#1. 21 JEWEL HAMILTON GRADE 940 POCKET WATCH
18 Size Gold-Filled, Open-Face, Lever-Set,
Railroad No. 622,542 Circa 1907 J. D.
In fabulous like-new-condition, this fancy
damaskeened, nickel, full plate movement is marked "Motor Barrel 940
Adjusted 5 Positions Double Roller." It features ruby jewels in screw
down settings and a micro-metric regulator. The mint screw back and
bezel case is engine turned and ornamented with leaf and flower
patterns and an uninitialed oval frame. The double sunk original
porcelain dial is very fine with Arabic chapters, spade pointers and
red 5-minute numerals. $525.00
#2. 21 JEWEL HAMILTON GRADE 942 PRIVATE LABEL
POCKET WATCH
18 Size 14K Gold Open-Face, Lever-Set,
Railroad No. 186,401 Circa 1901 J. D.
Very rare and collectible, this hard-to-find
Grade 942 movement is finished with spectacular damaskeening and gold
lettering. It is signed "Chas. H. Bard Sedalia Mo." on the main plate.
The double sunk porcelain dial is very fine and signed "Hamilton Watch
Co." It is marked with Arabic chapters and red 5-minute marks. The
very heavy double hinge back solid gold case is near mint with engine
turnings on the back cover and a reeded rim.
$1,225.00
#3. 21 JEWEL HAMILTON MINT GRADE 990 POCKET
WATCH
16 Size White-Gold Filled Open-Face,
Lever-Set, Railroad No. 833,207 Circa 1911 C. S.
In wonderful mint new/old stock condition,
this screw back/bezel bar over crown case comes with a scalloped
pattern along the outer edges and a ribbon script monogram which
ornaments the back cover. The movement is wonderful and mint, it is
fully damaskeened with ornate patterns and it features ruby jewels in
gold settings. The movement is signed "21 Jewel 990 Double Roller
Adjusted 5 Positions." The double sunk full Montgomery dial is in
superb condition with spade pointers and the "Hamilton" signature at
center. $475.00
#4. 22 JEWEL HAMILTON NEW/OLD STOCK 4992B
POCKET WATCH
16 Size Base Metal Open-Face, Stem-Set, NO.
4C12943 Circa 1940s Adjusted 6 Positions C. S.
This spectacular unused 22 jewel movement is
finished with straight line damaskeening. It is signed "U. S. Govt."
It features a hack mechanism which stops the balance wheel so the
center sweep second can be synchronized when the pendant is pulled
out. The 24-hour dial is superb and marked "G. Circa T." White spade
pointers and 24-hour numerals mark the dial. The mint condition case
is engraved with serial numbers and contract numbers as well as the
"Hamilton Watch Co." signature. Ultra-rare in this condition!
$500.00
#5. 21 JEWEL HAMILTON GRADE 940 POCKET WATCH
18 Size Coin Silver Hunter's Case Lever-Set,
Railroad No. 237,300 Circa 1903 C. S.
Beautiful engine turnings, an uninitialed
crest and leaf patterns ornament the covers of this near mint silver
case. The porcelain dial is double sunk and superb with Arabic
chapters, red 5-minute numerals and the "Hamilton Watch Co."
signature. The movement is beautiful with ornate damaskeening and gold
lettering. It also features a micro-metric regulator and ruby jewels
in screw down settings. $575.00
#6. 23 JEWEL HAMILTON NEW/OLD STOCK GRADE
950B POCKET WATCH
16 Size Gold-Filled Open-Face, Lever-Set,
Railroad No. S23296 Circa 1951 J. D.
This rare like-new-condition high powered 23
jewel bridge movement is marked "Adjusted Temp & 6 Pos." It is
finished with straight line damaskeening with straight line
damaskeening. The bar over crown Hamilton railroad model case is mint
with a light circular brushed finish on the back cover and a braided
link design appearing along the outer edges. The porcelain dial is
rare, double sunk and superb with the "Hamilton Railway Special"
signature appearing at center. It is marked with box car-style Arabic
hour chapters and black spade pointers.
$2,050.00
#7. 23 JEWEL HAMILTON NEW/OLD STOCK GRADE 950
ELINVAR POCKET WATCH
16 Size Gold-Filled, Open-Face, Lever-Set,
Railroad No. 2,694,490 Circa 1936 Adjusted 5 Positions R-3 C. S.
In spectacular condition, this motor barrel
950 bridge model carries a gold center wheel, a micro-metric regulator
and straight line damaskeening. The movement is signed "Elinvar" on
the pallet fork bridge. The screw back/bezel popular Model 2 case is
in mint condition and plain polished on the back. The double sunk
Montgomery dial is signed "Hamilton" and is in superb condition.
$2,550.00
The Montgomery dial was patented by Henry S.
Montgomery who was a time inspector for the Atchison, Topeka and Santa
Fe Railway.
#8. 15 JEWEL COLUMBUS JAY GOULD "THE RAILWAY
KING" WITH SPECIAL RAILWAY SERVICE DIAL & UNIQUE CASE POCKET WATCH
18 Size Gold-Filled, Open-Face, Lever-Set,
Railroad No. 175,994 Circa 1891 Adjusted R-3 J. D.
A prancing horse is engraved on the back
cover of this screw back/bezel mint condition 20 year case. The
wonderful and rare movement is signed "J. Gould The Railroad King" on
the main plate. The movement features ruby jewels in screw down
settings and fancy line and star damaskeened patterns. The ultra-rare
average double sunk dial is signed "Columbus Watch Co. Special For
Railway Service." Open blue tulip-shaped hands center the dial which
is marked with a black minute track, red 5-minute numerals and black
Arabic hour chapters. An ultra-rare 3 star watch!
$1,025.00
#9. 21 JEWEL SOUTH BEND RARE "THE STUDEBAKER"
GRADE 229 POCKET WATCH
16 Size Gold-Filled, Open-Face, Lever-Set,
Railroad No. 622,835 Circa 1910 Adjusted To Temperature & 5 Positions
R-3 J. D.
This superior railroad grade South Bend
movement is a wonderful 3-finger bridge model which is signed "The
Studebaker Double Roller Safety Pinion Adjusted To Temp. & 5
Positions." The 21 jewel 3-finger bridge model comes with spectacular
sunray damaskeening, a gold train and ruby jewels in gold screw down
settings. The unique timepiece is presented in a rare double hinged
back case which is signed "South Bend Watch Co. South Bend, Ind." on
the inner cuvette. The case is plain polished and in mint condition.
The double sunk Montgomery dial is very fine and signed "South Bend"
at center. $1,525.00
#10. 21 JEWEL E. HOWARD WATCH CO. BOSTON
SERIES 10 POCKET WATCH
16 Size Green-Gold Filled Open-Face,
Lever-Set, Railroad No. 1,100,679 Circa 1912 Extra Adjustments 5
Positions Temperature C. S.
Beautifully designed, this strong running
nickel bridge movement comes with oversize rubies. The "E. Howard
Watch Co." signed screw back/bezel railroad model case is plain on the
back cover, near mint and reeded along the outer edges. Up front,
there is a very fine double sunk Montgomery dial with Arabic hour
chapters and heavy blue spade pointers.
$625.00
#11. 21 JEWEL BALL WATCH CO. GRADE 999B
"HAMILTON" POCKET WATCH
16 Size Gold-Filled, Open-Face, Lever-Set,
Railroad No. IB4190 Circa 1940s Adjusted 6 Positions C. S.
Very collectible, this 3/4 plate movement is
finished with circular damaskeening. It is signed "Official Standard
Trademark." It features a white non-magnetic hairspring and ruby
jewels in gold settings. The popular near mint Ball stirrup bow model
case is all original and plain polished on the back. The dial is
superb with large Arabic chapters and black circles at the 5-minute
positions. The dial is signed "Ball Official R R Standard Cleveland."
$1,025.00
#12. 19 JEWEL BALL OFFICIAL BROTHERHOOD OF
RAILROAD TRAINMEN STANDARD GRADE 999 (HAMILTON) POCKET WATCH
18 Size Rolled-Gold-Plate, Display Case
Open-Face, Lever-Set, Railroad No. 642,666 Circa 1910 Adjusted 5
Positions R-4 J. D.
Ultra-rare, this spectacular full plate
movement is signed "Official B of R. T. Standard Motor Barrel Adjusted
5 Positions Double Roller 999" on the main plate. Gold jewel settings,
a jeweled motor barrel and a micro-metric regulator are features of
this ultra high-grade railroad movement. It is beautifully preserved
in a mint condition display case which has fancy star engraved
patterns along the outer most edges. The dial is signed "B. of R. T.
Standard" and is marked with Arabic hour chapters. This later period
dial is in superb condition. $4,050.00
The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen was
initiated in June 1883 in Oneonta, New York. The railroad workers
formed this association to provide death benefits to its members. The
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen also held strict rules of conduct to
establish mutual confidence and harmonious relationships among the
hard working rail workers. Signed Brotherhood railroad watches are
extremely rare and collectible!
#13. 17 JEWEL ELGIN B. W. RAYMOND GRADE 370
POCKET WATCH
16 Size Gold-Filled, Open-Face, Lever-Set,
Railroad No. 15,502,680 Circa 1910 Adjusted 5 Positions C. S.
This collectible and rare Grade 370 movement
is an early railroad model with a counterpoised pallet fork,
spectacular damaskeening and gold jewel settings. The Grade 370
production was limited to 7,300 pieces. This fine example carries a
very fine porcelain dial with Arabic chapters and black diamond
patterns at the 5-minute positions. The screw back/bezel mint case is
highly ornate with flowing leaf patterns, swirls, vertical stripes and
an uninitialed triangular frame on the back cover.
$325.00
#14. ELGIN RARE GRADE 274 POCKET WATCH WITH
UNIQUE DIAL
21 Jewel 18 Size Coin Silver Open-Face,
Lever-Set, No. 10,854,069 Circa 1903 Adjusted 5 Positions R-3 C. S.
This is an extremely interesting timepiece.
The Grade 274 movement were limited to a total production of 4,000
pieces. This fine hunters case grade movement comes with ruby jewels
in screw settings and a solid gold train. The movement has a rare and
unique factory original double sunk Montgomery dial which has an
offset seconds bit located at the 3 o'clock position, this allows the
hunters case movement to instantly become an open face railroad style.
The dial is extremely rare and complemented by blue spade hands. The
heavy 4 oz. swing-out silver case is near mint and engraved with a
circular wreath on the back cover and a O. R. Circa (Order of Railroad
Conductors) monogram. $675.00
#15. 21 JEWEL ELGIN FATHER TIME POCKET WATCH
WITH UP/DOWN WIND INDICATOR
16 Size Gold-Filled, Open-Face, Lever-Set,
Railroad #19,641,468 Circa 1916 Adjusted 5 Positions Double Roller C.
S.
Wonderful sunray damaskeening, gold jewel
settings and the "Father Time" signature can be found on this rare 3/4
plate movement. The screw back/bezel case is mint and signed "Elgin R
R" below the winding crown. The porcelain dial comes with a 40-hour
wind indicator at the 12 o'clock position and Arabic hour chapters.
Diamond patterns decorate the 5-minute areas. This spectacular dial is
in near mint condition. $1,725.00
#16. 23 JEWEL ELGIN VERITAS POCKET WATCH WITH
RARE FERGUSON DIAL
16 Size Gold-Filled, Open-Face, Lever-Set,
Railroad No. 22,554,302 Circa 1919 Adjusted 5 Positions R-3 C. S.
This ultra-rare very fine dial is signed
"Ferguson Dial Patented For Elgin Watch" at center. The red Arabic
hour numerals appear at the center part of the dial and large oversize
5-minute numerals mark the outer areas. A black minute track and blue
spade pointers are also presented. The screw back/bezel case is plain
polished and signed "Veritas Model E. N. W. Co." The case is in mint
condition. The wonderful 23 jewel 3/4 plate movement is marked
"Adjusted 5 Positions." It features a jeweled barrel, sunray
damaskeening and gold screw down jewel settings.
$1,525.00
L. B. Ferguson of Monroe Louisiana patented
his unique style of dial on November 17, 1908. Original porcelain
examples such as those presented in this collection are very rare and
highly sought after.
#17. 17 JEWEL ILLINOIS ELECTRIC RAILROAD
STANDARD RARE DIAL TWO-TONE MOVEMENT POCKET WATCH
16 Size Gold-Filled, Hunter's Case Lever-Set,
Railroad No. 1,907,079 Circa 1907 R-3 J. D.
This highly collectible 3-finger bridge
movement comes with two-tone damaskeening. It is signed "Electric
Railroad Standard" on the main plate, the Grade 185 Model 4 movement
carries double swell blue spade pointers and a rare very fine double
sunk dial. The dial is signed "Electric Railway Standard" and is
marked with Arabic numerals, red 5-minute numerals and a black minute
track. The case is highly decorative and mint with background engine
turnings, swirl leaf patterns and flowers decorating both sides. An
uninitialed crest appears on the front cover.
$1,025.00
#18. 21 JEWEL ILLINOIS SANGAMO POCKET WATCH
16 Size Gold-Filled, Open-Face, Lever-Set,
Railroad No. 1,715,941 Circa 1904 C. S.
This adjusted railroad grade 3/4 plate
movement is marked "21 Ruby Jewels," it comes with spectacular sunray
damaskeening, a gold train and ruby jewels in gold settings. The
double sunk porcelain dial is very fine and marked with fancy Arabic
chapters and red 5-minute numerals. The screw back/bezel case is in
near mint condition with a series of flower and leaf designs
decorating the back cover. $525.00
#19. 21 JEWEL SANGAMO SPECIAL ULTRA-RARE
BRIDGE MODEL POCKET WATCH
16 Size Gold-Filled, Open-Face, Lever-Set,
Railroad No. 2,615,552 Circa 1914 Adjusted Temperature 6 Positions R-3
C. S.
Pristine condition is one of the main
features of this spectacular rare 21 jewel Sangamo special bridge
movement. It features a diamond endstone on the balance assembly and
ruby jewels in gold settings. The movement is finished with straight
line damaskeening and is marked with wonderful gold lettering. The
original Wadsworth special screw back/bezel case is smooth finished
and in mint condition. The double sunk dial is very fine with classic
black Arabic chapters and black diamond patterns at the 5-minute
positions. $775.00
#20. 21 JEWEL ILLINOIS 60-HOUR BUNN SPECIAL
POCKET WATCH
16 Size White-Gold Filled Open-Face,
Lever-Set, Railroad No. 5,040,740 Circa 1927 Adjusted Temperature & 6
Positions C. S.
This impressive motor barrel 60-hour 3/4
plate movement comes with sunray damaskeening, gold lettering and a
solid gold train. The Bunn special model screw back/bezel case is
plain on the back and finished with a chain link design along the
outer edges, the case is mint. The dial is double sunk and superb with
large black Arabic hour chapters, double swell blue spade pointers and
black triangle marks at the 5-minute positions.
$625.00
#21. 21 JEWEL ILLINOIS 60-HOUR BUNN SPECIAL
POCKET WATCH
16 Size White-Gold Filled Open-Face,
Lever-Set, Railroad No. 5,040,929 Circa 1927 Adjusted Temperature 6
Positions C. S.
This motor barrel 60-hour movement comes with
sunray damaskeening, beautiful screw down gold jewel settings and a
solid gold train. The Bunn special model screw back/bezel case is in
mint condition, plain polished on the back and finished with a chain
link design along the outer edges. Double swell blue spade pointers
and bold Arabic hour chapters mark the double sunk very fine porcelain
dial. $625.00
#22. 23 JEWEL SANGAMO SPECIAL RARE MARKED
60-HOUR MOVEMENT SANGAMO CASE POCKET WATCH
16 Size White-Gold Filled Open-Face,
Lever-Set, Railroad No. 4,758,311 Circa 1926 R-4 J. D.
This highly desirable Model 7 Sangamo bridge
movement is marked "Adjusted Temp. & 6 Positions 60-Hour" on the main
plate. The movement features red lettering, straight line damaskeening,
a bi-metallic compensated balance with gold timing screws and Reed's
patented whip lash micro-metric regulator. The movement also comes
with a jeweled motor barrel and a double roller. The screw back/bezel
case is ultra-rare. It is signed "Sangamo Special" and is near mint
with vertical striping and an uninitialed rectangular frame appearing
on the back cover and wavy line patterns appearing along the outer
edges. The ridged bow case is very unique. The double sunk porcelain
dial is very fine with bold Arabic hour chapters and blue
diamond-shaped hands. $4,050.00
#23. 23 JEWEL ILLINOIS SANGAMO SPECIAL MARKED
60-HOUR POCKET WATCH
17 Size Green-Gold Filled Open-Face,
Lever-Set, Railroad No. 4,758,037 Circa 1926 Adjusted Temperature & 6
Positions R-4 J. D.
This marked 60-hour movement is in exquisite
extra-sharp condition. It features a gold train, gold jewel settings
and straight line damaskeening. The double hinged back case is signed
"Illinois Watch Co. Sangamo Special" on the inner cuvette. The ridged
bow case is plain on the back and finished with a cross ribbon design
decorating the center rim, the condition is mint. The double sunk
porcelain dial is superb with Arabic chapters, triangle marks at the
5-minute positions and blue diamond-shaped hands.
$4,050.00
#24. 24 JEWEL ILLINOIS SPECTACULAR BUNN
SPECIAL POCKET WATCH
18 Size Base Metal Display Case Open-Face,
Lever-Set, Railroad No. 1,944,139 Circa 1907 Adjusted Temperature 6
Positions Isochronism R-3 J. D.
In spectacular like-new-condition, this
impressive twenty-four ruby jewels full plate movement comes with
sunburst damaskeening, gold jewel settings and a bi-metallic
compensated balance wheel with gold timing screws. The movement is
protected by a beautiful smooth finished mint condition salesman
sample case. The double sunk porcelain dial is superb with fancy
Arabic hour chapters, an Old English letter-style signature at center,
black diamond patterns and red 5-minute numerals.
$1,625.00
#25. 19 JEWEL BALL OFFICIAL R R STANDARD
(WALTHAM) POCKET WATCH WITH FERGUSON DIAL
16 Size Gold-Filled, Open-Face, Lever-Set,
Railroad No. B221101 Circa 1906 R-3 J. D.
This fascinating railroad timepiece comes
with a superb original Ferguson dial, signed "Ferguson Dial Patented
For Waltham Watch" at center. The dial exhibits red inner hour
numerals and large black outer 5-minute numerals, spade pointers
center the dial. The screw back/bezel case is near mint with vertical
striping, sunburst patterns and an uninitialed rectangular frame. The
3/4 plate movement is finished with circular damaskeening, it is
marked "19 Jewels Adjusted 5 Positions Official R R Standard."
$1,225.00
#26. 23 JEWEL WALTHAM VANGUARD UP/DOWN WIND
INDICATOR POCKET WATCH WITH WONDERFUL LOCOMOTIVE CASE
16 Size Gold-Filled, Open-Face, Lever-Set,
Railroad No. 23,170,203 Circa 1919 Adjusted 6 Positions R-3 J. D.
A beautifully detailed locomotive and
passenger cars appear on the back cover of this mint condition case.
The case is engine turned in the background areas and beaded along the
outer edges. It is signed "Cased & Timed At The Factory Waltham Watch
Co." inside the back lid. The movement is extra-nice, it is signed "Lossier
Inner Terminal Hairspring" on the ratchet wheel. It is finished with
checkerboard damaskeening on the center bridge and is marked with
golden lettering. The dial features a up/down indicator hand at the 12
o'clock position. Arabic chapters and black diamond designs mark this
double sunk very fine dial. $2,050.00
Louis Lossier was a director of a watchmakers
school in Geneva Switzerland. He published an article in 1890 which
included patterns of hairsprings which satisfied Phillips isochronisms
equation.
#27. 23 JEWEL WALTHAM VANGUARD POCKET WATCH
WITH RARE NON-MAGNETIC PAILLARD HAIRSPRING
16 Size Gold-Filled Open-Face, Lever-Set,
Railroad No. 19,063,756 Circa 1908 R-4 J. D.
This wonderful and unique Waltham Vanguard
bridge movement is marked "Adjusted." It comes with checkerboard
damaskeening, a gold center wheel and gold jewel settings. The
movement is very unique, it is controlled by a bi-metallic compensated
balance with a non-magnetic palladium hairspring. The case is in
fabulous unused new/old stock condition with a brushed finish on the
back cover and a reeded pattern along the outer edges. The dial is
also extremely rare, it is signed "Waltham Non-Magnetic." The double
sunk dial is very fine with Arabic chapters, a 24-hour indicator,
black diamond patterns at the 5-minute positions and double swell blue
spade hands. $2,250.00
#28. 19 JEWEL WALTHAM RARE MODEL 92 RAILROAD
STANDARD POCKET WATCH WITH UNIQUE DIAL
18 Size Gold-Filled, Open-Face, Lever-Set,
Railroad No. 7,489,932 Circa 1900 Adjusted R-4 J. D.
This is a fabulous piece with a very unique
superb double sunk porcelain dial. The dial comes with radial Arabic
hour chapters, an extra-wide minute track and red 5-minute numerals.
The condition is superb, double swell blue spade pointers center the
dial. The ultra-rare 19 jewel movement features a recessed balance
wheel, ruby jewels in screw down settings and a star-shaped gold
micro-metric regulator. The movement is signed "19 Ruby Jewels Waltham
Railroad Standard." The screw back/screw bezel case is reeded along
the outer edges and in mint condition with leaf and ribbon patterns
appearing along with flowers and a small initialed frame on the back
cover. $3,050.00
#29. 21 JEWEL BALL WATCH CO. OFFICIAL R R
STANDARD (WALTHAM) POCKET WATCH WITH FERGUSON DIAL
16 Size Gold-Filled, Open-Face, Lever-Set,
Railroad No. B259418 Circa 1908 R-3 J. D.
This phenomenal unused condition case
features a tapestry design in the background areas and richly carved
miniature roses, swirls and flowers throughout the center area, the
upper area and the outer edges. An uninitialed crest also adds to the
appear of the new/old stock case. The 3/4 plate movement is marked "21
Jewels Adjusted 5 Positions." A gold official R R Standard logo
appears on the main plate and the mechanism comes with sapphire
pallets. The dial is extremely rare and superb, it is signed "Ferguson
Dial Patented For Waltham Watch." The condition is superb with red
inner hour numerals and black outer 5-minute numerals.
$2,050.00
#30. 23 JEWEL WALTHAM VANGUARD POCKET WATCH
WITH FERGUSON DIAL
18 Size Gold-Filled, Open-Face, Lever-Set,
Railroad No. 10,566,277 Circa 1901 R-3 J. D.
This Model 92 movement is exquisite with gold
jewel settings, wonderful damaskeening, a diamond endstone, a recessed
balance wheel and a gold style regulator. The movement comes in a
swing out-style which is plain polished and mint. The original
Ferguson dial is very fine with red hour numerals and oversize black
5-minute numerals. $1,025.00
Eighteen size Ferguson dials are very rare!
#31. 17 JEWEL HAMILTON COLLECTORS CLASSIC
ADDITION RAILROAD POCKET WATCH (SWISS)
16 Size Gold-Filled, Open-Face, Stem-Set,
Circa 1979 C. S.
This interesting timepiece was one of a
limited edition of 2,950 presented by the collectors classic edition
society. It was to commemorate the Hamilton 992 in the classic bar
over crown case with Montgomery dial. This timepiece has an enameled
dial which is a Montgomery in superb condition and a bar over crown
case which is unused. The movement is a 17 jewel manual wind adjusted
to 2 positions with Incabloc balance. The original box and
introduction paper work is presented with this new limited edition
watch. $275.00
#32. BENEDICT & BURHAM CO. LONG WIND DUPLEX
POCKET WATCH WITH ROTARY MOVEMENT
18 Size Base Metal Open-Face, Circa 1879 R-3
J. D.
This rare Early American timepiece carries
the original paper dial which is very fine with Arabic chapters. Blue
steel hands center the six spoke center grid which allows a clear view
of the rotary movement and the duplex escapement. The back cover of
the near mint case is engine turned around a circular frame and an
uninitialed crest. The long wind mainspring is covered by a pierced
cap signed "Waterbury Watch Patented In The United States, Great
Britain, Canada, France, etc."
$1,425.00
#33. 15 JEWEL ROCKFORD EARLY KEYWIND POCKET
WATCH
18 Size Coin Silver Open-Face, Keywind/Keyset,
No. 14347 Circa 1877 C. S.
This wonderful American full plate movement
is in extra-sharp condition. The gilt plates feature fifteen ruby
jewels and a compensated balance with a keystone-shaped cutout
appearing on the balance bridge. The dial is centered by blue tulip
form hands. It is marked with Roman chapters and is very fine. The 3
oz. silver case is engraved with leaf patterns on the back cover, the
case is excellent. $400.00
#34. 15 JEWEL ILLINOIS RARE EARLY ADJUSTED
BUNN KEYWIND POCKET WATCH
18 Size Coin Silver Open-Face, Keywind/Keyset,
No. 2105 Circa 1875 R-3 C. S.
This fabulous full plate movement is in super
sharp condition. It is signed "Adjusted" on a fancy banner which
centers the balance bridge. The movement comes with a bi-metallic
compensated balance with gold timing screws and ruby jewels in screw
down settings. This early Bunn railroad movement is highly collectible
and presented in a near mint silver case engraved with flowers and a
small uninitialed crest. The superb single sunk dial is signed
"Illinois Springfield Watch Co." It is marked with Roman chapters and
blue tulip-shaped hands. $1,025.00
#35. 15 JEWEL WALTHAM RARE EARLY APPLETON
TRACY & CO. NO. 6119 POCKET WATCH
18 Size Coin Silver Hunter's Case Keywind/Keyset,
Circa 1857 R-3 J. D.
The condition of this gilt early Model 57
movement is truly amazing. It is in near new condition with screw down
jewel settings, a gold 3-arm uncut balance wheel, a diamond endstone
and the "Appleton Tracy & Co." signature. The hairspring is under
sprung and the movement is nicely engraved with swirls on the balance
bridge. The case is marked "WW45." The early coin silver case is
engine turned on both sides, a uninitialed banner decorates the front
cover, the condition is excellent. The dial is rare and signed
"Appleton Tracy & Co. Waltham." It is superb with Roman chapters, a
blue Fleur-de-lis hour hand and tapered minute hand center this rare
dial. $2,550.00
#36. 18 JEWEL WALTHAM CHRONOGRAPH POCKET
WATCH
14 Size Sterling Hunter's Case Lever-Set, No.
3,039,042 Circa 1885 J. D.
"A. W. W. Co. Waltham" is signed on this
superb single sunk porcelain dial. The dial is marked with 1/5-second
calibrations, small red 5-minute numerals and black Roman chapters.
The center sweep second hand is activated from a gold push button on
the rim of the case. The case is signed "American Waltham Watch Co."
It is engraved with a circular frame, an uninitialed crest on the
front cover and the case is reeded on the outer rim which is near
mint. The 3/4 plate gilt movement is nicely finished and extra-sharp,
it is signed "A. W. Co. Waltham Mass."
$775.00
#37. 19 JEWEL DUDLEY WATCH CO. MASONIC WATCH
12 Size Base Metal Display Case Open-Face,
Stem-Set, No. 3955 Circa 1930 R-3 J. D.
Rarely seen, this Model 2 Dudley timepiece
features wonderful extra-large ruby jewels in gold bezel mounts and
beautifully designed gilt bridges in Masonic form. A holy Bible rest
atop the winding plate and the mechanism is signed "Dudley Watch Co.
Lancaster, Pa." The display case is mint with fancy engravings on the
rim and both bezels. The silver dial is superb and marked "Dudley."
Arabic chapters and open kite-style hands are also presented.
$2,550.00
#38. 17 JEWEL ELGIN FANCY DIAL POCKET WATCH
16 Size Gold-Filled, Open-Face, Stem-Set, No.
23,366,822 Circa 1920 R-3 C. S.
This 3/4 plate nickel movement is fully
damaskeened, it is presented in a mint case embellished with leaf
patterns, vertical striping and an uninitialed crest. The beautiful
superb fancy porcelain dial comes with gold star and Fleur-de-lis
patterns between the black Arabic hour chapters. The center of the
dial is shaded pale-blue and blue fancy spear-shaped hands are also
included. $575.00
#39. 7 JEWEL ELGIN FANCY DIAL LOCOMOTIVE CASE
POCKET WATCH
16 Size Silveroid Open-Face, Stem-Set, No.
25,051,839 Circa 1921 C. S.
A powerful locomotive is beautifully engraved
on the back of this mint case. The outer edges are chased with swirl
and flower patterns. The movement is fully damaskeened, it carries
gold Louis XIV hands and a superb rare fancy dial. The dial is shaded
light-pink at center, it comes with gold and green star and berry
designs which enhance the Roman chapters. A black minute track and
black 5-minute numerals also mark the dial.
$525.00
#40. 15 JEWEL ELGIN FANCY DIAL POCKET WATCH
16 Size Gold-Filled, Hunter's Case Lever-Set,
No. 5,734,529 Circa 1893 C. S.
This early 3/4 plate movement is highly
damaskeened. It carries gold Louis XIV hands and a spectacular very
fine fancy dial. The outer perimeter area is shaded light-pink, Roman
chapters appear within fancy silver circle frames and gold star and
diamond designs further decorate the dial. The case is near mint, a
butterfly can be found amongst a large array of swirl, scallop and
flower designs. $425.00
#41. 17 JEWEL ELGIN FANCY DIAL POCKET WATCH
16 Size Gold-Filled, Hunter's Case Stem-Set,
No. 15,263,931 Circa 1910 R-3 C. S.
A small bird centers both covers of this
wonderful mint fancy engraved case. Flower patterns, engine turnings
and vertical striping also decorate both sides. The dial is superb
with a blue center second and fancy gold archways and silver snowflake
designs appearing along with Roman hour chapters. Gold Louis XIV hands
center the dial. The movement is a beautiful 17 jewel adjusted
3-finger nickel bridge model. $675.00
#42. 7 JEWEL ELGIN SUPER MINT FANCY DIAL
POCKET WATCH
16 Size Gold-Filled, Hunter's Case Stem-Set,
No. 13,519,755 Circa 1908 R-3 C. S.
In like-new-condition, this fully damaskeened
nickel movement carries a superb dial. The dial is colored pink on the
outer perimeter. Gold and silver snowflake, star and flower designs
ornament the dial which is marked with Arabic chapters in fancy gold
archways. Blue spade pointers center the dial. The case is mint with
background engine turnings, fancy outer arabesques and leaf/ribbon
designs. $825.00
#43. 7 JEWEL ELGIN NEW/OLD STOCK POCKET WATCH
6 Size Gold-Filled, Hunter's Case Stem-Set,
No. 8,941,839 Circa 1899 R-2 J. D.
This unused condition 6 size hunter case is
artistically engraved with roses, fancy leaf patterns, swirls, a small
blue bird and background engine turnings. The case opens to reveal a
very fine white porcelain dial with Roman chapters which fronts the
fully damaskeened 3/4 plate nickel movement.
$425.00
#44. 15 JEWEL ELGIN NEW/OLD STOCK POCKET
WATCH
6 Size Gold-Filled, Hunter's Case Stem-Set,
No. 14,287,143 Circa 1909 R-2 J. D.
This timepiece is in new/old stock condition
inside and out. The gilt movement is pristine. The dial is superb with
Roman chapters and red 5-minute marks. The case is fabulous in new
condition with engine turnings, fancy ribbon work, flower and an
uninitialed fancy shaped Victorian frame.
$425.00
#45. 7 JEWEL ELGIN NEW/OLD STOCK POCKET WATCH
0 Size With Fancy Dial Gold-Filled, Hunter's
Case Stem-Set, No. 14,049,963 Circa 1909 R-2 J. D.
This phenomenal case has beautifully etched
areas and contrasting smooth finished areas which form a unique swirl
vine design. Striping appears at center along with a heart-shaped
uninitialed frame. The case holds a very sharp 3/4 plate damaskeened
nickel movement. The very fine porcelain dial comes with elaborate
gold Mosaic patterns and star patterns as well as a pink shaded outer
border. The dial is marked with Roman chapters and spade pointers.
$600.00
#46. 7 JEWEL ELGIN FABULOUS NEW/OLD STOCK
MULTI-COLOR POCKET WATCH
0 Size Gold-Filled Hunter's Case Stem-Set,
No. 14,566,153 Circa 1909 R-2 J. D.
This magnificent new/old stock hunters case
comes with a large array of multi-colored flowers. Green, rose and
yellow-gold are combined to form a beautiful floral effect on both
sides and the front cover is further enhanced by an uninitialed rose
crest. The dial is superb with red 5-minute numerals and black Arabic
hour chapters. The nickel movement is in new condition and is fully
damaskeened, superior condition.
$525.00
#47. 15 JEWEL ELGIN NEW/OLD STOCK FANCY DIAL
POCKET WATCH
12 Size, Gold-Filled, Hunter's Case Stem-Set,
No. 19,179,304 Circa 1916 R-2 J. D.
This damaskeened 15 jewel movement is marked
"Double Roller." It carries gold Louis XIV hands and a fancy dial
decorated with miniature silver/gold flower and star patterns and gold
archways which outline the black Arabic hour chapters. The perimeter
of the dial is shaded with pale pink and green hues and the dial is
superb. The case is in new condition with leaf patterns, flowers, wavy
line engine turnings and a uniquely shaped uninitialed frame on the
front cover. $625.00
#48. 17 JEWEL ELGIN POCKET WATCH WITH RARE
NEPTUNE DIAL UNUSED CASE
16 Size Gold-Filled, Open-Face, Stem-Set, No.
35,647,411 Circa 1935 R-2 J. D.
This spectacular very fine single sunk dial
is ultra-rare, it is signed "Neptune Assn.." within a circular frame.
There is a picture of Neptune within the frame and a Sextant appears
below the Neptune image. Blue spade pointers and Arabic chapters mark
this ultra-rare one-of-a-kind porcelain dial. The case is phenomenal
and unused. A finely detailed country church and building can be found
with background pine trees and mountains at center. Ribbon swirls and
elaborate leaf and crisscross patterns decorate the outer edges. The
front bezel is engine turned. The damaskeened 3/4 plate 17 jewel
movement is in super sharp condition.
$575.00
#49. 17 JEWEL WALTHAM NEW/OLD STOCK POCKET
WATCH WITH ENAMELED KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS LOGO
16 Size Gold-Filled, Open-Face, Stem-Set, No.
16,660,171 Circa 1911 R-2 J. D.
The back cover of this wonderful new/old
stock case features a frosted matte finish and a red, white and blue
enameled Knights of Columbus logo. The porcelain dial is superb with
red 5-minute numerals, blue spade pointers and Arabic chapters. The 17
jewel bridge movement is in phenomenal mint condition and it is fully
damaskeened. $475.00
#50. 17 JEWEL ELGIN RARE WHITE STEAMER DIAL
POCKET WATCH
16 Size Gold-Filled, Open-Face, Stem-Set, No.
23,870,334 Circa 1920 R-3 J. D.
Fully damaskeened, this Grade 387 3/4 plate
movement comes in a double hinged back case which is unused. Engine
turnings surround a classic crest on the back cover and a reeded
pattern decorates the rim. The ultra-rare superb single sunk porcelain
dial is signed "The White Company" at center. Blue spade pointers
center the rare dial which is marked "White Steamer" at the hour
positions. $525.00
The White Steamer was the first official
White House car ordered by President Taft in 1909. The White Company
produced this car in Ohio. This is an ultra-rare
commemorative-advertising dial possibly one-of-a-kind!
#51. 17 JEWEL ILLINOIS GRADE 185 POCKET WATCH
WITH RARE DOUBLE SUNK BLACK DIAL
16 Size Gold-Filled, Open-Face, Lever-Set,
No. 1,659,549 Circa 1903 R-3 J. D.
This 3-finger nickel bridge movement comes
with a gold train, wavy line damaskeening and gold jewel settings, the
movement is marked "Adjusted." It is fronted by gold spade pointers
and an ultra-rare double sunk very fine black porcelain dial. The
"Illinois Watch Co." signature, the Arabic hour chapters and the
5-minute numerals all appear in gold on this stunning dial. The double
hinged back case is near mint, it is engine turned and engraved with
oak leaves, fancy circle designs and a beaded pattern along the outer
rim. $525.00
#52. 11 JEWEL ELGIN RARE VIOLIN DIAL WITH
TWIG NUMERALS POCKET WATCH
16 Size Coin Silver Open-Face, Stem-Set, No.
2,331,937 Circa 1886 R-3 J. D.
This one-of-a-kind double sunk dial is truly
unique. A violin and bow appears at the center of the double sunk dial
and the numerals are Roman chapters formed from black and gold logs
and twigs. The complexity of this dial makes it very unique and rare.
The condition is very fine with only one ultra-minute hairline which
is hardly visible. The gilt 3/4 plate movement is nicely jewels and
presented in a coin silver case which is embellished with classic leaf
and flower patterns and an uninitialed frame.
$925.00
#53. 15 JEWEL ELGIN POCKET WATCH WITH RARE
MODERN WOODMEN ASSOCIATION FANCY DIAL
16 Size Gold-Filled, Open-Face, Stem-Set, No.
28,289,125 Circa 1925 R-4 J. D.
This damaskeened Grade 313 nickel movement
carries an ultra-rare fabulous superb double sunk porcelain dial. The
dial is signed "Elgin Nat'l Watch Co." above the seconds bit. Gold
Roman hour chapters are accompanied by very complex and finely done
blue filigree line work. The center of the dial comes with an enameled
"M. W. A." logo in gold, blue and red. A banner at center is signed "Pur
Autre Vie." Blue spade pointers also center this magnificent dial. The
screw back/bezel case is mint with engine turnings surrounding a
classic crest on the back cover and a reeded pattern decorating the
rim. $1,025.00
This rare commemorative dial is for the
Modern Woodman which was a large fraternal insurance organization
founded in 1883 in Lyons, Iowa by Joseph Cullen Root, it continues to
exist today.
#54. 7 JEWEL WALTHAM MODEL 88 POCKET WATCH
WITH RARE CHRONOMETRO VICTORIA FANCY DIAL
16 Size Gold-Filled, Open-Face, Stem-Set, No.
5,399,613 Circa 1892 R-3 J. D.
This unique dial is signed "Chronometro
Victoria A. W. W. Co. Waltham." Blue stars are set at center and
Arabic hour chapters are trimmed with gold circular frames and gold
leaf accents. The 5-minutes are marked with ruby-red paste stones and
gold crescent moons appear within the subsidiary seconds dial. The
condition is very fine, this is an ultra-rare dial. The gilt movement
is in mint condition. It comes in a double hinged back case which is
also mint with engine turnings surrounding an uninitialed crest and
circular frame on the back cover.
$825.00
The Chronometro Victoria timepieces were
designed for the English export market by Waltham as a similar
marketing concept as the famous Patek Philippe chronometro gondolo
series.
#55. 15 JEWEL WALTHAM MODEL 88 POCKET WATCH
WITH RARE O'HARA DIAL
16 Size Gold-Filled, Open-Face, Stem-Set, No.
5,397,547 Circa 1892 R-3 J. D.
This gilt Model 88 movement comes in a double
hinged back original case which is deeply carved with swirl and rose
patterns on the outer edges. A country mountain scene and leaf
patterns decorate the back cover, the case is near mint. The super
rare superb O'Hara dial comes with beautifully detailed violet flowers
and green leaf designs to the right of center. The dial is signed
"American Waltham Watch Co." A fine ultra-thin blue line pattern forms
a circular frame behind the black Arabic hour chapters. Gold diamond
patterns and gold minute dots further enhance this elegant and rare
O'Hara dial. $625.00
Daniel O'Hara (1855-1912) was one of the most
important makers of special, fancy and unusual dials. This collection
includes some of the most elaborate O'Hara dials known to exist. They
epitomize the pinnacle in artistic design and are exceedingly rare.
#56. 17 JEWEL WALTHAM ROYAL MODEL 88 POCKET
WATCH WITH SPECTACULAR O'HARA DIAL
16 Size Gold-Filled, Open-Face, Stem-Set, No.
5,833,936 Circa 1890 R-4 J. D.
Gold Louis XIV hands center this outstanding
superb and rare dial. The dial comes with gold snowflake and crescent
moon designs as well as gold beaded circular frames which surround the
black Roman hour chapters set against a blue background. Blue
sapphire-style stones mark the 5-minutes and they are also featured
around the seconds track and at center. The center is embellished with
a wonderful gold kaleidoscope design, the "American Waltham" signature
appears in gold lettering on this ultra-rare dial. The case is near
mint and finished with vermicelli along the outer edges, large flowers
and leaf patterns and circular engine turnings. The 17 jewel adjusted
nickel movement is beautifully damaskeened and marked "Royal."
$775.00
#57. 15 JEWEL ELGIN POCKET WATCHWITH RARE
FANCY DIAL
16 Size Gold-Filled, Open-Face, Stem-Set, No.
22,282,411 Circa 1919 R-4 J. D.
Nicely damaskeened, this Grade 313, 3/4 plate
nickel movement comes in a double hinged back case which is in
fabulous near mint condition. The case is finished with a floral
pattern on a engine turned background, it has unique concave bezels
with fancy scallop and bead patterns. The dial is outstanding and
superb. It is finished with log and branch-style Arabic numerals which
are separated by blue Fleur-de-lis designs. The outer perimeter of the
dial is shaded yellow with silver/gold minute dots. Blue spade
pointers complement this rare dial.
$925.00
#58. 15 JEWEL WALTHAM MODEL 88 ROYAL POCKET
WATCH WITH RARE FANCY DIAL
16 Size Gold-Filled, Open-Face, Stem-Set, No.
4,735,048 Circa 1889 R-4 J. D.
This spectacular white, pink and gold dial is
exceedingly scarce and superb. It is finished with blue Arabic
chapters and decorative gold miniature roses between the numerals.
Gold diamond patterns mark the minutes and gold Louis XIV hands center
the dial. At center, there are four ruby-red rectangular paste stones,
white bead patterns, green leaf patterns and gold decorations. The 3/4
plate gilt movement is signed "Royal." It is protected by a double
hinged back case which still has the original 20 year Crescent Watch
Case Co. guarantee paper inside the back lid. The case is mint with a
plain polished back/front bezel and a fancy outer rim ornamented with
swirls. $1,025.00
#59. 17 JEWEL WALTHAM MODEL 88 POCKET WATCH
WITH MAGNIFICENT & RARE FANCY O'HARA DIAL
16 Size Gold-Filled, Open-Face, Stem-Set, No.
7,496,147 Circa 1898 R-4 J. D.
This double hinge back case is plain polished
and mint. The 17 jewel adjusted Model 88 nickel movement is fabulous
condition with highly ornate damaskeening, a gold center wheel and a
gold star-shaped regulator. The dial is museum quality and superb. It
is very complex with a yellow outer border, black Arabic chapters
within gold circular frames, gold leaf designs, sapphire blue
diamond-shaped markers at the 5-minute positions, silver ruby and
sapphire colored paste stones which form a fabulous center section
along with blue line patterns and gold circle motifs. The rare dial is
signed "American Waltham" in blue lettering, the subsidiary track is
also colorfully designed with ruby-red paste stones, silver triangular
forms and gold beads. Blue spade pointers finish off this ultra-rare
dial. $1,525.00
#60. 17 JEWEL WALTHAM POCKET WATCH WITH RARE
PROTOTYPE DIAL SIGNED BY R. M. ROESGER
16 Size Gold-Filled, Open-Face, Stem-Set, No.
19,112,595 Circa 1912 R-8 J. D.
Extremely rare, this one-of-a-kind prototype
dial is signed on the back by the artist " R. M. Roesger." The dial is
sophisticated with a gray marble background coloration and the
"Waltham" signature appearing at center on a white frame. The gold
radial numerals are beautifully designed with a black shadow effect to
give extra dimension and interest to the numerals. The minutes are
marked with black dots on a slender white outer band and a subsidiary
seconds track is also enhanced with a shadow effect gold numerals and
a finely detailed white seconds ring. The dial is superb and
exceedingly rare. The nickel Model 1908 movement is marked "17 Jewels
Adjusted" and is finished with beautiful damaskeening. The screw
back/bezel case is unused with classic engine turnings surrounding a
fancy uninitialed oval frame on the back cover.
$1,025.00
American Prototype dials are exceeding rare.
This exceptional example is signed on the back by the maker. There is
a listing in the Boston census of 1880 of a Roesger family from
Germany. The next dial presented is also a museum quality
one-of-a-kind creation signed by "R. M. Roesger."
#61. 17 JEWEL WALTHAM POCKET WATCH WITH RARE
SIGNED DIAL BY R. M. ROESGER
16 Size Gold-Filled, Open-Face, Stem-Set, No.
15,015,021 Circa 1907 R-8 J. D.
This mint condition Model 1899 nickel
movement is marked "Adjusted." It features a gold center wheel, screw
down jewel settings and ornate damaskeening. The unused case is
classic in style with a reeded rim and a circular engine turning
surrounding and uninitialed circular frame on the back cover. The
ultra-rare artist signed dial is superb with a slate gray marble
finish in the background areas, beautifully detailed gold Roman
chapters with black line accents. A ultra-fine gold and black
signature of "Waltham" at center, Breguet moon hands and a white/black
outer minute track. $1,025.00
The rare prototype dials No. 60 and No. 61
deserve to be preserved together as a pair.
#62. NEW ENGLAND WATCH COMPANY BERKSHIR
DUPLEX POCKET WATCH WITH RARE PLAYING CARD FANCY DIAL
14 Size Base Metal Open-Face, Push-Set Circa
1905 R-3 J. D.
This wonderful very fine pink dial comes with
club playing cards marking the dial. The jack and queen cards at 11
and 12 o'clock show exceptional color and fine detail. Gold Louis XIV
hands center the dial and gold minute dots are also featured. The
collectible 3/4 plate nickel movement is signed "Berkshire," it comes
with a visible duplex escapement. The hinged back case is excellent
and engraved on the back cover with a portrait of a young woman.
$1,525.00
#63. 7 JEWEL NEW YORK WATCH COMPANY EXCELSIOR
NEW/OLD STOCK HUNTERS CASE POCKET WATCH
14 Size Gold-Filled, Hunter's Case Stem-Set,
No. 2,019,917 Circa 1912 R-3 J. D.
This new/old stock case is artistically
designed with sunray patterns, classic engine turnings, fancy
florentine areas, swirl ribbon and flower designs and a classic
uninitialed crest on the front cover. The dial is superb and signed
"Excelsior N. Y. S. W. Co. U. S. A." Roman chapters and blue spade
pointers mark the dial. The 3/4 plate movement is in mint condition
and finished with straight line damaskeening. The mechanism is signed
"Excelsior." $475.00
#64. 17 JEWEL WALTHAM MODEL 1899 RIVERSIDE
POCKET WATCH WITH SUPERIOR FANCY O'HARA DIAL
16 Size Gold-Filled, Hunter's Case Stem-Set,
No. 12,014,245 Circa 1903 R-4 J. D.
This high-grade nickel bridge movement is
signed "17 Jewels Adjusted Riverside" on the center bridge. Gold jewel
settings are presented along with a bi-metallic compensated balance
with gold timing screws and a blue steel Breguet balance spring. The
case is beautifully designed with engine turnings in the background,
leaf and ribbon patterns, a crisscross pattern at center, an
uninitialed crest and a very ornate outer edge consisting of scallop,
triangle and bead patterns, the case is mint. The dial is ultra-rare
and superb. It is shaded pink and white with radial blue��œ
Arabic hour chapters, gold outer minute dots, gold Breguet moon hands
and an "American Waltham" signature in blue lettering. The center is
artistically designed with miniature gold star accents, bright diamond
paste triangular silver decorations and gold triangular Mosaic
patterns. A super rare beautiful dial!
$1,225.00
#65. 15 JEWEL ELGIN POCKET WATCH WITH SUPERB
FANCY DIAL
16 Size Gold-Filled, Hunter's Case Stem-Set,
No. 22,131,792 Circa 1919 R-4 J. D.
This new/old stock timepiece features a
wonderful unused case with flowing leaf patterns, a central crest and
hypnotic engine turnings. The case opens to reveal a rare superb fancy
dial. The pink and white porcelain dial is ornamented with black
radial Arabic numerals within gold beaded circular frames. Silver
snowflake designs separate the numerals and gold flower patterns
appear on the outer edge along with black 5-minute numerals. The
nickel movement is beautifully finished and damaskeened.
$1,025.00
#66. 15 JEWEL WALTHAM MODEL 88 POCKET WATCH
WITH RARE FANCY DIAL MULTI-COLOR CASE
16 Size Gold-Filled, Hunter's Case Stem-Set,
No. 5,463,627 Circa 1890 R-3 J. D.
This gilt 3/4 plate movement carries blue
spade pointers and an intriguing fancy dial which is signed "American
Waltham Watch Co." in blue lettering. The very fine dial features blue
Arabic chapters within gold circular frames set against a band of
light-green circular lines. A blue minute track and red 5-minute
numerals further enhance the dial. The excellent case is finished with
a rose crest on the front cover and numerous multi-colored leaf/flower
accents. Deeply carved scroll patterns appear along the outer edges
and multi-colored flowers and a silver and rose sailboat decorate the
back cover. $775.00
#67. 17 JEWEL OMEGA POCKET WATCH WITH RARE
FANCY DIAL
16 Size Gold-Filled, Hunter's Case Stem-Set,
No. 2,459,074 Circa 1900 R-3 J. D.
This adjusted 17 jewel nickel movement
features a circular micro-metric regulator and a bi-metallic balance
wheel with lever escapement. The "Omega" signature appears on the very
rare superb fancy dial. Blue Arabic chapters are presented within
fancy gold archways, gold and diamond patterns separate the numerals
and a pink outer border appears in the background areas. Gold minute
dots and a gold and silver Mosaic pattern decorate the center of the
"Omega" signed dial. The case is mint with flowing leaf, ribbon and
wavy line engine turnings. A uninitialed frame appears on the front
cover. $775.00
#68. 15 JEWEL WALTHAM MODEL 88 POCKET WATCH
WITH SUPER FANCY DIAL
16 Size Gold-Filled, Hunter's Case Stem-Set,
No. 5,556,716 Circa 1892 R-4 J. D.
This intriguing superb fancy dial is marked
with black radial Arabic chapters set within blue and gold circular
frames. Gold leaf patterns separate the numerals and gold and blue
sapphire paste stones mark the minutes. The center of the dial is
intriguing with a circular kaleidoscope pattern formed from gold
lines, gold beads and leaves. The "American Waltham" signature appears
in gold on this one-of-a-kind dial. The case is exquisite with large
rose flowers, engine turnings, ribbon work and uninitialed scroll
frames, the condition is mint. The 3/4 plate Grade 24 movement is
fully damaskeened and in beautiful condition.
$1,025.00
#69. 21 JEWEL WALTHAM CRESCENT STREET POCKET
WATCH WITH RARE FANCY DIAL
16 Size Gold-Filled, Hunter's Case Stem-Set,
No. 23,053,080 Circa 1919 Adjusted 5 Positions R-4 J. D.
Unbelievable condition can be found on every
aspect of this timepiece. The dial is outstanding and superb and rare.
It is shaded pink along the outer perimeter and white at center.
Bright red ruby paste stones form diamond markers at the 5-minute
positions. Gold geometric arches outline the black minute marks and
gold anchor designs separate the black Arabic hour chapters. Gold
Louis XIV hands complete this ultra-rare dial. The 21 jewel railroad
grade Crescent St. movement is in fabulous mint condition with gold
jewel settings and a gold center wheel. The case is unused with
classic engine turnings, beautifully carved leaf, flower and ribbon
designs and an uninitialed crest, the outer rim is reeded. A superior
item! $1,525.00
#70. 15 JEWEL ROCKFORD ULTRA-RARE FANCY DIAL
TWO-TONE MOVEMENT POCKET WATCH
18 Size Gold-Filled, Open-Face, Lever-Set,
No. 330,476 Circa 1889 R-3 J. D.
Two-tone damaskeening can be found on this
interesting Model 8 Rockford movement. The movement features a
recessed balance wheel and a patented micro-metric regulator. The
movement is signed "Adjusted" on the main plate. The scarce superb
dial is signed "Rockford" in blue lettering. Gold stars, ruby-red dots
and fancy gold lace work centers the dial, gold Louis XIV hands are
featured. The dial is exceedingly rare with fancy blue Arabic hour
chapters set against a pale silver background band. Gold flowers
separate the numerals and red 5-minute marks are also presented. The
screw back/bezel case is in mint condition and engraved with a side
profile of a large deer on the back cover.
$1,025.00
Not only are Rockford dials ultra-rare, it is
nearly impossible to find them in superb condition such as this
wonderful example.
#71. 15 JEWEL WALTHAM POCKET WATCH WITH RARE
FANCY DIAL BEAUTIFUL MOVEMENT
18 Size Gold-Filled, Open-Face, Stem-Set, No.
3,306,556 Circa 1887 R-4 J. D.
Gold Louis XIV hands center this wonderful
superb rare fancy dial. The dial is shaded light-blue with gold and
black multi-dimensional Arabic hour chapters being featured along with
rectangular sapphire paste stones. The center of the dial is
ornamented with gold and silver crescent and leaf designs and the
subsidiary seconds dial comes with green leaf and gold vine accents.
Silver and gold minute dots further enhance this ultra-rare beautiful
blue dial. The Model 83 movement comes with a damaskeened center area
and a frosted finish on the outer areas. Gold screw down jewel
settings are featured along with a compensated balance wheel. The mint
screw back/bezel case is engine turned and ornamented with a series of
flowing leaf, vine and swirls.
$1,525.00
#72. 17 JEWEL WALTHAM MODEL 92 TWO-TONE P. S.
BARLETT POCKET WATCH WITH BEAUTIFUL FANCY DIAL
18 Size Gold-Filled, Open-Face, Stem-Set, No.
15,087,386 Circa 1907 R-3 J. D.
This two-tone P. S. Bartlett movement
features ruby jewels in screw down settings along with a recessed
balance wheel and a micro-metric regulator. The case is beautifully
designed with a beaded outer border, engine turnings and a diagonal
band consisting of swirls, flowers and ribbon designs. The exquisite
dial is finished with diamond-shaped ruby-red stones at the 5-minute
positions and fancy gold Arabic hour chapters with black line shadow
accents. A gold flower and leaf ornament appears below the "Waltham"
signature, gold Louis XIV hands center this nearly superb wonderful
dial. There is a extremely minute faint hairline at the 7-minute mark.
$825.00
#73. 15 JEWEL WALTHAM POCKET WATCH WITH
BEAUTIFUL FANCY DIAL MINT CASE
18 Size Gold-Filled, Open-Face, Stem-Set, No.
10,827,756 Circa 1901 R-3 J. D.
This Grade 81 gilt full plate movement is
nicely finished and marked "15 Jewels." It is presented in a mint case
decorated with a diagonal beaded pattern along the outer rim, classic
engine turnings on the back cover, numerous flower patterns and an
uninitialed scroll form frame. The dial is superb and a superior
example of the artistry of fancy dial making. It is yellow on the
outer area and blue behind the black Arabic chapters. The numerals are
encircled in gold frames and gold leaf accents appear below the Arabic
numerals and at center. Ruby-red colored stones mark the 5-minute
positions and gold Louis XIV hands complete this wonderful dial.
$925.00
#74. 15 JEWEL WALTHAM POCKET WATCH WITH RARE
VERMONT STATE LOGO FANCY DIAL
18 Size Gold-Filled, Open-Face, Stem-Set, No.
3,671,103 Circa 1889 R-4 J. D.
This adjusted 15 jewel nickel movement is
finished with wavy line damaskeening. It is accompanied by a mint
condition case which is classic in design with a reeded center band, a
engine turned background and a center area which forms an uninitialed
flower-shaped frame. The dial is super rare and finished at center
with a full color Vermont coat-of-arms. Roman chapters and 5-minute
numerals mark the dial which is signed "A. W. W. Co. Waltham" above
the seconds bit. The condition of this rare dial is superb.
$1,025.00
This Vermont state logo dial is extremely
rare. It has the Vermont motto "Vermont Freedom & Unity" appearing on
a banner at the center of the dial.
#75. 17 JEWEL ELGIN POCKET WATCH WITH RARE
MODERN WOODMAN OF AMERICA DIAL
18 Size Gold-Filled, Open-Face, Stem-Set, No.
6,563,689 Circa 1896 R-4 J. D.
Ultra-rare, this very fine dial shows
wonderful detail with a blue, silver and red Modern Woodman
Association shield at center. A burning torch, a laurel wreath and the
Purautrevie motto also appear at center. The numerals are fancy gold
Roman chapters with lacy accents appearing behind them. The dial is
signed "Elgin Nat'l Watch Co." above the seconds bit, Breguet moon
hands are also featured. The 17 jewel nickel full plate movement is
ornately damaskeened and marked "Adjusted." The screw back/bezel case
is near mint with flowers, circular swirl patterns and a small
uninitialed crest. $1,025.00
The Modern Woodman Association was founded in
1883 in Iowa by Joseph Cullen Root. It is one of the largest fraternal
insurance organizations in the world.
#76. 15 JEWEL ELGIN POCKET WATCH WITH
ULTRA-RARE MASONIC DIAL UNUSED CASE
18 Size Gold-Filled, Open-Face, Stem-Set, No.
7,678,452 Circa 1898 R-5 J. D.
The attention to detail and artistry shown on
this rare Masonic dial is second to none. It is superb with white
minute track, finely designed artistic Masonic symbols at each hour, a
Masonic emblem at center and the "Elgin" signature above the second
bit which is finished with a bee hive symbol. Blue spade pointers
center this rare one-of-a-kind dial. The case is unused with classic
engine turnings on the back cover and the front bezel, an uninitialed
crest appears on the lower half of the back cover. The 15 jewel Grade
145 Model 5 full plate movement is in first class condition.
$2,050.00
#77. 17 JEWEL WALTHAM APPLETON TRACY & CO.
MODEL 92 POCKET WATCH WITH SUPER RARE FANCY DIAL
18 Size Gold-Filled, Open-Face, Lever-Set,
No. 16,006,355 Circa 1907 R-4 J. D.
Gold Louis XIV hands center this spectacular
ultra-rare superb fancy dial. The center comes with "American Waltham"
signature appearing in blue. Blue kaleidoscope line patterns, gold
star and leaf designs form a wonderful effect at the center of this
dial as well as within the subsidiary seconds bit. The blue Arabic
chapters are trimmed with gold frames and separated by gold stars.
Gold minute dots and ruby-red markings at the 5-minute positions add
to the color and appeal of this dial. The case is mint with beautiful
engine turnings, large flower, vine and scroll patterns. The Model 92
nickel full plate movement is nicely damaskeened and marked
"Adjusted." It carries a recessed compensated balance wheel and ruby
jewels in screw down gold settings.
$925.00
#78. 15 JEWEL WALTHAM P. S. BARTLETT POCKET
WATCH WITH UNIQUE FANCY DIAL
18 Size Gold-Filled, Open-Face, Stem-Set, No.
5,240,042 Circa 1891 R-3 J. D.
This screw back and bezel mint case is
decorated with an engine turned pattern around an uninitialed circular
frame on the back. The Model 83 P. S. Bartlett movement comes with
highly ornate damaskeening and screw down jewel settings. The dial is
superb and unique with black radial Arabic hour chapters appearing on
coral colored cartouches. Gold crescent designs separate the numerals
and ruby-red dots appear at the 5-minute positions. The single sunk
dial is complemented by gold Louis XIV hands.
$825.00
#79. 17 JEWEL SOUTH BEND POCKET WATCH WITH
UNIQUE FANCY DIAL
18 Size Gold-Filled, Open-Face, Lever-Set,
No. 406,740 Circa 1905 R-3 J. D.
This superb fancy dial is amazing, it is
signed "South Bend" at center. Black Arabic hour chapters are set
against light aqua blue backgrounds which are trimmed with gold
scalloped frames. The minutes are marked with gold and green dots and
the outer perimeter of the dial is exquisitely detailed with a
combination of gold and green vine and leaves. The dial is centered by
gold Louis XIV hands. The Model 1, Grade 341 nickel full plate
movement is nicely damaskeened and marked "Adjusted." The movement
comes with a patented circular disc-style micro-metric regulator. The
screw back/bezel case is in mint condition with a series of swirl,
vine patterns, circular flower motifs and an uninitialed fancy-shaped
frame. $825.00
South Bend watches, with fancy dials, are
extremely rare. This is possibly the finest example in existence.
#80. 23 JEWEL SETH THOMAS POCKET WATCH WITH
FANCY DIAL
18 Size Gold-Filled, Open-Face, Lever-Set,
No. 238,320 Circa 1890 R-4 J. D.
This spectacular timepiece features a rare
Model 5 nickel full plate movement which is signed "Adjusted 23 Jewels
Seth Thomas, Thomaston Conn." The super rare superb porcelain dial is
shaded yellow, brown, silver and white. It comes with Arabic hour
chapters set below silver archways. Silver minute dots also appear on
this rare decorative dial. The case is mint with engine turnings on
the bezel and the background areas. Two birds, fancy vine designs and
an uninitialed fancy frame decorate the back cover.
$2,850.00
#81. 15 JEWEL APPLETON TRACY POCKET WATCH
WITH SPECTACULAR DIAL GOLD FLASH MOVEMENT
18 Size Rolled-Gold-Plate, Display Case
Open-Face, Stem-Set, No. 4,444,951 Circa 1889 R-4 J. D.
This spectacular timepiece features an
adjusted Appleton Tracy Model 83 movement which is nicely damaskeened
and finished with gold. It features a bi-metallic balance wheel with
gold timing screws and ruby jewels in screw down solid gold settings.
The salesman sample case is in mint condition. The wonderful and rare
superb fancy dial features radial Arabic hour chapters on pink
circular frames. Gold snowflake designs separate the numerals and an
elaborate array of gold arrow form designs encircles the "American
Waltham" signature which centers the dial. The outer perimeter comes
with a gold minute track with ruby-red dots at the 5-minute positions,
gold Louis XIV hands center this one-of-a-kind ultra-rare dial.
$1,225.00
#82. 15 JEWEL WALTHAM NEW/OLD STOCK POCKET
WATCH WITH SPLENDID FANCY DIAL
18 Size Gold-Filled, Open-Face, Stem-Set, No.
3,489,258 Circa 1887 R-4 J. D.
This dial is superb, crescent moon designs,
flower patterns, emerald-green paste stones, pink background frames,
radial Arabic hour chapters and gold minute dots form an elaborate and
beautiful design on this scarce O'Hara dial. Gold filigree work and
stars decorate the subsidiary seconds, spade pointers complete the
dial. The new/old stock mint case is engraved with large swirl leaf
patterns, vertical striping and roses. The Model 83 nickel full plate
movement is beautifully damaskeened and marked "Adjusted."
$1,525.00
#83. 17 JEWEL WALTHAM MODEL 83 MINT CASE
IMPORTANT FANCY DIAL POCKET WATCH
18 Size Gold-Filled, Open-Face, Stem-Set, No.
13,449,011 Circa 1904 R-4 J. D.
This damaskeened nickel movement comes with a
bi-metallic balance wheel, Breguet balance spring and a Church/Woerd
micro-metric regulator. The movement is beautifully damaskeened and in
pristine condition. The mint case is finished with elaborate
intertwined vine and lily flower motifs. The dial is highly colored
with rose in the background areas, gold flowers and silver archways.
Blue is found behind the fancy Arabic hour chapters, gold crescent
moons separate the chapters along with silver circles. Ruby-red dots
mark the 5-minutes along the gold outer minute track. The dial is
signed "American Waltham" at center, the condition is very fine.
$1,525.00
#84. 7 JEWEL WALTHAM MODEL 83 SPECTACULAR
FANCY PINK & PEACH DIAL UNUSED CASE POCKET WATCH
18 Size Gold-Filled, Open-Face, Stem-Set, No.
13,889,194 Circa 1904 R-4 J. D.
Gold Louis XIV hands appear with this
wonderful pink porcelain dial. The dial features very ornate gold
Arabic hour chapters with black shadow line effect accents. These
numerals appear on rose frames with fancy gold trim. Gold crescent and
star designs ornament the subsidiary seconds dial and ruby-red stones
and gold minute dots appear along the perimeter, the dial is very
fine. The gilt Model 83 movement comes in a wonderful unused case
embellished with background engine turnings, intertwined leaf, flower
and branch motifs and an uninitialed fancy-shaped frame found on the
back cover. $1,725.00
#85. 11 JEWEL WALTHAM FANCY DIAL INTERESTING
CASE POCKET WATCH
18 Size Gold-Filled, Open-Face, Stem-Set, No.
4,263,129 Circa 1889 R-3 J. D.
Beautiful scalloped damaskeened patterns
decorate this extra-sharp, gilt, Model 83 full plate movement. The
movement is presented in a wonderful mint case with a stylized peacock
feather fan composed of swirl lines and miniature flowers engraved on
the back cover. Engine turnings ornament the outer back edge. The dial
is exquisite yet average (hairlines). Gold fancy Arabic chapters with
black shadow trim are set on aqua-blue circular frames. Interesting
orange and pink hues form fancy designs in the background areas along
with sapphire-blue rectangular paste stones and silver crescent
designs. The dial is complemented by gold filigree hands.
$1,025.00
#86. 15 JEWEL WALTHAM P. S. BARTLETT MODEL 83
POCKET WATCH WITH FABULOUS UNUSED BOX HINGE CASE & SPECIAL O'HARA
FANCY DIAL
18 Size Gold-Filled, Open-Face, Stem-Set, No.
5,373,918 Circa 1895 R-4 J. D.
This highly impressive unused screw
back/bezel box hinge case is extremely rare. Engine turnings, flowers,
vine patterns, outer vermicelli and an uninitialed oval frame all
decorate the highly engraved back cover. The outer rim box hinge areas
and front bezel are completely engraved with vermicelli and swirls.
The gilt P. S. Bartlett Model 83 full plate movement is pristine. It
comes with a star-shaped micro-metric regulator and ruby jewels in
flush mount screw down settings. The dial is rare, exquisite and
superb. It features a wonderful kaleidoscope pattern formed from gold
paillons, blue Arabic chapters mark the hours and silver paste stones
brightly denote the 5-minute areas. The dial is signed "American
Waltham" in blue and it is completed with gold Louis XIV hands. An
extremely impressive timepiece!
$1,725.00
#87. 15 JEWEL WALTHAM NON-MAGNETIC MODEL 83
POCKET WATCH WITH RARE LOCOMOTIVE DIAL
18 Size Gold-Filled, Open-Face, Stem-Set, No.
4,101,016 Circa 1889 R-5 J. D.
A starburst damaskeened pattern appears on
this rare, gilt, Model 83 adjusted movement. The movement is signed
"Non-Magnetic Safety Pinion." It comes in a screw back/bezel mint case
embellished with ivy designs, wavy line patterns and classic engine
turnings. The dial is unique, it features a locomotive with a coal car
and two passenger cars in a full color scene with pink, white and blue
sky motifs in the background areas and green grass in the foreground.
The detail on the train scene is wonderful. The dial is signed "A. W.
W. Co. Waltham" below center and is average with Roman hour chapters
and fancy gold filigree hands.
$2,550.00
#88. 17 JEWEL WALTHAM CANADIAN PACIFIC
RAILWAY POCKET WATCH WITH ULTRA-RARE LOCOMOTIVE Circa P. R. DIAL
18 Size Unmarked Silver-Gold Inlay Locomotive
Case Open-Face, Stem-Set, Railroad No. 3,458,514 Circa 1888 R-6 J. D.
This extremely important timepiece features a
17 jewel Grade 25 Model 83 nickel full plate movement which features
exquisite ruby jewels in gold settings, wonderful damaskeening and the
Canadian Pacific railway shield and beaver trademark which can be
found on the main plate. The impressive near mint swing-out case is
engraved with mountains and a sailboat in the background areas. A
rose-gold locomotive centers the back cover, a rose-gold rock and an
engraved tree trunk complete the scene. The super rare dial is
centered by blue tulip-shaped hands. The Roman dial is also marked
with 24-hour numerals which was typical for the Canadian railway
lines. The rare full color locomotive scene is finely detailed, the
coal tender car has the initials "Circa P. R." shown on its side. The
dial is signed "A. W. W. Co. Waltham" above the seconds bit, the
condition is very fine. $7,550.00
#89. 15 JEWEL ILLINOIS PRESIDENT RARE
TRANSITIONAL POCKET WATCH IN UNUSED CASE
18 Size Gold-Filled, Hunter's Case Lever-Set,
No. 2,214,025 Circa 1880 R-3 J. D.
This intriguing Grade 103, Model 2, nickel
transitional movement is signed "President." The mechanism features
checkerboard-style damaskeening. Tulip-shaped hands and Roman chapters
mark the interesting superb double sunk white porcelain dial which is
lettered with the initials "W. P. & H." at center. The case is in
phenomenal unused new/old stock condition with a reeded rim, engine
turnings, fancy scroll and leaf patterns and a classic uninitialed
crest which centers the front. $775.00
#90. 15 JEWEL ROCKFORD RARE WATHIER RAILWAY
WATCH TWO-TONE MOVEMENT MINT CASE POCKET WATCH
18 Size Gold-Filled, Hunter's Case Lever-Set,
No. 304,155 Circa 1891 R-4 J. D.
This fabulous timepiece features a two-tone
damaskeened nickel movement which is signed "Wathier's Railway Watch
Extra Jeweled Adjusted" on the mechanism. The 15 jewel Model 8
movement features a micro-metric regulator and a recessed balance
wheel. The double sunk porcelain dial is superb with red 5-minute
numerals, a black minute track and Arabic hour chapters. The dial is
signed "J. P. Wathier 178 W. Madison St. Chicago, Ill." The super mint
case (name nicely engraved inside the front lid) is highly decorative.
A stag centers the back cover amongst leaf/flower patterns. Fancy
scalloped designs and beaded patterns form a unique design around the
outer edges. The rim of the case is reeded and the front cover
features lovely swirl and vine patterns which form a fancy uninitialed
frame at center. $1,025.00
#91. 15 JEWEL ELGIN B. W. RAYMOND BLAZING
MINT CONDITION POCKET WATCH
18 Size Gold-Filled, Hunter's Case Keywind/Keyset,
No. 262,133 Circa 1874 R-3 J. D.
Unbelievable inside and out, this timepiece
starts with a frosted, gilt, B. W. Raymond adjusted keywind movement.
This railroad grade movement is in fabulous pristine condition with
gold timing screws, screw down jewel settings and a fancy engraved
balance bridge. The case is phenomenal and in new/old stock condition.
Swirl patterns appear on the upper/lower areas and engine turnings
completely both sides with a central crest appearing on the front
cover. The case opens to reveal the original blue butterfly form hands
and a superb double sunk porcelain dial, the dial is marked with Roman
hour chapters. $825.00
#92. 15 JEWEL ROCKFORD TRANSITIONAL RARE
SCALLOP CASE POCKET WATCH
18 Size Gold-Filled, Hunter's Case Lever-Set,
No. 104,200 Circa 1885 R-3 J. D.
This phenomenal clam shell style case is
highly collectible. It is in mint condition and finished with a reeded
rim. The dial is signed by a private label retailer, it reads "Heighton
& Straight Dubois Penna." Blue tulip hands and Roman chapters mark the
superb dial. The full jeweled transitional gilt full plate movement
features a micro-metric regulator and a patent pinion.
$1,025.00
#93. 15 JEWEL ROCKFORD RARE FANCY DIAL FANCY
SCALLOPED CASE POCKET WATCH
16 Size Gold-Filled, Hunter's Case Lever-Set,
No. 381,478 Circa 1898 R-4 J. D.
This wonderfully damaskeened 3/4 plate Model
103 nickel movement is signed "Rockford." It carries an ultra-rare
very fine fancy porcelain dial. Maroon Roman chapters and a red minute
track are combined with blue outer 5-minute numerals. The outer
portion and center area of the dial is shaded pale gray and the
"Rockford" signature appears in black. Gold crescent, diamond and
arrow form designs separate the numerals. Emerald-green paste stones
add color to the 1/4-hour positions. The dial is nearly perfect and
exceedingly rare. The case is wonderful and mint with a fancy pie
crust outer rim, the case is also complemented by swirl and wavy line
engravings. A large crest centers the front cover and a majestic stag
is engraved along with a mountain scene on the back cover.
$1,325.00
#94. 7 JEWEL WALTHAM FABULOUS UNUSED MODEL 83
POCKET WATCH WITH FANCY O'HARA DIAL
18 Size Gold-Filled, Hunter's Case Lever-Set,
No. 9,685,100 Circa 1899 R-3 J. D.
This pristine condition Model 83 nickel
movement comes with interesting fancy damaskeened patterns and black
lettering. It is fronted by gold Louis XIV hands and an ultra-rare
superb fancy O'Hara dial. Gold leaf and star patterns are found below
the "American Waltham" signature and the ultra-fancy gold Arabic
chapters rest on persian-blue frames with gold trim, a golden black
minute track is also presented. The case is in unused condition with
wonderful miniature flowers, intertwined leaf and vine patterns,
classic engine turnings and an uninitialed crest which centers the
front cover. $1,425.00
#95. 15 JEWEL ROCKFORD TWO-TONE MOVEMENT
HIGHLY UNUSUAL FANCY DIAL BOX HINGE CASE POCKET WATCH
No. 220,318 Circa 1892 R-4 J. D.
This Rockford nickel full plate movement
comes with very interesting circle and kaleidoscope damaskeening with
a two-tone finish around the outer edges and at center. The movement
comes with screw down jewel settings. The impressive box hinge case is
fully engraved with vermicelli along the outer edges, large petaled
flower designs, leaf patterns and an uninitialed circular frame which
centers the front, the case is mint. The unique dial is very fine and
shaded yellow behind the Roman hour chapters, red 5-minute numerals
decorate the dial along with red 24-hour numerals. Gold leaf patterns
separate the Roman chapters. The white center area has a highly
detailed drawing of a chicken. Gold Louis XIV hands center the dial.
$2,050.00
#96. 17 JEWEL WALTHAM CRESCENT STREET
FABULOUS NEW/OLD STOCK CASE POCKET WATCH WITH ULTRA-RARE O'HARA FLORAL
DIAL
18 Size Gold-Filled, Hunter's Case Lever-Set,
No. 6,003,162 Circa 1894 R-4 J. D.
This full plate nickel movement comes with
highly ornate circle and swirl damaskeening. The movement is marked
"Adjusted 17 Jewels Crescent Street." It features ruby jewels in screw
down setting. The Model 83 movement carries gold Louis XIV hands. The
coloration and delicacy of this floral dial is outstanding, it comes
with beautiful pale-pink roses set with ruby-red paste center stones,
green leaf patterns complement the flowers. The Arabic chapters are
trimmed with gold circular frames and are separated by silver
snowflake motifs. The dial is signed "American Waltham Watch Co." The
case is unused with engine turnings on both sides and vermicelli
decorating the outer rim. $1,225.00
#97. 17 JEWEL WALTHAM NEW/OLD STOCK CASE
POCKET WATCH WITH FABULOUS FANCY DIAL
18 Size Gold-Filled, Hunter's Case Lever-Set,
No. 15,919,023 Circa 1907 R-4 J. D.
This Model 83 movement is pristine with
beautiful damaskeening, golden plate screws and screw down jewel
settings, it also features a micro-metric regulator. The dial is rare
and superb, it is very unique with crisscross outer blue lines, gold
minute dots, gold archways and stars surrounding the black radial
Arabic hour chapters which are set against a interesting swirl purple
line designs. The dial is white at center with blue spade pointers.
The case is exquisite, new/old stock condition with engine turnings,
lovely rose, leaf and vine motifs and a small uninitialed oval frame
which centers the front. $1,525.00
#98. 15 JEWEL WALTHAM NEW/OLD STOCK CASE
WONDERFUL FANCY DIAL POCKET WATCH
18 Size Gold-Filled, Hunter's Case Lever-Set,
No. 3,397,437 Circa 1887 R-5 J. D.
This spectacular dial is marked with ruby-red
paste stones at the 5-minute positions along with a gold minute track.
Wonderful gold fancy radial Arabic numerals appear within black
circular frames, crescent designs, gold flowers and green leaf
decorations encircle the "American Waltham" signature at center. Stars
decorate the subsidiary seconds dial, the condition is very fine. Gold
Louis XIV hands complete the fabulous design. The case is new/old
stock unused condition with hypnotic engine turnings, a small village
scene, intertwined ribbon designs, a large petaled flower and classic
engine turnings. The front also comes with a small initialed frame.
The Model 83 movement is nicely finished with wavy line damaskeening.
$1,725.00
#99. 7 JEWEL WALTHAM UNUSED CASE HIGHLY
ELABORATE O'HARA DIAL POCKET WATCH
18 Size Gold-Filled, Hunter's Case Lever-Set,
No. 10,462,669 Circa 1901 R-5 J. D.
This spectacular superb O'Hara dial is shaded
light-blue around the outer perimeter. Blue sapphire paste stones mark
the 5-minute positions. Silver stars surround the gold paillon-style
Arabic numerals which have a black shadowing effects on the sides.
Gold flowers, crescent moon designs and green leaves form a Mosaic
pattern around the center which is signed "American Waltham." The
superb dial also comes with gold Louis XIV hands and a highly
decorated subsidiary dial. The case is fabulous and unused with
intertwined broad vine and leaf motifs being combined with background
engine turnings. An uninitialed crest is found on the front and a
castle-like country scene is found on the back. The nickel movement is
fully damaskeened and in beautiful condition.
$1,825.00
#100. 15 JEWEL WALTHAM SPECTACULAR MOVEMENT
MINT BOX HINGE CASE FABULOUS FANCY O'HARA DIAL POCKET WATCH
18 Size Gold-Filled, Hunter's Case Lever-Set,
No. 4,546,046 Circa 1891 R-5 J. D.
This damaskeened Model 83 movement is marked
"Adjusted." It is beautifully finished with screw down jewel settings
and blue steel plate screws. The dial is complemented by gold filigree
hands, it is superb. It is finished with gold paillon Arabic numerals
set against light aqua-blue frames with silver trim. The silver and
gold dots mark the outer minutes and the center comes with silver
crescent and leaf designs and sapphire blue paste stone accents. Gold
and silver stars completely fill the subsidiary seconds track. The
mint case comes with circular engine turnings, swirl designs,
vermicelli, an uninitialed square-shaped frame and exotic flowers, the
back features a small village scene. $2,250.00
#101. 17 JEWEL WALTHAM P. S. BARTLETT UNUSED
CASE FABULOUS O'HARA FLORAL DIAL POCKET WATCH
18 Size Gold-Filled, Hunter's Case Lever-Set,
No. 4,588,709 Circa 1891 R-4 J. D.
This adjusted P. S. Bartlett Model 83
movement is beautifully damaskeened with scallop designs. It features
a micro-metric regulator and a compensated balance wheel. The dial is
wonderful and rare, it features a colorful violet and blue floral
bouquet to the left of center, the dial is signed "A. W. W. Co.
Waltham" above the seconds bit. The dial is marked with Arabic hour
chapters which are enhanced with gold rosettas and gold archways, gold
minute dots appear on the outer edges along with a beautiful pink
shade, the dial is very fine. The case is unused, it comes with
wonderful lily-type flowers and Art Nouveau inspired flowing leaf
patterns set against a sunburst background. A small crest appears on
the front cover and a small country scene appears on the inner cuvette.
A Christmas presentation from 1912 is engraved on the cuvette.
$1,525.00
#102. 17 JEWEL WALTHAM CRESCENT STREET
SPECTACULAR FANCY DIAL POCKET WATCH
18 Size Gold-Filled, Hunter's Case Lever-Set,
No. 5,700,059 Circa 1890 R-5 J. D.
This unique and superb dial comes with
wonderful gold and silver accents along the outer perimeter, a black
minute track, an outer light-blue border, green and yellow-gold star
designs and flowers and fancy black Arabic hour chapters trimmed with
gold frames. The center of the dial comes with a hand painted mountain
and pine tree forest scene. Fancy gold and rhinestone hands center the
unique dial. The high grade Crescent Street movement is marked
"Adjusted," it comes with wonderful damaskeening and screw down solid
gold jewel settings. The case is near mint with swirls engraved along
the outer rim. $2,550.00
#103. 15 JEWEL LANCASTER WATCH CO. "KEYSTONE"
ULTRA-RARE 24-HOUR DIAL POCKET WATCH
18 Size Coin Silver Hunter's Case Lever-Set,
No. 25,539 Circa 1876 Adjusted R-5 J. D.
This extremely rare dial is signed "Lancaster
Pa." The single sunk white dial is marked with oversize Arabic
numerals for the 24-hour positions. Bright red inner 5-minute numerals
also mark the dial which also has a black minute track and is centered
by classic spade hands. The collectible and unique 3/4 plate 15 jewel
frosted gilt movement is signed "Keystone Lancaster, Pa. Adjusted
Patent Safety Pinion." The timepiece comes in a beautiful mint silver
hunters case which is engraved with large petaled flower and leaf
designs set against an engine turned background. A reeded pattern
decorates the rim, the front is centered by an uninitialed rectangular
frame. An exceptionally rare and unique dial!
$2,550.00
#104. 21 JEWEL HAMILTON MODEL 22 WITH UP/DOWN
WIND INDICATOR ORIGINAL INNER/OUTER BOXES
35 Size Base Metal Open-Face, Pin-Set, No.
2F12173 Circa 1942 R-3 C. S.
This high grade American nickel bridge
movement is signed "Hamilton Watch Co. 21 Jewels Model 22 Adjusted to
Temperature & 6 Positions U. S. Navy-Bu. Ships 1942." The mechanism is
protected by a snap on inner cuvette and a screw back heavy case. The
case has been engraved "U. S. Army" on the back cover and it is also
engraved "Chronometer Watch." The original dial features a 48-hour
indicator below the 12 o'clock position. The dial is superb with
Arabic chapters, black spade pointers and a black minute track. Near
mint condition inner/outer wood boxes are presented with this
collectible Model 22 chronometer. The interior box comes with the
original pack which explains the safety setting device associated with
the Model 22 military watches.
$1,425.00
#105. MASSIVE HALLMARK STERLING POCKET WATCH
CHAIN Circa 1850 R-3 J. D.
This chain is 19" long from the T-bar to the
swivel. The graduated curb link chain is approx. 1/2" wide at its
widest point. The tapered links are all hallmarked and the condition
is near mint. The chain comes with a 4-1/2" drop which culminates into
a sterling silver crest. The total weight of this impressive chain is
10 dwts. (5 oz.). $1,225.00
#106. RARE GOLD FANCY LINK POCKET WATCH CHAIN
Circa 1870 R-3 C. S.
This 14K Gold gold chain is 13" long with
very ornate multi-level bar links and fancy figure-8 connecting links.
There is a fancy T-bar and a swivel and a 5" drop ending in a double
sided antique locket with turquoise blue enamel on each side. The
chain is near mint with a total weight of 45.1 dwts.
$2,550.00
#107. RARE GOLD HEAVY LINK POCKET WATCH CHAIN
Circa 1880 R-3 C. S.
This chain measures 16" from the impressive
rose-gold T-bar to the large swivel. The 14K Gold gold chain is in
wonderful mint condition with elaborate log-style links and connecting
circular links. A 2-1/2" drop connects to a gold framed agate intaglio
showing a side profile of a young gentleman. The total weight is 41.5
dwts. $2,550.00
#108. BEAUTIFUL GOLD POCKET WATCH CHAIN WITH
IMPORTANT FOB Circa 1890 R-3 C. S.
This 14K Gold gold chain is 12" long and in
mint condition. T-bar and swivel and a 2-3/4" drop connecting to a
very unique double sided photo locket in rose-gold. One side of the
locket features a large raised black onyx cameo showing a young
gentleman on a carnelian background. The reverse is a carved onyx and
white hard stone overlay initial pattern. TW 42.5 dwts.
$3,050.00
#109. 17 JEWEL E. HOWARD WATCH CO. POCKET
WATCH
14K Gold 12 Size White-Gold Open-Face,
Stem-Set, No. 23384 Circa 1930s C.S.
This thin line nickel bridge movement comes
in an original "Howard" signed hinged back case which is near mint
with fancy edge work and a circular monogram decorated the back cover.
The very fine silver dial is signed "Howard" and is marked with Arabic
hour chapters. $375.00
#110. 23 JEWEL HAMILTON MASTERPIECE POCKET
WATCH
12 Size 18K Gold, Open-Face, Stem-Set, No.
3,008,144 Circa 1937 R-3 C. S.
This phenomenal movement features ruby jewels
in screw down settings and circular damaskeening. A gold train is
featured along with a jeweled barrel. The movement is signed
"Masterpiece" on the center bridge, it is also marked "Adjusted 5
Positions." The "Hamilton" signature appears on the inner cuvette of
the double hinged back near mint yellow-gold case. Leaf and flower
patterns decorate the outer edges. The very fine silver dial is
finished with a vertical striped pattern and silver minute dots. Gold
kite-style hands and applied gold Arabic hour chapters also mark the
dial. $1,825.00
#111. 7 JEWEL ELGIN FABULOUS GOLD MULTI-COLOR
POCKET WATCH
0 Size 14K Gold Hunter's Case Stem-Set, No.
5,239,331 Circa 1893 C. S.
This mint gilt 3/4 plate movement carries a
superb Roman dial with spade pointers. The case is mint and exquisite.
A small diamond appears in a star-shaped mount on the back cover along
with miniature multi-colored flowers and a rose and yellow-gold
ribbon-style geometric pattern. Circle engravings and arabist appears
on the outer edges, the front features numerous multi-colored flowers
which surround a rose-gold initial frame, the case is mint.
$675.00
#112. 7 JEWEL ELGIN MULTI-COLOR POCKET WATCH
WITH FANCY DIAL
O Size 14K Gold Hunter's Case Stem-Set, No.
12,897,269 Circa 1905 C. S.
This damaskeened nickel movement carries gold
Louis XIV hands and a superb fancy dial which is white on the outer
areas and light-blue at center. Gold and silver star and flower
patterns separate the Roman hour chapters. The case is near mint with
multi-colored leaf/flower patterns surrounding a rose crest on the
front cover and three small diamond in rose-gold mounts set within a
fancy multi-color gold and flower frame on the back cover.
$725.00
#113. 17 JEWEL BALL & COMPANY CLEVELAND RARE
QUEEN MODEL WITH B OF LF DIAL POCKET WATCH
O Size 14K Gold & Enamel Open-Face, Stem-Set,
No. 7,777,054 Circa 1906 R-4 J. D.
This very rare double hinged back near mint
case is finished with blue enamel with gold snowflake accents and gold
Mosaic patterns at center. The case comes with a plain polished inner
gold cuvette which protects the ultra-rare 17 jewel 3/4 plate
movement. The movement is signed "Ball & Co. Queen Trademark Cleveland
O." The movement comes with gold screw down jewel settings and a gold
center wheel. The dial is ultra-rare and signed "Trademark B of Lf
Queen Ball & Co. Cleveland." It is superb with spade pointers and
Arabic hour chapters. $1,525.00
A ladies Ball Queen model with a B of LF
Brotherhood logo on dial is exceptionally rare. This is truly a
one-of-a-kind timepiece for the Ball collector.
#114. 17 JEWEL BALL & CO. QUEEN POCKET WATCH
WITH B OF LF DIAL
O Size 14K Gold Hunter's Case Stem-Set, No.
7,777,425 Circa 1906 R-3 J. D.
This mate to item #113 is also beautiful and
rare. The Ball Queen 3/4 plate movement comes with ruby jewels in
screw down settings. The movement is signed "Adjusted." The "B of LF
Queen" trademark appears on the superb Arabic dial which is single
sunk with the original blue spade pointers. The case is fully engraved
with Victorian swirl and vermicelli motifs. A floral bouquet emanates
from a fancy vase on the back cover and the front features miniature
flowers around an oval frame which is engraved with the name "Nellie."
The case is in mint condition. $925.00
#115. 7 JEWEL WALTHAM UNUSED POCKET WATCH
O Size 14K Gold Hunter's Case Stem-Set, No.
12,347,133 Circa 1903 R-2 J. D.
This nickel movement is fully damaskeened and
in pristine condition. The superb dial is marked with Roman chapters
and blue spade pointers, it is superb. The case is in unused condition
with wavy line patterns, engine turnings, vermicelli along the outer
edges and wonderful miniature rose and leaf patterns. A small
initialed crest appears on the lower portion of the front cover.
$475.00
#116. 7 JEWEL WALTHAM NEW/OLD STOCK POCKET
WATCH
O Size 14K Gold Hunter's Case Stem-Set, No.
15,986,717 Circa 1904 R-2 J. D.
This timepiece is in the same condition it
was when in the jewelers case. It comes with wonderful ribbon swirls
set against engine turnings with small flowers and fancy vermicelli. A
small butterfly appears on the back cover, an inscription from 1910
appears on the inner cuvette. The nickel movement is pristine and
fully damaskeened. The white enameled dial is superb with blue spade
pointers and Roman chapters. $475.00
#117. 15 JEWEL WALTHAM UNUSED POCKET WATCH
O Size 14K Gold Hunter's Case Unused
Condition With Diamond Stem-Set, No. 6,523,564 Circa 1892 R-2 J. D.
This outstanding case is in new/old stock
unused condition. The back features a prominent diamond in a
star-shaped mount. The flower and fancy Victorian frame which center
both covers appear in raised relief, this is highly unusual and the
sign of a first quality artistically made case. The background areas
are engine turned, a inscription from 1901 appears on the inner
cuvette and the front features a fancy initialed crest at center. The
dial is very fine with Arabic chapters and red 5-minute numerals. The
movement is nicely damaskeened and set with ruby jewels in screw down
settings. $450.00
#118. 7 JEWEL WALTHAM PHENOMENAL NEW/OLD
STOCK HUNTERS CASE POCKET WATCH
Os 14K Gold Hunter's Case Stem-Set, No.
15,646,863 Circa 1905 R-3 J. D.
This ��Ñdamaskeened nickel movement
carries classic spade pointers and a superb dial with Roman chapters,
the case is unused. It features a fancy carved bow, elaborate rose and
leaf motifs, beautiful crisscross florentine patterns in the
background areas and an uninitialed crest which appears on the front
cover. $525.00
#119. 15 JEWEL LONGINES NEW/OLD STOCK HUNTERS
CASE POCKET WATCH
O Size 14K Gold Hunter's Case Stem-Set, Circa
1900 R-3 J. D.
"R. G. Winter Jewelry Co." is marked on this
superb dial along with Arabic chapters and red 5-minute marks. Fancy
gold filigree hands center the dial. The movement is also signed "R.
G. Winter Jewelry Co." It is a 15 jewel Longines movement with
beautiful fish scale damaskeening. The unused case is wonderful with
ribbon work, exotic flowers and roses, a small initialed frame and
beautiful background engravings. The timepiece also comes with a fancy
carved bow. $575.00
#120. 16 JEWEL ELGIN FABULOUS NEW/OLD STOCK
HUNTER CASE POCKET WATCH
Os 14K Gold Hunter's Case Stem-Set, No.
7,074,471 Circa 1897 R-3 J. D.
This 16 jewel movement is exceptional with
fancy black lettering and beautiful damaskeening. It comes with a
micro-metric regulator. The case is unused, the top portions feature a
matte finish and the bottom areas are deeply carved with arabist star
designs and fancy scroll patterns. The outer edges come with a beaded
design. The superb single sunk dial is marked with Arabic chapters.
$525.00
#121. 7 JEWEL ELGIN POCKET WATCH W/WONDERFUL
AND RARE UNUSED HUNTERS CASE
Os 14K Gold Hunter's Case Stem-Set, No.
13,547,051 Circa 1907 R-4 J. D.
This fabulous case features exotic large
petaled fern-like plants engraved on both sides with straight line
engravings and swirls appearing in the background areas. The Art
Nouveau inspired case also comes with a fancy outer rim. The dial is
superb with Arabic chapters and red 5-minute marks, the nickel
movement is in like-new-condition and protected by an inner gold
cuvette with a 1908 presentation inscription.
$725.00
#122. 15 JEWEL WALTHAM UNUSED HUNTERS CASE
POCKET WATCH
O Size 14K Gold Hunter's Case Stem-Set, No.
16,608,735 Circa 1907 R-4 J. D.
This nickel movement comes in a wonderful
case with delicate flowers, a small bird and fancy background
engravings. The front features a small crest, the detailing and art of
engraving is truly spectacular on this one-of-a-kind artistic case.
The white porcelain dial is marked with Arabic hour chapters and red
5-minute marks, the dial is superb.
$725.00
#123. 19 JEWEL WALTHAM RIVERSIDE MAXIMUS
POCKET WATCH IN PHENOMENAL ULTRA-RARE UNUSED CASE
O Size 14K Gold Hunter's Case Stem-Set, No.
14,088,143 Circa 1905 R-5 J. D.
This Model 1900 Riverside Maximus movement
features 19 jewels in raised gold settings as well as a straight line
lever escapement and a compensated balance wheel with Breguet balance
spring. The movement carries a white enameled dial with the "Waltham
MAXIMUS" script signature which is very fine, Arabic chapters also
mark the dial along with 5-minute numerals. The case is unique with a
raised flying dragon motif on the front cover and a initialed crest.
Raised swirl and star patterns appear on both sides and the case is
complemented by a matted background and vermicelli which decorates the
outer rim. $1,225.00
#124. 17 JEWEL ILLINOIS ULTRA-RARE UNUSED
CASE POCKET WATCH WITH PLATINUM & YELLOW-GOLD
14K Gold O Size Hunter's Case Stem-Set, No.
2,191,026 Circa 1908 R-5 J. D.
Straight line damaskeening appears on this
Illinois 3/4 plate nickel movement which features screw down jewel
settings. The dial is signed "E. P. Roberts & Son Co. Inc.
Pittsburgh." The dial is superb with Arabic chapters and red 5-minute
marks. The highly unique one-of-a-kind case is in fabulous used
condition, it features beautifully detailed yellow-gold covers with
ultra-fine swirl and vermicelli engravings. Smooth ribbed areas form a
unique pattern on this case and they alternate with platinum beads
which form raised relief ribs on both sides. The front also features a
raised relief platinum crest engraved with the initial "C". Truly
unique! $1,025.00
#125. 11 JEWEL ELGIN MULTI-COLOR 14K GOLD BOX
HINGE POCKET WATCH
6 Size Hunter's Case Lever-Set, No. 2,751,163
Circa 1886 R-3 C. S.
This nickel movement carries blue spade
pointers and a very fine Roman dial. The case is mint, swirls decorate
the outer areas and the entire back cover. The front comes with a rose
crest surrounded by miniature multi-colored flowers.
$625.00
#126. 15 JEWEL WALTHAM MULTI-COLOR CASE
POCKET WATCH WITH FABULOUS O'HARA FANCY DIAL
6 Size 14K Gold Multi-Color Hunter's Case
Stem-Set, No. 5,927,391 Circa 1891 R-4 J. D.
Fully damaskeened, this mint nickel movement
carries a spectacular O'Hara dial which is very fine. Colorful violet
flowers and green leaves appear at the top of the dial, the outer
edges are shaded light-green and gold archways and gold minute dots
compliment the black Arabic hour chapters. The case is set with four
colors of gold forming miniature flowers around an uninitialed rose
crest on the front cover. The back features a small diamond in a
starburst mount with more multi-colored flowers and beautiful
background engravings. The case is in unused condition.
$1,225.00
#127.
21 JEWEL WALTHAM RIVERSIDE MAXIMUS FANCY DIAL GOLD CASE POCKET WATCH
12 Size 14K Gold Hunter's Case Stem-Set, No.
7,157,282 Circa 1895 R-3 C. S.
This ultra-rare adjusted 3/4 plate movement
comes with diamond cap jewels on the escape wheel and the balance
pivots. The 21 jewel Riverside is beautifully damaskeened and it
features gold screw down jewel settings and a bi-metallic compensated
balance with Breguet spring. Gold Louis XIV hands center the average
porcelain dial which is shaded light-blue at center. Gold flower and
circle designs separate the black Roman hour chapters. The case is in
fabulous new/old stock condition with deep engine turnings on both
sides and an uninitialed crest and flowers centering the front cover.
The outer rim features a reeded pattern.
$1,025.00
#128. 17 JEWEL WALTHAM FANCY DIAL POCKET
WATCH
16 Size 14K Gold Hunter's Case Stem-Set, No.
12,534,358 Circa 1903 Adjusted R-2 C. S.
Wonderful checkerboard and circle damaskeened
patterns can be found on this mint condition, adjusted, 17 jewel
bridge movement. The nickel movement is fronted by blue spade
pointers. The dial is rare, single sunk and very fine. It is shaded
light-pink behind the black radial Arabic hour numerals which are
separated by gold flowers. Finely detailed roses, green leaves and
gold leaves form a fancy circle around the center of the dial which
also exhibits beautiful and rare gold 5-minute numerals. The heavy
gold hunters case is mint with engine turnings on both sides, a reeded
rim and a fancy crest centering the front.
$1,025.00
#129. 17 JEWEL WALTHAM RIVERSIDE RARE HUNTERS
CASE MODEL GOLD CASE WITH RAILROAD INSCRIPTION POCKET WATCH
16 Size Heavy 18K Gold, Open-Face, Stem-Set,
No. 10,093,546 Circa 1902 R-3 J. D.
This intriguing timepiece features an
interesting presentation on the inner gold cuvette, it is signed
"Presented to W. P. Circa By The Officials & Employees Of N. Y. Div.
Of P. R. R. April 28, 1906." This presentation timepiece has a total
weight of 76 dwts. The ultra-heavy 18K Gold, double hinged back case
features Jurgensen lips and a stylized initial monogram on the back
cover, the case is in mint condition. The porcelain dial is single
sunk with Arabic hour chapters and red 5-minute numerals, the dial is
superb. The high-grade Riverside movement carries ruby jewels in gold
settings, a gold center wheel and a gold star-shaped micro-metric
regulator, it is in first class condition.
$1,525.00
#130. 21 JEWEL WALTHAM RIVERSIDE MAXIMUS
ROSE-GOLD CASE POCKET WATCH W/RARE FANCY MASONIC DIAL
16 Size 14K Gold Open-Face, Stem-Set, No.
9,502,479 Circa 1899 R-4 C. S.
In wonderful mint condition, this Riverside
Maximus 21 jewel bridge movement comes with a large diamond endstone
jewel and a diamond jewel which tops the steel escape wheel bridge.
The movement is marked "Adjusted" and ornamented with highly
decorative damaskeening. The heavy rose-gold double hinged back
original case is in mint condition. Vermicelli decorates the outer
rim, the front bezel and the outer back edge and a ribbon script
monogram appears on the back cover. The ultra-rare double sunk
porcelain dial is marked with Roman chapters and black 5-minute
numerals. The superb dial is marked with a keystone symbol, a Masonic
design and a red cross with gold crown at center. Below the crown,
there is a blue banner signed "In Hoc Signo Vinces." Blue spade
pointers center the dial. $1,825.00
#131. 21 JEWEL ELGIN FATHER TIME RARE GOLD
RAILROAD POCKET WATCH
16 Size 14K Gold Open-Face, Lever-Set,
Railroad No. 23,801,953 Circa 1917 Adjusted 5 Positions J. D.
This heavy double hinged back solid gold case
is mint. Swirl patterns decorate the outer areas, circular engine
turnings appear within a scalloped frame on the back cover and the
back is further enhanced with a large uninitialed crest with
surrounding flowers. The very fine dial combines Arabic hour chapters
with red 5-minute numerals. The movement is extra-sharp and signed "21
Jewels Adjusted 5 Positions."
$1,025.00
#132. 23 JEWEL RIVERSIDE MAXIMUS UNUSED
CONDITION POCKET WATCH
16 Size 14K Gold Open-Face, Lever-Set, No
12,030,992 Circa 1903 Adjusted R-3 J. D.
This spectacular Riverside Maximus 23 jewel
movement is highly damaskeened, it comes with a gold train, gold jewel
settings and ruby and diamond jewels. The double sunk porcelain dial
is marked with Arabic hour chapters and red 5-minute numerals, the
dial is very fine. The unused condition gold case is deeply carved
with swirl and leaf patterns on the upper/lower areas. Arabists
decorate the outer rim and the back cover features a small initialed
crest within a floral frame with engine turnings in the background
areas. The inner cuvette is plain polished.
$1,825.00
#133. 23 JEWEL ILLINOIS SANGAMO SPECIAL
POCKET WATCH WITH RARE SOLID GOLD CASE
17 Size 14K White-Gold Open-Face, Lever-Set,
Railroad No. 4,628,690 Circa 1926 R-5 J. D.
Sangamo specials in solid gold ridged bow
cases are extremely rare. This four star watch comes in a wonderful
double hinged back case which is signed "Illinois Watch Co. Sangamo
Special" on the inner cuvette. The back cover of the case is plain
polished and the outer rim features a cross ribbon design, the
condition is mint. The Model 13 Sangamo special bridge movement is
marked "23 Jewels Motor Barrel Adjusted Temperature & 6 Positions."
The movement features a whip lash micro-metric regulator and a gold
train. It is finished with straight line damaskeening. Blue diamond
hands center the double sunk very fine porcelain dial. The dial is
marked with unique bold Arabic hour chapters and black triangle
patterns at the 5-minute positions. Super rare American railroad!
$4,550.00
#134. 23 JEWEL WALTHAM PREMIER MAXIMUS POCKET
WATCH WITH MATCHING CASE & MOVEMENT NUMBERS
16 Size 18K Gold, Open-Face, Stem-Set, No.
17,057,002 Circa 1908 R-7 C. S.
This phenomenal premier Maximus 23 jewel
bridge movement is finished with circular damaskeening. The movement
is extremely rare and the highest grade Waltham ever produced. This
prestige model was launched in 1908 selling for amazing $250.00.
Shortly after that, the price had increased to $500.00. A very
impressive amount for an American watch at that time. The movement
features twenty-three diamond, ruby and sapphire jewels. There are
three pair of diamond cap jewels, raised gold jewel settings, Breguet
hair spring, a double roller and a up/down indicator. This phenomenal
movement is extra-sharp and fronted by a very fine double sunk
porcelain dial which is marked "Waltham Premier Maximus." The dial
comes with classic Breguet numerals and a black minute track.
Beautiful double swell spade pointers center the dial. The rare and
all original 18K Gold, gold case is wonderfully designed and mint. A
ribbon script monogram appears on the back cover. Jurgensen lips are
featured and the case comes with a inner gold cuvette which is signed
"Waltham Watch Co. Waltham Mass. 23 Jewel Premier Maximus No.
17057002." The back cover is also engraved with a presentation from
"The Chamber of Commerce of the State of New York to the Assistant
Secretary for 20 Years of Service," the inscription is dated
1894-1914. $14,050.00
The rare Waltham is the second premier
Maximus made in the 2nd run. The matching case and movement numbers
make it highly collectible.
#135. 23 JEWEL E. HOWARD WATCH CO. RARE
BRIDGE MODEL POCKET WATCH BY WALTHAM
16 Size 14K Gold Open-Face, Stem-Set,
Railroad No. 1,005,308 Circa 1908 R-3 J. D.
This rare American bridge movement is
beautifully designed with a solid gold train, deep solid gold jewel
settings, straight line damaskeening and a whip lash micro-metric
regulator. The movement is signed "E. Howard Watch Co. Boston U. S. A.
Adjusted" on the center bridge. It comes in a solid gold "Howard"
signed swing out-style case which is in near mint condition with a
fancy ribbon script monogram on the back. The porcelain dial is double
sunk and signed "Howard." In very fine condition, it is marked with
Arabic hour chapters and red 5-minute marks.
$2,050.00
#136. E. HOWARD & CO. BOSTON ULTRA-RARE
SERIES XII, 21 JEWEL SPLIT PLATE POCKET WATCH
Ls 16 Size 14K Gold Open-Face, Stem-Set, No.
700,720 Circa 1895 R-7 J. D.
This phenomenal ultra-rare 3/4 plate nickel
movement comes with highly elaborate damaskeening. It is marked "E.
Howard & Co. Boston." It comes with ruby jewels in screw down
settings, a straight line lever escapement, a cut bi-metallic
compensation balance and a patented center pinion. It also features
Reed's patent whip lash micro-metric regulator. The super rare
movement is presented in a double hinged back 14K Gold rose-gold case
which is mint. A stylized fancy leaf monogram is intertwined on the
back cover and vermicelli decorates the outer rim. The double sunk
porcelain dial is very fine and signed "E. Howard & Co. Boston."
Arabic hour chapters, a black minute track and red 5-minute numerals
mark the dial, it is centered by original crescent moon-style hands.
$9,050.00
The Series XII, 21 jewel split plate is an
ultra-rare Howard watch. Rarely seen for sale on the market place,
this is a must have for the serious Howard collector.
#137. 17 JEWEL WALTHAM MODEL 88 RIVERSIDE
POCKET WATCH WITH SPECTACULAR MOVEMENT & DIAL MINT CASE
16 Size 14K Gold Open-Face, Stem-Set, No.
6,563,459 Circa 1899 R-3 J. D.
This wonderful 3/4 plate nickel movement
comes with ruby jewels in screw down gold settings. It is signed
"Riverside Adjusted" on the train bridge. The original double hinged
back case is heavy in gold and mint with engine turnings, a large
floral frame which surrounds a central initialed crest and a reeded
outer rim. The dial is rare and superb, it is marked with blue Arabic
hour chapters within gold frames. A blue minute track is combined with
gray circle line patterns behind the Arabic numerals. Gold stars
separate the hour numerals, the "American Waltham" signature is in
blue and the dial features interesting violet colored 5-minute
numerals. $1,025.00
#138. 19 JEWEL ELGIN B. W. RAYMOND UNUSED
GOLD CASE POCKET WATCH WITH FABULOUS FANCY DIAL
16 Size 18K Gold, Open-Face, Lever-Set,
Railroad No. 15,291,230 Circa 1910 R-4 J. D.
This super railroad timepiece starts with a
spectacular very fine white/blue fancy dial. The Arabic chapters are
enhanced by silver archways and silver leaf designs. Silver flowers
and 5-minute numerals also appear on the dial which has dazzling
sapphire blue paste stones set at the 1/2-hour positions. Gold Louis
XIV hands center the dial. The rare 18K Gold, ultra-heavy gold case is
engine turned on the back cover and along the outer edge and front
bezel. It comes with a plain polished inner cuvette, the condition is
unused. The 3/4 plate movement is signed "19 Jewels Adjusted 5
Positions B. W. Raymond." This wonderful timepiece is fully
damaskeened and presented with a jeweled main spring barrel.
$1,625.00
#139. 17 JEWEL WALTHAM RIVERSIDE MODEL 88
POCKET WATCH WITH SPECTACULAR DIAL GOLD CASE
16 Size 14K Gold Open-Face, Stem-Set, No.
4,267,192 Circa 1889 R-4 J. D.
This superb fancy dial comes with fabulous
gold Mosaic work at center. The dial is signed "American Waltham" in
gold lettering. Green leaf accents separate the purple colored radial
Arabic hour chapters and ruby-red dots appear at the 5-minute
positions. This rare one-of-a-kind dial is centered by gold Louis XIV
hands. The heavy gold case is finished with swirl patterns on the
edges and the rim, the back is engraved with a fancy style initial
"C". The 3/4 plate movement is spectacular with deep solid gold jewel
settings, a gold center wheel and spectacular floral damaskeening and
golden plate screws. $1,375.00
#140. 11 JEWEL ELGIN POCKET WATCH WITH RARE
FANCY DIAL
16 Size Heavy 14K Gold Open-Face, Lever-Set,
No. 5,516,230 Circa 1893 R-4 J. D.
This damaskeened nickel movement carries gold
Louis XIV hands and an eye catching white and pink fancy dial which
has green crescent designs between the Roman hour chapters. The
minutes are marked with silver/gold dots and the center of the dial is
finished with gold stars. Gold open work hands center this very fine
fancy dial. The super heavy double hinged back gold case is near mint
with a interesting extended outer rim, the case is plain polished.
$1,675.00
#141.
17 JEWEL WALTHAM SPECTACULAR MODEL 88 POCKET WATCH WITH GOLD CASE &
ULTRA-RARE FANCY DIAL
16 Size 14K Gold Open-Face, Stem-Set, No.
7,496,888 Circa 1895 R-4 J. D.
This wonderful movement comes with complex
checkerboard and sunray damaskeening as well as gold screw down jewel
settings. The heavy gold case features an inscription from 1898 on the
inner cuvette. The case is smooth finished and in mint condition. The
rare and wonderful superb O'Hara fancy dial comes with ruby-red
accents and a gold Mosaic pattern at center. Another outer wreath of
gold stars, gold leaf and vines, ruby-red accents and sapphire blue
stones forms a fancy pattern above the "American Waltham" gold
signature. Blue Arabic numerals appear on raised white circular frames
which are trimmed with gold. Silver minute dots and sapphire paste
stones at the 5-minute positions add to the color of this spectacular
superb dial. Gold Louis XIV hands are also presented.
$1,725.00
#142. 17 JEWEL WALTHAM RARE NON-MAGNETIC
MODEL 88 POCKET WATCH WITH SPECTACULAR O'HARA DIAL
16 Size 14K Gold Open-Face, Stem-Set, No.
3,574,333 Circa 1889 R-5 J. D.
This super rare 3/4 plate nickel movement is
signed "Non-Magnetic" below the balance assembly. The bi-metallic
compensated balance wheel has gold timing screws and a non-magnetic
palladium Breguet balance spring. The movement comes with beautiful
ruby jewels in gold settings. It also features a gold center wheel and
unique sunburst-style damaskeening. The double hinged back case is
mint with classic leaf/flower patterns on the upper/lower areas,
engine turnings in the background and an uninitialed crest on the
back. The ultra-rare very fine dial features a colorful scene showing
a small bird on a branch of a blossoming tree with a blue sky in the
background areas. Roman chapters mark the hours with interspersed gold
circular frames and sapphire blue paste stones. Silver dots are found
at the 5-minute positions. $3,050.00
#143. 11 Jewel ELGIN ULTRA-RARE BICYCLIST
DIAL POCKET WATCH
16 Size 14K Gold Open-Face, Lever-Set, No.
4,257,508 Circa 1890 R-4 J. D.
This unique one-of-a-kind very fine fancy
dial shows a gentleman dressed in blue riding a bicycle down a gravel
road. The dial is marked with gold stars, fancy gold archways, radial
Arabic numerals and the dial is shaded light-tan along the outer
perimeter. Spade pointers front the 3/4 plate gilt movement which is
in first class condition. The heavy gold case is fully decorated with
two love birds in a bird bath with floral and leaf patterns all
around. Small sailboats appear in a background scene and the outer
edges of the near mint case are chased with vermicelli.
$1,775.00
#144. 17 JEWEL WALTHAM ROYAL NEW/OLD STOCK
SOLID GOLD CASE POCKET WATCH WITH RARE FANCY MASONIC DIAL
16 Size 14K Gold Open-Face, Stem-Set, No.
15,120,821 Circa 1907 R-4 J. D.
This spectacular heavy gold case is crisply
engine turned. A small initialed oval frame appears above the hinge
are on the back cover. The inner cuvette is plain polished and the
outer rim has a recessed reeded pattern. The case opens to reveal a
mint, royal, 17 jewel, adjusted bridge movement. The nickel movement
is fully damaskeened and finished with a gold center wheel, gold jewel
settings and a star-shaped micro-metric regulator. The dial is rare
and unique, the Swiss made porcelain dial is single sunk with finely
detailed full color Masonic symbols at every hour position. The dial
is marked with black 5-minute numerals and is signed "Waltham U. S.
A." at center. $2,550.00
#145. 15 JEWEL ELGIN ULTRA-RARE WORLD'S
CRUISE BATTLESHIP DIAL POCKET WATCH WITH SPECTACULAR GOLD CASE
16 Size 14K Gold Open-Face, Stem-Set, No.
2,832,711 Circa 1886 R-4 J. D.
This rare timepiece features an adjusted
nickel Grade 108 3/4 plate movement. It is fronted by a super rare
superb white porcelain dial shown with a detailed image of a U. S.
battleship. The inscription "World's Cruise 1908" is marked above the
subsidiary seconds bit. Blue spade pointers center the dial which is
marked with Arabic chapters and red 5-minute numerals. The
ultra-heavy, spectacular, ornate, mint condition case combines an
uninitialed crest with beautiful leaf/vine patterns and fabulous swirl
bands which cover the lower portion of the back lid. The outer edges
of the case are fully engraved with fancy swirl designs.
$2,300.00
President Theodore Roosevelt sent the United
States battleship fleet around the world after negotiating the end of
the Russo-Japanese war in 1906. President Roosevelt was award a Nobel
Peace Prize for his actions. His "Great White Fleet" of 16 battleships
and 14,000 men departed from Hampton Road Virginia on December 16 of
1907. His motives were to call the attention of the great powers,
notably Japan to the strength of the United States Military.
#146. 17 JEWEL ELGIN FABULOUS MINT CASE
POCKET WATCH
16 Size 14K Gold Hunter's Case No. 12,166,944
Circa 1904 R-3 C. S.
This 3-finger, adjusted, nickel bridge
movement is fronted by double swell blue spade pointers and a superb
single sunk dial with Roman chapters and red 5-minute marks. The
unused case is expertly engraved with fancy swirl patterns, scroll
designs, circular engine turnings and two birds in flight which appear
on both the front/back covers. The front cover also carries an
uninitialed crest and the outer band is beautifully designed with
swirl patterns and a continuation of the engraved pattern showing the
swirl lines and fancy background engraving.
$1,225.00
#147. 15 JEWEL ELGIN BRIDGE MODEL SPECTACULAR
GOLD CASE POCKET WATCH
16 Size 14K Gold Hunter's Case Stem-Set, No.
11,696,250 Circa 1904 R-3 J. D.
This mint case is classic in design with
engine turnings, circular line patterns, vermicelli, fancy flowing
swirls and beautifully detailed flowers. The front cover comes with a
small crest above the hinge area. The very fine dial is marked with
Arabic chapters and red 5-minute marks. The 15 jewel 3-finger bridge
movement is fully damaskeened. $775.00
#148. 17 JEWEL WALTHAM MINT UNUSUAL CASE
POCKET WATCH
16 Size 14K Gold Hunter's Case Stem-Set, No.
18,709,732 Circa 1910 R-3 J. D.
This one-of-a-kind case is mint with
ultra-large fancy exotic fern like foliage forming a complex pattern
on both sides. The background areas are engine turned at center, the
outer areas are finished with engraved vermicelli. The fully
damaskeened nickel bridge movement carries blue spade pointers and a
very fine white dial with Arabic chapters and red 5-minute marks.
$1,025.00
#149. 15 JEWEL ELGIN MINT CASE POCKET WATCH
14K Gold Rose-Gold Hunter's Case Lever-Set,
No. 5,099,048 Circa 1893 R-3 J. D.
Beautifully engraved, this mint case combines
a small country scene within a fancy archway. Swirl and star patterns
form a banner across the center of the case and sunray designs,
miniature roses and circular engine turnings ornament the upper/lower
areas. The front features small fancy initials in a central archway.
The dial is very fine, single sunk with Roman chapters and blue spade
pointers. The 3/4 plate gilt movement is nicely finished with screw
down jewel settings and a compensated balance.
$1,525.00
#150. 15 JEWEL WALTHAM MODEL 72 POCKET WATCH
WITH SPECTACULAR FANCY O'HARA DIAL
16 Size 14K Gold Hunter's Case Lever-Set, No.
2,360,596 Circa 1884 R-4 J. D.
This rare 3/4 plate movement features Woerd's
patented cam-style micro-metric regulator. The movement is nicely
damaskeened and marked "Adjusted." It carries a truly rare superb
fancy dial decorated with Arabic hour chapters set within fancy green
circular wreaths with red berry designs and red ribbon accents.
Sapphire blue paste stones appear between the hour numerals and the
dial is marked with a black outer minute track. The dial is signed "A.
W. W. Co. Waltham" at center. The original ultra-heavy gold case is
very sharp with engine turnings on both sides. This mint case comes
with a reeded outer rim and a small circular initial frame on the
front cover. $3,050.00
#151. 19 JEWEL RARE MODEL 88 HIGH-GRADE
WALTHAM POCKET WATCH WITH FANCY DIAL
16 Size 14K Gold Hunter's Case Stem-Set, No.
6,500,777 Circa 1893 R-5 J. D.
This super rare movement shows highly
elaborate damaskeening and deep screw down solid gold jewel settings.
The movement is signed "American Watch Co. Waltham Mass." The 19 jewel
version is extremely rare. The mint case is crisply engine turned on
both sides and finished with an initialed crest on the front cover. A
reeded rim also enhances this heavy gold hunters case. The dial is
fabulous and superb. It features fancy twig-style Arabic hour chapters
with gold star accents. The center of the dial comes with a very fancy
swirl design. The minutes are marked with gold dots and diamond
patterns. $5,050.00
#152. 16 JEWEL WEBB C. BALL & RARE BALL
STANDARD CLEVELAND POCKET WATCH WITH ENAMEL CASE
Approx. 16 Size 14K Gold Hunter's Case
Lever-Set, Railroad Circa 1910 R-5 J. D.
This super rare Ball timepiece comes in a
fabulous enameled case decorated with black leaf, ribbon and flower
designs on both sides. The front also comes with a small oval frame
carrying fancy small initials. Vermicelli decorates the outer rim of
the mint case which is signed "Webb C. Ball Cleveland, Ohio" inside
the front lid. The rare case was made by the reputable American case
makers Jeannot & Shiebler of New York. This firm made watch cases for
Bailey Banks & Biddle, Tiffany, Caldwell and other prestigious jewelry
houses. The rare 16 jewel half plate nickel movement is finished with
a fish scale-style damaskeened pattern. The main plate is signed "Ball
Standard Cleveland O. No. 96927." The movement features a cut
bi-metallic compensated balance, a straight line calibrated lever
escapement and "Wilmot" patented cam regulator. The dial is very fine
and marked with Arabic chapters and small circles at the 5-minute
positions. The dial is signed "Webb Circa Ball Co. Cleveland."
$3,550.00
Swiss made "Ball Standard" watches from the
turn-of-the-century are extremely rare. This watch was surely a custom
order one-of-a-kind piece!
#153. 15 JEWEL WALTHAM MODEL 72 POCKET WATCH
WITH ULTRA-RARE FANCY DIAL
16 Size 14K Gold Hunter's Case Lever-Set, No.
1,831,293 Circa 1882 Adjusted R-4 J. D.
This highly impressive timepiece features a
3/4 plate nickel movement which is beautifully damaskeened and marked
"Adjusted." The movement comes with damaskeened winding wheels and
screw down jewel settings as well as a tadpole-style cam regulator.
The dial is ultra-rare and important, it is signed "American Waltham"
in gold lettering. Gold flowers, ruby-red stones, gold stars and
silver crescent moons form a wonderful circular design at the center
of this ultra-rare very fine dial. Colorful leaves decorate the
seconds bit and the blue Arabic hour chapters are set within gold
circle frames. Emerald-green paste stones mark the 5-minute positions
and the dial is shaded light blue along the perimeter, it is centered
by gold Louis XIV hands. The case is impressive, heavy with rose-gold
and in mint condition. The "Waltham" signed case is plain polished on
the covers and engraved with vermicelli along the outer rim.
$3,550.00
#154. 13 JEWEL WALTHAM ROYAL MODEL 72 POCKET
WATCH WITH FANCY DIAL FABULOUS CASE
16 Size 14K Gold Hunter's Case Lever-Set, No.
3,221,881 Circa 1886 R-4 J. D.
This frosted gilt Royal grade Model 72
movement is in pristine condition. It features ruby jewels in flush
mount screw down settings. The dial is rare with gold Louis XIV hands
and gold accents surrounding the center. Gold crescent moons appear in
the subsidiary seconds dial and below the black Arabic hour chapters,
ruby-red dots mark the 5-minute positions and the outer perimeter
alternates silver/gold snowflake and leaf designs. The dial is superb
and ultra-rare. The case is in new/old stock mint condition with
fabulous exotic leaf patterns, bamboo-style columns and exotic
flowers, circle engine turnings appear in the background areas and the
back cover is engraved with a central country scene.
$4,550.00
#155. 23 JEWEL ELGIN VERITAS GOLD CASED
RAILROAD POCKET WATCH
18 Size 14K Gold Open-Face, Lever-Set, No.
8,400,192 Circa 1899 R-2 J. D.
This impressive Veritas 3/4 plate movement
features ruby jewels in gold settings and beautiful elaborate
damaskeening. The movement comes in a very heavy swing out-style 14K
Gold gold case which is plain polished and mint. The double sunk
Montgomery dial is very fine and centered by blue spade pointers.
$1,375.00
#156. 23 JEWEL ELGIN VERITAS SPECTACULAR GOLD
CASE POCKET WATCH
18 Size 14K Gold Open-Face, Lever-Set,
Railroad No. 11,926,855 Circa 1904 R-4 J. D.
Gold lettering marks this very ornate 3/4
plate nickel movement. The movement features a jeweled barrel, a
diamond endstone jewel on the balance assembly and beautiful
damaskeening. The white porcelain dial is double sunk and superb with
Arabic hour chapters and red 5-minute numerals. The amazing
extra-heavy double hinged back mint 14K Gold gold case is artistically
engraved with swirl and ribbon designs which run uninterrupted from
the front bezel across the outer rim and onto the back cover. The back
features a dazzling array of intertwined ribbon work, feather swirls
and an uninitialed crest. $2,050.00
#157. 16 JEWEL WALTHAM POCKET WATCH WITH RARE
NEW HAMPSHIRE COLORED DIAL
18 Size 14K Gold Open-Face, Stem-Set, No.
8,794,313 Circa 1898 R-4 J. D.
This interesting timepiece features a super
rare superb single sunk porcelain dial. The dial comes with a full
color New Hampshire coat-of-arms at center. The dial is signed "A. W.
W. Co. Waltham" above the seconds bit and is marked with Arabic
chapters and red 5-minute numerals. The heavy double hinged back gold
"empire" style case comes with reeded outer edges. It is smooth
finished on the back and near mint. The interesting Model 83 nickel
full plate movement is beautifully damaskeened and marked with gold
lettering. It is signed "16 Jewels" and it features golden plate
screws. $1,725.00
#158. 15 JEWEL WALTHAM APPLETON TRACY & CO.
GOLD FLASH MOVEMENT ULTRA-RARE FANCY DIAL POCKET WATCH
18 Size 10K Rose-Gold Open-Face, Stem-Set,
No. 4,528,813 Circa 1891 R-3 J. D.
This wonderful timepiece starts off with a
gold flash nickel full plate movement which is marked "Adjusted
Appleton Tracy & Co. Waltham." The movement carries blue spade
pointers and a very unusual very fine porcelain dial. The outer
perimeter and the center area are colored strawberry pink, green and
gold leaf/flower accents appear at center and between the black Arabic
chapters which are trimmed with silver frames. The outer portion of
the dial comes with dramatic ruby-red paste stones marking the
5-minute positions. The heavy double hinged back drum-style case is
mint with roses set against a circular engine turned background area
and a large uninitialed frame appearing on the back cover.
$1,825.00
#159. 17 JEWEL WALTHAM POCKET WATCH WITH
UNIQUE FANCY DIAL
18 Size 14K Gold Open-Face, Stem-Set, No.
7,822,635 Circa 1889 R-4 J. D.
This heavy gold double hinged back case is
finished with vermicelli along the outer edges and a country scene
within a floral frame on the back cover. The mint case features a
presentation inscription on the inner cuvette. The wonderful Model 83
movement is marked "Adjusted." It comes with floral and scallop
damaskeened patterns and beautiful gold lettering. The movement is
marked "17 Jewels," it features screw down gold jewel settings. The
dial is very unique, double sunk and superb. It features black Roman
chapters within fancy gold scalloped frames set against a pink border.
The outer areas are marked with emerald-green 5-minute dots and gold
minute dots. Gold Louis XIV hands complete this rare superb fancy
dial. $2,050.00
#160. 15 JEWEL WALTHAM APPLETON TRACY & CO.
GOLD GILT MOVEMENT POCKET WATCH WITH SPECTACULAR FANCY DIAL
18 Size 14K Gold Open-Face, Stem-Set, No.
4,938,172 Circa 1889 R-4 J. D.
This impressive adjusted Model 83 movement
features a gold flash finish and beautifully damaskeened designs on
the nickel plate. The movement carries a ultra-rare superb fancy dial
decorated with a gold butterfly and delicate brown, yellow and green
leaf and branch patterns at center. The dial is centered by blue tulip
hands and is marked with Arabic hour chapters set within fancy gold
frames with gold accent designs set at the 1/2-hour positions.
Ruby-red dots mark the 5-minute positions on this very artistic dial.
The heavy gold case is reeded on the outer band and decorated with a
village by the sea scene within a fancy leaf and log frame on the back
cover. Beaded patterns decorate the outer bezel and the outer back
edge. The case is in mint condition.
$2,250.00
#161. 15 JEWEL WALTHAM MODEL 83 SPECTACULAR
GOLD CASE RARE O'HARA FANCY DIAL POCKET WATCH
18 Size 14K Gold Open-Face, Stem-Set, No.
9,897,240 Circa 1900 R-4 J. D.
This 15 jewel damaskeened nickel movement is
in pristine mint condition. It carries a fabulous dial with gold spade
pointers. The superb dial features a highly detailed colorful floral
bouquet at center. Blue Arabic chapters are presented along with gold
snowflake designs and outer minute dots. The outer portion of this
interesting dial comes with a blue spiral line pattern. The case is
finished with a leaf and crisscross pattern engraved on the outer rim.
It is ultra-heavy in gold and mint. The back cover is smooth on the
center portion and decorated with a flower and leaf wreath along the
outer perimeter. $2,450.00
#162. 7 JEWEL ELGIN POCKET WATCH WITH
ULTRA-RARE ODD FELLOWS SYMBOLIC DIAL
18 Size 14K Gold Open-Face, Stem-Set, No.
3,591,658 Circa 1889 R-5 J. D.
This museum quality single sunk superb dial
is marked with branch and twig-style Roman hour chapters. A "F L T"
marking tops the dial which is set with fabulous and finely detailed
symbols all of which are associated to the Odd Fellows fraternity.
This ultra-rare dial is signed "Elgin Nat'l Watch Co." above the
subsidiary seconds dial. The subsidiary seconds is finished with a
earth symbol. The detail on this rare dial is simply unbelievable, it
is complemented by blue spade pointers. The 7 jewel gilt movement
comes in a massive heavy double hinged back 14K gold case which is in
mint condition. A heron is shown in a marsh setting within a
rectangular frame on the back cover. Floral ornamentation appears
along the edges and the outer rim comes with a knurled finish.
$2,750.00
The independent order of Odd Fellows was
founded in America at Baltimore on April 26 of 1819. Thomas Wildey and
four members of the order from England instituted this Washington
lodge No. 1. The three link fraternity initials "F. L. & T" stand for
friendship, love and truth. Their mission was to improve and elevate
the character of man. This is an extremely rare one-of-a-kind dial.
#163. 11 Jewel ELGIN MINT HUNTERS CASE POCKET
WATCH
18 Size 10K Hunter's Case Lever-Set, No.
1,574,773 Circa 1882 TW 78.5 Dwts. J. D.
This gilt full plate movement is extra-sharp.
It carries blue spade pointers and a superb single sunk Roman dial
with a black minute track. The case is in mint condition, a large star
pattern appears on both sides with an uninitialed circle frame
decorating the front. Leaves and flowers are engraved on the perimeter
and the outer case edges come with a beautiful pie crust designs, a
beaded pattern decorates the outer rim.
$925.00
#164. 17 JEWEL JOSEPH JOHNSON LIVERPOOL LEVER
FUSEE POCKET WATCH
Approx. 18 Size 18K Gold, Hunter's Case
Keywind/Keyset, Circa 1870 TW 80.5 Dwts. J. D.
This impressive gilt full plate lever fusee
movement come with oversize clear Liverpool-style window jewels. The
movement is fully jeweled through the fusee arbor. The dial is signed
"Joseph Johnson 25 Church Street Liverpool." It is superb with Roman
chapters. The heavy 18K Gold, gold hunters case is near mint. A floral
bouquet centers the front cover, swirls decorate the outer edges and
engine turnings ornament the background areas.
$1,525.00
#165. 15 JEWEL ELGIN CONVERTIBLE POCKET WATCH
16 Size Heavy 14K Gold Hunter's Case
Lever-Set, No. 1,492,508 Circa 1882 TW 80.4 Dwts. J. D.
This intriguing 3/4 plate gilt movement
features a convertible setup where the winding gears can be
repositioned to align with either the 12 o'clock numeral for an open
face case or at the 3 o'clock position if the movement is used in a
hunters. This heavy mint condition hunters is very impressive with
small flowers, fancy swirls, wheat stalks, a sickle and a small
country scene. The Roman dial is single sunk and superb with spade
pointers. $1,025.00
#166. 15 JEWEL ELGIN MASSIVE MINT HUNTERS
CASE POCKET WATCH
18 Size 14K Gold Hunter's Case Lever-Set, No.
11,647,438 Circa 1904 TW 99.4 Dwts. R-3 J. D.
Fully damaskeened, this nickel full plate
movement is fronted by blue spade pointers and a superb dial with
small red 5-minute numerals and classic black Roman chapters. The
ultra-heavy case is engine turned on both sides. This new/old stock
unused case is also reeded along the impressive outer rim.
$1,425.00
#167. 15 JEWEL WALTHAM APPLETON TRACY & CO.
MODEL 79 HEAVY GOLD CASE POCKET WATCH
18 Size 14K Gold Hunter's Case Lever-Set, No.
1,596,078 Circa 1880 TW 94.3 Dwts. R-3 J. D.
Marked "Adjusted," this fully damaskeened
nickel full plate movement features ruby jewels in screw down settings
and star-shaped micro-metric regulator. The dial is very fine and
centered by blue open tulip-shaped hands, the dial is marked with
Roman chapters. The massive case comes with a knurled outer rim and a
reeded pattern along the outer edges. The central areas are plain
polished and the outer perimeter comes with an engine turned band.
$1,525.00
#168. 11 JEWEL ILLINOIS TRANSITIONAL NEW/OLD
STOCK CASE
18 Size 14K Gold Hunter's Case Lever-Set, No.
632,802 Circa 1885 TW 85.1 Dwts. R-3 J. D.
"Illinois Watch Co." is marked on this gilt
full plate movement which can either be stem wound or key wound. The
fabulous unused case comes with crisp engine turnings and circular
patterns. A small sailboat scene can be found within a floral and oval
frame on the back cover, the front features a similar frame which is
uninitialed. A pie crust edge decorates the front/back cover and a
crisscross pattern is deeply engraved into the rim. The dial is very
fine with Roman chapters and spade pointers.
$2,050.00
#169. 17 JEWEL ELGIN B. W. RAYMOND MASSIVE
18K GOLD HUNTERS CASE
18 Size 18K Gold, Hunter's Case Lever-Set,
No. 7,298,292 Circa 1897 Adjusted TW 102.4 Dwts. R-3 J. D.
This high grade B. W. Raymond nickel full
plate movement is beautifully damaskeened and set with ruby jewels in
gold screw down settings. The porcelain dial is double sunk with Roman
chapters and blue spade pointers, the condition is superb. The case is
fabulous and mint, engine turnings decorate the background areas,
exquisite miniature flower and leaf patterns surround an uninitialed
circular frame on the front cover and on the back lid. The outer rim
is reeded, very heavy in gold. Wonderful high-grade Elgin!
$1,725.00
#170. 15 JEWEL ELGIN G. M. WHEELER NEW/OLD
STOCK GOLD HUNTERS CASE POCKET WATCH
18 Size 14K Gold Hunter's Case Lever-Set, No.
3,715,546 Circa 1888 TW 88.5 Dwts. R-3 J. D.
This fabulous unused gold case features a
castle-like village scene in a crest on the back cover and an
uninitialed crest on the front. Delicate swirl, leaf and flower
patterns are set against a circular engine turned background. The
outer areas feature engine turnings in a reeded and beaded design
which appears on the rim. The gilt full plate movement is signed "G.
M. Wheeler," it is pristine with screw down jewel settings. The
porcelain dial is superb with Roman hour chapters and blue spade
pointers. $1,825.00
#171. 15 JEWEL ROCKFORD NEW/OLD STOCK GOLD
HUNTERS CASE POCKET WATCH
18 Size 14K Gold Hunter's Case Lever-Set, No.
246,304 Circa 1894 TW 86.2 Dwts. R-3 J. D.
This impressive timepiece features a superb
dial signed "Lake Strobel & Co. Waterbury Conn." The dial is also
marked with Roman chapters and open tulip-shaped hands. The unused
case is finished with two pedestals, fancy roses, leaf and scroll
patterns, circular engine turnings, classic engine turnings, a beaded
outer edge and a reeded rim. A gold cuvette protects the mint,
frosted, gilt full plate movement which features ruby jewels in screw
down settings and a swan's neck-style metro-metric regulator.
$1,725.00
#172. 15 JEWEL ILLINOIS TRANSITIONAL NEW/OLD
STOCK CONDITION POCKET WATCH
18 Size 14K Gold Hunter's Case Lever-Set, No.
321,813 Circa 1880 TW 87 Dwts. R-3 J. D.
A small bird appears within a fancy floral
frame on the back of this blazing unused case. The front cover
features an uninitialed crest at center. Circular engine turnings,
beautiful circle and ribbon patterns decorate the outer edges. The rim
comes with a reeded pattern. The movement is pristine, it is a
beautiful four pinion model nickel movement with wonderful
damaskeening and Wheeler's patented regulator. The adjusted stem wind
or key wind transitional movement carries blue tulip-shaped hands and
a superb double sunk white dial with Roman hour chapters.
$1,925.00
#173. 15 JEWEL ELGIN MINT POCKET WATCH
18 Size 14K Gold Hunter's Case Lever-Set, No.
4,736,285 Circa 1890 TW 90 Dwts. R-4 J. D.
Very impressive, this adjusted, gilt, full
plate movement comes with ruby jewels in screw down settings, it
features a bi-metallic compensated balance wheel. The dial is superb
with Roman chapters and blue spade pointers. The case is in fabulous
mint condition. A beautiful large long leaf rose appears on a diagonal
set banner on both the front/back covers, fancy swirl engravings and
geometric designs further enhance this artistic case, a beaded edge
design is also presented. $2,050.00
#174. 11 JEWEL ELGIN FABULOUS NEW/OLD STOCK
HUNTERS CASE
18 Size 14K Gold Hunter's Case Lever-Set, No.
4,129,954 Circa 1890 TW 81.1 Dwts. R-4 J. D.
Roman hour chapters and double swell blue
spade pointers mark this superb single sunk white dial. The case is
phenomenal with roses, broad engine turnings, fancy swirl leaf and
star-shaped designs and vermicelli found along the outer edges. The
rim is very ornate with a reeded and a beaded combination. A small
country scene can be found on the back cover. The nickel full plate
movement is nicely damaskeened and fronted by a superb single footed
Roman dial and blue spade pointers.
$1,725.00
#175. 15 JEWEL ELGIN "DAISY" PRIVATE LABEL
BOX HINGE POCKET WATCH
18 Size 14K Gold Hunter's Case Lever-Set, No.
2,572,670 Circa 1886 TW 91.7 Dwts. R-3 C. S.
Fifteen ruby jewels are featured on this gilt
full plate movement which is signed "Daisy." The movement is also
signed "Irion & Girardet Louisville, Ky." Roman hour chapters and blue
spade pointers mark the superb white porcelain dial which is signed
"Elgin Nat'l Watch Co." The near mint case is engraved "Toney" within
a large rectangular wood frame on the front cover. Flowers, a stylized
crown and ribbon work also decorate the front cover, the back features
a similar frame which is engraved with a stag.
$1,725.00
#176. 11 JEWEL WALTHAM WILLIAM ELLERY
BEAUTIFUL RED-GOLD BOX HINGE HUNTERS CASE POCKET WATCH
18 Size 14K Gold Hunter's Case Lever-Set, No.
1,751,148 Circa 1881 TW 81.9 Dwts. R-3 J. D.
Butterfly-shaped hands and Roman chapters
mark this very fine dial. The highly impressive rose-gold case is in
near mint condition. The gilt full plate movement is signed "W. M.
Ellery." This Model 79 full plate comes with a compensated balance
wheel. $2,250.00
#177. 15 JEWEL WALTHAM P. S. BARTLETT SUPER
MINT BOX HINGE HUNTERS CASE POCKET WATCH
18 Size 14K Gold Hunter's Case Lever-Set, No.
3,569,359 Circa 1887 TW 96.6 Dwts. R-3 J. D.
Beautiful Roman chapters and elegant spade
pointers mark this very fine dial which is signed "A. M. Watch Co.
Waltham." The impressive case is mint, plain polished on the back, it
comes with a fancy Gothic overlay monogram on the front and vermicelli
along the outer edges. The nickel full plate movement is beautifully
damaskeened and in first class condition. The movement is signed "P.
S. Bartlett." The Model 83 movement comes with a micro-metric
regulator. $2,250.00
#178. 7 JEWEL ELGIN MINT BOX HINGE POCKET
WATCH
18 Size 14K Gold Hunter's Case Lever-Set, No.
7,632,274 Circa 1897 TW 93.3 Dwts. R-4 J. D.
Beautiful damaskeening appears on this
pristine nickel full plate movement. The movement is presented in a
mint fancy engraved box hinge hunters case with swirl patterns along
the outer edges, circular engine turnings on both sides, flower
motifs, a uninitialed crest and a fancy outer edge pattern. The white
porcelain dial is superb and single sunk with Roman hour chapters.
$2,850.00
#179. 17 JEWEL HAMPDEN JOHN Circa DUEBER BOX
HINGE POCKET WATCH WITH SCALLOPED EDGE
18 Size 14K Gold Hunter's Case Lever-Set, No.
672,511 Circa 1889 Adjusted to Heat & Cold TW 95.3 Dwts. R-4 J. D.
Beautiful damaskeening can be found on this
high-grade nickel full plate movement which is signed "John Circa
Dueber." It comes with a micro-metric regulator. The main plate is
signed "Adjusted to Heat & Cold." Breguet moon hands, Roman chapters
and red 5-minute marks appear on the superb single sunk dial. The case
comes with a fancy scalloped edge and wonderful swirl, ribbon and
circle engraved patterns. The highly decorative case also features a
deer head engraved amongst flowers on the back cover, the condition is
mint. $2,750.00
#180. 9 JEWEL WALTHAM NEW/OLD STOCK HUNTERS
CASE POCKET WATCH
18 Size 14K Gold Hunter's Case Lever-Set, No.
805,378 Circa 1875 TW 84.6 Dwts. R-3 J. D.
This rare P. S. Bartlett Model 57 gilt full
plate movement is in pristine condition and signed "P. S. Bartlett."
It features Fogg's patent regulator. Blue spade pointers and Roman
chapters mark the superb dial which has a hand painted sacred cross
symbol located to the right of center. The classic case comes with a
safety-style French bow, beautiful miniature roses engraved on the
upper/lower lids and central engine turnings. The front cover comes
with an uninitialed crest. Wonderful condition throughout!
$1,625.00
#181. 21 JEWEL ELGIN GRADE 348 POCKET WATCH
WITH FANCY DIAL
18 Size 14K Gold Box Hinge Hunter's Case
Lever-Set, Railroad No. 1,185,123 Circa 1904 TW 89.6 Dwts. R-4 J. D.
This Grade 348, 21 jewel, full plate movement
is marked "Adjusted." It is beautifully damaskeened and set with solid
gold screw down jewel settings. The near mint case comes with a
wonderful oval and scalloped frame at center and numerous leaf, ribbon
and vermicelli engraved patterns on the outer edges. The front oval
frame is uninitialed and the back carries a wooded scene. The fancy
dial is centered by blue butterfly form hands. The dial is shaded pink
on the upper portion and light blue on the lower half. Arabic hour
chapters are set within silver circular frames and gold leaf accents
separate the numerals. A star and leaf design forms a fancy pattern at
the center of this superb fancy multi-colored dial.
$3,050.00
#182. 15 JEWEL WALTHAM RARE FANCY DIAL SUPER
CASE POCKET WATCH
14 Size 14K Gold Hunter's Case Lever-Set, No.
7,713,665 Circa 1895 TW 97.4 Dwts. R-4 J. D.
This massive super mint hunters case is fully
engine turned on both sides and reeded on the rim, a small circular
initial frame center the front cover. The front opens to reveal a
ultra-rare very fine fancy dial with blue Arabic numerals set within
gold circular frames. A series of fine lines form a light tan band
behind the numerals and the "Waltham" signature appears in blue
lettering. Gold Louis XIV hands and blue 5-minute numerals are also
presented. The Model 83 Grade 81 gilt full plate movement features
fifteen ruby jewels in screw down settings.
$2,250.00
#183. 7 JEWEL WALTHAM FABULOUS FANCY DIAL
UNUSED CASE POCKET WATCH
18 Size 14K Gold Hunter's Case Lever-Set, No.
8,245,091 Circa 1897 TW 86.6 Dwts. R-5 J. D.
In wonderful condition, this timepiece
features a highly damaskeened mint Model 83 nickel full plate
movement. It is fronted by gold Louis XIV hands and a spectacular
fancy O'Hara dial. The dial is shaded pink, it comes with beautiful
gold paillon radial Arabic numerals set against dark rose circle
frames. The numerals are outlined with black shadow lines to give it a
special effect and they are separated by gold star and diamond
patterns. Silver diamond like paste stones mark the 5-minute positions
on this super rare fancy dial. The case is wonderful and unused. It
comes with engine turned stepped covers, a beautiful monogram crest on
the front cover and a fancy outer edge design.
$3,050.00
#184. 17 JEWEL WALTHAM P. S. BARTLETT POCKET
WATCH WITH ELABORATE O'HARA DIAL
18 Size 14K Gold Hunter's Case Lever-Set, No.
7,132,773 Circa 1895 TW 81 Dwts. R-5 J. D.
This highly impressive very fine dial
features a pink kaleidoscope design which forms a beautiful pattern
throughout the white and yellow dial. The "American Waltham" signature
appears at center. Gold flower designs, silver star burst designs and
ruby-red rectangular decorative stones add to the color of this
phenomenal dial along with gold paillon radial Arabic numerals and
gold crescent designs at the half-hour positions. The dial is centered
by gold Louis XIV hands. The Model 83 P. S. Bartlett movement is fully
damaskeened and marked "Adjusted." The near mint case is engine turned
on both sides and reeded along the outer rim.
$2,850.00
#185. 15 JEWEL WALTHAM P. S. BARTLETT NEW/OLD
STOCK GOLD HUNTERS CASE WITH WONDERFUL O'HARA FANCY DIAL
18 Size 14K Gold Hunter's Case Lever-Set, No.
1,924,113 Circa 1882 TW 87 Dwts. R-5 J. D.
Unused, this fabulous case comes with a pie
crust outer edge, classic engine turnings, large broad leaf patterns,
a small initialed frame on the front cover and a beautiful frame with
a country scene and small bird shown on the back. The gold inner
cuvette protects the extra-sharp, gilt, Model 79 P. S. Bartlett
movement. The full plate movement carries blue spade pointers. The
dial is simply spectacular with gold lines forming a
Mosaic-kaleidoscope pattern throughout the central areas and around
the gold paillon radial numerals. The hour numerals are set within
gold shield frames and the outer portion of the dial is shaded light
lime green with ruby-red stone markers enhancing the 5-minute
positions. Truly spectacular, very impressive!
$3,250.00
#186. 17 JEWEL ELGIN B. W. RAYMOND MINT
HUNTERS CASE POCKET WATCH WITH ULTRA-RARE HORSE RACING DIAL
18 Size 14K Gold Hunter's Case Lever-Set, No.
6,911,906 Circa 1895 TW 96.6 Dwts. R-5 J. D.
This super rare dial is signed "Elgin Nat'l
Watch Co." above the seconds bit. The seconds bit comes with a lucky
clover and horseshoe design in the colors of blue and green. Two
colorful race horses and jockey's center the very fine white porcelain
dial which is marked with Arabic chapters, a black minute track and
red 5-minute numerals. Blue spade pointers top the nicely damaskeened
B. W. Raymond adjusted movement. This 17 jewel movement comes with
ruby jewels in screw down settings. The wonderful mint case is
engraved with a large heart-shaped outline with background engine
turnings and outer vermicelli and leaf patterns. Roses appear on both
sides of the case and the front features an inverted heart uninitialed
shield. Vermicelli decorates the rim of this very beautiful timepiece.
$3,050.00
#187. 15 JEWEL WALTHAM MODEL 57 POCKET WATCH
WITH ULTRA-RARE SHIPS DIAL
18 Size 18K Gold, Hunter's Case Keywind/Keyset,
No. 602,402 Circa 1872 TW 100.3 Dwts. R-5 J. D.
This is a very unique one-of-kind superb
double sunk porcelain dial. A finely detailed steam powered paddle
wheel ship with three American flags on tall masts centers the dial.
The numerals are marked with the initials for the name "Charles H.
Hyde." Red 5-minute numerals and blue spade pointers complete this
ultra-rare double sunk dial. The frosted gilt Model 57 keywind
movement comes with ruby jewels and screw down settings. The
ultra-heavy original 18K Gold, hunters case is mint with engine
turnings, a lion's head design found above the hinge area on the both
covers and ribbon work. An uninitialed crest also centers the front
cover. Very unique, one-of-a-kind!
$3,050.00
#188. 21 JEWEL ILLINOIS BUNN SPECIAL TWO-TONE
MOVEMENT BOX HINGE CASE POCKET WATCH
18 Size 14K Gold Hunter's Case Lever-Set,
Railroad No. 1,630,663 Circa 1903 Adjusted TW 95.8 Dwts. R-4 J. D.
In spectacular pristine condition, this
twenty-one ruby jewel Bunn movement comes with a rose-gold circular
design around center. The movement is beautifully damaskeened and set
with ruby jewels in gold settings. It features a micro-metric
regulator and black lettering. The heavy gold box hinge case is plain
on the back and finished with a ribbon script monogram on the front.
The near mint case also comes with a herringbone design engraved along
the outer edges. The double sunk porcelain dial is superb with bold
Arabic chapters, small red 5-minute numerals and the "Illinois Watch
Co." signature in Old English lettering.
$3,550.00
#189. 11 JEWEL COLUMBUS MULTI-COLOR BOX HINGE
POCKET WATCH
18 Size 14K Gold Hunter's Case Lever-Set, No.
183,937 Circa 1889 TW 90 Dwts. R-4 J. D.
This frosted, gilt, full plate movement is
signed "Columbus Watch Co. Columbus Ohio." The near mint case features
a yellow-gold deer amongst multi-colored flowers on the back cover.
Swirl patterns decorate the outer edges and a beaded line pattern
decorates the rim. The front of the near mint case is finished with an
uninitialed rose crest surrounded by multi-colored swirls. The dial is
signed "Columbus Watch Co." It is very fine with Roman hour chapters.
$3,550.00
#190. 15 JEWEL ELGIN MULTI-COLOR BOX HINGE
POCKET WATCH
18 Size 14K Gold Hunter's Case Lever-Set, No.
10,547,591 Circa 1903 TW 80.4 Dwts. R-4 J. D.
This very fine Roman dial fronts a strong
running, nickel, full plate movement which is beautifully damaskeened
and marked "15 Jewels." The case is near mint, a large rose-gold stag
head and multi-colored leaf/flower patterns center the back cover.
Scallop and vermicelli designs ornament the four corners and the outer
rim. The front cover is centered by a large uninitialed rose crest
with beautifully detailed white, yellow and green multi-colored flower
accents. $4,050.00
#191. 17 JEWEL WALTHAM MULTI-COLOR BOX HINGE
POCKET WATCH
18 Size 14K Gold Hunter's Case Lever-Set, No.
15,952,958 Circa 1907 TW 98 Dwts. R-4 J. D.
This Model 83 movement features seventeen
ruby jewels and beautiful damaskeening. The dial is marked with Roman
chapters and red 5-minute numerals, it is signed "Waltham" and is
superb. The multi-colored case carries a rose crest with multi-colored
floral borders on the front cover. Ribbon and flower designs are
combined with swirl patterns on the outer edges, the back features a
tall yellow-gold stag amongst multi-colored flowers. The case is in
near mint condition. $4,550.00
#192. 17 LE COULTRE ART DECO-STYLE CALENDAR
POCKET WATCH
45mm Rose-Gold Filled Open-Face, Stem-Set,
No. 123,031 Circa 1940s R-3 C. S.
This high-grade, 17 jewel, Le Coultre, nickel
bridge movement features friction-set ruby jewels. The rose dial is
very fine, it carries a day window above the "Le Coultre" signature at
center and red date numerals which are indicated by a arrow form hand.
Blue Arabic hour chapters are presented along with blue leaf-style
hour/minute hands. The "Le Coultre" signed case is smooth finished and
in near mint condition. $1,225.00
#193. 21 JEWEL AGASSIZ RARE POCKET WATCH WITH
8-DAY WIND INDICATOR
12 Size Nickel Open-Face, Stem-Set, Circa
1920 R-3 C. S.
This intriguing movement is signed "Agassiz
21 Jewels Adjusted." The movement has the No. 249875. It is finished
with straight line damaskeening and it features very impressive
friction-set ruby jewels and a highly sophisticated lever escapement
with swans neck micro-metric regulator. The screw back/screw bezel
case is smooth and near mint. The porcelain dial features an 8-day
indicator below the 12 o'clock position, the dial is signed "Agassiz"
at center, it is superb with Roman chapters, a black minute track and
blue open kite-style hands. $725.00
#194. 7 JEWEL HEBDOMAS 8-DAY POCKET WATCH
WITH EXPOSED BALANCE FANCY DIAL
16 Size 800 Silver Open-Face, Pin-Set, Circa
1900 C. S.
This near mint case is engine turned around
an uninitialed crest on the back cover. A rose-gold gilt finish
decorates the outer edges and the front bezel. The very fine dial
comes with silver, gold and blue flower accents and silver/gold minute
dots. Fancy open work hands and Roman hour chapters are presented. The
dial is open at the bottom to show a clear view of the balance wheel.
The 7 jewel 8-day movement is in good running condition.
$425.00
#195. 7 JEWEL HEBDOMAS BENNET 8-DAY POCKET
WATCH WITH EXPOSED BALANCE, CALENDAR & CENTER SECONDS
16 Size Nickel Open-Face, Stem-Set, Circa
1905 R-2 C. S.
The signature "Bennet" appears on this superb
white dial which is decorated with silver flower and vine patterns.
The dial comes with Arabic hour chapters, a blue center sweep second
hand, blue spade pointers and offset day and date dials. The dial is
open at the bottom so you can view the balance assembly with the
ruby-red endstone. The 7 jewel 8-day wind movement comes in a hinged
back case which is smooth and near mint.
$925.00
#196. 15 JEWEL JUVENIA SPORT PURSE-STYLE
WATCH
40mm Sterling With Alligator Finish Hunter's
Case Stem-Set, Circa 1920s R-2 C. S.
This interesting timepiece features a clam
shell-type sterling case covered with a brown alligator skin on the
front/back covers. The case is signed "Juvenia" and is near mint. The
bow hinges down and a push button then flips open the front cover so
you can reveal the superb white enameled dial which is signed "Montre-Sport
Juvenia." The dial is marked with Arabic hour chapters and blue
kite-style hands, it is in superb condition. The 15 jewel manual wind
movement features a lever escapement.
$425.00
#197. 15 JEWEL SWISS MOON PHASE CALENDAR
POCKET WATCH WITH FANCY DIAL
Approx. 17 Size Sterling Open-Face, Pin-Set,
Circa 1895 R-3 C. S.
This extra-clean, frosted, gilt bridge
movement features ruby jewels and a lever escapement. The double
hinged back sterling case is near mint with engine turnings
surrounding an uninitialed circular frame on the back cover. The dial
is superb and nicely finished with gold minute dots and gold diamond
patterns at the 5-minute positions as well as Roman chapters. Day,
month and date dials are positioned at 12, 3 and 9 o'clock and a
colorful moon phase disc shows through an opening within the
subsidiary seconds dial. $625.00
#198. 15 JEWEL SWISS DOUBLE DIAL CALENDAR
POCKET WATCH
18 Size Gun Metal Display Case Open-Face,
Pin-Set, Circa 1895 C. S.
This frosted, gilt bridge movement is
extra-sharp, in mint condition with a straight line lever escapement
and a compensated balance wheel. The timepiece is unique, the back
silver and black dial has a rotating disc which shows through an upper
window to depict the months. A fancy gold filigree hand indicates the
days on an outer ring and the date numerals appear in gold on the
inner black ring. The original display case is smooth and near mint.
The front porcelain dial is very fine with Roman hour chapters and
blue spade pointers. A beautiful rose-gold and blue moon phase can be
viewed at center. $1,525.00
#199. 8 JEWEL M. J. TOBIAS CIVIL WAR KEYWIND
POCKET WATCH WITH EAGLE MOTIF
14 Size Unmarked Silver Open-Face, Keywind/Keyset,
Circa 1860s C. S.
This collectible case is near mint with
flowers engraved on the outer edges and wavy line patterns on the
back. The back is set with a munitions lock box, money bags and a
American-style shield. The front features a beautiful eagle with a
flag shield and arrows. The silver dial is marked with golden Roman
chapters and fancy open work hands, it is very fine. The gilt bar
movement is controlled by a cylinder escapement.
$275.00
#200. 17 JEWEL SWISS CENTER SECONDS KEYWIND
POCKET WATCH
18 Size Sterling Open-Face, Keywind/Keyset,
Circa 1880 C. S.
This large half-plate gilt movement is fully
jeweled to the center wheel and is controlled by a bi-metallic balance
wheel with a lateral lever escapement. A slide button located on the
rim of the case starts and stops the center sweep second mechanism.
The case is engraved with a oval frame and crest on the back cover, it
is reeded on the outer rim and is excellent. The dial is very fine
with Roman chapters, blue spade pointers and outer 1/5-second
markings. $325.00
#201 11 JEWEL JOHN FORREST CHRONOMETER MAKER
TO THE ADMIRALTY LEVER FUSEE POCKET WATCH WITH FANCY DIAL
57mm Sterling Open-Face, Keywind/Keyset,
Circa 1870 C. S.
A rose-gold inlaid circular frame surrounds
an uninitialed crest on the back of this highly decorative silver
case. The near mint case is finished with scallop leaf and crisscross
patterns. The silver dial is engraved with a floral bouquet at center,
it is marked with Roman chapters and is very fine with spade numerals.
The impressive extra-large lever fusee movement is signed "Chronometer
Maker To The Admiralty." It features ruby jewels and a bi-metallic
compensated balance. $475.00
#202. 15 JEWEL JOHN FORREST HUNTERS CASE
LEVER FUSEE POCKET WATCH
55mm Sterling Hunter's Case Keywind/Keyset,
Circa 1880 R-3 C. S.
This John Forrest full plate movement comes
with a lever escapement. The fusee mechanism is signed "Chronometer
Maker To The Admiralty." It is presented in a very decorative near
mint silver case which is finished with a gold inlaid circular frame
around an uninitialed crest on the front cover. The background areas
are finished with leaf and crisscross patterns. "John Forrest London"
is signed on the very fine single sunk Roman dial which is centered by
blue spade pointers. $575.00
#203. 20J ULYSSES BRETING (SWISS) HIGH-GRADE
PIVOTED DETENT CHRONOMETER
18 Size Gold-Filled, Display Case Open-Face,
Lever-Set, Circa 1890 C. S.
This fascinating pivoted detent escapement
shows superior quality and accuracy. The 20 jewel movement is jeweled
to the gold center wheel. This timepiece is signed "Ulysses Breting
Locle No. 24038" on the center bridge. It features wolfs tooth winding
gears and ruby cap jewels on the detent and the gold escape wheel. The
movement comes in a beautiful later period screw back/screw bezel
display case. The dial is signed "Ulysses Breting Locle," it is superb
with Roman chapters and fancy gold and rhinestone clover leaf-style
hands. $775.00
#204. 11 Jewel SWISS DUPLEX KEYWIND
17 Size Unmarked Silver Hunter's Case Keywind/Keyset,
Circa 1865 R-3 C. S.
This gilt duplex movement comes with a free
standing main spring barrel and ruby jewels. The uncut steel 3-arm
balance wheel has blue steel crescent-shaped timing weighs. The
movement is protected by a brass inner dust cover which is engraved
"Duplex." The silver case is decorated with crisscross patterns and a
small crest, the condition is excellent. The original porcelain dial
is very fine with Roman chapters, fancy maltese cross, blue steel
hour/minute hands and a large center seconds hand.
$425.00
#205. SWISS VERGE FUSEE WITH UNUSUAL FANCY
DIAL POCKET WATCH
51mm Unmarked Silver Open-Face, Keywind/Keyset,
Circa 1810 C. S.
This verge fusee full plate movement is
supported by fancy square-cut pillars. It carries a two-footed pierced
balance cock and a silver disc regulator on the back plate. The verge
is fronted by a fancy porcelain dial which is marked with Arabic
chapters at center. The very fine dial features a Mediterranean-style
scene in beautiful shades of blue, yellow and orange. A gentleman on
horseback is shown on the right side of the dial and a gold swag
accent runs across the bottom area. The drum-style case is all
original, plain polished and excellent.
$1,025.00
#206. 16 JEWEL FRENCH ROYAL EXCHANGE LONDON
INTERESTING TWO TRAIN CLOCK WATCH
57mm Base Metal-Rose Gilt Later Display Case
Open-Face, Keywind/Keyset, No. 9292 Circa 1875 C. S.
This intriguing gilt movement features double
main spring barrels with maltese cross-style governors. The movement
is controlled by a lateral lever escapement and a compensated balance
wheel with gold timing screws. The plates are all beautifully
decorated with engraved leaf, swirl and ribbon designs. The top plate
is signed "French Royal Exchange London No. 9292." The clock watch
mechanism strikes on inner steel gongs on the hours, 1/4-hour and
half-hours. The important movement has been nicely preserved in a rose
and steel two-tone display case which is near mint. The silver dial is
decorated with gold raised flowers along the outer perimeter. It is
fancy engraved at center and is marked with golden Roman chapters and
blue steel Breguet moon hands.
$1,525.00
#207. WILLIAM WOOD LONDON EARLY VERGE WITH
REPOUSSE CASE & ORIGINAL EARLY CHAIN
49mm Sterling Open-Face, Keywind/Keyset,
Circa 1780 C. S.
This verge fusee movement comes with a
pierced two-footed balance cock and a fancy pierced top plate which is
signed "Wm. Wood London 2989." Egyptian-style pillars support the
mechanism which carries the original blue steel beetle and poker hands
and the very fine porcelain dial marked with a eccentric minute
chapter ring, outer 5-minute numerals and Roman hour chapters. The
inner case is smooth and excellent, the outer Repousse case shows two
figures in a courtly setting, a bust statue appears in the background,
this case is in fair condition. The timepiece comes with a 7"
interesting multi-link gun metal chain.
$775.00
#208. 15 JEWEL L. DROZ QUARTER-HOUR REPEATER
WITH CALENDAR
Approx. 17 Size Gun Metal Open-Face,
Stem-Set, Circa 1895 R-3 C. S.
A straight line lever escapement controls
this gilt movement which is signed "L. Droz" on the repeater main
spring barrel plate. The repeat mechanism is activated from a nickel
slide bar positioned on the rim of the case. The sound is very nice
and crisp when the hammers hit the inner gongs. The double hinged back
case is smooth finished and in near mint condition. The average silver
dial is signed "L. Droz." It features an offset seconds bit at 3
o'clock and a calendar date dial at 3 o'clock. Arabic chapters, blue
spade pointers and red 5-minute marks are also featured.
$775.00
#209. 10 JEWEL SWISS MYSTERIEUSE POCKET WATCH
53mm Sterling Open-Face, Circa 1888 R-5 C. S.
This intriguing timepiece features a hidden
crescent-shaped 10 jewel cylinder gilt movement which is positioned
behind the fancy engraved silver panel which can be seen through the
clear back cover. The silver panels, both front/back are embellished
with beautiful flower and vine engravings. The front panel is signed
"A. S. & F. Mysterieuse." This intriguing Swiss patented timepiece is
in first class condition. The case is mint and the glass dial is
superb with black Arabic hr. chapters and gold spade pointers. The
unique movement moves the hands through a geared crystal disc, so when
you observe the timepiece you can look straight through it without
seeing a typical gear train or motion work.
$3,050.00
#210. 19 JEWEL SWISS INTRIGUING EARLY TIMER
WITH QUARTER-SECOND JUMP
51mm Coin Silver Open-Face, Keywind Circa
1870 R-3 C. S.
This beautiful frosted gilt bridge movement
shows tremendous ingenuity and mechanical aptitude. It is beautifully
finished with ruby jewels and is extra-clean. The movement comes with
a counter poised pallet fork and a steel escape wheel. It also
features a non-magnetic white alloy hair spring and a compensated
bi-metallic balance wheel. The 1/4-second and center sweep can be
stopped when a push button located on the rim of the original case is
activated. The case is nicely designed with a heavy silver back cover,
a reeded outer edge and rim and an inner silver cuvette. The white
enameled dial features a center sweep second hand, a 1/4-second jump
dial and outer 5-second numerals and markings. The porcelain dial is
superb. $1,525.00
#211. L. J. LAQUESSE (LIEGE) VERGE FUSEE
POCKET WATCH WITH CALENDAR DIAL
6mm Sterling Open-Face, Keywind/Keyset, Circa
1810 R-4 C. S.
This verge fusee full plate movement carries
a two-footed pierced balance cock and a silver disc regulator. The
movement and dial are signed by the maker. The average dial is set
with colorful red and black numerals on the day, date, month and
subsidiary seconds dials. Gold Breguet moon hands mark the hours which
are depicted by Roman hour chapters. The silver case is smooth
finished and excellent. $2,550.00
#212. BERTHOUD PARIS QUARTER-HOUR REPEATER
POCKET WATCH WITH AUTOMATON FANCY DIAL VERGE FUSEE
55mm Silver & Gilt Two-Tone Case Open-Face,
Keywind/Keyset, Circa 1795 R-5 C. S.
This gilt full plate verge movement is
centered by a silver regulator and a circular pierced balance cock.
The gilt inner cuvette is signed "Berthoud Paris No. 260." The case is
interesting with an engine turned silver back cover, a silver reeded
outer rim and gold gilt smooth finished outer edges and a gold gilt
bow. The dial is exquisite and very ornate with finely detailed
multi-colored male and female figures which strike the hours and
1/4-hours on upper gold bells. Beautifully detailed buildings and
trees are found on the silver background disc. The golden and enameled
dial is marked with Arabic chapters, it is VF with an enameled outer
min. ring and gold Louis XIV hands. $4,550.00
#213. 12J SWISS UNIQUE KEYWIND POCKET WATCH
WITH DOUBLE CHRONOGRAPH SWEEP HAND & INTERESTING DUPLEX ESCAPEMENT
47mm Sterling Open-Face, Keywind/Keyset,
Circa 1875 R-4 C. S.
This intriguing timepiece is truly
one-of-a-kind. The gilt bridge movement features unusually designed
bridges. There is actually a heart-shaped cutaway in the center bridge
area. The movement is jeweled to the center wheel and it features a
steel duplex wheel and a interesting pallet fork with a elongated blue
steel Maltese cross form counter weight. The movement is protected by
an inner cuvette which is signed "Duplex Chronographe." The original
silver case is beaded on the outer rim and engine turned around a
crest on the back cover, it is NM. The interesting and unique
one-of-a-kind dial comes with Roman hour chapters set at the upper
area and a large outer seconds track with 10-second numerals. The dial
is signed "Chronographe." There are two sweep hands, one blue and one
gold. There is a push button located on the rim of the case which
stops the blue hand when it is depressed, the blue hand flies back to
catch up to the position of the gold hand when the button is released.
$2,550.00
#214. 17 JEWEL SWISS HIGH-GRADE & UNIQUE HIGH
RELIEF LADIES PENDANT WATCH FOR BLACK STARR & FROST NEW YORK
28mm 18K Gold, Open-Face, Stem-Set, No.
275807 R-3 Circa 1900 C. S.
This superior grade nickel bridge movement is
signed "Black Starr & Frost New York," it comes with a lever
escapement. The rare and unique double hinged back case features ultra
high relief, Art Nouveau flower, swirl and vine patterns on the edges,
front bezel and the back cover. The back cover is also pierced around
several of the flowers. This technique will give it a very unusual
effect if a colored cloth is positioned between the back cover and the
cuvette. The case is mint with an ultra-fancy carved gold bow. The
fancy dial is marked with golden Arabic chapters, gold minute dots and
gold Louis XIV hands. It is superb and signed "Black Starr & Frost."
$2,550.00
#215. 15 JEWEL ERNEST DUVAL GENEVA BEAUTIFUL
GOLD & ENAMEL KEYWIND
8 Size 18K Gold, Hunter's Case Keywind/Keyset,
Circa 1865 C. S.
This high-grade nickel bridge movement is
beautifully damaskeened on the reverse of the dial plate. It is
finished with straight line damaskeening on the nickel bridges and is
nicely jeweled with a lever escapement. The inner cuvette is signed
"Ernest Duval Geneva 28762." The case is mint with beautiful engine
turnings and delicate black enamel which outlines the vine, line and
leaf motifs on both the front/back covers. The dial is signed "Ernest
Duval Geneva," it is superb with Roman chapters and Breguet moon
hands. $675.00
#216. 15 JEWEL OMEGA INTERESTING PAIR CASE
STYLE GOLD CASE POCKET WATCH
50mm 14K Gold Closed Case Stem-Set, Circa
1910 R-2 C. S.
This 3/4 plate movement is signed "Omega No.
6797782." It is finished with fish tale damaskeening and is protected
by a "Omega" signed gilt inner cuvette. The inner movement ring and
cuvette connect directly to the fancy carved pendant and bow. This
inner pair case is then fitted into an "Omega" signed 18K Gold,
two-piece closed case which forms the hunters style. This outer case
is finished with vertical striping, an offset initialed frame and
fancy outer engravings on the rim, it is in near mint condition. The
gold colored dial is very fine and signed "Omega," it combines Arabic
chapters with red 24-hour numerals.
$425.00
#217. 15 JEWEL LONGINES GENT'S GOLD HUNTERS
CASE POCKET WATCH
49mm 18K Gold, Hunter's Case Stem-Set, No.
3,492,633 Circa 1915 C. S.
This 3/4 plate Longines gilt movement is
nicely jeweled and protected by a "Longines" signed inner gold cuvette.
The "Longines" signed case is crafted from 18K Gold, yellow-gold, it
is smooth finished and near mint. The porcelain dial is beautiful and
marked "Longines." Blue steel Breguet moon hands mark the dial along
with bright red 24-hour numerals and black Arabic hour chapters.
$575.00
#218. 20 JEWEL SWISS ULTRA HIGH-GRADE FOR
BLACK STARR & FROST NEW YORK POCKET WATCH
52mm Ultra-Heavy 18K Gold, Rose-Gold Hunter's
Case Lever-Set, Circa 1880 TW 89.2 Dwts. R-3 C. S.
This spectacular adjusted 20 jewel half plate
movement features a superior quality straight line lever escapement
with a counter poised pallet fork and gold cap jewels on the pallet
fork and the escape wheel pivots. The movement is signed "Adjusted No.
45905 Black Starr & Frost New York." It is protected by a heavy gold
cuvette which is also signed "Black Starr & Frost New York." The super
heavy 18K Gold, rose-gold case is decorated with an overlay Gothic
monogram on the back cover and an 1880 overlay design engraved on the
back. Fancy open work figure-8 hands center the superb Roman dial
which is signed "Black Starr & Frost." The dial is single sunk with
outer 1/5-second calibrations.
$1,525.00
#219. 15 JEWEL JOSEPH JOHNSON LIVERPOOL
CAPTAIN'S WATCH WITH CENTER SECONDS
54mm 18K Gold, Hunter's Case Keywind/Keyset,
Circa 1860s C. S.
This gilt bar movement features a side lever
escapement and a parachute-style shock absorb system on the balance
assembly. The gilt metal inner cuvette is signed "Observation
Timepiece Double Time Detached Lever Full Jeweled Johnson Liverpool."
The gold case is excellent with a floral bouquets and swirl pattern
appearing on the back cover and a village scene set within a large
oval frame on the front cover. The dial is very fine, white porcelain
with two time zone dials, one with Roman chapters, one with Arabic
hour chapters. The hour chapters dials are centered by Breguet moon
hands. There is a large subsidiary seconds dial and a center sweep
second which can be stopped by using a slide lever located on the rim
of the case. $2,550.00
#220. 15 JEWEL SWISS GOLD KEYWIND POCKET
WATCH
49mm 18K Gold, Open-Face, Keywind/Keyset,
Circa 1875 C. S.
This half plate gilt movement comes with a
lateral lever escapement and a compensated balance wheel. Ruby jewels
are found on the beautiful movement which is protected by a golden
dust cover. The case is near mint with crisp engine turnings
surrounding an uninitialed crest and a circular frame on the back
cover. The dial is superb, single sunk with Roman hour chapters and
blue open work hands. $875.00
#221. GEORGE GUIGUARD GENEVA RARE ULTRA-THIN
KEYWIND POCKET WATCH WITH UNUSUAL DIAL
44mm 18K Gold, Open-Face, Keywind/Keyset,
Circa 1875 R-4 C. S.
This intriguing gilt bar movement is
ultra-thin. The movement with the dial included is less than 3mm deep.
The 10 jewel movement has a cylinder escapement and a ultra-thin main
spring barrel. The inner cuvette is signed "George Guiguard Geneva No.
8081. "The double hinged back case is near mint with crisp engine
turnings and fancy engraved outer edges. The front features a wide
upper engine turned area and a offset lowered silver dial which is
superb with Roman chapters. NOTE: This timepiece is non-running and
needs restoration. $1,525.00
#222. 17 JEWEL SWISS DOUBLE DIAL MOON PHASE
CALENDAR POCKET WATCH
50mm 18K Gold, Open-Face, Pin-Set, Circa 1890
R-4 C. S.
When the plain polished back lid of this near
mint condition gold case flips open, you can see a silver, gold and
blue calendar setup showing a colorful rose-gold moon at center, a
blue indicator hand depicting the date and outer day ring, an
adjustable month window appears at the top of the very fine dial. The
17 jewel lever movement is in extra-nice condition and it carries blue
spade pointers and an average white porcelain dial with Roman chapters
and large 5-minute numerals. $2,550.00
#223. 18 JEWEL ULYSSE BRETING HIGH-GRADE
DETENT SPRING CHRONOMETER GOLD HUNTERS CASE POCKET WATCH
53mm 18K Gold, Hunter's Case Keywind/Keyset,
No. 9066 Circa 1875 R-4 C. S.
This intriguing bar movement features a
detent spring chronometer escapement. The inner cuvette is signed
"Best Lever 6 Counter Pivots & 12 Holes In Rubies Chronometer
Compensated Balance Breguet Hairspring Ulysse Breting Locle." The
movement comes in a massive original gold hunters case which is engine
turned and excellent. The outer rim is reeded, "Ulysse Breting Locle"
is signed on the very fine dial which is marked with Roman chapters
and Breguet moon hands. $3,050.00
#224. 19 JEWEL INTERNATIONAL WATCH CO. POCKET
WATCH
45mm 14K Gold Open-Face, Stem-Set, No.
749,508 Circa 1918 6 Adj. R-3 C. S.
This phenomenal IWC nickel bridge movement
shows superior quality with 19 jewels and 6 adjustments. It comes with
a straight line lever escapement and is presented in a heavy gold
hinged back case which features beveled outer edges, the case is plain
and mint. The superb silver dial is marked with gold hour markers and
gold minute dots, gold leaf hands center the silver dial.
$1,025.00
#225. PATEK PHILIPPE & CO. GENT'S DRESS WATCH
45mm 18K Gold, Open-Face, Stem-Set, No.
137,056 Circa 1906 R-3 C. S.
This phenomenal mint 20 jewel movement is
finished with straight line damaskeening, it is signed "Patek Philippe
& Cie Geneva" as well as "T. & E. Dickinson & Co. Buffalo, N.Y." The
double hinged back case is marked by "Patek Philippe." The inner
cuvette is plain polished and the back cover is smooth finished. The
condition is mint on this beautiful un-monogrammed Patek Philippe
case. The dial is superb, it is signed "Patek Philippe & Cie Geneva"
with Breguet style Arabic numerals and blue filigree hands. A
beautiful Patek presented with an Extract from the Archives.
$3,550.00
#226. A. LANGE DRESDEN EARLY HUNTERS CASE
POCKET WATCH
54mm Heavy 18K Gold, Hunter's Case Lever-Set,
No. 7007 Circa 1872 R-4 C. S.
This beautiful first quality very early 3/4
plate Lange gilt movement is signed "Adolph Lange Dresdon 7007." It
features ruby jewels in screw down gold settings and a diamond cap
jewel on the balance assembly. It also features a gold pallet fork and
escape wheel. The heavy gold case is numbered to match the movement.
It is all original, smooth finished and near mint with a reeded rim.
The early Lange comes with a patented lever set system. When the lever
is pulled out to set the hands, it actually forms a double lever
device. When the front lid is closed down, the levers automatically
move back into the setting position. The single sunk porcelain dial is
very fine and signed "A. Lange Dresden," is marked with Roman chapters
and spade pointers. $4,050.00
#227. A. LANGE & SON BEAUTIFUL GOLD POCKET
WATCH WITH ORIGINAL BOX
48mm 18K Open-Face, Stem-Set, No. 92,029
Circa 1936 R-5 C. S.
This fabulous unused condition quality 1 3/4
plate gilt movement is signed "A. Lange & Sohne Glashutte Dresden." It
features ruby jewels in wonderful gold screw down settings, a diamond
cap jewel tops the balance assembly. The movement is in pristine
condition. The double hinged back case is numbered to match the
movement and signed "A. Lange & Sohne," it is finished with a stylized
overlay initial pattern on the back and is in first class mint
condition. The dial is very fine with a sunburst pattern at center,
Breguet numerals and Breguet moon-style hands. The dial is signed "A.
Lange & Sohne." This wonderful timepiece comes in the original brown
and gold leather box. It features the original paper work and the
interior of the box comes with recesses for a spare crystal and main
spring. $6,050.00
#228. A. LANGE & SON GOLD HUNTERS CASE POCKET
WATCH WITH ORIGINAL BOX MINT CONDITION
50mm 18K Hunter's Case Lever-Set, No. 99,392
Circa 1938 R-7 C. S.
This phenomenal like-new-condition, first
quality, frosted gilt movement is fabulous. It is jeweled to the
center wheel with rubies and screw down gold settings. The movement
comes with a diamond endstone and a elegant swans neck micro-metric
regulator. The movement and case are numbered to match and both are
signed "A. Lange & Sohne." The case is plain polished with Jurgensen
lips and is in mint condition. The wonderful light gold dial is very
fine and signed "A. Lange & Sohne." Breguet hands center the dial
which is marked with Arabic hour chapters, a black minute division
track and 24-hour numerals at the 5-minute areas. This Lange comes in
the original box with the original numbered paper work.
$10,050.00
#229. 23 JEWEL PATEK PHILIPPE CHRONOGRAPH
POCKET WATCH WITH MINUTE REGISTER NEW CONDITION
45mm 18K Gold, Open-Face, Stem-Set, No.
863,068 Circa 1942 R-6 C. S.
This magnificent 23 jewel "Patek Philippe"
signed movement is in unused condition, it is marked "8 Adjustments"
and is finished with straight line damaskeening. It features a
sophisticated lever escapement with compensated balance wheel and
Breguet spring. The dial is superb, silver and signed "Patek Philippe
& Co. Geneva" across center. It carries a 30-minute register at the
top and gold batons. Gold hour markers and numerals are combined with
outer base 1 mile-base 1,000 numerals. A subsidiary seconds track
appears at the bottom of the dial. The start and stop functions for
the blue center sweep hand are achieved by activating gold buttons
located to the left and right side of the winding crown. The Patek
case is No. 625475. This heavy 18K Gold, yellow-gold 3-piece case
still has the original factory protective coating on the back cover.
The case features a light brushed finish on the back, the condition is
mint. This interesting chronograph is identical to a reference 685
split second which is shown on page 92 of the Roy Ehrhardt & Joe De
Mesy Patek Philippe book. The timepiece comes with the original Patek
Philippe extract from the Archives.
$12,050.00
#230. 28 JEWEL TIFFANY & CO. 5-MINUTE
REPEATER POCKET WATCH
50mm 18K Gold, Rose-Gold Open-Face, Stem-Set,
No. 14296 Circa 1880 R-4 C. S.
This impressive half plate nickel movement is
signed "Tiffany & Co. Geneva." It comes with ruby jewels in screw down
settings. The movement is jeweled through the repeat hammers, the
5-minute repeat mechanism is activated from a gold slide bar
positioned on the rim of the case. The heavy gold case is signed
"Tiffany & Co." The double hinged back case is plain on the back
cover, reeded along the edges and decorated with a knurled design on
the outer rim, a different movement was originally in this case before
it was fitted with this repeater. The dial is very fine and signed
"Tiffany & Co. Geneva." It is single sunk with Breguet numerals, red
5-minute numerals and moon-style hands.
$2,800.00
#231. SWISS QUARTER-HOUR REPEATER FANCY GOLD
CASE POCKET WATCH
15mm 14K Gold Hunter's Case Lever-Set, Circa
1895 R-4 C. S.
This 28 jewel nickel bridge movement is
marked with the serial number 21462. The Swiss made movement comes
with a straight line lever escapement, wolfs tooth winding gears and
beautiful rubies. The 1/4-hour repeat mechanism is activated from a
slide bar positioned on the rim of the American 14K Gold Oueber case.
The hunters case is very elaborate with star, swirl, ribbon and
vermicelli patterns as well as an uninitialed fancy scallop-shaped
frame which centers the front cover, the condition is near mint. The
inner gold cuvette is smooth finished. The white porcelain dial is
very fine and marked with Roman chapters, a black minute track and
5-minute numerals. $1,525.00
#232. 32 JEWEL ST. MERCIER GENEVA TWO-TRAIN
QUARTER-HOUR REPEATER POCKET WATCH WITH INDEPENDENT SECONDS
50mm 18K Gold, Open-Face, Keywind/Keyset,
Circa 1880 R-4 C. S.
This superior quality mechanism is protected
by an inner cuvette which is signed "Chronometer Repetition & Secondes
Independantes St. Mercier Geneva Horloger Brevete Majeste Britannique."
The case is engine turned on the back and near mint with a reeded
band. The dial is very fine, it comes with a gold Breguet hour and
minute hands and a gold independent center sweep second hand. The dial
is marked with Roman hour chapters. The movement is fascinating, it is
a gilt two-train model with superior quality, it is fully jeweled
through the repeat hammers. It features a straight line lever
escapement with a counter poised pallet fork and a bi-metallic balance
wheel with gold timing screws. The repeat mechanism is activated from
a gold slide bar on the band and it sounds from steel hammers striking
on inner gongs. $3,550.00
#233. 20 JEWEL JOSH PENLINGTON LIVERPOOL
QUARTER-HOUR REPEATER DEMI-HUNTER POCKET WATCH
48mm 18K Gold, Demi-Hunter Pin-Set, Circa
1880s R-4 C. S.
This high-quality 3/4 plate English-style
gilt movement features ruby jewels. It is fully jeweled to the center
wheel and it comes with a lateral lever escapement and a diamond
endstone on the balance bridge. The movement is signed "No. 14131 Josh
Penlington Liverpool." This signature also appears on the very fine
single sunk Roman dial. The dial is centered by blue spade pointers.
The time can be read through the front demi-hunter opening from the
blue spade pointers and the enameled Roman hour chapters which
surround the central port hole window. The heavy gold case is plain
polished and in near mint condition.
$3,550.00
#234. HENTZCHEL (STRASBOURG) VERGE FUSEE
POCKET WATCH WITH QUARTER-HOUR REPEATER
43mm Gilt-Multi-Color Case Open-Face, Keywind/Keyset,
Circa 1780 R-5 C. S.
This beautifully designed verge fusee
movement is supported by cylindrical pillars. It is signed by the
maker and topped by a two-footed pierced balance cock and a silver
disc regulator. The repeat mechanism clearly sounds on an inner steel
bell when the upper pendant is depressed. The repeater can also be
made to strike A and the Toc when a push button is held in which
protrudes from the side of the front bezel. The case is interesting
with swirl and scallop patterns appearing along the outer edges and a
back area which is decorated with raised ribbon work and a rose-gold
Greek key design. Colorful intertwined fancy initials are formed from
green and rose-gold on the back of the near mint case.
$2,550.00
#235. 32 JEWEL LE COULTRE MINUTE REPEATER
ROSE-GOLD HUNTERS CASE POCKET WATCH
35mm 14K Gold Hunter's Case Lever-Set, Circa
1896 R-4 C. S.
This high-grade nickel repeater movement is
signed "Le Coultre & Co." underneath the hour strike hammer. The
movement comes with a straight line lever escapement, beautiful ruby
jewels and wolfs tooth winding gears. The dial is superb with Roman
chapters, a black minute track and fancy gold filigree hands. The
wonderful rose-gold case is smooth finished throughout and in mint
condition. The inner cuvette is numbered 3136 and signed "Medaille d
Or Geneva 1896 Collectivite."
$4,050.00
#236. 18 JEWEL VENCEDOR (SWISS) QUARTER-HOUR
REPEATER POCKET WATCH WITH CHRONOGRAPH & DECORATIVE GOLD & DIAMOND
CASE
55mm 18K Gold, Hunter's Case Lever-Set, Circa
1900 R-3 J. D.
This porcelain dial is centered by gold Louis
XIV hands and a center fly back sweep chronograph hand. The dial is
superb with Arabic chapters and outer 1/5-second calibrations. The
near mint case comes with award medallions engraved on the inner
cuvette. The back cover is plain polished and the rim is smooth. The
case is in near mint condition, raised fancy flower, leaf and vine
patterns with open top areas decorate the front cover. The front lid
is also enhanced by two 10 point diamonds and one 15 point diamond
which appear at center. The gilt 3/4 plate movement is nicely designed
with a straight lever escapement and a repeat mechanism which is
activated from a gold slide bar positioned on the case rim.
$4,050.00
#237. WILLIAM GRAY BOND STREET LONDON RARE
ULTRA HIGH-GRADE QUARTER-HOUR REPEATER POCKET WATCH WITH FUSEE &
DUPLEX ESCAPEMENT
54mm 18K Gold, Pair Case Open-Face, Keywind/Keyset,
No. 2447 Circa 1830 R-6 C. S.
This superior mechanism is signed "Wm. Gray
Bond Street London" on the movement and on the inner gilt dust cap.
The movement is spectacular with a large diamond endstone centering a
pierced single footed balance cock which is engraved with a central
mask. The movement features a silver disc regulator and superior
workmanship. Steel repeat hammers strike an inner steel bell when the
repeat mechanism is activated. The fusee movement features a
high-grade duplex escapement. The mechanism is fronted by a very fine
Roman dial and gold spade pointers. The inner case is mint and
beautifully pierced with circular floral-style medallions to enhance
the repeater sound. The outer case is also smooth finished and in mint
condition. $7,550.00
#238. 32 JEWEL PATEK PHILIPPE & CO.
FIVE-MINUTE REPEATER POCKET WATCH
51mm 18K Gold, Open-Face, Stem-Set, No. 80057
Circa 1888 R-5 C. S.
This wonderful 32 jewel nickel bridge
movement comes with straight line damaskeening, wolfs tooth winding
gears, beautiful ruby jewels, a repeat mechanism which is jeweled
through the hammers and a lever escapement. The main bridge is signed
"Patek Philippe & Co. Geneva No. 80037." The case is fully numbered
and signed by "Patek Philippe," it is 100% original, heavy in gold and
near mint. The double hinged back case comes with a fancy leaf
intertwined monogram design on the back cover. The dial is superb and
signed "Patek Philippe & Co. Geneva" in a unique script pattern. It
features red numerals in the subsidiary seconds dial, red 5-minute
marks, a black minute track and black Arabic hour chapters. Gold Louis
XIV hands center the dial. The five-minute repeat mechanism is
activated from a slide bar on the rim. The beautiful timepiece is
highly collectible and presented with an extract from the Patek
Philippe archives. $7,550.00
#239. 33J SWISS MINUTE REPEATER WITH MOON
PHASE CALENDAR & CHRONOGRAPH SPECTACULAR ORNATE MINT GOLD CASE
58mm 18K Gold, Hunter's Case Lever-Set, Circa
1890 R-7 J. D.
This super complicated timepiece comes with a
eye catching fabulous case. The case is artistically designed. It has
engraved swirl, flower and a dragon like figure appearing on a central
diagonal band. The case comes with an interesting closely spaded
star-style pattern on the upper/lower areas and raised relief oak
leaves and swirls which ornament the outer edges and the heavily
embossed outer rim. The bow and upper pendant of the case are also
beautifully carved. The inner cuvette is signed "No. 87785, 33 Rubis
Straight Line Visible Pallets Double Roller Breguet Spring
Compensation Balance Minute Repeater Triple Calendar Moon Phase &
Chronograph." The beautiful quality 33 jewel nickel movement is
controlled by a lever escapement. The movement is jeweled through the
repeat hammers and it carries a center fly back blue sweep chronograph
hand which is controlled from a gold push button. The dial is
beautifully finished, it is very fine. Month, day and date chapters
appear at 12, 3 and 9 o'clock and a moon phase shows within the
subsidiary seconds at 6, gold Louis XIV hand center the dial which is
marked with Roman chapters, a black minute track and outer 1/5-second
calibrations. Very impressive!
$15,050.00
#240. RACINE BRAILLE BLIND MAN'S WRISTWATCH
NEW/OLD STOCK CONDITION CIRCA 1950s C. S.
Unused condition,
Rolled-Gold-Plate,-stainless, snap back case, 35mm with flip-open
bezel to allow easy access to the raised braille hour markers, dial
superb, signed "Racine," heavy spade pointers, black Arabic chapters,
17 jewel, manual wind movement, like-new-condition.
$225.00
#241. RADO EARLY STAINLESS WRISTWATCH WITH
MOVING SYMBOL CIRCA 1950s C. S.
Near mint condition case, 35mm, screw back,
No. 11759 with two sea horse logos on the back cover. Average dial,
signed "Rado 17 Jewels," date window at 3, white hour markers,
interesting anchor symbol set against a red circular background. The
anchor slowly moves when the watch is running. 17 jewel auto wind
movement. $225.00
#242. LORD ELGIN MYSTERY WRISTWATCH WITH
FANCY LUGS CIRCA 1950s C. S.
30mm, near mint, gold-filled with interesting
extra-long fancy lugs. Case measures 39mm top-to-bottom. Manual wind
23 jewel Grade 718 movement. Very fine silver and gold two-tone
mystery dial, rotating center disc with gold pointers. The dial is
signed "Lord Elgin." $400.00
#243. UNIVERSAL GENEVA RARE ORANGE BOWL 1950
CLASSIC FOOTBALL COMMEMORATIVE WRISTWATCH CIRCA 1950 C. S.
33mm, screw back, stainless No. 20101, near
mint condition, fancy curved lugs. Very fine dial with red center
sweep, blue leaf hands, gold colored Arabic chapters. Orange bowl 1950
classic football in brown and yellow appears at the top of the dial.
The dial is signed "Universal Geneva" at center. 17 jewel manual wind
movement. $400.00
#244. OMEGA CONSTELLATION WRISTWATCH CIRCA
1950s C. S.
Auto wind 19 jewel movement, adjusted 5
positions. Stainless case 35mm with gold observatory logo on the back,
near mint condition. Superb silver dial, gold markers, gold Arabic
chapters, gold batons and center seconds, gold Omega lettering and
symbol. $400.00
#245. OMEGA AUTOMATIC CHRONOMETER
CONSTELLATION WRISTWATCH CIRCA 1960s C. S.
Auto wind movement, 24 jewel, Caliber 561,
No. 1831304, screw back case, stainless with gold observatory on the
back. Near mint condition with original crown, 34mm. Very fine dial
(some spotting), popular pie pan-style with black and white raised
hour markers, white batons, date window at 3 o'clock position.
$500.00
#246. OMEGA SEA MASTER AUTOMATIC DAY, DATE
MODEL WRISTWATCH WITH ORIGINAL BOX CIRCA 1980s C. S.
Superb silver dial, signed "Omega Speed
Master Automatic," luminescent and blue batons, outer date numerals,
upper 30-minute register with day and month windows, 12-hour recorder,
offset 24-hour register, the dial is superb. Near mint case, heavy
stainless steel, 39mm, round pushers, signed "Maison Fondes En 1848
Omega" on the back. Serial No. 54895005 with original heavy stainless
link bracelet and box. High-grade 17 jewel auto wind movement.
$1,125.00
#247. PAUL BREGUETTE STAINLESS MYSTERY WATCH
CIRCA 1960s C. S.
Near mint condition case, 34mm, snap back.
Superb silver mystery-style dial with white line hour markers, blue
and minute pointers. 17 jewel, manual wind gold-tone movement, No.
127873. $400.00
#248. CROTON MINT STAINLESS WATERPROOF
CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH CIRCA 1950s C. S.
Mint case, stainless, interesting waterproof
designs, four screws holds the back cover in place behind the lugs.
Round push buttons, 35mm. Superb dial, black and red outer telemeter
calibrations, triangular hour markers, 30-minute register, offset
seconds, center fly back sweep, luminescent and white hands. 17 jewel,
manual wind movement. $450.00
#249. TISSOT SEA STAR STAINLESS CHRONOGRAPH
WRISTWATCH CIRCA 1970s C. S.
Near mint condition, stainless case with
black tachymetre bezel, 37mm. Heavy steel link bracelet. Superb black
dial, signed "Tissot Sea Star," white batons, orange center fly back
seconds, luminescent rectangular hour markers, 30-minute register,
offset subsidiary seconds. 17 jewel, manual wind movement.
$600.00
#250. E. GUBELIN CO. MOON PHASE CALENDAR
WRISTWATCH CIRCA 1950s C. S.
20 Jewel, manual wind movement, signed "Gubelin
Swiss Made." Snap back stainless case, No. 1110114, signed "Gubelin,"
near mint condition, 35mm. Very fine silver dial, moon phase above 6
o'clock, upper day/month windows, red arrow pointer which indicates
the outer date. Date numerals in blue, blue center sweep, white baton
pointers. $500.00
#251. ZODIAC AUTOMATIC MOON PHASE CALENDAR
WRISTWATCH CIRCA 1950s C. S.
Auto wind, 17 jewel, Caliber 1402. Superb
movement, black dial, white Arabic hour chapters, outer gold date
numerals, upper day/month windows, white batons, white center second,
bronze and gold moon phase disc, dial is superb. Snap back stainless
case, No. 1222610 with weight scale logo on the back, near mint
condition, 34mm. $800.00
#252. BULOVA SPACE VIEW ACCUTRON WRISTWATCH
CIRCA 1960s C. S.
Case No. A48844, screw back, stainless back,
gold-filled bezel, fancy lugs, mint condition, 34mm. White batons,
white second hands, 214 Accutron movement which can be viewed through
the acrylic crystal which is marked with hour dots.
$350.00
#253. BULOVA ASYMMETRICAL ACCUTRON WRISTWATCH
CIRCA 1970s C. S.
Case No. E95188, stainless, screw back with
crisscross pattern engraved on the fancy asymmetrical top bezel, near
mint condition, 34mm. 214 movement with white pointers, white Accutron
form sweep second hand, white dots mark the see-through crystal.
$450.00
#254. HAMILTON NAVY BOXING CHAMPIONSHIP AWARD
WATCH CIRCA 1962 C. S.
Stainless snap back case, 33mm, near mint
condition. Engraved on the back "1962 Boxing Championship First
Place." Superb silver dial with white hour markers, white numerals at
12 and 6 o'clock, white batons, subsidiary seconds. Center of the dial
is finished with a black and gold all Navy championships design
featuring a eagle, a crest with anchors, laurel wreath and four stars.
17 jewel, manual wind movement.
$250.00
#255. HAMILTON RARE WHITE-GOLD FILLED
"AUSTIN" RECTANGULAR WRISTWATCH CIRCA 1940s R-2 C. S.
Scarce white rectangular case, 23 x 37mm.
Case is signed "Austin," mint condition. Very fine silver dial with
white applied Arabic hour chapters, white batons, subsidiary seconds.
17 jewel, manual wind, Grade 980 movement. A very scarce Austin,
seldom seen in white-gold filled!
$400.00
#256. HAMILTON SCARCE VEGA MODEL ELECTRIC
WRISTWATCH CIRCA 1960s R-4 C. S.
Ultra-rare case, gold-filled asymmetrical
model with crisscross engraved patterns between the lugs, very nice
mint condition, 28 x 43mm. Grade 505 electric movement. Average silver
asymmetrical dial with crisscross gold finish to the left side. Black
line hour markers, gold and black batons, dial signed "Hamilton
Electric." $1,225.00
#257. HAMILTON RARE VALIANT ASYMMETRICAL
MODEL WRISTWATCH CIRCA 1960s R-3 C. S.
Rare mint yellow-gold filled horseshoe shaped
case, approx. 26 x 37mm, 22 jewel, Grade 970, manual wind movement.
Very fine original silver dial with gold line hour markers, gold
Arabic numerals, gold batons, subsidiary seconds. This scarce
asymmetrical Valiant comes in a white celluloid original Hamilton box.
$600.00
#258. LE COULTRE MEMOVOX WRIST ALARM CIRCA
1950s C. S.
Manual wind, 17 jewel Le Coultre movement.
Near mint yellow-gold filled case with flared lugs, 34mm. Very fine
black and white two-piece dial with central alarm disc, gold batons,
gold center seconds, outer gold rectangular hour markers and Arabic
numerals. $825.00
#259. LE COULTRE MEMOVOX RARE OVERSIZE
STAINLESS AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH CIRCA 1960s R-3 C. S.
Very sharp, 37 x 43mm, extra-large stainless,
mint condition case, waterproof-style. 17 jewel, bumper-style
automatic movement. Superb silver dial with center memodate disc.
Unique extra-large white baton pointers, white center seconds, Roman
numerals at 6 and 9 o'clock positions, large rectangular hour markers,
luminescent dots at the 5-minute positions, date window at 3.
Extra-clean, rare oversize Le Coultre!
$1,525.00
#260. WALTHAM SCARCE EARLY MILITARY
WRISTWATCH CIRCA 1920s C. S.
3/4 plate, 15 jewel, damaskeened, nickel
movement, No. 19587373. Snap back sterling case, signed "J. De Pollier
& Son Sterling." Excellent condition, winding crown is positioned at
12 o'clock. Very fine porcelain dial with open Arabic chapters, a
large minute track, subsidiary seconds, luminescent skeletonized spade
pointers. $525.00
#261. BALL OFFICIAL R R STANDARD TRAIN MASTER
AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH CIRCA 1970s C. S.
Heavy stainless screw back case, near mint
condition, 35mm. No. 990-360, 25 jewel, auto wind movement. Very fine
original dial, signed "Ball Official R R Standard Train Master
Automatic." Red center sweep, black leaf hands, black Arabic hour
chapters. This collectible Ball railroad wrist watch comes with the
original inner and outer boxes.
$675.00
#262. LORD ELGIN DIRECT READ WRISTWATCH WITH
ORIGINAL BOX CIRCA 1950s C. S.
Gold-filled case, 30mm, near mint. Rare
Chevron-shaped case, signed "Lord Elgin" on top. Superb ivory and
white hour and minute discs with rotate and can be viewed through a
triangular opening on the case top. 21 jewel, Grade 719, manual wind
movement. This fine collectors item comes with an original burgundy
colored celluloid Lord Elgin box.
$625.00
#263 ROLEX OYSTER PRECISION WRISTWATCH WITH
RARE ORIGINAL BLACK DIAL CIRCA 1957 C. S.
Stainless oyster case with reeded bezel.
Oyster stainless link bracelet, 35mm, near mint. Ultra-rare superb
black dial, signed "Rolex Oyster Precision." White batons, white hour
markers, white center sweep. An eye catching beautiful rare dial. 17
jewel, precision Rolex movement, Caliber 6360. Case REF. 6427, serial
No. 1241615. A great collectors piece!
$1,125.00
#264. HAMILTON RARE WHITE-GOLD CUSHION-SHAPED
WRISTWATCH WITH ORIGINAL BOX CIRCA 1930s C. S.
Case signed "Hamilton Watch Co." Plain back,
beautifully engraved side edges and top bezel. Top bezel features
flowers at the four corner areas, mint condition, 14K Gold, 27mm.
Superb dial, silver with black Arabic chapters, blue batons, black
minute track, offset seconds bit at 3 o'clock. 17 jewel, Grade 986A,
manual wind movement, No. 2,104,153. This wonderful early Hamilton
comes in a white celluloid Hamilton box.
$225.00
#265. BULOVA GOLD ACCUTRON WRISTWATCH CIRCA
1967 C. S.
33mm case, heavy 14K Gold yellow-gold, mint
condition with 25 year presentation inscription from 1967 engraved on
the back. Superb champagne-gold dial with gold and luminescent batons,
gold center seconds, gold rectangular hour markers, date window at 3,
214 Accutron movement in good running condition.
$425.00
#266. BULOVA ACCUTRON DAY-DATE MODEL OVAL
CASE WRISTWATCH CIRCA 1970s C. S.
14K Gold near mint case, 37mm across,
beautiful oval design, No. 42290, 218 Accutron movement. Very fine
silver dial, gold batons, gold and black hour markers, day-date window
at 3 o'clock position. $425.00
#267. BULOVA ACCUTRON ALPHA MODEL WRISTWATCH
CIRCA 1970 R-2 C. S.
14K Gold yellow-gold case, No. C75921, mint
condition, 33mm across. Fascinating superb silver dial with circular
engine turnings at center, gold hour markers, extra-large gold outer
minute marks, gold batons, gold center seconds, 214 Accutron movement.$575.00
#268. BULOVA ACCUTRON RARE BLACK DIAL ALPHA
MODEL WRISTWATCH CIRCA 1970 R-2 C. S.
Mint, 14K Gold yellow-gold case, 33mm, 214
Accutron movement. Rare black dial, circular line patterns at center,
gold hour markers, gold batons, elongated gold minute marks,
luminescent dots at the 5-minute positions, the dial is superb. 214
Accutron movement. $575.00
#269. UNIVERSAL GENEVA LADIES GOLD BRACELET
WATCH CIRCA 1960s C. S.
19mm round 14K Gold yellow-gold case with
7-1/2" long heavy link fancy bracelet, near mint condition. Manual
wind, 17 jewel movement. Very fine silver dial, gold numerals at the
even hour positions, gold leaf hands, black outer minute marks.
$775.00
#270. LONGINES INTERESTING 14K GOLD
WHITE-GOLD BRACELET WRISTWATCH CIRCA 1957 C. S.
14K Gold white-gold mint square case, 15mm
across with large white-gold tapered link bracelet, 6-1/2" overall
length. 17 jewel manual wind movement. Very fine silver dial with
triangular white-gold hour markers and circular white-gold hour
markers. This elegant timepiece comes in the original Longines leather
box. $500.00
#271. LONGINES ELEGANT GOLD BRACELET
WRISTWATCH CIRCA 1960s C. S.
14K Gold case, 22mm across, mint condition
with high-quality gold mesh bracelet, overall length approximately
6-3/8". Longines emblem can be found on the gold buckle. 17 jewel,
manual wind, Caliber 19.4. Superb movement, champagne-gold dial with
gold and black enamel rectangular hour markers, fancy gold and black
hour and minute hands. This gold bracelet watch comes in a "Longines"
signed box with tapestry and suede finish.
$925.00
#272. TAVANNES IMPRESSIVE GOLD WRISTWATCH
WITH FANCY LUGS CIRCA 1950 C. S.
34mm, heavy 18K Gold, snap back case, REF.
119, No. 88361. Very unique double level, fancy tear drop oversize
lugs. Very fine silver dial with subsidiary seconds, fancy gold
batons, large gold Arabic numerals, black minute track. 15 jewel, 3/4
plate manual wind movement, signed "Tavannes Watch Co."
$725.00
#273. JULES JURGENSEN CLASSIC DIAMOND DIAL
WRISTWATCH CIRCA 1970s C. S.
33mm case, 14K white-gold, mint condition.
Superb black dial, three round diamonds in white-gold mounts at 12, 3,
6 and 9 o'clock positions, white line hour markers, white batons,
Jurgensen crown trademark at center, the dial is superb. 17 jewel,
manual wind movement. This Jules Jurgensen comes in a original leather
box. $625.00
#274. OMEGA GOLD RECTANGULAR WRISTWATCH CIRCA
1960s C. S.
Interesting case with rectangular body but
oval center, 37 x 21mm, 14K Gold yellow-gold, mint condition. Manual
wind, 17 jewel movement, No. 21160103. Oval dial, silver with Roman
hour chapters, black batons, very fine condition.
$625.00
#275. 19 JEWEL HAMILTON CLASSIC GOLD
RECTANGULAR WRISTWATCH WITH TWO-TONE DIAL CIRCA 1940s R-2 C. S.
23 x 40mm, 14K Gold rectangular case, near
mint with hooded lugs. Fabulous superb rose and silver two-tone dial
with gold Arabic numerals and circle hour markers, gold hands,
subsidiary seconds, 19 jewel high-grade 982 movement, No. M122898.
Super sharp appearance! $675.00
#276. 15 JEWEL SWISS RARE EXTRA-LONG
WHITE-GOLD RECTANGULAR WRISTWATCH CIRCA 1930 R-3 C. S.
Unusual 14K Gold white-gold case, hinged
back, fancy leaf engraved patterns on the side edges, mint condition,
46 x 17mm. Fancy silver dial, superb with miniature flowers at center,
rose colored Arabic hour chapters, luminescent skeletonized spade
pointers, blue stones set in winding crown. 15 jewel, Swiss, manual
wind movement, two adjustments.
$1,225.00
#277. BULOVA ACCUTRON NEW/OLD STOCK GOLD
WRISTWATCH WITH FANCY DIAL CIRCA 1970s C. S.
Case is 33mm across, 14K Gold yellow-gold in
unused condition with beautiful fancy engraved top bezel, fancy lugs.
Original Accutron brown suede strap with gold trim and gold-filled
Accutron buckle. Superb blue dial with blue hour markers, white minute
markers, gold batons, blue center sweep. 218 Accutron movement. This
timepiece is jewelers old/stock brand new in the original inner and
outer Accutron boxes. $500.00
#278. 17 JEWEL LONGINES IMPRESSIVE LARGE GOLD
RECTANGULAR WRISTWATCH CIRCA 1952 R-2 C. S.
This case measures 26 x 37mm, extra-heavy
tank-style, mint condition, 14K Gold yellow-gold. A very impressive
case. The dial is very fine, silver with gold diamond markers and gold
Arabic chapters, gold hands and subsidiary seconds dial. The movement
is a 17 jewel Caliber 23Z, No. 8252352.
$575.00
#279. 17 JEWEL JULES JURGENSEN UNIQUE FANCY
CASED GENT'S WRISTWATCH CIRCA 1950s R-3 C. S.
23 x 40mm, 14K Gold fancy barrel covered lug
design case with fancy scroll double form lugs. A very unique deco
look from the side, mint condition. 17 jewel, manual wind movement.
Very fine silver dial with gold hour markers, gold batons, subsidiary
seconds. $975.00
#280. LE COULTRE PINK-GOLD WRISTWATCH WITH
ORIGINAL BRACELET CIRCA 1940s R-3 C. S.
23 x 32, rare 14K Gold pink-gold case, mint
condition with original period pink-gold filled bracelet with
deployment clasp. Very fine two-tone silver dial with gold markers and
black Arabic chapters, subsidiary seconds and gold hands. Manual wind
movement. 17 jewels, number 204295. Case, dial and movement are all
signed "Le Coultre." $925.00
#281. 17 JEWEL LONGINES RARE WHITE-GOLD &
YELLOW-GOLD PAIR OF DIAMOND DIAL RECTANGULAR WRISTWATCHES CIRCA 1940s
R-4 C. S.
Both of these fabulous cases are 14K Gold
gold, one white, one yellow and both of the rectangles measure 39 x
21mm. Both watches are in mint condition. The white-gold carries a
white dial with diamonds in circular mounts. Three diamonds in
rectangular mounts appear at 12, 3 and 9. This dial is centered by
white batons which front a 17 jewel manual wind movement. The
yellow-gold dial comes with a superb silver dial, three diamonds are
set in a rectangular mount at 12 o'clock and the other hours carry
circular diamonds in bezel settings. This fine timepiece also has a 17
jewel manual wind movement. A fabulous pair, one white and one yellow,
both with dazzling diamond dials.
$3,550.00
#282. 17 JEWEL LUCIEN PICCARD LADY LIBERTY
COIN-STYLE WRISTWATCH
33mm 14K Gold Stem Set Circa 1970s C. S.
This mint unused timepiece is signed "Lucien
Piccard" on the back, the case No. is 50989. The side edges have a
coin reeded pattern and there is a sapphire winding crown. The superb
dial forms a Lady Liberty profile in raised relief, gold stars mark
the hours, the dial is signed "Lucien Piccard." Black batons center
the superb dial. The manual wind movement is also signed "Lucien
Piccard." $925.00
#283. 17 JEWEL ESKA TWENTY DOLLAR GOLD COIN
WRISTWATCH
35mm 22-18K Gold, Closed Case Stem-Set, Circa
1965 C. S.
This genuine $20.00 Liberty gold coin is
dated 1900. The back features a beautiful American eagle design and
Lady Liberty is shown on the front cover. The case is reeded along the
rim and near mint. The front pops open to reveal an inner silver dial
which is very fine and signed "Eska." The dial is marked with black
line hour markers and black batons. A ultra-thin high-grade 17 jewel
movement is fitted into an interior 18K Gold, case which is then
recessed into the coin area on this unique wrist watch.
$1,825.00
#284. 17 JEWEL ANGELUS TWO-REGISTER GOLD
CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH
35mm 18K Gold, Stem-Set, Circa 1950 R-3 C. S.
Case REF. 60767, 18K Gold, snap back, heavy
gold, near mint condition, signed "Angelus." Superb silver dial,
45-minute register, offset seconds, gold leaf hands, gold Arabic
chapters, gold center sweep, the dial is very fine. The movement is a
high-grade nickel 3/4 plate model, signed "Angelus" on the main
chronograph bridge, it is nicely finished with straight line
damaskeening. $1,525.00
#285. AUDEMARS PIQUET ULTRA-THIN 9 DOUZIEME
WRISTWATCH
33mm, 18K Gold, gold case, No. 29073 Circa
1960s R-3 C. S.
Near mint, name inscribed on back, super
ultra-thin. Very fine silver dial with line hour markers, gold batons.
17 jewel, Caliber 2003 movement, No. 87942 adjusted to 4 positions,
super high-grade. The 9 Douzieme movement was the finished movement
being produced in the world during the 1960s.
$2,850.00
#286. VACHERON & CONSTANTIN GENT'S CLASSIC
GOLD WRISTWATCH CIRCA 1960s R-3 C. S.
This mint condition case is 33mm in diameter
with fancy tear drop lugs, the condition is mint. It features a
recessed crown. The two-tone silver dial is superb, signed "Vacheron &
Constantin Geneva" in black lettering. There are black inner second
markings and beautiful gold tapered triangular hour markers. Gold
batons and a center sweep are also presented. The movement is an ultra
high-grade 17 jewel Model Caliber 1003 adjusted to heat cold
isochronism. Case No. 365617, REF. 4931. Extra-sharp!
$3,300.00
#287. OMEGA RARE LARGE SQUARE TRIPLE DATE
MOON PHASE CALENDAR WRISTWATCH
32 x 44mm, 18K Gold, Circa 1950s R-5 C. S.
This ultra-rare timepiece features a superb
silver dial with gold hour markers, blue outer date numerals, a blue
pointer hand, gold hour/minute hands, a blue/silver moon phase disc
and central day-month windows. The 17 jewel Caliber 381 3/4 plate
movement is in good running order, the serial No. is 11,210,038. The
case is beautiful and signed "Omega." This 18K Gold, case is in mint
condition with large angular lugs.
$6,050.00
#288. PATEK PHILIPPE PEN WITH BOX & PAPERS C.
S.
This interesting item comes in the retailers
box Caran d' Ache of Switzerland. The pen comes with carrying the No.
2020958. The white plated pen is signed "Patek Philippe Geneve" in
gold lettering, it is finished with a rib pattern on the sides and is
in new condition. The ball point-style pen is also presented in the
original box. A wonderful holiday gift!
$425.00
#289. PATEK PHILIPPE GENT'S GOLD WRISTWATCH
33mm 18K Gold Circa 1960s R-3 C. S.
This high-grade Patek features a Caliber
23-300, 18 jewel movement which has 5 adjustments. The manual wind
movement carries a sunburst finish, a superb dial with gold batons, a
subsidiary seconds hand and slender gold line hour markers. Gold
minute dots also mark the beautiful dial. The mint case is 33mm in
diameter with an original Patek Philippe crown, REF. 3468, serial No.
7909855. Impressive wide yet elegant lugs. An Extract from the
Archives is included with this vintage Patek.
$4,800.00
#290. PATEK PHILIPPE GENT'S WHITE-GOLD
WRISTWATCH CUSTOM MADE CASE CIRCA 1970s C. S.
This 18K Gold, gold case measures 33mm in
diameter, it is very heavy in gold and in mint condition with
substantial lugs. The case was a custom made by an independent artist.
It holds a high-grade Patek Philippe ultra-thin nickel bridge
movement. The 18 jewel movement is a Caliber 175 with the serial
number 1,135,070. The movement is adjusted to heat cold and
isochronism, it comes with a gyromax balance. The silver dial is
signed "Patek Philippe" and is superb with black line hour markers and
white-gold batons. A unique look!
$1,875.00
#291. PATEK PHILIPPE GENT'S IMPRESSIVE SQUARE
WRISTWATCH WITH PAPERS CIRCA 1961: R-4 C. S.
This 18K Gold, case is REF. 3404, Serial No.
787962. The case is in near mint condition and measures 27 x 32mm
within an impressive beveled wide top bezel and a recessed Patek
Philippe crown. The superb silver dial is marked with gold line hour
markers and gold batons. The 18 jewel manual wind movement is adjusted
to 5 positions heat cold and isochronism, Caliber 23-300. This
wonderful Patek comes with an extract from the archives paper.
$4,050.00
#292. PATEK PHILIPPE RARE HIGH-GRADE
AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH BLACK DIAL & DATE CIRCA 1970: R-6 C. S.
This 35mm case features a recessed Patek
Philippe crown. The case is near mint, REF. 3565/1, No. 2695950. The
snap back case holds an ultra high-grade Caliber 27-460, 37 jewel auto
wind movt. with an 18K Gold, gold rotor. The black dial is very fine
and marked with golden Roman chapters, a day window at 3 o'clock and
gold batons center the dial. This wonderful Patek is presented with
extracts from the archives paper work.
$9,550.00
#293. PATEK PHILIPPE ELEGANT GENT'S GOLD
BRACELET WRISTWATCH CIRCA 1971: R-4 C. S.
This 18K Gold, yellow-gold 26mm case comes
with a beautiful engraved bezel and a textured original Patek Philippe
18K Gold, yellow-gold band which measures 7-1/2" in length. The dial
is signed "Patek Philippe Geneva Gubelin." It is very fine with gold
markers and gold batons. The high-grade ultra-thin movement is a
Caliber 175, No. 1,166,735. It features a gyromax balance and eighteen
ruby jewels, it is adjusted to heat cold isochronism and 5 positions.
The REF. number on this Patek is 3570-1, case No. is 2687953. The
timepiece is presented with extract papers from Patek Philippe.
$5,550.00
#294. PATEK PHILIPPE AUTO WIND WRISTWATCH
WITH DATE, GOLD BRACELET CIRCA 1970: R-6 C. S.
This impressive Patek Philippe has a total
weight of 72 dwts. The 18K Gold, gold full length 8" long Patek
bracelet connected to the impressive screw back round case which
measures 35mm with a recessed crown, the condition is near mint. The
superb champagne-gold dial is centered by gold batons. A subsidiary
seconds dial, a date window at 3 and gold markers complete this
beautiful like-new champagne-gold dial. The super high-grade 37 jewel
auto wind movement comes with an 18K Gold, gold rotor, the serial No.
is 1230965, case No. is 329312. The movement is an auto wind Caliber
27-460. Extract papers from the Patek Philippe archives are included
with this wonderful auto wind.
$10,050.00
#295. PATEK PHILIPPE BEAUTIFUL GOLD BRACELET
WRISTWATCH WITH DIAMONDS, GOLD BAND CIRCA 1967:
R-5 C. S. Case REF. 3491/3, No. 2664705, 18K
Gold, snap back, rectangular case, 27 x 32mm. There are double rows of
pave-set diamonds, eighty diamonds in total, on each side of this
magnificent mint condition case. The case comes with a Patek Philippe
bracelet, overall length is 7". The bracelet can be removed from the
head in case you desire to wear the watch with a leather band. The
superb gold dial comes with a textured pattern and black line hour
markers along with black batons. The manual wind 18 jewel movement is
adjusted to heat cold isochronism and 5 positions. It is a Caliber
175, movement No. 1137663. This fine Patek is accompanied by extract
papers from the Patek Philippe archives.
$8,550.00
#296. PATEK PHILIPPE SUPER RARE REF. 2526
ENAMEL DIAL AUTOMATIC WINDWRIST CIRCA 1954:
R-7 C. S."Patek Philippe" signed case, 18K
Gold,, screw back, REF. 2526, No. 683728, mint condition with original
Patek Philippe crown, 36mm. Superior quality auto wind movement, No.
761043 adjusted heat cold isochronism and 5 positions. 30 jewel
automatic with 18K Gold, gold signed "Patek Philippe" engine turned
rotor in beautiful condition. Ultra-rare white enamel dial, very fine
with "Patek Philippe Geneva" being signed in gold lettering, gold
tapered rectangle hour markers, gold minute dots, gold beveled
Dauphine hands, subsidiary seconds. This is an extremely rare REF.
2526 enamel dial from the first run of three runs. It is presented
with an original Patek Philippe band, a Patek Philippe gold buckle and
a Patek black box. It was recently serviced by Patek Philippe in 2005
and it is presented with the extract from the archives from the Patek
Philippe factory. Super rare, super nice!
$25,050.00
#297. PANERAI LUMINOR MARINA NEW WRISTWATCH
WITH BOX CIRCA 2000: C. S.
This 44mm stainless case is in wonderful
new/old stock condition and it comes with a patented security break
lever lock on the crown guard. The case has a display back which is
signed around the bezel area "Officine Panerai Stainless Steel" The 17
jewel movement is in unused condition and beautifully designed. The
Panerai steel buckle and brown strap are included with this item along
with the original presentation box. The black dial is superb and
signed "Luminor Marina Panerai." It features a constant seconds at 9
o'clock, luminescent markers and numerals and luminescent batons.
$3,550.00
#298. ROLEX PINK-GOLD BUBBLE BACK WRISTWATCH
CIRCA 1940: R-4 C. S.
Beautiful case, 14K Gold pink-gold, mint,
REF. 3131. Perpetual wind Rolex movement. Sharp superb dial with gold
Arabic numerals and luminescent rectangle bars, gold leaf hands, blue
sweep. $5,550.00
#299. TIFFANY & CO. LADY'S EARLY VINTAGE
WRISTWATCH CIRCA 1909:
C. S. This rose-gold case measures 26mm
across, it is signed "Tiffany & Co. No. 82179." A inscription from
1909 appears on the inner cuvette of the 18K Gold, case and the back
features a ribbon script monogram. The high-grade nickel bridge
movement is signed "Tiffany & Co. Made In Switzerland." It features
twenty ruby jewels and carries blue spade pointers and a very fine
porcelain dial marked with Roman hour chapters and the "Tiffany & Co."
signature. $725.00
#300. WITTNAUER INTERESTING RECTANGULAR
WRISTWATCH WITH ORIGINAL BOX CIRCA 1950s: C. S.
This 14K Gold yellow-gold case comes with
barrel-type hooded lugs. It measures 22 x 33mm and is mint with a
"Christmas 1953" inscription on the back. The silver dial is very fine
with gold markers and gold batons. The 17 jewel manual wind movement
is in good running order. This timepiece comes in an interesting white
celluloid Wittnauer box which is decorated with two flying dragon
symbols on either side of a central "Wittnauer" signed crest.
$775.00
#301. NORTON LONDON VERGE FUSEE POCKET WATCH
33mm Nickel Silver Open-Face, Keywind/Keyset,
Circa 1820 C. S.
Highly carved, flip-open drum-style inner
silver dust cap protects this intriguing verge fusee movement. The
movement is centered by a cross bar-style 2-footed silver balance cock
and a 3-arm brass balance wheel. A large crescent-style regulator also
appears on the highly engraved gilt plate. The verge fusee movement
carries golden hands and a very fine porcelain dial which is signed
"Norton London." The dial is marked with Arabic hour chapters. The
case is reeded along the outer rim and plain polished on the back, it
is in near mint condition. $575.00
#302. SWISS TIMING & REPEATING WATCH CO.
SPLIT-SECOND CHRONOGRAPH POCKET WATCH
17 Size Gun Metal Open-Face, Lever-Set, No.
39,705 Circa 1885 C. S.
This interesting gilt 3/4 plate movement
features a lever escapement and ruby jewels. The chronograph is
fronted by a very fine dial signed "Timing & Repeating Watch Co.
Geneva." Blue spade pointers and a blue center fly back sweep hand
marks the dial along with Arabic hour chapters, 1/5-second
calibrations and 5-second numerals. The double hinged back case is
plain and in near mint condition. This watch is being sold as is - in
need of restoration. $200.00
#303. BREGUET & FILS PARIS EARLY CLOCK WATCH
54mm Sterling Open-Face, Keywind/Keyset, No.
4962 Circa 1890 R-5 C. S.
This gilt full plate verge full plate
movement is centered by a beautifully pierced star burst form
two-footed balance cock and a silver disc regulator. The inner gilt
cuvette is signed "Breguet & Fils a Paris." The silver case is
original and near mint with engine turnings and an uninitialed oval
frame appearing on the back cover. The two-train clock watch mechanism
is wound through openings on the average porcelain dial which is
signed "Breguet & Fields a Paris." Breguet blue steel hour/minute
hands mark the dial along with classic Arabic hour chapters and a
black minute track. $3,300.00
#304. 15 JEWEL SWISS EXTRA-SHARP DOUBLE DIAL
MOON PHASE CALENDAR POCKET WATCH
53mm Gun Metal Open-Face, Stem-Set, Circa
1895 R-3 C. S.
This exceptionally mint 3/4 plate gilt
movement features a lever escapement. The back lid of the near mint
gun metal case flips open to reveal a silver and gold 3 disc-style
calendar setup. There are days depicted on the outer ring, inner date
numerals and a central fancy gold indicator hand as well as a interior
window which shows the months. The front dial is beautifully designed
and superb, it is signed "Calendrier Brevete." The dial is centered by
a lovely rose and blue steel moon phase disc and gold Louis XIV hands,
Arabic hour chapters are also presented.
$1,525.00
#305. SWISS QUARTER-HOUR REPEATER POCKET
WATCH WITH UNIQUE LATER PERIOD CASE
54mm Steel Display Case Open-Face, Keywind/Keyset,
Circa 1875 C. S.
This gilt cylinder bridge movement is nicely
jeweled to the center wheel. The repeat hammers are visible as they
strike on inner steel gongs. The repeat is activated from a steel
slide bar recessed in the outer edge of the heavy steel custom made
disc-style display case. The back crystal is set with numerous steel
screws and there is a sliding steel circular disc which covers the
wind arbor, the case is near mint. The porcelain dial is very fine
with Roman chapters and Breguet moon hands.
$1,225.00
#306. ROBERT ATTWELL LONDON IMPORTANT EARLY
CLOCK WATCH
55mm Sterling Open-Face, Keywind/Keyset, No.
1855 Circa 1825 R-5 C. S.
This highly impressive verge gilt full plate
movement is signed "Robert Attwell London No. 1855." It comes with a
single footed pierced balance cock and a 3-arm flat steel balance
wheel. A index-style regulator is presented and the fusee movement is
supported by extra-tall baluster pillars. The clock watch strikes on
the hours, 1/4-hours and 1/2-hours from a steel hammer on an inner
perimeter gong. Golden pointers center the very fine porcelain dial
which is marked with classic Roman hour chapters. The ultra-heavy
early hallmarked original silver case is smooth finished and near
mint. $3,550.00
#307. ROBERT ROSKELL LIVERPOOL INTERESTING
LEVER FUSEE POCKET WATCH WITH GOLD CASE
45mm 18K Gold, Open-Face, Keywind/Keyset,
Circa 1855 C. S.
This intriguing half plate movement is signed
"Robert Roskell No. 44892." It features a gold 3-arm balance wheel and
a lateral English-style lever escapement. The double hinged back
hallmarked gold case is near mint with engine turnings appearing on
the back. "Robt. Roskell Liverpool" is marked on the superb dial along
with Roman chapters, double swell gold spade pointers center the dial
of this high-grade fusee. $875.00
#308. 21 JEWEL AGASSIZ POCKET WATCH WITH RARE
8-DAY UP/DOWN INDICATOR IN GOLD
12 Size 18K Gold, Open-Face, Stem-Set, Circa
1920s R-4 C. S.
This Agassiz 21 jewel high-grade nickel
bridge movement comes with oversize ruby jewels, it is signed "Agassiz
Adjusted 21 Jewels No. 249862." The double hinged back case is in mint
condition. It is finished with a circular monogram on the outer back
cover. The average golden dial features a 8-day wind indicator below
the 12 o'clock position, Arabic chapters, kite-style hands and the "Agassiz"
signature mark the golden dial.
$3,300.00
#309. 21 JEWEL ARNOLD ADAMS & CO. LONDON
TWO-TRAIN CAPTAINS WATCH
51mm 18K Gold, Open-Face, Keywind/Keyset,
Circa 1870 C. S.
This interesting two-train 21 jewel gilt
bridge movement features a parachute shock absorbing setup on the
balance endstone jewel. The side lever movement is protected by an
inner cuvette, signed "Arnold Adams & Co. London Observation Timepiece
Double Time Independent Seconds Parachute Compensation 21 Fine
Jewels." The case is interesting with a finely detailed scene showing
two bird hunters and a dog set within fancy scroll and flower borders,
the case is near mint. The average porcelain dial features double
Roman hour chapters, Breguet hands, a large center second hand and a
1/5-second jump. This watch needs restoration.
$1,625.00
#310. TIFFANY & CO. NEW YORK RARE REGULATOR
DIAL POCKET WATCH
48mm 18K Gold, Open-Face, Pin-Set Circa 1895
R-4 C. S.
Beautifully designed, this 18 jewel half
plate gilt movement comes with a side lever escapement. The movement
is signed "Tiffany & Co. New York Patent No. 5826." It features a
Nicole Nielsen style wind regulator and is most likely made from an
abash by Nicole Nielsen. The double hinged back heavy gold case is
finished with a elaborate Gothic-style overlay monogram on the back,
the condition it near mint. The intriguing average porcelain dial
features Roman chapters and an hour hand on the upper portion. The
dial is signed "Tiffany & Co. New York" at center and it comes with a
center sweep hand and a central minute hand. A subsidiary seconds dial
is located at the lower area.
$2,550.00
#311. SWISS QUARTER-HOUR REPEATER POCKET
WATCH WITH CALENDAR FANCY DIAL
43mm 18K Gold, Rose-Gold Open-Face, Keywind/Keyset,
Circa 1850s R-3 C. S.
This cylinder movement is controlled by a
3-arm uncut balance wheel. The repeat mechanism is activated from the
upper pendant and it sounds on inner gongs from two steel hammers. A
gilt dust cap protects the movement which is presented in a wonderful
all original rose-gold case. The case is engine turned on the back and
near mint. The eye catching fancy golden dial features an offset
subsidiary seconds dial at 3 o'clock and a date dial at 9 o'clock.
Flowers are engraved between the champleve enameled black Roman hour
chapters, black minute track and blue steel Breguet moon hands
complete this attractive dial.
$3,300.00
#312. C. H. MEYLAN SWISS HIGH-GRADE
SPLIT-SECOND CHRONOGRAPH POCKET WATCH
47mm 18K Gold, Open-Face, Lever-Set, Circa
1895 R-2 C. S.
This 3/4 plate nickel movement is marked
"Adjusted No. 6936 Circa H. Meylan Brassus." It is beautifully set
with twenty ruby jewels and presented in the original double hinged
back case which is high in quality with invisible hinges. The back
cover is plain polished, the name is engraved on the inner cuvette,
the case is mint. The dial is very fine and signed "C. H. Meylan
Brassus." It is marked with Breguet Arabic numerals, small red
5-minute numerals and outer 1/5-second calibrations. The split-second
hands are combined with elegant blue spade pointers.
$1,525.00