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Pocket Watch Catalog #121
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#1. LONGINES INTERESTING BALL-SHAPED WATCH
33mm Sterling Open Face, Stem-Set, C. 1900
Grading: C 3 D 3-53-01 M 3
“Longines” is signed on this 15 jewel 3/4 plate gilt movement which features a straight line lever escapement. The movt. is magnified behind a half ball-shaped glass crystal which forms the back of the unique ball-shaped silver case. The case is suspended from two sterling oval link chains which connect to an upper fancy bar bell-shaped T-bar. The porcelain dial is marked with Arabic chapters, a black minute track and 5-minute numerals, the dial is centered by spade pointers.
Price: $825.00
#2. SWISS RARE FISH FORM PENDANT WATCH
67mm x Approx. 30mm .830 Silver Closed Case Stem-Set, C. 1930s
Grading: C 3 D 3-6-01 M 3 R 5
This charming one-of-a-kind form watch depicts a very realistic fish. The tail section and all of the scale sections are hinged to give the fish great flexibility and movement, the fish head hinges open and the mouth section also hinges open. The delightful fish is presented with a 50” long sterling neck chain. The dial is silver and white and beautifully chased with miniature swirl and rose designs, the dial is marked with Arabic numerals and gold batons, it tops a 15 jewel manual wind movement.
Price: $1,525.00
#3. SWISS INTERESTING TORTOISE CASED WATCH
37mm Tortoise Open Face, Keywind/Keyset, C. 1860
Grading: C 39 D 3-53-01 M 3 R 4
A ridged upper bow tops this unique drum-shaped round tortoise case. The front bezel has raised white half ball markers with Roman chapters and the back of the case has a opening toggle area to access the wind and set arbors. The gilt cylinder bar movement features 15 ruby jewels. The central porcelain dial is marked with black batons and Roman hour chapters.
Price: $1,025.00
#4. SWISS IMPERIAL MOTHER-Open Face,-PEARL CASED WATCH
48mm Mother-of-Pearl/Gold-Filled, Open Face, Stem-Set, C. 1905
Grading: C 3 D 2-01 M 3 R 3
“Imperial” is signed on this 7 jewel 3/4 plate nickel movement which is also marked “2 Adjustments." The mechanism has a straight lever escapement. “Imperial” is also signed on the white enameled dial which is marked with Arabic chapters, blue spade pointers and red 5-minute numerals. The unique case features a gold-filled center rim and a iridescent mother-of-pearl front bezel and glistening back cover. Very unique!
Price: $625.00
#5. DENT LONDON RARE 8-DAY DOUBLE BARREL KEYWIND
47mm Nickel Silver Open Face, Keywind/Keyset, C. 1865
Grading: C 3 D 3-46-01 M 3-6 R 4
Very unique and collectible, this interesting 15 jewel 3/4 plate gilt movement is signed “Dent London." It features two main spring barrels which give the mechanism a 8-day wind capability. The movement comes with a side lever escapement. The hinged back case is fully engine turned around the classic circular frame and the uninitialed crest on the back cover. The dial combines Roman hour chapters with Breguet moon hands.
Price: $775.00
#6. SWISS “MODERNISTA” DIGITAL WATCH WITH RETRO GRADE MINUTES
49mm Gold-Filled, Open Face, Stem-Set, C. 1910
Grading: C 3-15 D 2-01 M 3-6 R 4
Beautifully designed, this engraved silver dial is signed “Piccardo Cia Ltd." The dial features an upper hour window and a semi-circle arch marked with the minutes, the minute hand flies back from numeral 60 to 0 at the change of the hour. The dial is also set with a subsidiary seconds track. The double hinged back case is engine turned around an uninitialed crest on the back cover and is signed “Modernista Patent” on the inner cuvette. The 15 jewel nickel bridge movement comes with a straight line lever escapement and is marked “No. 27838."
Price: $1,225.00
#7. SOLVIL SWISS MASONIC FORM WATCH WITH FANCY ENAMELED DIAL
55 x 55mm .800 Silver Open Face, Stem-Set, C. 1900
Grading: C 3 D 3-43-01 M 3 R 4
Beautifully designed, this Masonic form watch features a 15 jewel 3/4 plate nickel movement with a lever escapement which is signed “Solvil 3 Adjustments Made Especially For Tempor Watch Co. Geneva." The case is signed “Tempor Watch Co., Schwab-Loeillet." It is beautifully designed with raised relief, Masonic emblems on the back, the sides and the front bezel. A blue colored stone ornaments the pendant tube and the case is topped by a triangular form bow. The porcelain dial is rare and unique. It is marked with colorful Masonic symbols at each hour as well as baton hands. The porcelain dial is signed “Love Your Fellow Man, Lend Him A Helping Hand."
Price: $2,550.00
#8. SWISS UNIQUE PAD LOCK FORM ENAMELED WATCH
31mm x 4-1/2” Enamel & Gold On Silver Open Face, Keywind/Keyset, C. 1870
Grading: C 3-55 D 2-04 M 2 R 4
This intriguing form case comes with elaborate black enameled patterns outlining fancy berry and leaf motifs. The upper pin back frame comes with gold accents and gold appears on the base of the pad lock form area and on the belt buckle and fastening loop. The back of the case has a crystal through which you can see the magnificent 10 jewel gilt cylinder bar movement. The porcelain dial is marked with blue 5-minute numerals, black Roman chapters and fancy black batons. Very unique!
Price: $2,850.00
#9. SWISS FANCY FORM UNUSED ENAMEL & GOLD WATCH
29mm 14K & Enamel Hunters Case Lever-Set, 1890
Grading: C 2 D 2-01 M 2 R 4
Very collectible, this magnificently conditioned case is engraved with arabesques and star patterns. Light and dark blue star patterns are also enameled on both sides. The case comes with an inner gold cuvette which is signed “Grand Diplome D"Honneur." The gilt 10 jewel bridge movement is fronted by gold Louis XIV hands and a beautiful porcelain dial with Roman chapters and outer gold minute dots.
Price: $1,225.00
#10. SWISS ENAMEL & DIAMOND PENDANT WATCH WITH PEARL PIN
25mm 18K Open Face, Stem-Set, C. 1905
Grading: C 3 D 3-01 M 2 R 3
A background of lovely guilloche violet-shaded enamel is separated on the back of this case by vertical rows of diamonds set in platinum mounts. Diamonds also encircle the outer edge and the front bezel and the rim of the case are finished in lovely enamel. The case is presented with an exquisite gold and seed-pearl flower form pin which is accented by five blue sapphires and a central white diamond. The high-grade 18 jewel ultra-thin nickel bridge movement shows superior quality. It is fronted by a white dial with Arabic numerals, a black minute track and blue Breguet moon hands.
Price: $2,550.00
#11. AUG. CHOPARD SWISS ULTRA-THIN WATCH
47mm 14K Rose-Gold Open Face, Stem-Set, C. 1904
Grading: C 3-7 D 3-6-01 M 2 R 3
Signed “Aug. Chopard Locle," this rare 2.5mm thick nickel ultra-thin movement is marked “15 Jewels Adjusted." It features a lever escapement and a unique free standing main spring barrel. The movement comes with Swiss and American patent dates from 1904. The double hinged back case is smooth finished. The golden dial comes with a sunburst pattern, it is signed “Aug. Chopard” and is marked with Arabic chapters, gold minute dots and blue spade pointers.
Price: $725.00
#12. INGERSOLL MICKEY MOUSE POCKET WATCH WITH ORIGINAL BOX
48mm Base Metal Open Face, Stem-Set, C. 1936
Grading: C 3 D 2 M 3-9 R 4
This super rare Model 2 original Mickey comes with a fabulous conditioned original full color dial with a revolving 3 mice seconds dial at the 6 o"clock position. The pin lever movement is marked “Ingersoll Watch Co." and is marked with patent dates. The back cover of the case comes with a stamped Mickey Mouse figure and the lettering “Ingersoll Mickey Mouse." This timepiece is found in the original rare orange, white and black Mickey Mouse box.
Price: $1,225.00
#13. LE COULTRE GAMBLER"S ROULETTE WATCH
41mm 14K Open Face, Stem-Set, C. 1950s
Grading: C 3 D 3-01 M 3 R 3
A revolving center gold case is mounted with ball bearings to a outer gold frame on this unique case. The front features black/red numerals and the back features red/black numerals from 1 through 9. The Caliber 10 ROL Le Coultre 17 jewel movement is a manual wind fronted by gold batons and a silver dial which is signed “Le Coultre." The dial is marked with golden Arabic chapters.
Price: $1,525.00
#14. WILLIAM GODFREY LONDON HIGH-GRADE FUSEE WITH UP/DOWN INDICATOR
47mm 18K Open Face, Keywind/Keyset, C. 1870
Grading: C 3 D 3-43-04 M 3 R 4
In beautiful condition, this 3/4 plate gilt movement is marked “Wm. Godfrey London No. 1869." The movement features a compensated bi-metallic balance wheel and a lateral lever escapement. It is nicely jeweled with rubies in screw down setting to the third wheel and cap jewels appear above the pallet fork and escape wheel. The dial has a 24-hour wind indicator chapter below 12 o"clock. The Roman hours mark the porcelain dial along with spade pointers. The case is nicely engraved with scallop patterns and fancy vermicelli on the back cover.
Price: $1,825.00
#15. E. M. RUEGGER GENEVA EARLY DIGITAL KEYWIND
52mm 18K Rose-Gold Keywind/Keyset, No. 5847 C. 1850
Grading: C 2 D 3-01 M 3-9 R 4
Very interesting, this L"Apine style gilt movement features a cylinder escapement and a flat 3-arm balance wheel with ruby endstone. The inner cuvette is signed “E. M. Ruegger a Geneva No. 5847." The ultra-thin movement comes in a beautiful rose-gold case which is fully engine turned on the back cover. The interesting dial is signed “Ruegger” near the white minute dots. The minutes are indicated by central blue steel hands and the hours appear in a digital window setup at the top. A subsidiary seconds hand is found at the lower portion of the beautiful engine turned gold dial.
Price: $2,750.00
#16. AUDEMARS PIQUET RARE $20.00 COIN WATCH
34mm 22K-18K Closed Case Stem-Set, C. 1970s
Grading: C 3 D 3-01 M 2 R 5
This case is signed “Audemars Piquet REF. 20157," it is crafted from a genuine 1904 Liberty $20.00 U.S. gold coin. The front cover opens when a recessed button is pushed on the reeded coin edge. This reveals the inner 18K gold case which holds an ultra-thin 17 jewel manual wind nickel movement which is adjusted to 4 positions. The silver dial is marked with Arabic numerals and straight line markers as well as black batons. The dial is signed “Audemars Piquet Geneva."
Price: $4,550.00
#17. VACHERON & CONSTANTIN HEAVY GOLD HUNTERS CASE
51mm 14K Rose-Gold Hunter"s Case, Lever-Set, No. 260771 C. 1888
Grading: C 3 D 2-01 M 2 R 4
The “Vacheron & Constantin” signature appears on this wonderful 20 jewel adjusted nickel bridge movement. The movement is protected by an inner display glass and gold bezel. The movement tis nicely finished with straight line damaskeening and set with twenty ruby jewels and a micro-metric regulator. The ultra-heavy gold case comes with a stylized Victorian-style overlay monogram on the front cover and a date on the back. The double sunk porcelain dial is signed by the retailer, “John R. Greason & Co. New York." Butterfly form hands, Arabic chapters and red 5-minute numerals mark the double sunk porcelain dial.
Price: $2,550.00
#18. UNITAS ANTI-MAGNETIC (GERMAN HIGH GRADE)
51mm .800 Silver Hunter"s Case, Lever-Set, C. 1880s
Grading: C 3 D 2-01 M 3 R 3
This beautiful 3/4 plate gilt movement features fifteen ruby jewels and a compensated balance with a white alloy anti-magnetic hairspring. The movement is signed “Antimagnetique Unitas." This movement is very similar in design to a high grade Lange or work by International Watch Co. of Schauffhausen. The porcelain dial is marked with Roman chapters, black 5-minute numerals and blue spade pointers. The original silver hunters case is smooth finished and hallmarked.
Price: $625.00
#19. A. LANGE & SOHNE RARE LADY"S HUNTERS CASE
34mm 18K Hunter"s Case, Lever-Set, No. 19420 C. 1885
Grading: C 2 D 2-01 M 2 R 4
This magnificently conditioned 3/4 plate movement shows the superior Lange quality, it is fully signed and numbered. It features a gold escape wheel and gold pallet fork along with a high-grade compensated bi-metallic balance wheel with blue steel hair spring. The case is signed “A. Lange & Sohne” and is plain polished on the back cover and finished with a stylized overlay Victorian monogram on the front. The porcelain dial is also signed “A. Lange & Sohne Glashutte & Dresden." It is single sunk with Roman chapters and very elegant blue spade pointers.
Price: $2,250.00
#20. PATEK PHILIPPE GENT"S FIRST QUALITY WATCH
46mm 18K Open Face, Stem-Set, No. 91,559 C. 1895
Grading: C 3-16 D 2-01 M 3 R 4
“Patek Philippe & Co. Geneva” is signed on the main bridge of this magnificent first quality 20 jewel nickel movement. The movement comes with a circular snail disk-style regulator. It is marked “Adjusted” and it is also signed “Wright, Kay & Co. Detroit." The original single sunk enameled dial is signed “Wright Kay & Co. Detroit." It is marked with Breguet style Arabic numerals and Breguet moon hands. The heavy gold drum-style case is reeded on the central rim. The inner cuvette is signed “No. 91559 Patek Philippe & Co. Geneva." The case is finished with a engine turned pattern on the back cover and a small uninitialed oval frame at the lower area.
Price: $3,850.00
#21. PATEK PHILIPPE GENT"S GOLD WATCH
50mm 18K Open Face, Pin-Set, No. 102,220 C. 1898
Grading: C 3 D 2-01 M 3 R 4
Fully signed and numbered, this beautiful gilt 15 jewel bridge model features wolfs tooth winding gears and a mustache-style pallet fork with steel escape wheel. The inner cuvette is signed “Ch. Beyer Fils Patek Philippe & Cie Geneva Palais du Credit, Zurich." The “Patek” marked case is finished with a ribbon-style overlay monogram on the back cover. Gold Louis XIV hands, Roman chapters and black 5-minute numerals mark the “Patek Philippe & Co." signed single sunk porcelain dial.
Price: $3,550.00
#22. PATEK PHILIPPE EARLY GOLD HUNTERS CASE
49mm 18K Hunter"s Case, Stem-Set, No. 32,185 C. 1868
Grading: C 3-15 D 2-01 M 3-6 R 4
Highly collectible, this early stem wind Patek Philippe movement features wolfs tooth winding gears and beautiful ruby jewels. The 18 jewel movement comes with a straight line lever escapement and mustache-style pallet fork. The inner cuvette is marked “No. 32185 Patek Philippe & Co. Geneva." The case is nicely engine turned on both sides and reeded along the outer rim. The porcelain dial is single sunk with Roman hour chapters, a elegant black minute track and blue spade pointers. Collectible early Patek!
Price: $3,350.00
#23. ARCHINARD & CO. GENEVA GOLD & ENAMEL CASE VERGE
43mm 18K Open Face, Keywind/Keyset, C. 1810
Grading: C 3-56 D 3-54-04 M 3 R 3
A pierced two-footed balance cock and a silver disc regulator center this verge fusee gilt movement which is signed “Archinard & Co. a Geneva No. 20566." The movement carries golden moon-style hands and a porcelain dial with Arabic hour chapters. The eye catching gold and black enamel case is artistically designed with miniature flower and leaf patterns and a beautiful swirl motif. The back cover, front bezel, pendant and bow are all beautifully enameled.
Price: $1,025.00
#24. HERBEAU (PARIS) EXQUISITE LADY"S VERGE WITH PEARL, GOLD & ENAMEL CASE
35mm 20K Open Face, Keywind/Keyset, C. 1790
Grading: C 3-50 D 3-54 M 3 R 4
This wonderfully conditioned verge movement is signed “Herbeau a Paris No. 329." It is complemented by a finely pierced delicate two-footed balance cock and a silver disc regulator. Fancy gold hands center the dial which is also signed “Herbeau a Paris." The dial is marked with red minute dots and flower accents along with Arabic chapters. Beautiful well matched all original half pearls decorate the front bezel and outer back edge of the case. The case comes with a peacock feather enameled motif showing green dots which surrounds an amber and white high-grade enameled motif consisting of a floral vase and musical instruments.
Price: $2,550.00
#25. JANVIER (PARIS) MULTI-COLOR GOLD FUSEE WITH CYLINDER ESCAPEMENT
38mm 18K Open Face, Keywind/Keyset, C. 1840
Grading: C 2 D 3-54-01 M 3 R 4
This phenomenal case comes with a multi-colored vase and birds within a floral frame on the back cover. The outer edges of the gold case are also chased with raised green-gold flower and leaf patterns. The dial is marked with Roman chapters and black 5-minute numerals. Fancy gold beetle and poker-type hands center the dial. The collectible gilt full plate movement is signed “Janvier Paris” and is centered by a single footed balance bridge with a 3-arm uncut balance wheel. The movement is jeweled with rubies and there is a visible steel cylinder escape wheel positioned below the balance. This unique fusee is highly collectible!
Price: $4,050.00
#26. DELISLE & FRERES MORICAND GENEVA BEAUTIFUL ENAMEL & GOLD LADY"S EARLY VERGE
33mm 18K Open Face, Keywind/Keyset, C. 1790
Grading: C 3 D 3-54-01 M 3-6 R 4
This highly collectible verge fusee timepiece is signed “Delisle & Freres Moricand” on the movement and on the dial. The movement number is 1133, it is centered by a pierced two-footed balance cock and is supported by cylindrical pillars. Fancy open work gold hands center the dial which is marked with Roman chapters, a black minute track and large 5-minute numerals. Paste stones form a fancy border on the front/back edges of the exquisite case. The case is centered by a lovely polychrome enameled portrait of a young man and lady with flowing robes. Green enameled leaf accents surround this central portrait and green-gold leaf work appears in raised relief along the outer edges.
Price: $5,050.00
#27. AUBURNDALE WATCH CO. TIMER WITH QUARTER-SECOND JUMP
18 Size, Base Metal Open Face, No. 4326 C. 1880
Grading: C 3 D 2-01 M 3 R 3
This scarce American timer is signed “Auburndale Mass. Timer." The 3/4 plate 7 jewel nickel movement comes with a unique 1/4-second jump indicator. The porcelain dial is also marked with a 10-minute recorder and a central fly back sweep second hand. The original hinged back case is smooth finished. $775.00
#28. AUBURNDALE WATCH CO. SCARCE SPLIT-SECOND TIMER WITH QUARTER-SECOND JUMP
18 Size, Base Metal Open Face, No. 4185 C. 1879
Grading: C 3-16 D 2-01 M 3 R 4
Very unique, this Auburndale timer movement is a gilt model presented in the original smooth finished case. The dial carries split center second hands and a quarter-second jump hand at the lower positions. The porcelain dial also has a 10-minute recording hand at the upper portion. This is an extremely difficult timer to find in the split second variety.
Price: $2,050.00
#29. NEW ENGLAND WATCH CO. SKELETONIZED DUPLEX
18 Size, Base Metal Display Case Open Face, Push-Set C. 1900
Grading: C 2 D 2-01 M 3 R 3
This fascinating timepiece is fully skeletonized so you can view the interesting duplex escapement. The back plate is signed “N. E. W. Co.," it is visible through the glass back of the unique display case. The case features plain polished bezels and a reeded rim. The front golden dial is marked with black enameled Arabic hour chapters and black minute dots, blue spade pointers center this interesting New England Watch Co. duplex. $625.00
#30. WALTHAM APPLETON TRACY & CO. EARLY KEYWIND WITH 8 OZ. CASE
18 Size, Coin Silver Hunter"s Case, Keywind/Keyset, No. 221,686 C. 1865
Grading: C 4-16 D 2-01 M 3-6 R-3
Sapphire jewels in screw down setting and a compensated bi-metallic balance wheel with gold timing screws are features of this early collectible Appleton Tracy & Co. Model 57 gilt movement. The massive Fahy"s 8 oz. coin silver hunters case is plain polished on the back and lightly engraved with an uninitialed crest on the front cover. The front cover opens to reveal blue spade pointers and a beautiful single sunk porcelain dial signed “American Watch Co." which features Roman chapters and a black minute track.
Price: $1,225.00
#31. ROCKFORD WATCH CO. ULTRA-RARE 19 RUBY JEWEL MODEL 1 SERIAL NO. 15
18 Size, 6 Oz. Coin Silver Hunter"s Case, KW Lever-Set, Serial No. 15 C. 1875 Adjusted
Grading: C 3-16 D 3-43-01-08 M 3 R 7
This museum quality ultra-rare Rockford gilt full plate movement is marked with the serial number 15, it is the highest grade produced at the time. Being a nineteen ruby jewel model with gold screw down jewel settings. The movement is signed “Rockford Watch Co. Adjusted 19 Ruby Jewels Illinois." It is also signed “Hurd"s Patent” near the micro-metric regulator. The movement carries butterfly-shaped hands and a porcelain dial signed “Rockford Watch Co. Illinois." The dial is marked with Roman hour chapters. The timepiece comes in a Fahy"s 6 oz. coin silver hunters case which is engraved with leaf patterns on the outer areas and a large crest on the front cover. Ultra-rare, most likely the earliest nineteen ruby jewel Rockford in existence. A four star watch!
Price: $8,550.00
#32. WALTHAM MODEL 84 CHRONOGRAPH WITH ORIGINAL GOLD CASE
14 Size, 14K Open Face, Lever-Set, No. 2,360,989 C. 1884
Grading: C 3-15 D 3-45-01 M 3 R 3
Wonderful fish scale damaskeening appears on this rare 18 jewel 3/4 plate nickel movement. The movement features a golden pallet fork bridge and a bi-metallic compensated balance with gold timing screws. Patent dates appear on the main plate and the mechanism is signed “A. W. Co. Waltham Mass." The original double hinged back gold case is nicely engine turned on the back and reeded along the outer rim. The dial is centered by blue spade pointers and a center fly back sweep hand. Roman chapters, outer 1/5-second calibrations and red 5-minute numerals mark the dial.
Price: $1,525.00
#33. ILLINOIS RAILROAD KING
18 Size, Gold-Filled, Open Face, Lever-Set, RR No. 501,383 C. 1884
Grading: C 3-16 D 3-45-53-01 M 3 R 3
Beautifully damaskeened, this scarce nickel full plate movement is marked “Railroad King Adjusted 17 Jewels Safety Pinion." It comes with Chalmer"s Patented regulator. This fifth pinion model comes with exquisite ruby jewels in screw down settings. The movement carries the original double sunk dial with Roman chapters and outer red 5-minute numerals. The dial is signed “Railroad King." Spade pointers center the dial. The screw back/bezel case is lightly engraved with an uninitialed floral frame on the back cover.
Price: $925.00
#34. ILLINOIS BUNN SPECIAL WITH RARE WESTERN PACIFIC DIAL
18 Size, RGP Open Face, Lever-Set, RR No. 1,927,779 C. 1907
Grading: C 3 D 3-43-01 M 3 R 4
This spectacular full plate movement comes with sunburst damaskeening. It is signed “21 Ruby Jewels Adjusted Temp. 6 Positions Isochronism Bunn Special Double Roller." Ruby jewels in gold setting are features of the ultra high-grade movement. It is fronted by a ultra-rare double sunk porcelain dial with blue spade pointers. The dial is signed “Western Pacific” and is marked with fancy Arabic numerals and bright red 5-minute numerals. The short stem screw back/bezel case is embellished with vertical striping and a small crest on the back cover.
Price: $1,525.00
#35. ILLINOIS WASHINGTON WATCH CO. LAFAYETTE TWENTY-FOUR RUBY JEWEL MODEL
18 Size, Gold-Filled, Open Face, Lever-Set, RR No. 2,367,804 C. 1911 Adj. Temp. & Pos.
Grading: C 2 D 2-01 M 2 R 4
Truly impressive, this wonderful timepiece starts with the double sunk porcelain dial which is signed “Washington Watch Co." Arabic chapters, black minute marks and red 5-minute numerals appear on the dial along with blue spade pointers. The wonderful ultra-clean nickel full plate movement is signed “24 Ruby Jewels Double Roller Washington Watch Co. Lafayette." It is magnificently damaskeened and set with very impressive ultra-large screw down gold jewel settings. The timepiece is completed by a wonderful screw back/bezel case which is reeded on the rim and engine turned in the background areas. Large flower/vine patterns are combined with an uninitialed crest on the back cover.
Price: $2,550.00
#36. ROCKFORD WATCH CO. 24 JEWEL GRADE 900
18 Size, Gold-Filled, Open Face, Lever-Set, RR No. 666,419 C. 1908
Grading: C 3-16 D 3-44-01 M 2 R 4
A recessed balance assembly, wonderful checkerboard-style damaskeening, a double roller and twenty-four ruby jewels are characteristics of this ultra high-grade Rockford Grade 900 movement. The movement is also signed “Adjusted 5 Positions." It is extra-clean and presented in a double hinged back case which is engraved with engine turnings and a small crest on the back cover. Up front, there is a double sunk original porcelain dial signed “Rockford” which is centered by double swell blue spade pointers. Classic Arabic chapters, black minute marks and red 5-minute numerals mark the dial.
Price: $2,550.00
#37. ILLINOIS BUNN RAILROAD INSPECTORS WATCH
18 Size, Gold-Filled, Hunter"s Case, Lever-Set, RR No. 1,375,334 C. 1898
Grading: C 3 D 3-01 M 3 R 3
This ultra-rare two-tone nickel movement is signed “24 Jewels Adjusted A. N. Anderson Minneapolis” (A. N. Anderson was a railroad inspector). The double sunk porcelain dial is also signed “A. N. Anderson Minneapolis” in red lettering. It is marked with Arabic chapters, black 5-minute numerals and blue spade pointers. The scarce timepiece comes in a gold-filled hunters case embellished with leaf, flower and ribbon engravings as well as an uninitiated crest on the front cover and a lumberjack scene which is finely detailed on the back cover.
Price: $2,450.00
#38. E. HOWARD & CO. SERIES III KEYWIND ORIGINAL CASE
Ns (18 size) Coin Silver Open Face, Keywind/Keyset, No. 13885 C. 1868
Grading: C 3-13 D 3-01 M 3 R 3
This wonderful American collectors 3/4 plate movement is signed “Heat & Cold” on the balance bridge and it is marked “Reed"s Patent” on the main spring barrel. The movement is beautifully jeweled, it features a maltese governor on the wind arbor and a bi-metallic balance wheel with gold timing screws. It is presented in the original case which is hallmarked “M. B. (Margot Bros.). The case is smooth on the back and reeded on the outer rim. The dial is centered by blue spade pointers and is marked with Roman chapters and black 5-minute numerals.
Price: $1,225.00
#39. E. HOWARD & CO. SERIES IV MASSIVE GOLD HUNTERS CASE
Ns (18 size) 18K Hunter"s Case, Stem-Set, No. 34,852 C. 1870
Grading: C 3 D 3-43-04 M 3-7 R 4
In beautiful condition, this ultra-heavy gold hunters case was made by Ansbacher & Son from Wilkes Barre Pa. The case is decorated with leaf/flower patterns on the upper/lower areas and a small classic crest on the front cover. The outer rim has a reeded pattern. The total weight of this impressive timepiece is over 100 dwts. The dial is marked with Roman hour chapters and is single sunk. It is signed “E. Howard & Co. Boston Pat. Feb. 4, 1868." The 3/4 plate 15jewel gilt movement is fully jeweled with fifteen rubies. It is signed “E. Howard & Co. Boston."
Price: $3,050.00
#40. BORDIER (GENEVA) GOLD QUARTER-HOUR REPEATER
54mm 18K Open Face, Keywind/Keyset, C. 1800
Grading: C 3 D 2-01 M 3 R 3
This superior repeater comes in a beautiful gold case which is signed on the inner gold cuvette. The back comes with a sunburst engraved pattern and the outer rim is reeded. The repeat mechanism is activated from the pendant. The intriguing cylinder fusee movement is controlled by a 3-arm uncut balance wheel. The repeat mechanism, star wheels, levers and racks are visible on the back of this complicated movement. The dial is signed “Bordier a Geneva” and is marked with Arabic hour chapters, a black minute track and large Breguet moon hands.
Price: $3,550.00
#41. SWISS QUARTER-HOUR REPEATER WITH INTERESTING DIAL
51mm 18K Open Face, Keywind/Keyset, C. 1790
Grading: C 3-13 D 3-43-53-01 M 3-6 R 3
This verge fusee movement is a beautiful gilt model with a central two-footed pierced balance cock exhibiting a garnet endstone. A silver disc regulator also tops the back plate. The movement is protected by a gilt inner cuvette. The gold case is finished with a vertical wavy line pattern and an uninitialed oval frame on the back cover, a reeded pattern decorates the outer rim. The interesting dial features a full color scene showing two exotically dressed men on horseback. Arabic hour chapters and golden Breguet moon hands also mark the dial.
Price: $3,550.00
#42. HUGUENIN-BREGUET MINUTE REPEATER WITH CHRONOGRAPH
54mm Heavy 14K Open Face, Stem-Set, C. 1895
Grading: C 3 D 2-01 M 3 R 4
This fascinating high-grade nickel bridge movement is signed “Huguenin-Breguet 26054 Adjusted." The 22 jewel movement has a minute repeat mechanism which is activated from a gold slide on the rim of the case. It also features a straight line lever escapement. The heavy double hinged back case is finished with a flowing ribbon script monogram on the back cover. The attractive double sunk dial is signed “Huguenin-Breguet," it is centered by a fly back sweep second hand and black filigree hour and minute hands. The dial is also marked with Arabic chapters, 1/5-second outer calibrations and red 5-minute numerals.
Price: $4,550.00
#43. SWISS MINUTE REPEATER WITH ORIGINAL BOX
52mm 18K Hunter's Case, Stem-Set, C. 1910
Grading: C 3 D 2-01 M 3 R 4
The box, dial and case of this high-grade timepiece are all signed “Walser, Wald & Co. Buenos Aries." The case if fully engraved with award medallions on the inner gold cuvette. The back cover is plain polished and the front comes with a fancy leaf/ribbon-style monogram. The dial is marked with Roman chapters, gold spade pointers and black 5-minute numerals. The 23 jewel 3-finger, nickel, bridge-style movement is in first class condition with straight line damaskeening and a lever escapement. The box is beautifully fitted with blue velvet interior and a burgundy leather exterior.
Price: $6,050.00
#44. JOHN RAYMOND LONDON EARLY VERGE WITH TORTOISE CASE
49mm Tortoise-Gilt Pair Case Open Face, Keywind/Keyset, C. 1765
Grading: C 3-55 D 3-43-01 M 2 R 3
This beautifully preserved fire gilt movement comes with an elaborate pierced balance cock decorated with a bird and flower motif. The movement is signed by the maker and supported by baluster pillars. The verge mechanism carries blue spade pointers and a porcelain dial with Roman chapters, a black minute track and 5-minute numerals. The inner gilt case is smooth finished. The outer tortoise case is beautifully finished with a pin tortoise on the front bezel and the entire back cover.
Price: $1,025.00
#45. ABM. ABY BERNE VERGE WITH CALENDAR
62mm Silver Pair Case Open Face, Keywind/Keyset, C. 1810
Grading: C 3 D 2-01 M 2 R 3
Beautifully designed, this verge gilt movement comes with fancy engraving along the outer edges of the back plate. The mechanism is centered by a pierced two-footed balance cock and a fancy engraved silver disc regulator. The mechanism is signed “Abm. Aby a Berne," fancy pillars support the plates. The dial is exquisite with Roman chapters, black 5-minute numerals, a black minute track and date numerals. The signed dial comes with a blue date index hand and fancy rose-gold hour/minute hands. The inner case is smooth on the back and finished with a pie crust-style outer edge. The outer case is similar in design and in beautiful condition.
Price: $1,175.00
#46. DU BOIS VERGE WITH DECORATIVE ENAMEL CASE
53mm Gilt Open Face, Keywind/Keyset, C. 1790
Grading: C 3-51-56 D 3-54-55-03 M 3-6 R 3
This white porcelain dial is marked with 1/4-hour numerals, Roman hour chapters, a black minute track, gold accents and gold Louis XIV hands. The case is embellished with large paste stones around the front bezel. The back features a polychrome enameled scene depicting a young lady holding a lamb. The outer borders are decorated with gold, white and rich blue enamel. The gilt verge full plate movement is signed by the maker and supported by cylindrical pillars, it is centered by a two-footed pierced balance cock.
Price: $1,675.00
#47. SWISS VERGE FUSEE WITH UNUSUAL DIAL
54mm Sterling Open Face, Keywind/Keyset, C. 1785
Grading: C 3 D 2-01 M 3-6 R 2
This verge gilt full plate movement is centered by a silver disc regulator and a pierced two-footed balance cock. The drum-style case is smooth finished. The interesting dial features a beautifully engraved gilt background area and a repousse silver disc depicting a Cherub, a pedestal and a floral motif at the upper area. The porcelain dial at the base is marked with Arabic chapters, a black minute track and gilt beetle and poker hands.
Price: $1,225.00
#48. COULIN GENEVA VERGE WITH FANCY CALENDAR DIAL CENTER SECONDS
52mm Sterling Open Face, Keywind/Keyset, C. 1800
Grading: C 3-12 D 3-46-54-01 M 3 R 3
This attractive dial is decorated with painted figures and a small building. Day and date chapters appear at the top of the dial, it features Arabic hour chapters at the bottom with blue beetle and poker hands and a blue center second hand. The dial is also marked with a blue and gold minute track. The case is smooth finished. The gilt full plate movement is centered by a silver disc regulator and pierced two-footed balance cock. The mechanism is signed “Coulin a Geneva No. 1906."
Price: $1,825.00
#49. MORE LONDON EARLY VERGE
50mm Silver Pair Case Open Face, Keywind/Keyset, C. 1700
Grading: C 3-34 D 3-03 M 3-6 R 3
This early fire gilt verge movement is supported by fancy baluster pillars and is topped by a pierced single footed balance cock and a small circular regulator. The mechanism is signed “More London." It is protected by a smooth silver inner case and a plain polished silver outer case. The silver dial is signed “London” on a central banner. It features champleve enameled Roman hour chapters and 5-minute numerals as well as a black minute track. The dial is nicely bordered by a engraved swirl pattern on a gilt edge. Blue steel pointers complete this early timepiece.
Price: $2,250.00
#50. MARCHAND VERGE FUSEE WITH ALARM
49mm Silver Open Face, Keywind/Keyset, C. 1820
Grading: C 3 D 4-55-01 M 3-6-9 R 3
This intriguing thin line verge movement is centered by a pierced two-footed balance cock and silver disc regulator. It carries a alarm hammer which sounds on an inner steel bell. The dial is signed “Marchand," it features a blue steel alarm index hand which can be repositioned by turning a disc on the pendant. It also features Breguet moon hour/minute hands and black Roman hour chapters. The silver case is in very nice condition with engraved outer borders and engine turning on the back cover.
Price: $1,025.00
#51. OWEN DAVIES LLANIDLOES VERGE WITH SUN & MOON DIAL
58mm Sterling Pair Case Open Face, Keywind/Keyset, C. 1815
Grading: C 3 D 2-01 M 3-6 R 5
This interesting dial features a central rotating day and night disc which carries the hour pointer on either a sun or a moon emblem. The dial is centered by a blue steel minute hand. It is marked with Roman chapters for the hours and outer 5-minute numerals. The silver dial fronts a verge fusee gilt full plate movement which is signed “Owen Davis No. 739." The movement is centered by a pierced single footed balance cock engraved with a eagle and flower motif. The inner/outer cases are both smooth finished. An interesting early timepiece!
Price: $3,550.00
#52. GEORGE GRAHAM LONDON RARE EARLY VERGE
46mm Gilt-Tortoise Pair Case Open Face, Keywind/Keyset, No. 4909 C. 1745
Grading: C 4-56 D 4-45-01 M 3-6-11 R 5
This intriguing early verge fusee movement is supported by pierced Egyptian pillars. The broad based pierced balance cock carries a diamond endstone. The cock is engraved with birds, swirls and an engraved mask at center. The movement is signed “Geo. Graham London 4909." The porcelain dial is centered by blue steel beetle and poker hands and is marked with Roman hour chapters and a black minute track. The inner gilt case is smooth finished, the outer case comes with pinned tortoise shell.
Price: $4,550.00
George Graham was an eminent English maker. He is contributed with many horological inventions and the invention of the cylinder escapement has been associated with Graham. He devised a grid iron pendulum in 1715 as well as a mercury compensation pendulum. He was associated with the great watchmaker Tompion from 1696 to aprox. 1713.
#53. VINDEMIS LONDON EARLY OIGNON VERGE
51mm Silver Open Face, Keywind/Keyset, C. 1680
Grading: C 3 D 3-44-54-01 M 3 R 5
This beautiful early fusee movement comes with pierced Egyptian pillars which are topped with silver leaf patterns. The verge is controlled by a flat steel balance wheel supported by a beautiful large broad based pierced single footed balance cock. The cock is ornamented with swirl and scallop designs and it measures approx. 27mm in diameter. The movement is numbered 2351 and it carries gilt Louis XIV style hands and a porcelain dial marked with Roman chapters, a black minute track and 5-minute numerals. The silver case has a heavy side box hinge, it is plain on the back and very nice.
Price: $3,850.00
#54. J. TARTS LONDON EARLY VERGE WITH SIGNED REPOUSSE CASE
52mm Gilt Pair Case Open Face, Keywind/Keyset, C. 1725
Grading: C 3 D 3-43 M 3-9 R 5
This verge movement carries a two-footed circular pierced balance cock and a fancy pierced top plate with a silver disc regulator. The movement is signed “J. Tarts London 5906." It is fronted by a porcelain dial with a eccentric minute track, Roman chapters, 5-minute numerals and gilt filigree hands. The inner gilt case is smooth finished, the outer case is beautifully designed with a multi- figure classic scene appearing in repousse on the back cover. Flower, scallop, scrolls and leaf patterns decorate the outer perimeter areas. The classic repousse case is signed “Cochin."
Price: $3,800.00
#55. HUNZIKER A PARIS GOLD & ENAMEL VERGE WITH MATCHING CHATELAINE
53mm 18K Open Face, Keywind/Keyset, C. 1790
Grading: C 3-50 D 3-53-54 M 3 R 5
Blue steel Breguet moon hands and black Arabic hour chapters mark this porcelain dial. The verge gilt full plate movement is signed “Hunziker Paris No. 639." It is beautifully finished with a delicately pierced starburst form two-footed pierced balance cock and a silver disc regulator. The gold case has a smooth gold outer rim. The back cover features a peacock feather-style of enameling consisting of a blue background and beautiful green and gold crescent paillons designs. The beautiful watch is accompanied by a 4-3/4” long gilt and enameled chatelaine. The chatelaine has beautiful tassel fobs and an enameled upper marquise plaque.
Price: $5000.00
#56. EDWARD HOWARD LONDON MAGNIFICENT VERGE WITH SIGNED GOLD REPOUSSE CASE
47mm 18K Pair Case Open Face, Keywind/Keyset, No. 1204 C. 1785
Grading: C 3 D 3-46-01 M 3 R 5
This magnificent gilt verge movement is in first class condition with an elaborately pierced balance cock depicting flower swirls and a exotic bird. The movement comes with a silver disc regulator, beautiful baluster pillars and the signature “Edward Howard London 1204." The dial is marked with Roman chapters and 5-minute numerals as well as rose-gold pointers. The inner gold case is smooth, the outer case is magnificently designed with a classic repousse scene showing a Centurion with his horse while a elder gentleman and lady look on. The case is finished with wonderful leaf, flower and scallop designs along the edges and on the front bezel. The case features the makers initials “G. M. M. J."
Price: $4,550.00
#57. F. A. CHANDLER (LEAMINGTON SPA) HIGH-GRADE KARRUSEL
47mm Gilt Display Case Open Face, Pin-Set, C. 1870
Grading: C 3-24 D 2-01 M 2 R 4
This pristine 3/4 plate gilt movement comes with a diamond endstone and a karrusel mechanism which is extremely collectible. The karrusel is a variation of a tourbillon in which the moving cage carries the balance assembly, escape wheel and the fourth wheel and normally the rotation is once every 54 minutes. This fine example is number 56364, the movement is signed “F. A. Chandler Leamington Spa." This signature also appears on the porcelain dial which is single sunk. The dial is signed “Karrusel” above the subsidiary seconds bit and is marked with double swell blue spade pointers, Roman chapters and a black minute track. The gilt case is beautifully designed in a drum-style.
Price: $2,550.00
#58. E. J. DENT LONDON UNIQUE MINUTE REPEATER WITH INTERESTING DIAL & HACK SECONDS FEATURE
52mm 18K Demi-Hunter Pin-Set C. 1870
Grading: C 3 D 3-48-01 M 3-6 R 7
This 3/4 plate gilt movement is signed “E. J. Dent Watchmaker To The Queen Patent London No. 17401," it is set with a cylinder escapement. The 15 jewel movement is from an abash by the renowned maker Nicole Nielsen. The interesting dial has the seconds bit located between 10 and 12 o"clock. The second hand will stop when a push button positioned on the rim of the case is activated. The unique mechanism allows the time train to continue to run when the second hand is in the stop mode. The dial is signed “E. J. Dent London 17401." It is marked with classic Roman chapters and blue spade pointers. The gold case is plain on the back, reeded on the rim and set with blue enameled Roman chapters around the front demi-hunter opening.
Price: $10,050.00
#59. MARKWICK MARKHAM PERIGAL LONDON HIGHLY IMPORTANT GOLD & ENAMELED CASED CLOCK WATCH
61mm Horn Enamel & 20K Gold Triple Case Open Face, Keywind/Keyset, No. 17489 C. 1770
Grading: C 3-55 D 3-53-01 M 3 R 8
This highly important timepiece for the Turkish market is a sophisticated clock watch in rare gold casing. The dial is signed “Markwick Markham Perigal London." It is marked with black numerals and a black outer minute track. Blue steel beetle and poker hands center the dial. The clock watch mechanism strikes on the hours, quarter-hours and half-hours from a steel hammer striking on an inner steel case bell. The movement is magnificent and very complex with tapered cylindrical pillars, a broad single footed pierced balance cock and a silver disc regulator. The verge fusee mechanism is signed “Markwick Markham Perigal London." This signature also appears on the protective gilt dust cap. The inner gold case is in wonderful condition with beautiful piercings on the side edges and decorative flag designs engraved on the back cover. The secondary gold case is also exquisite with an enameled floral display centering the back along with enameled pearl like ornamentation and piercings along the outer edges. White enameled pearl ornaments also appear around the front bezel area. The outer most case is a gilt case with pinned orangish-red horn.
Price: $18,550.00
#60. JULES JURGENSEN MAGNIFICENT MINUTE REPEATER WITH CHRONOMETER ESCAPEMENT
54mm 18K Hunter"s Case, Bow-Set No. 12128 C. 1878
Grading: C 2 D 2-01 M 2 R 8
This ultra-rare highly sophisticated nickel bridge movement is signed “Jules Jurgensen Copenhagen No. 13128." It features a fabulous pivoted detent chronometer escapement with a gold escape wheel and a bi-metallic balance wheel with blue steel hair spring and gold timing screws. The movement is magnificently jeweled with cap jewels on the detent and the escape wheel pivots. It is jeweled through the center of the time train and fully jeweled through the minute repeat train. It is jeweled to the hammers and is protected by an inner gold bezel and display glass. The “Jurgensen” signed case is in beautiful condition with heavy gold lids, a heavy bow and original Jules Jurgensen style lips. The dial is signed “Jules Jurgensen Copenhagen," it is marked with classic Roman chapters, a thin line minute track and elegant Breguet moon hands.
Price: $30,050.00
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