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Men's 1919 Elgin Trench Watch w/Black Dial

$1495

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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 1940 Gruen 'Bat Wing' Curvex Watch

$3995

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Extraordinarily rare, magnificently original men's "Bat Wing" Gruen Curvex wristwatch fitted with vintage new-old stock alligator strap; offered in a custom-fitted presentation case, circa 1940.

Men's 1928 Elgin Dress Wristwatch

$1295

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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 1917 Elgin Trench Watch w/Shrapnel Guard

$1995

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Men's early WWI Elgin wire-lug wristwatch in solid nickel case with original WWI era "shrapnel guard," fitted with a two-piece dark walnut cordovan strap and matching buckle — an outstanding work of horological and military history. Circa 1917.

Men's 1911 Waltham 23J Railroad Pocket Watch

$2495

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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 1908 Waltham Riverside Trench Watch

$2250

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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 1915 Waltham Sterling Trench Watch

$1795

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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 1972 Omega 14k Gold Dress Watch

$1295

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Men's thin, Minimalist Omega wristwatch in solid 14k yellow gold. Fitted with a period alligator strap and matching Omega buckle. Circa 1970s.

Men's 1964 Gruen Stainless Watch w/Box, Papers

$895

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Men's mint original solid stainless steel Gruen Precision wristwatch with rare and desirable platinum-tone dial – in its original factory presentation box, with owner's manual – circa '60s.

Ladies' 1955 Omega Stainless Ladymatic Watch

$1295

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Beautiful, delicate Omega "Ladymatic" automatic wristwatch in solid stainless, serviced and double-boxed. A delightful horological find! Circa 1955

Men's 1962 Hamilton Thinline Dress Watch

$1495

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Gorgeous, completely original Men's Mid-Century Hamilton Minimalist "Thinline" wristwatch with uncommon offset crown and sub-seconds register. Fitted with crocodile strap and offered in a period factory presentation case, circa 1962.

Men's 1915 Waltham Wire Lug Trench Watch

$1850

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WWI era men's Waltham wristwatch in sterling silver "Dennison" marked case; complemented by its correctly re-created two-piece cordovan strap with sterling buckle. Circa 1915.

Men's 1950 Elgin Dress Watch w/Box

$1495

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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.

Men's 1933 Bulova Dress Wristwatch

$1295

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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.

Men's 1972 Bulova Dior White Gold & Diamonds Watch

$2750

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Handsome, refined and extremely uncommon men's wristwatch designed by the House of Dior for Bulova, featuring a diamond-encrusted white gold case highlighted by a jet-black dial and unusual crystal. Offered in a custom-fitted burl maple presentation case. Circa 1972.

Men's 1947 Oversized Omega Wristwatch

$1995

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Men's 1947 oversized stainless steel Omega wristwatch is a handsome work of art - fitted with a peanut crocodile strap and offered in a period Omega presentation case.