steel in mint condition. Inside beats the original Gubelin 15 ruby jeweled high grade in-house movement that is freshly service and operates flawlessly, keeping excellent time. Original mineral glass crystal is flawless. Fitted with a new Hirsch black leather strap. The condition of this watch is like new, inside and out. It has clearly been seldom if ever worn and well cared for over the past 90 years.

This exceptional Gubelin is the most beautiful example of art deco craftsmanship we have ever seen. This watch is an original work of art of the highest quality and equal to anything from Cartier or Tiffany at the time. This watch was only sold through Gubelin's two existing stores in Switzerland at that time and would have been made in extremely limited numbers. You will likely never see another.

Completely factory original large Gruen Guild in outstanding condition from the 'Jazz Age' c.1925. Large 31mm x 39mm white gold filled classic cushion case with 17mm springbar lugs and snap back is really excellent with no scratches, damage, dents or personalization. Original crown and clear mineral crystal. Factory original silvered dial with luminous (long expired now) numerals and single sunk sub seconds at 6:00. Original hands still have their original luminous paint in tact. Dial is minty and clean with no distractions or problems. Running on it's original Gruen Guild 15 jewel high quality Swiss movement that is clean and keeping good time. Fitted with a new 17mm black leather reptile pattern strap.

Excellent condition all original early Movado Ermeto pocket or purse watch with the self winding mechanism that winds the watch each time the case is pulled apart to read the time. Movado first came out with the Ermeto in 1926 and this is an excellent very scarce early example. Factory original gently aged square white dial with gold applied numerals and blued steel hands (hands may be an early replacement set.) Beautiful solid sterling silvered case with a heavy dimpled surface that looks like hammered silver that opens and closes and winds the watch smoothly. Original Eidelweiss crown. Powered by the original Movado 15 jewel Swiss movement that is serviced and keeping very good time. Completely original extra fine condition inside and out.

Item # M602352 $875.00 More Photos

Investment grade Stauffer (IWC forerunner) high grade Swiss flip top early men's wrist watch in pristine as-new condition. Swiss made hallmark solid 15Kt solid yellow gold 35mm triple hinged case with wire lugs is signed CN for Charles Nicolet, who were the early case makers for IWC. This is not an adapted pocket watch but a factory original very early purpose made men's wrist or "trench" watch of the highest quality. The heavy gold hunter case cover has a small window at the center making it possible to read the time without opening the case to reveal the dial and giving much more dust, water and damage protection to the watch. Black enameled Roman Numerals with minutes track are mint with no enamel loss or damage. Oversized push button onion crown flips the front cover open to reveal the full porcelain dial with no cracks or hairlines. Top grade SS & Co (Stauffer) Swiss made gilded pin set movement that is as crisp and clean as the day it left the factory, is freshly serviced and winds, sets and runs like new. The back is clean and free of any dents, scratches or personalization. Inside is a solid 15Kt cuvette with the original owners inscription & is dated 1914. Both crystals are original and perfect. Fitted with a new Hirsch brown leather 12mm strap. Made very early in WWI and one of the earliest factory men's wrist watches, this was a very high quality and expensive item in it's day. Very rare and beautiful and virtually unworn mint condition.

Interestingly, the inscription is apparently from one lady to another and the watch was evidently not gifted to a man, although it is definitely a large sized man's watch. The inscription is very touching and intriguing and was given for "very loving services" in her "time of weakness." dated in Edinburgh (Scotland), Feb. 1914.

Item #S579786 $4,250.00 More Photos

High grade Stauffer and Son early Borgel hermetic cased trench watch. This was an early attempt to keep moisture and dirt out of the new wristwatches in the trenches of WW1. The sterling silver case is made in two parts with no removeable back. The movement is attached to the screw-on bezel and is removed by pulling the spring loaded crown out to unscrew and remove the movement. 33mm x 38mm with 12mm wire lugs. Original white porcelain dial with single sunk sub seconds and the original luminous paint still in tact on dial and hands. No cracks or hairlines. Inside beats the original high grade Swiss 15 jewel pin set movement by Stauffer and Sons that is crisp and clean and keeping good time. This would have been an expensive high end military watch in its day and has survived in remarkable condition. Fitted with a new black pigskin strap.

Item #SB590461 $975.00 More Photos

Early and rare, this Gallet two button chronograph has the very collectable regulator dial and an early 15 jewel movement and was a special purpose chronograph. The large sweep hand in the center of the factory original silvered dial is on a 1/100 minute register, with 30 minute elapsed time sub dial at 6:00 and real-time dial at 12:00. This was a specialty chronograph and useful for scientific and industrial applications to measure events to the fraction of a MINUTE, so an event may take say, 2.75 minutes instead of the customary 2 minutes 45 seconds. 34mm stainless steel snap back case signed by Gallet with original oval pushers and crown, all in excellent condition with no damage or personalization and only light use showing. Inside beats a Gallet 15 jewel movement that is running properly with all functions working as they should and keeping good time. New black croc grain leather strap.

Superb 14 karat solid gold Longines with integral solid gold mesh long length bracelet from the roaring 20's. The factory original and untouched Longines signed gold dial with black numerals and sub seconds at 6:00 is clean and damage free and shows a light even patina under strong light. Original Breguet style blued steel moon hands. Original gold crown. New plexi crystal. Large 34mm solid 14 karat gold double hinged case with no damage, scratches or personalization. Hinges are tight, Cuvette is also solid gold. Hinged bezel and both rear covers snap closed snugly. Serial numbers of case and movement match, insuring a completely factory original Longines. Original Longines signed 17 jewel Swiss movement is bright and clean and keeping good time. Factory original solid 14 karat gold mesh bracelet in a generous 8 inch length and 14mm width, with tight integral hinges and secure clasp. This bracelet is just outstanding with no kinks, bends, snags or damage whatever. This fine Longines has been worn very little over the last 80 years and was well cared for. Large for the times with an unusually long bracelet and very rare in this condition. Weighs in at a hefty 52.4g overall.

Elgin large cushion cased wrist watch with fabulous pink on white porcelain dial with gold inlay and black Arabic numerals and minutes track. Single sunk Dial with sub seconds at 6:00 is mint original condition with no hairlines or damage. 33mm x 38mm nickel case with 18mm spring bar lugs is clean with no scratches or damage. Back snaps on snugly. Inside is an original Elgin 7 jewel lever movement from 1897 that is clean and keeping good time. Original glass crystal is perfect. Original blued steel hands are corrosion free. Original crown shows minor wear. The c.1897 movement and the porcelain dial were re-cased in 1925 and this was a common practice done both at the factory and by local watchmakers working with movements and dials originally intended for ladies pocket watches and adapted to fill the demand for wristwatches after WW1. Fitted with a black lizard grain 18mm strap. This is a nice Elgin with a great antique look in a large size for the time and a large width strap, all in excellent condition.

Elgin Ladies Solid 14 karat White Gold Engraved and Enameled Art Deco 15j Cushion, All Original Superb Condition c.1926

This is a really sweet heirloom art deco ladies high quality solid gold Elgin from the Jazz Age in totally factory original condition. The 14 karat solid white gold cushion case has wonderful art deco engraving and black enamel inlay on the case and bezel with no enamel loss or damage. 24mm x 26mm with 14mm wire lugs. No scratches, damage or personalization. Original gold crown and clear glass crystal. Factory original white dial with yellow gold applied numerals and the clean original blued steel hands, pristine and clean, never restored or touched. Running on it's original high grade Elgin American made 15 jewel movement that is crisp and clean, freshly serviced and keeping good time. A great antique Elgin to wear and enjoy and pass on as a treasured family heirloom. Fitted with a new black Hirsch Reptile strap.

This early Tavannes wristwatch is quality throughout. Made for the English market, with a large 34mm solid 9 karat gold case with screw-on back and bezel, which was much harder to produce than the snap on backs and bezels and was very effective at keeping dust and moisture out of the movement. Original solid gold 12mm wire lugs are clean and straight with no repairs. Original solid white gold contrasting crown shows use and is spring-loaded, needing to be pushed IN to wind. Engraved on the back; "Novices Cup 1920" and hallmarked inside back for London, 1917. Original glass crystal with a couple light scratches, very hard to see. Original white porcelain dial is excellent and does have a half-moon hairline at 4:00 which you really have to be looking for to see. Original blued steel hands. Inside is the original, high grade, 16 jewel Tavannes movement adjusted to 4 positions with jewels set in screwed chattons. Working perfectly. This early men's wrist watch is built to the standards of the finest pocket watches of the time and would have been quite expensive. This watch was worn and lovingly cared for by it's original owner, clearly a prized possession. Fitted with a new brown padded leather Hirsch Wild Boar strap in men's length.

Tavannes (or Cyma) was one of the finest Swiss watches made at this time, and were as good as, or better than any Rolex, Longines, or Illinois of the day. They are very high quality early Swiss watches and one of our favorites.

Very scarce and all original Leonidas (by Heuer) one button chronograph with the highly collectable regulator dial from the mid to late 1930's. Pristine factory original silvered dial is untouched and in mint condition showing very light aging. Sunken constant time dial at 12:00. Blue telemeter scale and black Arabic numerals for chrono seconds around the outside of dial and blue tachymeter snail scale at center. Signed Chronographe Leonidas Swiss Made. Sunken accumulated 30 minute chrono dial at 6:00. Original blued steel hands are mint. Stainless steel snap back case with chromed bezel is excellent and measures 33mm x 40mm x 10mm. The crisp and clean 15 jewel Swiss movement is unsigned, guaranteed original to the watch and is identical to the Heuer model of this watch. This movement is running well, keeping good time and all chronograph functions are operating properly with hands snapping back to zero smartly. Fitted with a new alligator print black leather 14mm strap.

Here we have a superb Movado Ermeto pocket or purse watch with the self winding mechanism that winds the watch each time the case is pulled apart to read the time. Scarce two-tone round dial produced during the 1940's war years. Black genuine reptile skin cover is in excellent condition with no tears, stains or damage. Mint stainless steel case with easel stand for bedside or desk. Sweep seconds hand and original luminous filled hands that exactly matches the luminous material on the Arabic numerals. The luminous material has long since lost it's glow and there is a small amount of loss in the minute hand. Sweep seconds are rare on Ermeto's. The dial on this watch changes color as it catches the light and is just stunning. Two tone bull's-eye dial with silvered square frame is factory original finish and looks as clean and beautiful as when new. Original Eidelweiss crown. Powered by the original Movado 15 jewel Swiss movement that is serviced and keeping very good time. Completely original and minty condition inside and out.

Stunning all factory original ladies antique Elgin in solid 14 karat gold with it's original solid gold filigree stretch bracelet and in it's original box. Large sized for it's day at 24mm x 32mm solid 14 karat white gold wire lug case with intricate engraving on bezel, sides and back with tonneau shaped case around a round bezel with an inset square cut corner dial within. Factory original untouched white dial with maroon (or lavender) Arabic numerals and square minutes register, signed Elgin. It shows some age but is still quite presentable and very attractive. Original gold crown and round glass crystal. Original quick disconnect spring expansion bracelet is also solid 14 karat white gold with delicate spider-web design on links. Will fit wrist from 6 1/4 inches and expands up to 8 inches, should fit most women today. Inside is the original Elgin high grade 15 jewel movement that is freshly serviced and working properly, keeping good time. This beautiful heirloom is still in it's original hard cased box with fitted velvet interior which is in excellent condition. A very rare and beautiful ladies antique wristlet.

Item # E386205 $850.00 More Photos

Here is an excellent example of a ladies “Cartouche Model 186” timepiece, set within a finely engraved 14kt Solid White Gold & Diamond case and dating to ca 1928. Beautifully engraved art deco rectangular case with a high quality diamond (Gruen only used the best) at each corner. Very understated and elegant. 15mm x 27mm. The white dial with black Arabic expanding numerals is in clean and beautiful condition with clean and very visible blued steel hands. Inside we find a clean and higher-grade Fifteen Jewel Gruen movement that is signed GRUEN GUILD, SWISS – FOUR 4 ADJ., FIFTEEN 15 JEWELS with the caliber number “155” stamped below the balance wheel. The inside of the case lid is stamped GRUEN 14K CINCINNATI – 155/66 with case reference number below. Please note how the mechanism’s caliber number (155) is repeated on the case lid while the 66 is the dial model number. We have just serviced this fine movement and it is operating properly and keeping good time. Fitted with a new padded black leather strap.

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Ladies watches between the wars rarely had seconds hands and models like this with a highly visible red center sweep seconds were popular with nurses for measuring pulse rate though many other women found them useful as well. This little beauty from the depression years is in an immaculate art deco case with no scratches or damage. 17mm x 30mm. The unusual factory original round dial is aged to a light honey tone and is clean and very readable. Inside is a high quality 15 jewel Bulova movement where most ladies watches of the day had the much cheaper 7 jewels or less movements. Runs, winds and sets properly and keeps good time. Original fancy crown and original glass crystal. All factory original in near mint condition inside and out. Fitted with a black cord bracelet but we will fit a leather strap if desired.

Immaculate all original American Waltham ladies high grade 'flapper's' engrved solid gold watch from 1927. Stunning solid 14k white gold is beautifully engraved with wire lugs and original crown with no scraches or damage. Over 6 gr. of gold in case and clasp. Factory original white dial has aged so gracefully it's stunning. Inside is the original higher grade 17 jewel Waltham that is bright and clean and running like new. Still on it's original black ribbon band with matching 14k gold snap clasp. Will fit up to 6 1/2 inch wrist and in the day, ladies just bought a length of ribbon and hand stitched the ends for their wrist bands. We can fit a modern leather buckle strap if you prefer. Beautiful heirloom.

Item # W612125 $650.00 More Photos

This is a rare and beautiful high-end top quality ladies solid white gold engraved art deco Benrus from 1925 with blue inlaid enamel dial, two high quality genuine diamonds flanked by four genuine blue sapphire baguettes. All factory original and in mint condition. The original silver and inlaid blue enamel dial is in pristine condition and without flaw. It features geometric enameled designs, a 60 minute outer track border, black enamel painted numerals and original blue steel Spade-style hands. It is signed BENRUS below the 12 and “Swiss” below the 6. The solid 14 karat white gold case is beautifully engraved on bezel and sides with secure snap back and no personal sentiments and measures 17mm x 29mm with solid 11mm wire lugs. The matching crown appears to be a replacement and would probably have originally been crowned with another blue sapphire and is the only thing on the watch that is not factory original. Inside is the original Benrus 15 jewel with 4 adjustments movement that was the best available in it's day to match the superb high-end quality of the case and dial. It is freshly serviced by us and runs, winds and sets properly and is keeping very good time. Fitted with a new navy blue leather strap that perfectly compliments the sapphire and enamel work and will fit a wrist of 6"-7 3/8". A beautiful investment quality heirloom ready to be worn and cherished for generations to come.

Very cool art deco Benrus in white gold from c.1930. Large reinforced 14k white gold tank style case with fancy engraved corner lugs with black enamel applied for contrast and a blue enamel bezel with white gold numerals. This watch was Benrus' answer to the Bulova Lone Eagle which commemorated Charles Lindburgh, but with the blue enamel bezel. The case is considered by most collectors as solid gold even though it is "supported by metal" which simply means it's mostly gold, as in not plated or filled. One or two flea bites in the blue enamel are not noticed without magnification. The hinged snap back case is in good condition with some tool marks from opening the back over the years but still in good condition and very serviceable. 28mm x 36mm with 17mm spring bar lugs. The Silvered dial has been carefully restored and looks like new as do the blued steel hands set. Inside is the original Benrus 15 jewel movement that is running strong and keeping good time. Fitted with a new Hirsch black lizzard grain strap.

Excellent "BlackJack Pershing" model of the very collectable Elgin star dial series that were introduced toward the end of WW1 and came in three case variations to honor the commanders of the French; Marshall Foch, the English; Lord Kitchener, and the Americans; Gen. Pershing. The full sized sterling silver cushion case measures 31mm x 38mm with oversized military winding crown and early 16mm spring bar lugs. This case is just beautiful with no scratches or damage and the whole watch appears to be in near mint condition. The black porcelain dial with sub seconds at 6:00 is mint with no cracks, chips or hairlines. Original hands set and military crown. The movement is a high grade 15 jewel with micro-metric regulator and dates to 1910. This movement is unusual for a military watch of the time as most were cheaper 7 jewel movements and this indicates the original purchaser wanted the very best watch he could get. The movement is crisp and clean, freshly serviced and keeping good time. Fitted with a new black genuine lizard 16mm strap (not pictured.)

Solid 18 karat rose gold Movado triple calendar from the war years in extra fine condition with it's factory original two-tone dial. These are very difficult to find in decent original condition and in the 18k not the 14k case. The solid gold Movado signed case measures 32mm x 39mm and is superb with no dents, scratches, personalization or damage to case or back. Back snaps on snugly. Original rose gold crown. Very handsome original two-toned dial is excellent and shows only the lightest of age under close scrutiny around 2:00 and the sub seconds dial. Day and month windows at 3:00 and 9:00 and date register around circumference of dial. Sub seconds at 6:00. Original solid gold hands and applied Arabic numerals. Original Movado 15 jewel Swiss movement is bright and clean and freshly serviced and is keeping good time with all calendar functions and pushers operating properly. Fitted with a new 16mm brown crocodile calf strap.

Superb early Omega men's sterling silver tonneau cased wrist watch from the "Roaring 20's." Original sterling silver Omega snap back case with no scratches or damage measures 28mm x 39mm with 17mm wire lugs. Back snaps on securely. Factory original white enameled dial with sunken sub seconds signed Omega and Importe de Suisse is mint condition with no cracks, scratches or prolems. Original blued steel 'moon' hands. Powered by the original Omega 15 jewel Swiss movement that is crisp and clean and keeping good time. Early Omega's are difficult to find and rarely seen in this condition. Fitted with a new black leather strap.

Very scarce extra long cased Bulova with hinged lugs and high grade movement from the prewar depression years. Measuring 23mm wide by 48mm long, this hinged lug tonneau is about as long and narrow as they come and is very scarce and collectable. The 11mm hinged lugs are rare and in excellent condition. The 10k gold filled case is excellent with no damage, heavy scratches or wear through. The factory original finish white dial is clean and unmolested with gold applied art deco numerals and sub seconds at 6:00. Original crown and crystal are excellent. Inside we find the original high grade American made 21 jewel cal. 7AP movement that is crisp and clean, freshly serviced and keeping good time. Fitted with a new brown genuine lizard 11mm strap that will fit up to a max. 7 3/4" wrist.

Very special Elgin from the end of WW1. Large square cushion nickel case measures 32mm x 40mm with 16mm early springbar lugs. Original crown and glass crystal. Case shows light use with some ripple to snap-on back and crude initials. Superb and very scarce silvered metal dial with art neveau engraved dial with black enamel accents and numerals. Sunken Sub seconds at 6:00. Dial is factory original finish with light soiling but shows beautifully with a great antique look. Inside is the original Elgin 7 jewel movement that has been serviced and is keeping good time. Overall condition is excellent. Fitted with a new tan pigskin strap as when new.

Beautiful antique turn-of-the-century ladies lapel watch and matching brooch pin from Bucherer. Solid sterling silver watch case with black enamel and beautiful pink roses on front and back. No enamel loss but there are a couple of very small edge flaws on the back. Matching Victorian brooch pin of .800 silver with Marcasite crystals and black enamel links. Factory original dial signed by Bucherer with no damage and only light age evident. Original blued steel hands, glass crystal and original crown. Running on the original high quality Bucherer 15 jewel Swiss movement that is running, winding and setting properly and keeping good time.

Item # B581110 $465.00 More Photos

This is an accurately restored example of a men’s Elgin military style sterling silver cased watch that bridges the gap between the wire lug W.W.I era and the art deco watches that would dominate the market by the end of the 1920s. While it looks similar to a watch from the Great War it was made in 1923 and it has two distinct differences from earlier models. First is that the dial is enamel finished over metal, not porcelain enamel and second is that it was designed for a strap/band that uses spring bars, not a fold-over strap for solid wire lugs. Full sized sterling silver cushion case measures 32mm x 38mm snap back with original oversized military style crown. The case is superb with no scratches, damage or personalization. White enameled metal dial has been meticulously restored to its factory original appearance. It is complete with a 60 minute outer track border, aged brown (to mimic radium but safe) Arabic numerals, original blue steel spade style hands and a recessed sub-seconds dial with 60 second outer chapter. Signed ELGIN USA below the 12. New old stock flawless glass crystal. Inside we find a clean, Fifteen Jewel manual wind movement (Caliber 464, 3/0 Size) signed ELGIN, U.S.A - 15 JEWELS with serial number #26,527,174 which dates the watch to 1923. It has been freshly serviced by us and is running strong and keeping good time. Fitted with a new 16mm tan genuine pigskin strap in men's length and the original sterling silver buckle. Be sure to save that if you switch straps.

Item # E555408 $825.00 More Photos

Here is a clean all original Waltham with a higher grade 15 jewel American made movement in a gold filled cushion case. The large 31mm x 38mm heavy gold filled cushion case is in excellent condition with no brassing, heavy scratches or damage. Back snaps on snugly and is signed "Wadsworth Referee 20 years." Original crown. Factory original silvered dial with single sunk sub seconds and original luminous material (no longer glows) is clean and problem free and has gracefully aged to a light honey tone. Original hands set with some of the original luminous paint still in evidence. Inside it the original higher grade 15 jewel American made movement that is crisp and clean and keeping good time. Fitted with a nice tan genuine snake skin 16mm strap.

Lovely sterling silver ladies art deco wrist watch from the jazz age 1927. Superb and large for the time 26mm solid sterling silver scalloped corner double hinged case with wire lugs hallmarked sterling silver Edinburgh 1927 is in excellent condition with a couple of minor dimples on the back. Beautiful factory original white single sunk dial with gold metallic center, sub seconds at 6:00 showing just enough gentle age to assure it's originality. Beautiful. Original blued steel cathedral hands. Original crown and new crystal. Running on it's original high grade Swiss 15 Ruby Jeweled movement that is in excellent condition keeping good time. Fitted with a new 10mm brown leather strap.

Beautiful ladies art deco high quality Illinois wristlet from the Jazz Age in solid 18k white gold. Wonderful 18mm x 32mm solid 18 karat white gold cut corner case with case, bezel and back is in excellent condition. Crown is replaced. Stunning original applied yellow gold on white art deco dial is rare. Original blued steel cathedral hands. Inside beats the original higher end American made 17 jewel movement that is crisp and clean and freshly serviced, keeping good time. Fitted with a black cord bracelet but we will gladly fit a good leather strap of your choice for free or we have a beautiful matching filigree 6" stretch bracelet available at additional cost.