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Longines Art Deco Slim Pocket Watch 18ct White Gold - 1920

1920

This Art Deco slim pocket watch by Longines, dating to 1920, features a round 18ct white gold case measuring 44 mm in diameter. The polished verso snap-on case back is hallmarked, numbered, and engraved with a lozenge-shaped monogrammed cartouche. The two-tone cream and silver dial is configured with black Arabic nu…

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Longines brass deck chronometer with 21 jewels

This object is a Longines deck chronometer measuring 3.5 inches in diameter by 0.75 inches deep, constructed of brass and wood. The chronometer is hinged inside a wooden box, allowing access to the reverse where the workings of the movement are visible. The reverse of the movement is inscribed with "21 jewels" to i…

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Longines pocket watch with case by Vartanian & Sons, 1922–1925

1922–1925

This pocket watch features a movement made by Longines between 1922 and 1925. The exterior was designed and made by Vartanian & Sons, a jeweler and watchmaker based in New York City. The case is made of platinum, diamond, emeralds, and onyx, featuring an Art Nouveau design that emphasizes floral and plant motifs. T…

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Longines Silver Watch with a Silver Dial by Stern Freres of Patek Philippe - 1915

1915

This Swiss Art Deco watch was manufactured in 1915 by Longines, a Swiss company founded in 1832 by Auguste Agassiz. Dating to the period between 1910 and 1919, the timepiece features a silver case and represents a collaboration with Stern Frères of Patek Philippe. The watch is fitted with a silver dial produced by…

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Ludwig Hoffmann pocket watch for world and local time, Berlin, circa 1888

circa 1888

This pocket watch was made in Berlin circa 1888 by Ludwig Hoffmann (marked No. 1) for the simultaneous display of world time and local time according to a design by Wilhelm Foerster. The object is held in the collection of the Deutsches Uhrenmuseum.

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Lyre-shaped Watch

c. 1820 - c. 1830

Watch made of gold and enamel in the shape of a harp. Decorated with gold lines and rosettes. The base of the harp is a seal with a cupid. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as BK-15049; its record gives material recorded as carnelian, gold (metal), glass; measurements height 6 cm.

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Mandolin-shaped Watch

c. 1825 - c. 1850

Watch made of enamelled gold in the shape of a mandolin. The caseband is painted with part of a musical score. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as BK-15016; its record gives material recorded as pearl, gold (metal), glass; measurements diameter 2 cm x height 6 cm.

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Marius Lecoultre 'Boule de Genève' chatelaine watch, 1889

1889

A Swiss "Boule de Genève" (Geneva ball) chatelaine or pendant watch made of red guilloché enamel set with diamonds and sapphires. Geneva balls were pendant watches primarily intended for women, frequently accompanied by a matching brooch, chain, or chatelaine. The timepiece utilizes a winding system developed by Ma…

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Massive Yellow Gold Keywind Fusee Railway Timepiece - 1849

1849

This 1849 railway pocket watch is housed in an 18kt yellow gold full hunter case measuring 55 mm in diameter. The front cover is engraved with a railway locomotive, coal store, and carriage, while the rear cover depicts a belt and buckle motif, complemented by floral engravings along the edges. The inner case featur…

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Mathey Genève 18 ct. gold lady's hunting case fob watch, 1875

1875

This 18 ct. gold lady's fob watch features an engraved hunting case, a key-wind mechanism, and a cylinder escapement. Its gold dial is adorned with a floral design at the center and bears the maker's signature "MATHEY GENEVE". The back of the case is engraved with the name "Charlotte Taylor". The watch is accompani…

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Mauboussin 18k Gold Hidden Pocket Watch in Double Eagle 20 Dollar Liberty Coin - 1950

1950

This hidden pocket watch, dating to 1950, was produced in France by Mauboussin in collaboration with Trabert & Hoeffer. The timepiece is concealed within a round, solid 18k yellow gold 1904 Liberty twenty-dollar coin case. The thin coin case is designed to open and close to reveal the interior watch. The timepiece…

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Men's pocket watch

1906

Men's watch made of brass with a nickel chain. On the dial, the coat of arms of the Kingdom of the Netherlands; around the case, JE MAINTIENDRAI. On the back cover, in relief, a portrait of Rembrandt and HULDE AAN REMBRANDT 1606-1906. With chain. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as BK-1969-19; its recor…

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Men's watch of gilded copper

c. 1640 - c. 1660

Men's watch of gilded copper. On the back, tendril ornament against a granulated background. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as BK-15078; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal), gilding (material); technique gild; measurements diameter 5.6 cm x height 7.3 cm x width 5.7 cm x depth 3.5 cm.

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Men's watch of gold, c. 1800 (Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, BK-15032-1)

c. 1800

Men's watch of gold. On the case back an enamel painting of a boy painting and a girl against a background of translucent enamel. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as BK-15032-1; its record gives material recorded as agate (chalcedony), gold (metal); measurements diameter 5.5 cm x height 7 cm x width 5.5…

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Men's watch of gold, c. 1800–c. 1815 (Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, BK-15015)

c. 1800 - c. 1815

Men's watch, repeating watch, of gold with movable figures in 'quatre couleurs'. In the centre is a white enamelled chapter ring flanked by two figures in Roman attire. The case back is plain. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as BK-15015; its record gives material recorded as gold (metal); measurements…

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Men's watch of silver in a loose case

c. 1770

Men's watch of silver with a plain back cover and a white-enamelled dial. In a loose silver case is an embossed scene depicting a mill in a landscape. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as BK-15025; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); measurements diameter 4.2 cm.

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Men's watch of silver with double case

c. 1800

Men's watch of silver with double case. On the dial an enamelled scene representing a river with a three-master. On the case an embossed representation in a rocaille surround. The second, loose case is made of tortoiseshell. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as BK-15021; its record gives material recorde…

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Men's watch of silver with double plain case

c. 1400 - c. 1950

Men's watch of silver with a double plain case. On the dial is an enamelled scene depicting Prince William V beneath an orange tree. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as BK-15020; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); measurements diameter 4 cm.

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Men's watch of silver with plain pair case

after 1781

Men's watch of silver with a plain pair case. On the dial is an enamelled scene depicting two three-masted ships and a figure leaning on a cannon, with the inscription: "Zoutman Kindsbergen Doggers Bank 1782". The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as BK-15019; its record gives material recorded as silver (me…

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Men's watch of silver-plated copper with key

c. 1800 - c. 1815

Men's watch of silver-plated copper, with two white enamelled dials. On both dials are 3 hands. With an accompanying key on a cord. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as BK-15027; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal), silver (metal); technique silvering; measurements diameter 4.4 cm x heig…

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Men's watch of silver, c. 1680 (Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, BK-15023)

c. 1680

Men's watch of silver with a white enamelled dial. On the case back are several concentric circles. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as BK-15023; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); measurements diameter 5.9 cm x height 7.5 cm x width 5.9 cm x depth 3.7 cm.

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Men's watch of silver, c. 1820 (Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, BK-15026)

c. 1820

Men's silver watch with a plain back cover. On the engraved brass dial three enamel roundels. On these: 1 with hands, 2 with a portrait. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as BK-15026; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal), silver (metal); technique engraving; measurements diameter 4.9 cm x…

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Men's watch of silver, c. 1870 (Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, BK-15034)

c. 1870

Men's watch, with duplex escapement, of silver with a plain case back and white enamelled dial. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as BK-15034; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); measurements diameter 5.6 cm x height 7.6 cm x width 5.4 cm x depth 1.8 cm.

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Men's Watch, 1727

1727

Men's watch, repeating watch, made of silver with a silver dial and double openwork case. On the outer case, medallions with bust portraits among scroll ornament. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as BK-15018; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); measurements diameter 5 cm.

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Men's Watch, c. 1650 - c. 1675

c. 1650 - c. 1675

Men's watch of silver with a bowl-shaped back that is radially fluted. A river landscape is engraved on the silver dial. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as BK-15035; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal), silver (metal); technique engraving; measurements diameter 4.2 cm.

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Men's watch, c. 1770

c. 1770

Men's watch of silver with an undecorated, plain inner and outer case. On the enamelled dial is a cityscape with water in colours on a white ground. With key. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as BK-1970-123; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); measurements diameter 4.7 cm x height 2.2 cm.

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Men's watch, c. 1780

c. 1780

Silver men's watch with plain back. Dial with Roman numerals on a white chapter ring, in the centre a coloured scene of three houses with figures. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as BK-1959-71; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); measurements diameter 4.5 cm.

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Men's watch, c. 1800 - c. 1900

c. 1800 - c. 1900

Men's watch of gold, with a plain case back. The enamelled dial has a white roundel with Arabic hour numerals, within a lilac rosette on a black ground. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as BK-15056; its record gives material recorded as gold (metal); measurements diameter 5.1 cm x height 6.2 cm x width…

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Men's watch, c. 1840 - c. 1860

c. 1840 - c. 1860

Men's copper watch with an enamelled dial featuring Arabic hour numerals inside a white roundel. Surrounding it is a river landscape with houses and a windmill with rotating sails. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as BK-15054; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal); measurements diameter 5…

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Mermod Freres Miniature 18kt Rose Gold Quarter Repeater - 18th Century

This miniature Mermod Freres keyless full hunter pocket watch features an 18-karat rose gold case measuring 35 mm in diameter. The plain case incorporates a side slide to operate the repetition mechanism and is fitted with a mineral glass cover. The white enamel dial features Roman numeral hour markers, an outer min…

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Model 22 marine chronometer deck watch, 1940s

1940s

The Model 22 marine chronometer dates from the 1940s. Resembling a large pocket watch, it featured a traditional mainspring and was produced both in a deck watch format and mounted in a traditional gimbaled double box. The mechanism provided a two-day power reserve. While the Model 22 was also used by the U.S. Army…

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Monopol Durrstein 14K Gold Hunter Pocket Watch

ca. 1914

Dust cover engraved, in German, "Dedicated to Heinrich Adolph in commemoration of his 25th work anniversary, by H. Staffschaedt G.m.b.H., Giessen, June 15, 1889 - 1914." Swiss 15j gilt movement, 16s (~43mm), SW/LS. White enamel SSD with Arabic numerals and gilt baroque hands. Matching serial number "245231" present…

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Montandon Freres 18CT Gold Engraved Lever Minute Repeater - 1880

1880

This 18ct yellow gold full hunter minute repeating pocket watch, dating to circa 1880, measures 55 mm in diameter. The round case features engraved floral garlands across the front and back covers, with a vacant cartouche on the front. The dial is made of silver and gold, decorated with a gold floral garland around…

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Morris Wartski, Bangor silver full hunter pocket watch, 1897

London 1897

This Morris Wartski, Bangor silver full hunter pocket watch is a 19th-century timepiece characterized by its robust construction and classic design. The watch features a silver case, with hallmarks indicating it was hallmarked in London in 1897 and bears the sponsor's mark for Samuel Yeomans. Measuring approximately…

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Movement for pocket watch

Movement for pocket watch is held by Swedish National Museum of Science and Technology. Museum description: Movement for pocket watch, along with key. Thickness: 4 mm. The museum record gives material recorded as metal, copper alloy (copper, brass, bronze); measurements diameter 31.0 mm; weight 0.01 kg.

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Movement of a gentleman's watch

c. 1850

Movement of a gentleman's watch with seven loose, small parts. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as BK-15041-2; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); measurements diameter 5 cm x height 1 cm. Museum record — Classification: clockwork; wrist watch. Original title: Uurwerk van herenhorloge.

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Musical repeater watch

18th–19th century

Musical repeater watch made by Godemar of Geneva, dated 18th–19th century, from Swiss. The museum records its materials as: Gold, enamel, pearls. Recorded dimensions: Diameter: 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds this object as 17.190.1581. Classification: Horology. Department: European Sculptu…

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Napoleon Bonaparte 18K Gold Enamel Pearl Pocket Watch - 19th Century

This pocket watch by Valère, Paris, dates to the early nineteenth century and the era of Napoleon Bonaparte. The round case is constructed from 18-karat gold and decorated with enamel and round-cut natural pearls. It measures 53 millimeters (2.09 inches) in diameter and is designed in the Napoleon III style. The ti…

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New York Standard open-face pocket watch, 1885

1885

This is an open-face pocket watch dated to 1885 by the New York Standard Watch Company. The New York Standard Watch Company operated from 1885 until 1929, primarily manufacturing inexpensive watches. Repairing these watches is considered very difficult, if not impossible, owing to an absence of spare parts, and the…

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Nicole, Nielsen for Dent 18k gold demi-hunter pocket watch, 1884

1884

This 18k yellow gold demi-hunter pocket watch was produced by Nicole, Nielsen and Co. for the esteemed London watchmaker, Dent, dating to 1884. The watch features a classic demi-hunter case, distinguished by an aperture on the front cover that allows the time to be read without fully opening the watch. The exterior…

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Nyman's pocket watch

Nyman's pocket watch is held by Sörmland Museum (Sweden). Description supplied by the holding institution: Pocket watch with chain in brass with associated key that belonged to Carl Fredrik Nyman (1854-1926). With the watch belongs a small key to wind the watch. The dial has Roman numerals and a second hand. The poc…

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Octagonal crystal watch with enamel decoration of birds and garlands on the back

c. 1800

Octagonal crystal watch with brass chatelaine. On the back (of the watch?) an enamel decoration of birds and garlands. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as BK-VBR-361; its record gives material recorded as crystal (lead glass), copper (metal); measurements height 6 cm x width 3.4 cm x depth 2.6 cm.

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Omega engraved silver pocket watch

This silver, engraved Omega pocket watch was presented by General Henri Berthelot to Father Constantin I. Roșescu, a Romanian Orthodox priest and teacher from Iași who became his friend during the World War I French campaign in Romania. Father Roșescu served as a military confessor during World War I and participat…

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Omega Nickel Silver Enamel Dial Chronograph with Breguet Hands Military Issue - 1900s

This pocket watch by the Swiss maker Omega dates to the early 1900s and reflects an Art Deco style. Housed in a nickel silver case, the timepiece is built as a single-button chronograph and features an enamel dial with Breguet hands. The watch possesses a possible background of being issued to military personnel dur…

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Omega Rose Gold Pocket Watch - C1900

A Swiss pocket watch dating to circa 1900, manufactured by Omega. The timepiece features a 50 mm round rose gold full hunter case with an entwined monogram on the front cover, a plain back cover, and an inner cuvette displaying medals of honor. The white enamel dial includes black Arabic numerals, a minute track, a…

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Omega. 9k Gold Case. 1939

1939

This is a 1939 Omega pocket watch housed in a 9k solid gold Dennison case hallmarked for Birmingham. The case measures 46.6 mm in diameter excluding the crown and bow, and it is fitted with a mineral glass crystal. The dial features Roman numerals. The Swiss-made movement measures 39.8 mm (US size 12) and is built…

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Open-face 18 ct. gold fusee lever pocket watch

This is an open-face pocket watch fitted with a full-plate undersprung fusee lever movement, jewelled to the third wheel, and featuring a steel balance with a diamond endstone. The heavy open-faced case is constructed from 18-carat gold and encloses an enamel dial with a flush seconds sub-dial. The inside of the ba…

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Open-face 18ct gold pocket watch with duplex escapement

This open-face pocket watch is housed in an 18ct gold, machine-engraved case with a winding key attached to the bow. It features a flat enamel dial with a flush seconds dial, a spade hour hand, and the maker's signature situated beneath the 12 o'clock position. The movement is fitted with a three-quarter plate, fus…