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American financier John Jacob Astor IV’s 14k gold Waltham pocket watch, recovered from his body after the Titanic sank, sold for a record total of nearly $1.5 million Saturday at Henry Aldridge & Son, Ltd., making it the most expensive piece of Titanic memorabilia. It is said that Mr. Astor, one of many tragic heroes [...]

Magnificent array of colorful Deco wristwatch art.

The gorgeous Jessica Randolph wearing a men’s 1930Elginwristwatch with an enamel bezel. Photo by Rossie Newson. Hair by the talented Corinne Smrz and makeup by the lovely Joli Beauchamp Special thanks to Bodacious Betty, Glayum Studios Christine Cowart and Centro Asturiano de Tampa.

Turn-of-the-Century magazine illustration for American timepiece manufacturer Elgin Watch Company: “Sure as the sun is the Elgin watch: Unaffected by heat or cold, damp or drought, jar or jolt, Elgin watches keep accurate time.” Circa September, 1903

A Time of Reflection Model: Lucero Gutierrez Photo by: Bodacious Betty Pin Up Photography Makeup: Joli Beauchamp Makeup Hair: Corinne Smrz Special thanks to Rossie Newson, Christine Cowart and Centro Asturiano de Tampa.  

We’re particularly fond of this 1967 conceptual art watch ad illustrating beautiful faces, hands … and legs.

Natalie Rose White is the perfect English darling: blonde hair, bluebell eyes, and a smile as bright asDoversunshine. In addition to traveling the world as a dancer and choreographer, she’s an SVW Calendar Girl! Ms. White is wearing a men’s 1959 Waltham Sunburst watch. Special thanks to L.A.’s exceedingly talented Tim Hunter of Tim Hunter [...]

Clever Zodiac watch advertisement emulating the adventure magazines of the early 20th century.

Swiss watch ad featuring platinum cocktail watches and an 18k enameled pendant watch, circa 1920s.

Miss Sophia Espinal wears a ’40s era platinumHamiltonwristwatch well. Photographer: Bodacious Betty Pin Up Photography Hair: Corinne Smrz Makeup: Joli Beauchamp Special thanks to Rossie Newson, Ybor 1701 Studios and Christine Cowart