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.

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.

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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.

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

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.

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.

Mint condition ladies Ernest Borel Cocktail watch with moving hypnotic kaleidoscope dial, and red mystery hands. Gold filled scalloped case with hours register on bezel in black enamel. Immaculate 17 jewel Swiss movement is running strong and keeping good time. 20mm x 26mm. Fitted with a new 8mm Hirsch Lizard black leather strap. These were very popular in the late 60's and 70's but most were worn a lot and are now very hard to find in good condition. Far out.

Item #EB589134 $345.00 More Photos

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.

1960's Swiss 17 jewel manual wind Lucien Piccard with a very retro look in mint to new-old-stock condition. Bi-level dial with wide white vertical stripe flanked by gold fading to brown iridescence that has a tiger-eye appearance. 32mm diameter chromed case with stainless steel snap back. Original black leather strap is excellent. Flawless Plexiglas crystal.

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.

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Ermeto's are just so hard to find in decent original condition where the leather covers have not shrunken away from the case edge or been torn or damaged. This example is in superb original condition. Beautiful brown genuine crocodile leather cover is snug fitting and in wonderful mint condition. Factory original white and silvered two tone dial with gold applied numerals and minute register surrounding the 31 day date register with windows for day and month and moon phases. Dial is crisp and clean and pristine. Gold filled case with easel stand and chain loop. Case is excellent with no damage, scratches or personalization, it closes snugly and is clean and straight. We did not get a photo of the pristine original Movado Swiss movement that is bright and clean and keeping very good time with all pushers and complications working properly. Factory original crown. This is a manual wind Ermeto that does not wind the watch when opening and closing. These were available as an option later in the Ermeto line to provide a more reliable purse or pocket watch with fewer parts to go wrong, the automatic winders almost always needed to be hand wound anyway. Fitted with the factory original braided leather watch chain with button clasp in excellent condition.

Item # M537K483 $2,350.00 More Photos

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.

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.

New old stock, never sold never worn high quality Swiss 17 jewel manual wind women's watch with stepped 'TV' screen style gold filled case. 33mm wide x 29mm high with stainless steel snap back. Black hands and numerals on flawless brushed gold dial with good contrast. High quality 17 jewel Swiss Vulcain movement. Original mahogany colored snake skin 18mm strap.

Item # Item # V497118 $275.00 More Photos

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.