Quite simply one of the most astonishing railroad timepieces we've had the pleasure to offer, this rare 18 size, 23 ruby-jeweled "Vanguard" hunter-case pocket watch created by the American Waltham Watch Company is magnificent – with a PERFECT Montgomery dial and rococo gold-filled case; offered in a custom-fitted walnut presentation box; circa 1901.
An outstanding example of one of America's great horological achievements, this 23 ruby-jeweled 18s Hamilton 946 — circa 1913 — represents one of the finest pocket watches money can buy. We're pleased to offer the piece in its own custom-made heart-pine case.
Crisp, High-grade Waltham 23 jewel "Vanguard" railroad pocket watch with rare Montgomery dial, offered in an equally handsome period birds-eye maple presentation box. Circa 1913
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.
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. Correctly hallmarked, retaining a pigskin strap of the period. We are happy to custom fit a correctly recreated two-piece strap in black cordovan at no additional charge if the client so desires, circa 1917.
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.