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High grade antique Illinois pocket watch made in 1920
Like cars, the quality of the movement in a wrist or pocket watch is what truly sets one apart from another, and here is a very stylish antique Illinois pocket watch that was made in 1920 and has an incredibly high grade movement - so high in fact that it actually exceeds chronometer rating. Made in a 14 carat gold filled case that measures 50mm across by 65mm to the top of the bow, the dial is so easy to read with the black numerals, of which they are a fantastic font in their own right, set against the pure white background with the individual seconds on the outer edge. With elegant hands to match and the sub-seconds at the bottom, this is a beautiful dial to admire, and is as clean today as when it was made 100 years ago. Unscrewing the back cover reveals a true masterpiece in mechanical engineering. A super 23 jewelled movement that has been adjusted to six positions. Whereas a chronometer watch or pocket watch is adjusted to five positions, this really exceeds this and goes even further in its quality. Fitted with a Breguet hairspring, an extremely high grade micro-regulator and a solid gold centre wheel, the movement has been completely serviced, runs perfect and comes with our twelve month warranty. Wound via the crown at the top, this is a railway grade pocket watch meaning that not only does the dial have to have numerals in an open face pocket watch, but the time is classified as a lever set movement meaning that to set the time, the front cover is unscrewed and the small lever near the 1 o'clock is pulled out, the crown turned to set the hands, then slid back in and the front cover replaced. With a lovely plain back, this pocket watch has a wonderful heft that feels magnificent to hold in the palm of your hand and would make a wonderful gift for that special person for that special occasion. Stock# W1705cc Maker: Illinois Circa: 1920 $1,650
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Vintage Hebdomas 8-day pocket watch made in the 1960’s
Hebdomas started producing pocket watches in Switzerland in 1888 and in the early 1900's released their now infamous pocket watch with an astonishing 8-day power reserve, and here is a very stylish vintage Hebdomas 8-day pocket watch made in the 1960's. With their iconic dial showing a visible escapement, the dial is so clean and easy to read with the floral design on each side, and of course the escapement which is such a showpiece of their design. Inside is a massive mainspring that when fully would will run for 8-day as opposed to the more standard 18 to 36 hours or so of a similar sized pocket watch. Fitted in a nickle silver case that measures 50mm across by 70.2mm to the top of the fancy shaped bow, the back of the case displays a wonderful hunting scene that is also so tactile to touch. Inside shows the massive mainspring which has been completely serviced, runs beautifully and comes with our twelve month warranty. Perfect for a collection or for that special gift, this vintage Hebdomas will always be admired every time that it is shown to others. Stock# W10X Maker: Hebdomas Circa: 1965 $1,150
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Antique L. Marchand 18 carat gold pocket watch made in the 1860’s
This very stylish antique pocket watch was made by L. Marchand in the 1860's and has just come back from a full service and runs beautifully even after being made 160 years ago. Made in an 18 carat gold case that measures 45mm across by 62.4mm to the top of the bow, the back of the case has been so beautifully hand engraved and has such a wonderful tactile feel to it. The hours alone needed to engrave the case would have been immense and then the dial itself is just as beautiful to admire. With a lovely design that is complimented by the Roman numerals and Breguet style hands, this all comes together to make it still so easy to read. The 8 jewelled Lepine cylinder escapement movement is beautiful to admire and a real testament to the watchmakers of the time. Signed "L. MArchand Geneva" as mentioned it has been fully serviced and comes with our twelve month warranty. As beautiful today as the day it was made, this antique pocket will look and feel so smooth in the palm of your hand. Stock# W1600 Maker: L. Marchand Circa: 1860 $3,300
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Antique 18ct gold quarter repeater pocket watch in spectacular condition
Here is a superb very high quality antique 18ct gold quarter repeater pocket watch that is in spectacular condition and amazing to admire from every single angle, both inside and out. A quarter repeater will at the press of a button, strike once for the hours and a set of double strikes for each quarter of hour that has past. In the video below, you can hear this pocket watch strike ten single times denoting 10 o'clock and three sets of double strikes to sound the time between 30 minutes past to 45 minutes past, meaning that the time is between 10:30 and 10:45. The sound that emanates as the button is pressed is so delightful to hear and viewing the movement which is protected further by a glass cover in just astonishing. The Swiss made movement has a centrifugal governor and is the same layout that is used by the esteemed watch manufacture of the time, Le Phare, and it was common at the time for watchmakers to use components from high grade watch manufactures to finish their own pocket watches. This movement has been completely serviced and comes with our twelve month warranty. Not only does it have the repeater function, but it also has a stop watch that adds to the character and quality of this pocket watch, and has the single start/stop and reset button on the side. The solid gold case measures 57.8mm by 74.5mm to the top of the bow and is profusely and expertly hand engraved on both sides and is still in exceptional condition with no dents or damage and the hinges all is excellent condition. This repeater pocket watch is a true work of art and one that will constantly be admired every time that is is seen and heard. Stock# W1398 Circa: 1890 $12,850
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Rare 18 carat yellow gold Omega chrono-tachymetre pocket watch
Here we are proud to offer this extremely rare antique 18 carat yellow gold Omega chrono-tachymetre pocket watch that was made in 1916 and is in exceptional condition and unlikely ever to be found is such condition any time soon. To begin with the solid 18 carat yellow gold case measures 53.4mm across by 73.6mm to the top of the bow and has an elegant engine turned case back which still has such has such a nice crisp feel to it. With an incredibly solid and tactile feel to it, the pocket watch weighs 93 grams and feels amazing to hold in the palm of your hand. Then there is the dial which is just so incredibly impressive to admire from near or far and is still in immaculate condition even after 100 years has passed. Displaying not only the time, this pocket watch his called a chrono-tachymetre. With a tachymeter able to measure speed, and a chronometer able to measure time, combine them both and the result is the spectacular dial you see before you. Of interesting note, the dial is not only signed "Omega", but also signed “Cadran Breveté S.G.D.G.” which is the abbreviation of “Sans garantie du gouvernement” which translates to “Without government guarantee”. This was the term used under French law since 1844 and designates that it was assigned for the French market and colonies only. And then inside is the most impressive and incredible manual wind Omega 18" P CHRO movement which was first made by Omega in 1906. Measuring just 7.15mm thick, this incredible movement is all original, has been completely serviced and comes with our twelve month warranty. It is incredible to think what was achieved by Omega at a time where computers were unheard of and all the components inside were meticulously thought out and planned to create this wonderful masterpiece. This is such an incredible example of one of Omega's finest pocket watches and one for the discerning collector. Stock# W303cc Maker: Omega Circa: 1916 $12,800
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14ct gold antique Longines pocket watch made in 1912
There is something about the way a genuine antique pocket watch looks and feels in the palm of your hand, and here is a gents 14ct gold antique Longines pocket watch that was made in 1912 that has the right look and feel to it. With traditional Roman numerals and the sub-seconds at the bottom for the seconds, this is not only a wonderful pocket watch, but also comes from the well known and respected watch company, Longines. Made in a solid 14 carat yellow gold case that measures 45.5mm across by 61mm to the top of the bow, inside this lovely slim pocket watch is a seventeen jewelled Longines calibre 18.79, which has just recently come back from a full service and restoration and comes with our twelve month warranty. With a wonderful high polished back free of any pattern or engraving, this is a wonderful example of a gents antique Longines pocket watch that will always be cherished and admired. Stock# W1552cc Maker: Longines Circa: 1912 $3,200
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Two tone 18 carat gold Art Deco Uti pocket watch made in the 1920’s
The style and design of the Art Deco period of the 1920's to the 1940's resulted in some truly exceptional designs, and this is evident with this very attractive and stylish two tone 18 carat gold Art Deco Uti pocket watch made in the 1920's. Made in 18 carat gold, the back of the case is so typical of the era with its wonderful lines creating a magnificent angular design that has been highlighted in both yellow and white. The design is so typical of the Art Deco period and also feels so sleek to the touch. With the dial displaying numbers in a font also reminiscent of the Art Deco era, it also has the sub-seconds at the bottom and beautiful hands to match. The case as well as the movement were both made in France, and the case measures 46mm across by 60mm from the bottom to the top of the bow, and inside the manual wind movement has been fully serviced, runs great and comes with our twelve month warranty. From the front or the back, this pocket watch has all the charm and character of the wonderful Art Deco period. Stock# W1505 Maker: Uti Circa: 1920 $3,800
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18 carat yellow gold Vacheron & Constantin pocket watch made in 1923
Vacheron & Constantin are one of the oldest watch making company in the world, having been founded in 1755, and here we are proud to offer a immaculate solid 18 carat yellow gold Vacheron & Constantin pocket watch made in 1923. This gents sized pocket watch measures50.6mm across by 69.5mm from the bottom of the case to the top of the bow and feels so sleek to hold in the palm of your hand thanks to the heft of the solid gold and the movement, as well as the highly polished and plain case. The dial is spotless and signed “Vacheron & Constantin” which was the way all of their timepieces were signed for over 250 years until 1970 when they dropped the “&” symbol and today are just signed "Vacheron Constantin". With easy to read black numerals and the sub-seconds, the Breguet style hands finish of the elegant style and design of the dial. Inside is the magnificent crown wind and crown set movement which has just come back from a full service, runs perfectly and comes with our twelve month warranty. Perfect for any connoisseur of fine timepieces, whether it be a gift for a gent who is celebrating a particular milestone or a collector or perhaps even both, this lovely pocket watch is a wonderful testament to the quality and craftsmanship from this highly esteemed watch company. Stock# ES8370 Maker: Vacheron & Constantin Circa: 1923 $8,850
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Rare antique sterling silver lapel pocket watch
Here is a very rare antique sterling silver lapel pocket watch that was made in the late 1800’s and will always be admired whenever and wherever it is worn. Made in sterling silver, this wonderful antique folly sits perfectly in the lapel of a suit and is fitted in a similar way to a pair of cufflinks. With the base sitting behind the lapel measuring 22.8mm in diameter, the pocket watch section itself measures a dainty 11.7mm in diameter. The dial is wonderful to admire with the black numerals all the way around and then the number twelve in red. Combine this with those delightful hands and size and this will certainly capture the eye and be such a wonderful conversation starter. Inside is a Swiss wind pin set movement that has just come back from a full service and overhaul and comes with our twelve month warranty. This lapel pocket watch was retailed by the Australian jeweller V Fleet This exact lapel pocket watch is featured on page 294 of the book, Australian Jewellers: Gold & Silversmiths, Makers & Marks, by Kenneth Cavill, Graham Cocks, and Jack Grace. Stock# ES7268 Circa: 1890 $2,150
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Antique 18ct gold centre seconds chronograph pocket watch made in 1903
Here is a very handsome and solid antique 18ct gold centre seconds chronograph pocket watch made in 1903 that feels perfect to hold in the palm of your hand and has such an elegant dial thanks to the Roman numerals and large centre sweep second hand. Made in 18 carat yellow gold, the case measures 52.5mm by 72mm to the top of the bow and not only is the case in wonderful condition, but the hinges and spring on the front cover is as well, which is a true testament to the quality of this pocket watch. Technology at the time didn't allow for time to be measured while the pocket watch is still running, so using the slide on the side of the case near the 5 o'clock position, this will both start and stop that wonderfully large and easy to read second hand in the centre, as well as stop the entire movement as well. Winding the pocket watch is done via the crown and setting the hands for the time is done by pressing in the small pin just to the side of the bow. Opening the back cover reveals the most wonderful hand engraving that says "Presented to James Robb by Crookston Bros Glasgow 17/2/04" and then opening the next cover reveals a lovely English three quarter plate movement that has been fully serviced, runs great and comes with our twelve month warranty. This is the perfect example of a gents antique pocket watch and made in 18 carat gold makes it feel even more wonderful to hold. Stock# W895 Hallmarked: Chester 1903 $6,350
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18ct demi hunter pocket watch by Thomas Gaunt and Co
Here is a brilliant antique 18ct demi hunter pocket watch by Thomas Gaunt and Co that was made in 1907 that is still in brilliant condition even 110 years later.
A demi-hunter pocket watch, also known as a half-hunter pocket watch, is one which has the cover such as in a full hunter pocket watch, but with a "window" cut into the front to allow the owner to be able to read the time with the cover closed.
As the hour hand is fitted with what is called a "double spade hand" this is where the hour hand has not one but two spade markers to differentiate between the minute hand and the hour hand when the case is closed.
This watch was made by the prestigious company Thomas Gaunt & Co, who became the most well known watch and clock maker in Melbourne at the time.
The quality of the movement can easily be seen and has been fully serviced and comes with our twelve month warranty.
Fitted with a bi-metallic compensated balance for greater accuracy, it is the small but pivotal features that separates a standard pocket watch from a high grade pocket watch such as this one here. It is also features such as this that led to the great reputation that Thomas Gaunt made for himself.
The solid 18ct yellow gold case measures 48.6mm across by 66.5mm from the bottom to the top of the bow and as can be seen the case is in excellent condition.
With the white enamel dial also all original and in excellent condition with not cracks or chips, this is a wonderful example of an antique demi-hunter pocket watch for the discerning gentleman. * Please note - the photo of the workshop taken in 1869 is not included in the sale of the pocket watch and is there for reference only * Stock# W762 Maker: Thomas Gaunt & Co Hallmarked: 1907 $6,350
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Rare 18th century antique pocket watch by Cumming and Grant
Here is an incredibly rare and horologically important and rare 18th century antique pocket watch by Cumming and Grant. This is a pocket watch not to be taken lightly nor not truly appreciated for its incredible quality, rarity and beauty.
Alexander Cumming was not only an acclaimed watch maker who was so well regarded that he was appointed a member of the commission set up in 1763 to adjudicate on John Harrison's infamous ‘timekeeper for discovering the longitude at sea’", he also made a barometrical clock for King George III which was the first accurate recording barograph, he wrote books about watch and clock mechanisms, about the effect on roads of carriage wheels with rims of various shapes, and on the influence of gravity.
- Read below the images for a brief article on Alexander Cumming and John Grant. This particular pocket watch was made in 18ct yellow gold and measures 56.5mm across by 75mm from the bottom to the top of the fancy bow. Set with thirty eight pearls around the dial, these pearls are all original and perfectly matched in colour and highlight the dial so well. The dial itself is in pristine condition and is all original with no cracks and the hands themselves display the time so perfectly.
Turning this magnificent pocket watch over reveals a further thirty seven pearls surrounding and extraordinary guilloché enamel back in a vibrant cobalt blue colour. With a very small and minor repair to the enamel, it is just so incredible and tactile to run your fingers over.
On the top of the bow is set a 0.60 carat rose cut diamond which reflects the light so incredibly well and highlights the quality of craftsmanship that went into making this pocket watch over 220 years ago.
On the side of the case near the 3 o'clock position are two very subtle and discreet pins that when pushed will either open the front cover or the back. And then once the inside is opened, this will reveal a movement that will simply take your breath away.
This fusee movement pocket watch has all been completely serviced and is set with another rose cut diamond acting as the diamond end stone again showing the quality that went into the actual movement. With an exquisite hand engraved balance cock that itself is just mesmerising there was no substitute for quality in making this pocket watch and it is a real testament to the exceptional work that was being produced over two centuries ago.
There is no doubt that this pocket watch is up there with the best of the best, and is for any collector of fine and exquisite pocket watches. Stock# Hallmarked: London 1789 Maker: Cumming & Grant $38,500
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