A truly stunning example of the art of the Illinois watch company, this sterling silver cushion shaped example, with its jet-black dial; stained glass hands and pumpkin crown is completely restored and in a word, magnificent! Circa 1914.
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.
Extraordinarily rare "Enicar" compass watch in sterling silver with attribution. Outstanding condition and desirability make this an historic piece. Circa 1917
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.
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 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
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.
Exceedingly handsome, historically significant and original sterling silver wire-lug wristwatch with WWI Submarine Warfare-related engraving, circa 1925.
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 "cut-corner" Hamilton wristwatch in a white gold-fill case with black enamel fettered chase-work; offered in period Bakelite presentation case, circa 1928.
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