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Men's 1882 Illinois Pocket Watch w/Sterling Chain, Fob

$895

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Stunning and completely original 18 size key-wind, key-set pocket watch by Illinois Watch Company – featuring fancy dial, plum-blued hands, solid nickel movement and pristine, original hand-carved silveride case. with an equally handsome solid silver watch chain and "football" fob with key, in custom-fitted presentation box, circa 1882.

Men's 1891 Hampden RR Hunter Case Pocket Watch

$895

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Early and impressive men's 18 size pocket watch featuring a magnificent 11 ruby-jeweled movement by the Hampden Watch Company, circa 1891.

Men's 1908 Waltham Riverside Trench Watch

$1295

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Cushion-shaped, fixed-lug Waltham men's sterling wristwatch with rare combination of early, high-grade "Riverside" 17 ruby-jeweled movement and original "Riverside" marked porcelain dial, circa WWI era.

Men's 1911 Waltham 23J Railroad Pocket Watch

$1395

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Sixteen-size, 23 ruby-jeweled Vanguard hunter-case pocket watch by the American Waltham Watch Company, featuring solid gold jewel settings, a solid gold train (gears), plum-blued hands and mesmeric Montgomery dial. Offered in an exceedingly handsome, custom-fitted, velvet-lined presentation case. Circa 1911.

Men's 1913 Waltham Crescent Street RR Pocket Watch

$895

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Quite simply one of the most alluring railroad timepieces we've had the pleasure to offer, this 21 ruby-jeweled "Crescent Street" pocket watch created by the American Waltham Watch Company is completely original, with a PERFECT "dress" dial and matching crisp chrome case, circa 1913. Magnificent!

Men's 1914 Omega Canadian Trench Watch

$1450

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Impressive, original men's Post-WWI era wristwatch in its original yellow gold-filled case; made for Black's Jeweler's by Longines. Featuring correctly re-created two-piece cordovan strap and matching buckle, circa 1927.

Men's 1914 Dueber-Hampden Special Railway Pocket Watch

$2495

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Very uncommon; very impressive Dueber-Hampden "Special Railway" 23 ruby-jeweled railroad pocket watch, featuring magnificent, gold accented, solid nickel plates, circa 1914. Offered in a custom-fitted presentation box.

Men's 1915 Illinois Trench Watch w/ Black Dial

$1295

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WWI-Era Illinois Watch Company trench watch in silverode with offset crown, restored black dial; stained glass hands and period crown. Fitted with correctly recreated strap in oak cordovan. Circa 1915.

Men's 1915 Waltham Sterling Trench Watch

$995

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Mint, original WWI era men's Waltham wristwatch in sterling silver "J. Depollier & Son" marked case; complemented by its correctly re-created cordovan strap and matching buckle. Circa 1915.

Men's 1916 Waltham Sterling Trench Watch

$1495

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Mint, original WWI era men's Waltham wristwatch in sterling silver "J. Depollier & Son" marked case; complemented by its correctly re-created cordovan strap and matching sterling buckle. Circa 1916.

Men's 1917 Racine 'Enicar' Compass Watch

$2495

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Extraordinarily rare "Enicar" compass watch in sterling silver with attribution. Outstanding condition and desirability make this an historic piece. Circa 1917

Men's 1917 Misc. Swiss British Trench Watch

$1495

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Rare and extremely desirable men's WWI era oversized black-dialed "Trench" watch made for the British market, in its original screw-back Dennison waterproof case. Custom-fitted with a two-piece black cordovan strap, circa 1917.

Men's 1918 Elgin Broad Arrow 18 Size Pocket Watch

$695

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Stunning WWI British military pocket watch manufactured for the war effort by Elgin Watch Company. Features correct "Broad Arrow" military markings on a completely original case. Circa 1918.

Men's 1918 Rare Croix de Guerre Bronze Watch

$1295

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Extremely rare, completely original WWI era Men's "Croix de Guerre" wristwatch in solid bronze, featuring a two-piece cordovan strap with matching buckle. Circa 1918

Men's 1918 AEF/Air Service Engraved Wristwatch

$1995

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Exceedingly handsome, historically important and completely original, this WWI AEF/Air Service wristwatch is remarkable and worthy of an equally fine wrist. Custom-fitted with a correctly recreated period-leather strap. Circa 1918

Men's 1919 Elgin Trench Watch w/Black Dial

$1195

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One of the many pleasures of dealing in rare and vintage timepieces is the privilege of bringing important, historic works of horological art to our clients. It is deeply satisfying to offer fine watches to marvelous people; however, some watches are especially dear to us. Chief among those are military timepieces.

Such watches are important, not only because they represent some of the most innovative, resilient watches in the world, but because they were carried by heroes. We've been vintage watch dealers for many years and have gathered stories about military watches and the warriors who carried them. We're always humbled and never forget.

We're elated to bring you just such an example of fine military horology: An estate-fresh WWI era Elgin wristwatch with original black dial, restored “stained-glass” hands and solid nickel case.

It is a handsome and uncommon thing – from its resilient solid nickel movement; to its masculine wrist presence, nickel case and midnight dial – the watch reminds us of great soldiers who’ve gone before us.

We've taken the liberty of cleaning, oiling and calibrating the watch so that it keeps time as intended. Also, we've fitted this 43mm by 32mm work of wrist art with an historically accurate two-piece black cordovan strap.

We’re pleased to offer this work of art in a custom-fitted twill presentation pouch.