Rare and extremely desirable men's WWI era oversized Waltham "Trench" watch made for the British market, in an early Dennison sterling silver screw back-and-bezel case. Correctly hallmarked and fitted with a handsome, re-created pigskin strap with buckle, circa 1914.
Certainly one of the finest and most handsome Illinois wrist watches we've had the pleasure to offer, this stunning, black-dialed WWI era timepiece is housed in a fixed-lug case with completely original patina and fitted with a correctly re-created two-piece cordovan-leather strap. Circa 1918.
Both stunning and historic, this WWI era black-dialed Illinois timepiece; housed in an impressive “Fahy’s Oresilver” case, fitted with a correctly hand re-created black cordovan strap of the era is a work of tactile wrist art. Circa 1918.
Astonishing, historic WWI-era military wire lug Tavannes Signal Corps. wristwatch. This exceedingly rare military example features a period 24 hour porcelain military dial, stained glass hands and a hinged-lug case. Fitted with one of our correctly re-created two-piece straps in black cordovan, with matching sterling buckle.
Exceedingly rare, completely original oversized WWI Elgin trench watch. Measuring a full 38mm in diameter, this "6" size silveroid timepiece is one of the largest examples of the era. Featuring a correctly re-created two-piece black cordovan strap and matching buckle. Circa 1919.
Men's stunning, fully restored early Deco Gruen wrist watch marked "Watch Specialties Co." in sterling silver with magnificent restored dial, stained glass hands and custom-fitted cordovan strap. Offered in a bespoke presentation box, circa early '20s.
Men's fabulous solid sterling silver Deco-era "tank" style Majestic/Wittnauer wristwatch in remarkably crisp condition, fitted with a fine cordovan strap and offered in a period jeweler's presentation case. Circa '20s.
Astonishing and original example of the art of the Golden Age of watch design, this gentleman’s wrist watch is a triumph of form and function. Cleaned, oiled, calibrated and offered in a rare Elgin National Watch Company presentation case.
Exceedingly handsome, historically significant and original sterling silver wire-lug wristwatch with WWI Submarine Warfare-related engraving, circa 1925.
Men's Illinois dress wristwatch in an oversized octagonal case. Completely restored and fully serviced, this 1928 classic with a rare 17 jewel high-grade movement basks in Deco influence. Awarded to "S.W. Gisriel/from Kennel No. 8/August 17, 1927".
Considered one of the most desirable American-made wrist watches, the Illinois "New Yorker" the very tactile embodiment of the Deco Movement. This example, in white gold fill, features an original dial and factory enameling. Circa 1929
Considered one of the finest, most sought-after timepieces of the Deco era, this extraordinarily rare men's Deco-era Illinois "Piccadilly" wristwatch in yellow gold fill is the ultimate. Offered with one of our black cordovan straps and in a period Illinois factory box; Circa 1929.
