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Men's 1918 AEF/Air Service Engraved Wristwatch

$2750

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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/ Roman Numerals

$995

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Men’s Elgin WWI wire-lug wristwatch in outstanding condition, featuring rare Roman numerals and fitted with a correctly recreated two-piece cordovan strap with matching buckle, circa 1919

Men's 1919 Elgin Trench Watch w/Black Dial

$1295

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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.

Men's 1919 Elgin Watch w/Shrapnel Guard, Boston Award

$2250

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Wonderful men's WWI era Elgin National Watch Company "wristlet" watch in yellow gold-filled "Fahys" marked case; featuring rare integrated shrapnel guard, circa 1919.

Men's 1919 Hamilton Rare Trench Watch w/Shrapnel Guard

$3495

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Rare and extremely desirable men's post WWI era 983 "0" size Hamilton "Trench" type watch in Fahys sterling silver shrapnel-guard case; fitted with a handsome, correctly re-created black cordovan strap with matching sterling silver buckle, circa 1919.

Men's 1924 Didisheim Winton Dress Watch

$795

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Men's gloriously oversized "Winton" wristwatch by Ditisheim in yellow gold fill, circa 1925.

Men's 1926 Zenith Oversized Case in Sterling Silver

$995

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Extremely handsome men's early, oversized Zenith wristwatch in a hinged, rectangular case of solid sterling silver, measuring an impressive 41mm by 25mm by 10mm thick (!) Offered with a bespoke black cordovan strap custom-fitted to the client's wrist. Circa 1926

Men's 1926 Hamilton Dress Wristwatch

$895

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Without question, Hamilton Watch Company of Lancaster, Pa. has emerged as one of the finest watch houses to ever build a timepiece. Around the world, the Hamilton watch is lauded for its innovative design, both functionally and artistically. Beginning their claim to fame as designers of railroad pocket watches with degrees of error measured within fractions of seconds a day, Hamilton went on to become major forces in the wristwatch line, hiring the brightest designers and engineers to oversee development of hundreds of original styles. Today, Hamiltons retain their spot as most favored timepieces among fashion artists and collectors.

What better example of the excellence of Hamilton Watch Company than this'20s-era wristwatch with a superb, original '20s-era dial and smooth, white gold-filled case? Its quintessential Art Deco design, oversized "boxcar" numerals and "stained glass" hands all enhance what is one of the most unusual Hamiltons you'll find anywhere.

The white gold-filled bezel sweeps down to form stylish lugs on a crisp, original white gold-filled case. The original 17 ruby jewel 987 movement keeps good time, as it has been thoroughly cleaned, oiled and calibrated by our expert watchmaker. We've even fitted this 35mm by 26mm masterpiece with a period new-old stock strap. Offered in an equally handsome period presentation case. What a fine-looking work of Deco wrist art!

Men's 1928 Elgin Dress Wristwatch

$995

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Pleasing men's Deco-style Elgin wristwatch in solid nickel cushion case, featuring wonderfully stylized numerals and offered in a period red-velvet clad presentation case, circa 1928.

Men's 1929 Illinois Two-Tone & Enamel Dress Watch

$1995

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An intensely satisfying tactile embodiment of the Deco Movement, this extraordinary two-tone yellow and white gold-filled Illinois wristwatch features a fancy enameled bezel; magnificent, completely original two-tone platinum-over-silver dial and “stained-glass” hands with matching sub-seconds register. Fitted with a new-old stock vintage chocolate crocodile strap and offered in a custom-fitted period presentation case. Circa 1929

Men's 1939 Gruen Dress Watch w/Black Dial

$895

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Men's early Deco Gruen wristwatch in yellow gold-fill with original black dial; fitted with a custom-made black-cordovan leather strap; offered in a custom-fitted blue velvet-and-gold-tone period presentation box, circa '20s.

Men's 1930 Illinois Oversized Dress Watch

$1495

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Men's Illinois dress wristwatch in an exceedingly handsome oversized barrel case. Completely restored and fully serviced, this 1930 classic with a rare 17 jewel high-grade movement basks in Deco influence.

Men's 1931 Elgin - Extremely Rare Model

$1495

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Stunning and extremely rare, this men's oversized Elgin wristwatch with stunning black enameled inset bezel is just the timepiece to transport you back to Jazz Age of Gatsby, complete with what we believe to be its original bracelet band. Offered in a period Elgin factory presentation case, circa 1931.

Men's 1932 Hamilton Mount Vernon Dress Watch

$1750

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One of the most handsome and desirable American timepieces we've had the pleasure to offer, this Hamilton "Mount Vernon" in yellow gold-fill is magnificent in form and function. The work of art with original matching gold-filled bracelet band is in original polish and is highlighted by restored dial and cleaned, oiled and calibrated mechanism. Offered in a Hamilton Bakelite presentation case. Circa 1932

Men's 1933 Bulova Dress Wristwatch

$795

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Completely original Bulova 1930s dress wristwatch with mesmeric "Aztec" case lines which capture the Art Deco era. Cleaned, oiled and calibrated, fitted with a new-old stock strap and offered in a period presentation box.

Rare 1935 Movado 'Ermeto' Purse or Pocket Watch

$995

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Stunning and quite uncommon Movado "Ermeto" purse or pocket watch in excellent condition. Exotic skin over steel; offered in its own custom-fitted, velvet-lined maple presentation box. Circa '30s.