All Items : Antiques : Instruments and Implements : Timepieces : Pocket Watches : Pre 1800 item #1474673 (stock #4099)
Watch Company
$650.00
A group of invenstors bought this company out and created the Hamilton Watch Co. in 1892. That is why this small, scarce watch company is so collectible.

Lancaster, Pa. KEYSTONE Key Wind/Key Set From the REAR, No. 4226 Circa: 1879. 16 size. The Lancaster Watch Co. struggled and reorganized several times just before the Hamilton Watch Co. was created buying all their assets in 1892. This rare example is all original and features a low No. 4226 and a absolutely mint original silver double hinged back and bezel key wind and key set from the rear case. The movement is 3/4 plate gilt, 15j, ADJUSTED, marked: Keystone/Lancaster, Pa. It is original to this mint case and is clean running. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET, BITCOIN, BONDS. BUY HARD ASSETS, SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

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All Items : Antiques : Instruments and Implements : Timepieces : Pocket Watches : Pre 1910 item #1474630 (stock #4098)
Watch Company
$8,750.00
Extremely Rare ("Veritas" means "The Truth"). ELGIN 21j VERITAS 18 size WIND INDICATOR Hunting Model Factory Converted Dial Circa: 1903. Only 3-5 known to exist. This watch was originally created as a result of a buyer's special request. The Elgin Dealer requested that the factory provide a custom dial to create the appearance of an open face to fit this hunting model movement. The case, dial, movement are all original and in excellent condition. The dial is hairline free. 21 jewels, all 14k yellow gold time train and all 14k yellow gold capped screw down jewel settings, lever set, jeweled barrel, Adjusted 5 Positions, Serial No. 10,854,832. BUY WITH CONFIDENCE FROM AN OLD TIMER--now in my 53rd year trading, buying and selling horological items!

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All Items : Antiques : Instruments and Implements : Timepieces : Pocket Watches : Pre 1900 item #1474319 (stock #4097)
Watch Company
$850.00
NEW YORK WATCH Co. Providence, Rhode Island 1866-1875

In 1866 the name of this company was changed from the Mozart Watch Co. to the New York Watch Co. and was located in Rhode Island. Before any watches has been sold, they moved to Springfield, Mass. In 1867. A factory was built there, but only about 100 watches were produced before a fire occurred on April 23, 1870. Shortly after the fire, in 1870, a newly designed watch was introduced. The doors closed in the summer of 1876. In January 1877, the Hampden Watch Co. was organized and commenced active operation in June 1877.

Very scarce example of this company. Comes with the original sterling silver vest chain with T-Bar! NEW YORK WATCH Co. Theo. E. Studley 18 Size 15j Key Wind #19754 1870. All original Coin Silver 4oz. Silver Hunting Case. Not personalized. Only 100 made in Springfield, Mass. No hairlines on the original single sunken white porcelain dial marked: NEW YORK WATCH Co. Heavy beveled original crystal. Tiny patch under sub. seconds circle does not distract. Clean, running, very scarce, and all original!! THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET or BONDS. BUY HARD ASSETS, SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

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All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Wristwatches : Pre 1940 item #1474194 (stock #VW1823)
Watch Company
$2,850.00
LEMANIA CHRONOGRAPH 30 Minute Register with the original adjustable MESH metal Bracelet; Circa: 1940. 33mm diameter and 12mm thick. 3/4 Plate Gilt Chronograph movement marked: "LEMANIA". This is a very rare all original 13mm diameter chronograph with the original mesh metal bracelet. The dial is original, which also makes it very rare. Clean, running and still fully functional and accurate. DO NOT PURCHASE STOCKS OR BONDS, ACQUIRE HARD ASSETS, SOMETHING PROVED IN TIME. BUY WITH CONFIDENCE FROM AN OLD TIMER--now in my 53rd year trading, buying and selling horological items!

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All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Wristwatches : Pre 1970 item #1474190 (stock #OVW1216)
Watch Company
$4,750.00
Rare DATE Model. Circa: 1970. OMEGA Automatic Seamaster 300 Caliber 565 24 Jewels. Reference No. 165024-64 S.C. Rotating Black 30 minute Dive Bezel, Original dial with Luminous baton figures and luminous hands with sweep second. Marked: OMEGA/AUTOMATIC, and Seamster 300 under the center post. 20mm Black leather strap with an Omega Steel 18mm Logo Buckle. Superb original condition and truly collectible. Clean, running and fully functional. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET. BUY SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

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All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Wristwatches : Pre 1940 item #1473951 (stock #4096)
Watch Company
$4,750.00
OMEGA Single Button CHRONOGRAPH 45mm Pocket Conversion 1933. Rotating GMT Bezel. Beautiful Black Chronograph DIAL with a 30-minute register and 24-Hour indication in center. Florescent hands. Non-reflective black dial marked: "OMEGA". The movement is a 3/4 plate gilt, pendent set "17 Jewels/SWISS", marked: "439 CHRO" under the balance, Single button in the center of the crown to activate the register. Marked: "OMEGA, serial No. 8,382,820 (which dates this movement to 1933). We also placed this watch to a 20mm fit with a Omega Steel vintage 1960s deployment bracelet (please view some this fit with the images provided). Clean running, and fully functional. This is a rare early Omega single button chronograph. BUY WITH CONFIDENCE FROM AN OLD TIMER--now in my 53rd year trading, buying and selling horological items!

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All Items : Antiques : Instruments and Implements : Timepieces : Pocket Watches : Pre 1910 item #1473813 (stock #4095)
Watch Company
$8,700.00
ORT. The Order of Railroad Telegraphers (ORT) was a United States labor union established in the late nineteenth century to promote the interests of telegraph operators working for the railroads. A telegraphist, telegrapher, or telegraph operator is an operator who uses a telegraph key to send and receive the Morse code in order to communicate by land lines or radio.

Background and early years.

While early telegraph lines often ran alongside railroad tracks in the United States, it was not until 1851 that the telegraph was first used for train routing by Charles Minot, Superintendent of the Erie Railroad.[1] As the practice gained wider acceptance in the 1860s and 1870s, telegraphers would be stationed in individual depots along the railroad line in order to receive train orders from a centrally located dispatcher and report back on train movements; telegraphed train orders would be written out on paper and "handed up" to the crews of passing trains.

Nationalization of the railroads, 1917-1920[edit] With the entry of the U.S. into the first World War, the railroad and telegraph industries were placed under government control. On December 26, 1917, the United States Railroad Administration (USRA) took control of the railroads.

The ORT in the 1920s The early 1920s were the peak years for ORT membership; by 1922, the union boasted 78,000 members in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Some railroads, including the Santa Fe, the Louisville and Nashville, and the Great Northern, maintained essentially the same agreements with the ORT that they had established during the years of government control.

My speculation: This 18s was created by a ORT Union Member in 1902. One guy (ORT Union member) with this request from Hamilton through his jeweler in 1902. This is the only one known to exist today. Who knows if more than one was created. Everybody thought it was a good idea when viewed and later by 1910 everybody wanted to wear a smaller 16 size, not the old "yesterday's news" 18s. So, when they figured out that it was a good idea to have Hamilton Ball put ORT on their dials by 1910 everyone just wanted a 16 size, when requested from a jeweler by a ORT Union member 1910-1920. Thats why you see only ORT on dials and movements on the 16s.

But it is important to note that Telegraphers represented 2% of Railroad employees. “Trainmen” represented all the rest. The Railroad employees liked what the Telegraphers did with these 18 sizes from Hamilton and Ball. Therefore, the 16 size with “ORT” on the dial and/or movement represented 98% of the Railroad employees or “Trainmen”. “ORT” initials represented “Order of Railroad Trainmen”. Not “Telegraphers”, making this earlier single 18 size “Telegraphers” so incredibly rare.

This is the only ORT Ball known to exist. Hamilton Ball 18 size, Open Face, 21 Jewels, lever set, "Official ORT Standard", "Patt'd June 30, 1896", and "Aug. 18, 1896", serial No. 208,891. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET or BONDS. BUY HARD ASSETS, SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

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All Items : Antiques : Instruments and Implements : Timepieces : Pocket Watches : Pre 1910 item #1473716 (stock #4094)
Watch Company
$2,400.00
Waltham 23j Vanguard UP/DOWN INDICATOR 18 Size original Salesmans Sample Case 1908. Adjusted 5 Positions, Serial No. 15,036,445. Superb original condition; clean running and still fully functional and accurate. Original hands and Indicator hand. Difficult to see two hairlines just under the center post. Not distracting. Very nice. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET or BONDS. BUY HARD ASSETS, SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

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All Items : Antiques : Instruments and Implements : Timepieces : Pocket Watches : Pre 1800 item #1473573 (stock #4093)
Watch Company
$7,750.00
J.P. STEVENS & Co. J.P. STEVENS & BRO. J.P. STEVENS WATCH Co. Atlanta, Georgia 1882-1887 In mid-1881 J.P. Stevens bought part of the Springfield Watch co. of Massachusetts; and some unfinished watch components from E.F. Bowman. He set up his watchmaking firm above his jewelry store in Atlanta, Ga. And started to produce the Bowman unfinished watches which were 16 size and various 18 size watches, to which was added the “Stevens Patent Regulator.” This regulator is best described as a simple disc attached to the plate which has an eccentric groove cut for the arm of the regulator to move in. This regulator is a prominent feature of the J.P. Stevens plate with damascening. The pallets were equidistant locking and needed greater accuracy in manufacturing. About 50 of these watches were made. The pallet and fork are made of one-piece aluminum. The aluminum was combined with 1/10 copper and formed an exceedingly tough metal which will not rust or become magnetized. The lever of this watch is only one-third the weight of a steel lever. The aluminum lever affords the lease possible resistance for overcoming inertia in transmitting power from the escape wheel to the balance. In 1884, the company was turning out about ten watches a day at a price of $20 to $100 each. In the spring of 1887, the company failed. Only 169 true Stevens watches were made, but other watches carried the J.P. Stevens name.

Rare, only 169 produced. J.P. STEVENS WATCH Co., Atlanta, Geo. 14k GOLD 16 Size Hunting No. 45. OEM condition case, movement, and original R.R. 24 HOUR R.R. white porcelain fully signed dial. This case is original to the movement and dial. 16 Size, hunting model, lever set, 3/4 plate nickel, Stevens Patented Regulator, Serial No. 45. Only one known to exist. Clean, running. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET, BITCOIN, BONDS. BUY HARD ASSETS, SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

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All Items : Antiques : Instruments and Implements : Timepieces : Pocket Watches : Pre 1800 item #1473475 (stock #4091)
Watch Company
$3,850.00
CORNELL WATCH CO. Chicago, Illinois 1870-1874 San Francisco, California 1875-1876 The Cornell Watch Co. bought the Newark Watch Co. and greatly improved the movements being produced. In the fall of 1874, the company moved to San Francisco, Calif., with about 60 of its employees. The movements made in California were virtually the same as those made in Chicago. The company wanted to employ Chinese who would work cheaper, but the skilled employees refused to go along and went on strike. The company stayed alive until 1875 and was sold to the California Watch Co. in January 1876. But death came a few months later. C. L. Kidder from 1869 to 1872 worked with F.A. Jones in Switzerland to form the International Watch Co. Mr. Kidder returned to U.S.A. and took on a position with Cornell. The Chronology of the Development of Cornell Watch Co. *Newark Watch Co. 1864-1870, S#s 6901 to about 12,000. *Cornell Watch Co., Chicago, Ill. 1870-1874; S#s 12,001 to about 23,000 or up to 25,000. *Cornell Watch Co., San Francisco, Calif. 1874-Jan. 1876; S#s 23,001 to about 35,000. *California Watch Co. Jan. 1876-mid 1876.

This example is the rarest of all the Cornell watches that were produced while this company was still located in Chicago, Illinois. Produced in 1873, it bears the owners name; Paul Cornell. CORNELL WATCH Co. Chicago, Ill. 19 Jewels Hunting Model #22893 1873. Full plate gilt. Clean, running and distraction free. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET, BITCOIN, BONDS. BUY HARD ASSETS, SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

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All Items : Antiques : Instruments and Implements : Timepieces : Pocket Watches : Pre 1900 item #1473409 (stock #4090)
Watch Company
$5,500.00
John W. Wainwright; Presentation in 1886 by his Mother & Father. Rare 1872 Model in the original Multi-Colored hunting case with presentation dated in 1886. What's especially interesting is the image of the daughter, permanently fired on the inside surface of the front lid; all dressed up in her finest. The multi-colored solid gold case also features a Gold Harp on the back and a bow of flowers on the front. Rare. All completely original, clean, running and accurate. 16 size, 16 jewels, lever set, 5/4 plate nickel jeweled center wheel & Jewel setting, ADJUSTED, Serial No. 1,833,521. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET, BITCOIN, BONDS. BUY HARD ASSETS, SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

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All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Wristwatches : Pre 1930 item #1473241 (stock #VW1821)
Watch Company
$600.00
ART DECO Ladies Diamond Wrist. SWISS Art Deco Ladies 18k WHITE GOLD 28 DIAMOND Wrist 1922 19mm diameter. Complete with the original Nylon band and Clasp! All original and very scarce. 19.5 diameter and 29mm in length, and 7mm thick. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET, BITCOIN, BONDS. BUY HARD ASSETS, SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

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All Items : Antiques : Instruments and Implements : Timepieces : Pocket Watches : Pre 1920 item #1473115 (stock #4089)
Watch Company
$4,700.00
Most desirable solid 14k Pink, Yellow, White and Rose color Gold inlay and overlap engravings featuring The Bust of an ELK. This mint condition rare multicolor also features a fancy porcelain dial. This single sunk porcelain dial features a light blue center surrounded by 18k gold leaf with the original fancy gold minute, hour, and sub. seconds hands. The original movement is an ELGIN 15 jewel, pendent set serial No. 21,828,772, which dates this watch to 1918. 100 grams total weight. 51mm diameter and 13mm thick. Never been initialed or personalized. The 14k Rose Gold crest is blank and all heavily engraved surfaces are all in mint original condition. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET, BITCOIN, BONDS. BUY HARD ASSETS, SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME. NOTE: We have been selling vintage watches on E-Bay since 1998 as watchco1973 with over 9800 vintage watch sales and 100% positive feedbacks. You can buy from us with confidence. OTHER NICE FEATURES: Free U.S. FEDEX Shipping. $58 FEDEX overseas.
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Wristwatches : Pre 1930 item #1473113 (stock #4088)
Watch Company
$497.00
Very scarce in a Hunting Model. ILLINOIS 21 Jewel BUNN SPECIAL TWO-TONE HUNTING MODEL Circa: 1921. Adjusted, "21 Ruby Jewels", Serial No. 1,373,824. The colors on the plates are bright and bold. The movement is distraction free and is clean, running and still accurate. The white porcelain Bunn Special double sunk dial is distraction free and is original. Very nice. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET, BITCOIN, BONDS. BUY HARD ASSETS, SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

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All Items : Antiques : Instruments and Implements : Timepieces : Pocket Watches : Pre 1920 item #1472939 (stock #4085)
Watch Company
$87.00
HAMILTON 16s ARABIC RAILROAD GRADE DOUBLE SUNK DIAL 1905 Factory NOS. This dial was just removed from unused original authentic Hamilton Factory inventory. Never sold, used or applied to a movement. It's perfect, no issues! THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET or BONDS. BUY HARD ASSETS, SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

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All Items : Antiques : Instruments and Implements : Timepieces : Pocket Watches : Pre 1920 item #1472936 (stock #4084)
Watch Company
$97.00
HAMILTON 16s BOLD ART DECO ARABIC RAILROAD GRADE DOUBLE SUNK DIAL 1905 Factory NOS. Used on the 992 and 950 21j and 23j Models. This dial was just removed from unused original authentic Hamilton Factory inventory. Never sold, used or applied to a movement. It's perfect, no issues! THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET or BONDS. BUY HARD ASSETS, SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

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All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Wristwatches : Pre 1960 item #1472393 (stock #VW1819)
Watch Company
$1,600.00
Rare. Le Coultre Men's 14k GOLD CUFF LINK Pat. Pending 1952. 18mm diameter and 13mm thick. Solid 14k yellow Gold. Snap case. This rare cuff link has a Pat. pending by LeCoultre in 1952. One-of-a-kind creation. Inside marked: CASED AND TIMMED BY LECOULTRE /14k GOLD/ 5328907/ 516. The clean, running 30 Hour winding movement is signed: 17 Jewels, Le Coultre, SWISS. All original and very unique. Cannot be compared. DO NOT PURCHASE STOCKS OR BONDS, ACQUIRE HARD ASSETS, SOMETHING PROVED IN TIME. BUY WITH CONFIDENCE FROM AN OLD TIMER--now in my 53rd year trading, buying and selling horological items!

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All Items : Antiques : Instruments and Implements : Timepieces : Pocket Watches : Pre 1800 item #1471897 (stock #4081)
Watch Company
$3,750.00
AMERICAN WATCH CO. 1859 – 1873 Boston, Mass. Commonly referred to as “The Mother of all American Watch Companies”, this manufacturer was a international pioneer in watch production and accuracy. They were the first to gain independence from European watch providers in the New World. But more than that, they sought to provide a more accurate watch at a affordable price to the American Citizen. After beginning activity in Boston by the Boston Watch Co. 1853 – 1859, In January 1859, the Waltham Improvement Co. and the Appleton, Tracy & Co. merged to form the American Watch Company. In 1860, as Lincoln was elected president and the country was in Civil War, the American Watch Co. was faced with serious problems. The next year, business came to a standstill. There seemed to be little hope of finding a market for watches, and bankruptcy again seemed close at hand. At this point it was decided to cut expenditures to the lowest possible figure and keep the factory in operation.

American horology owes much to members of the Waltham Watch group such as Bacon, Church, Dennison, Fogg, Howard, Marsh, Webster, and Woerd, who contributed much to its development and success. In early 1861, the name “J. Watson” appeared on model 1857 (first run: nos. 23,601 to 24,300 total production 1200). The next model 1857 was the “R.E. Robbins” of which 2800 were made. The William Ellery marked: Em Ellery, (model 1857) was then introduced with the first serial number of 46,201. It was key wind and key set and has 7 to 15 jewels. A size 10 women’s watch was made in July of 1861 with the first serial numbers of 44,201. It was marked “Appleton, Tracy & Co gold balance, ky wind and key set, ¾ plate, 13 to 15 jewels. Some were marked “P.S. Bartlett” and a 15 jewel was marked “Appleton, Tracy & Co.” A special model, 10 size, serial numbers of 45,801 to 46,200, is extremely rare. By 1957, 35,000,000 watches were produced, and the factories closed forever.

American Watch Co. Appleton Tracy & Co. Original ENGLISH 18k Case Circa: 1874. Presentation: "Presented to T.T. O'Rilley by the Operatives of the Weave Room Lippit Mill March 13th 1880". Full Plate Gilt, Key Wind and Key Set, 15j, "Appleton, Tracy Z& Co., Waltham, Mass", serial No. 748,060. The white porcelain dial is mint and marked: AMERICAN WATCH Co. with very scarce black fancy original minute and hour hands. The English case is fancy with this presentation on the dust cover, excellent condition and shuts tight. Clean, running. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE, DON'T INVEST IN BONDS or STOCKS. BUY HARD ASSETS PROVEN IN TIME.

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All Items : Antiques : Instruments and Implements : Timepieces : Pocket Watches : Pre 1900 item #1471720 (stock #4080)
Watch Company
$400.00
Very scarce Key Wind and Key Set from the rear. 3/4 Plate gilt, 7j, #44,488 (Low Number). The case is in especially wonderful condition, free of any distraction. The original dial has some hairlines at the sub. seconds circle, which does not distract. Clean, running and very nice. LANCASTER W. Co. New Era Mint original 3oz. Coin Silver Open Face Case Pre-Hamilton. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE, DON'T INVEST IN BONDS or STOCKS. BUY HARD ASSETS PROVEN IN TIME.

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All Items : Antiques : Instruments and Implements : Timepieces : Pocket Watches : Pre 1800 item #1469663 (stock #4077)
Watch Company
$650.00
NATIONAL WATCH Co. Elgin, Ill. 1864 – 1874 One of the most predominant early American Watch producers. This watch was introduced for sale in 1870 and is an excellent example of what was available in the 1870s. This is the watch of the “Wild West”, because this manufacturer distributed watches all during the 1870s and carried by lawmen, saloon keepers, bankers, cowboys, Railroad men, and gunfighters. NATIONAL WATCH CO. was directly associated with the “Wild West” because that is what was available (400,000 produced and distributed by 1874), accurate and at a reasonable price.

Learning from the errors in production and mistakes in design, National Watch Co. was formed in 1864 by officers of the earlier Waltham Watch Co. Some of these Waltham organizers were P.S. Bartlett, D.G. Currier, Otis Hoyt, Charles H. Mason and others. The idea of beginning a large watch company for the mid-West was discussed by J.C. Adams, Bartlett, and Blake. After a trip to Waltham, Adams went back to Chicago and approached Benjamin W. Raymond, a former mayor of Chicago, to put up the necessary capital to get the company started. Adams and Raymond succeeded in getting others to pledge their financial support. The National Watch Co. was formed in August 1864 and incorporated in Elgin, Illinois. The factory was completed in 1866, and the 1st movement was a B.W. Raymond, 18 size! All watches were key wind and had porcelain dials marked: “NATIONAL WATCH Co.” Any dial that is marked this way is very scarce. They made history laid the foundations of the Industrial Revolution with production efficiencies and the ease of service by watch journeyman in the field.

They produced 400,000 watches by 1874. In 1874 they went out of business, refinanced, and incorporated with a Name change to the city to which they owed their origin, Elgin NATIONAL WATCH Co., Elgin, Illinois. They went on to produce 50 million watches, both wrist & pocket by 1955. NATIONAL WATCH CO. was directly associated with the “Wild West” because that is what was available for them to wear and use. Other choices were more expensive and not as serviceable and dependable in the American West.

The example presented here is Museum quality OEM with an absence of any wear or use. NATIONAL WATCH Co. Circa: 1870! 18 size, open face, key wind and key set, full plate gilt, 7 jewels, "Chase Fargo", and "ELGIN, serial No. 103,200. The white porcelain dial is marked: NATIONAL WATCH Co. The original coin silver case is a double hinged back and bezel, key wind plain polished with a clear crest engraved on back center. The dial, case, and movement are all original to one another and shows no wear or use at all. Remarkable! The Black felt Faub has never been sold (still with the original tags); and the Faub at the end is free of initials (never saw a faub without the original initials). Clean, running. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET, BITCOIN, BONDS. BUY HARD ASSETS, SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

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All Items : Antiques : Instruments and Implements : Timepieces : Pocket Watches : Pre 1800 item #1469611 (stock #4076)
Watch Company
$6,750.00
Rare. All original 16k solid yellow gold factory built case by the factory. 138 Grams, total weight. Original white porcelain single sunk dial with never before seen fancy gold hands; marked "E. Howard Watch Co. with hairline at 1 edge. The Series III gilt 5/8 plate gilt key wind and key set from the rear, serial No. 4290 is original to this case. Movement marked: "E. Howard Watch Co., Boston", Reeds Pat. 1857, 15 jewels, compensated balance. Clean, running and completely free of distraction. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE, DON'T INVEST IN BONDS or STOCKS. BUY HARD ASSETS PROVEN IN TIME.

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All Items : Antiques : Instruments and Implements : Timepieces : Pocket Watches : Pre 1800 item #1469427 (stock #4073)
Watch Company
$649.00
ROCKFORD WATCH CO. Rockford, Illinois 1873 – 1915 The Rockford Watch Company’s equipment was bought from the Cornell Watch Col, and two of Cornell’s employees, C.W. Parker and P.H. Wheeler, went to work for Rockford. The factory was located 93 miles from Chicago on the Rock Rover. The first watch was placed on the market on May1, 1878. They were key wind, 18 size, full plate expansion balance and dials made by outside contract. By 1877 the company was making ¾ plate and nickel movements that fit standard steel cases. The factory was located on the Railroad lines, and they always advertised the Railroad. The company had some problems in 1896, and the name changed to Rockford Watch Co Ltd. It closed in 1915 with pocket watch production serial numbers reaching over one million.

The example for sale is a very scarce 1 first MODEL produced in 1878. The case, dial, and movement are all original to one another. Model 1, 15 jewels, Key Wind and Key Set, Full plate Gilt, (German Jeweler Private Contract), J.K. LANOEMILIH LERMUN, OHIO, Serial No. 100,119. Remarkable, clean original plates. The dial is mint; white porcelain single sunk and marked: ROCKFORD WATCH Co./ILLINOIS. The case is a 4 oz. coin silver double hinged back and bezel NEWPORT COIN with the original super thick beveled crystal! Very scarce in this all original state.

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Watch Company
$67.00
OMEGA FLIGHTMASTER CHRONOSTOP BEZEL INCERT Cal. 911 145.036/145.008/145.026. Genuine authentic Omega Factory part. Unused. Never applied. 33.5mm diameter. 3mm thick. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET or BONDS. BUY HARD ASSETS, SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

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All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Wristwatches : Pre 1980 item #1468836 (stock #VW1817)
Watch Company
$675.00
ZENITH Respirator AUTO DATE Stainless Steel RETANGULAR 32mm diameter and 11mm thick. Circa 1972. Classic High Grade Swiss Design. Silver dial! Superb all original condition. 18mm black leather strap with a Crocodile surface pattern. All original, clean running and fully functional. BUY WITH CONFIDENCE FROM AN OLD TIMER--now in my 53rd year trading, buying and selling horological items!

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All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Wristwatches : Contemporary item #1468503 (stock #OVW1214)
Watch Company
$40.00
OMEGA Original Stainless Steel Link 114 ST 6201 Factory Packaged. New authentic, original Omega Ladies Bracelet Link, delivered in the marked factory package.

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All Items : Antiques : Instruments and Implements : Timepieces : Pocket Watches : Pre 1910 item #1468318 (stock #4069)
Watch Company
$29.50
Rare. HAMILTON 12 Size Polished GOLD Fancy Set of Hands. Single Set of Hands 1905. Never been used or placed on a watch. We will remove one set of hands from this original factory card when ordered. Reg. U.S. Pat. Office Depose + Swisse Made in Switzerland. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET, BITCOIN, BONDS. BUY HARD ASSETS, SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

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All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Wristwatches : Pre 2000 item #1467267 (stock #VW1816)
Watch Company
$219.00
SWISS MADE MECHANICAL - WATER RESISTASNT 30M. DUNHILL Men's Rectangular Mid-Size Stainless Steel 24mm by 34mm. ETA 2660 Mechanical winding 17j movement. No box. Genuine, authentic. New, unused and never worn. The 16mm strap is generic Swiss Leather. Water resistant to 30 mm. Mechanical hand winding Swiss movement. The unique serial No. associated with each watch will be provided before shipping. Warranted for one year from date of purchase. Strap color choice of Cognac or Black Leather. We can switch to a nice black color leather strap, if required. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET. BUY SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

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All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Wristwatches : Pre 2000 item #1466655 (stock #OVW1213)
Watch Company
$97.00
OMEGA Stainless Steel DYNAMIC Deployment Bracelet 32 1286/249 (with the OMEGA Horseshoe Logo). Outside diameter is 36mm, inside diameter is 31mm. This is an unused genuine Omega bracelet. Full length with all 14 links. Fits up to a 9.5-inch wrist size with removable links and adjustments for men's regular wrist size. Distraction free and marked: 32 1286/249 on the inside of the clasp. 36mm diameter. Factory brush finished surfaces with the Omega Horseshoe on the clasp. Fits the regular men's size Dynamic Model of the early 1970s. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET OR BONDS. BUY HARD ASSETS SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

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All Items : Antiques : Instruments and Implements : Timepieces : Pocket Watches : Pre 1900 item #1466450 (stock #4068)
Watch Company
$140.00
American WALTHAM 16 Size Hunting Model Movement only; FANCY DIAL 1892. 11j, "Wm ELLERY", Pendent Set, No. #5,875,135. Good Staff, complete, but needs service. Sold AS IS only. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET, BITCOIN, BONDS. BUY HARD ASSETS, SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

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All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Wristwatches : Pre 1980 item #1466332 (stock #B24)
Watch Company
$20.00
BREITLING Rare Color illustrations and variations in this Brochure Chronograph Models Illustrated 1974. Produced in Germany. Not a copy. Original authentic Breitling Dealership Desk Top Brochure. Rare Chronographs illustrated. 6 inch by 8.5-inch fold out desk top color brochure. Chronographs for the mathematically inclined, business and pleasure, and Sport and Industry. A 24 b6 18 inch frame is created with the use of two brochures! DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET. BUY SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME. OTHER NICE FEATURES: Free U.S. Shipping! $58.00 USPS overseas
All Items : Antiques : Instruments and Implements : Timepieces : Pocket Watches : Pre 1910 item #1465813 (stock #4065)
Watch Company
$38.50
WALTHAM 18 Size Railroad Grade Bold Blued Single Set of Hands 1905. These are Railroad Grade set of minute and hour hands which have never been used or placed on a watch. We will remove one set of hands from this original factory card when ordered. Reg. U.S. Pat. Office Depose + Swisse Made in Switzerland. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET, BITCOIN, BONDS. BUY HARD ASSETS, SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

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All Items : Antiques : Instruments and Implements : Timepieces : Pocket Watches : Pre 1910 item #1465810 (stock #4064)
Watch Company
$38.50
WALTHAM 16 Size Railroad Grade Bold Blued Single Set of hands; both Minute and Hour Hands 1905. These are Railroad Grade set of minute and hour hands which have never been used or placed on a watch. We will remove one set of hands from this original factory card when ordered. Reg. U.S. Pat. Office Depose + Swisse Made in Switzerland. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET, BITCOIN, BONDS. BUY HARD ASSETS, SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

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All Items : Antiques : Instruments and Implements : Timepieces : Pocket Watches : Pre 1900 item #1465797 (stock #4063)
Watch Company
$38.50
ILLINOIS 18 Size Railroad Hands Bold Blued OWM Unused Factory 1905. These hands will be removed from the original Factory Card. never used. Intended for Illinois 18 size Railroad Grades. Reg. U.S. Pat. Office Depose + Swisse; Made in Switzerland for the 18 Size Illinois Watch Co. Railroad Grades. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET, BITCOIN, BONDS. BUY HARD ASSETS, SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

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All Items : Antiques : Instruments and Implements : Timepieces : Pocket Watches : Pre 1910 item #1465764 (stock #4062)
Watch Company
$33.50
ELGIN 16 Size RAILROAD GRADE Pocket Watch Hands BOLD and BLUED. Railroad Grade Bold Minute and Hour single set of original, authentic Hands. These hands are still on the original factory Card (NU BROACHLESS). Made especially for the Elgin 16 size, open face or hunting high grade models. Quality A. Reg. U.S. Pat. Office Depose + Suisse Made in Switzerland. Circa: aporox. 1910. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET, BITCOIN, BONDS. BUY HARD ASSETS, SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME. NOTE: We have been selling vintage watches on E-Bay since 1998 as watchco1973 with over 9800 vintage watch sales and 100% positive feedbacks. You can buy from us with confidence. OTHER NICE FEATURES: Free U.S. FEDEX Shipping. $58 FEDEX overseas.
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Wristwatches : Pre 1980 item #1465685 (stock #VW1813)
Watch Company
$650.00
Rare. ERNEST BORRELL Automatic DATE Quick Set by Synchron Gold Filled CUSHION Design Case. Serial No. 484,926. The highest grade produced with both a automatic and date feature. Circa: Approx. 1978. 14-sided screw off stainless steel back. Mechanical Automatic movement with a quick set date. This was the last and highest grade of the Ernest Borrell Series beginning in the early 1960s. Models always featured a Culdoscope dial in constant motion, providing a three-dimensional effect. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET. BUY SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

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All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Wristwatches : Contemporary item #1465426 (stock #OVW1212)
Watch Company
$67.00
OMEGA Speedmaster Lucite CRYSTAL Moonwalk 145.022/1450022Omega Speedmaster Lucite Crystal for Professional Cal 861 model Ref's: 145.022; 145.0022; 3570.50; 3590.50; 3594.50; 3597; 3870. 34mm diameter; 3mm in height. Genuine original Omega Lucite Crystal. Shipped in a protective plastic tube. Omega Logo Horseshoe display centered. Black inner Armour gasket ring. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET OR BONDS. BUY HARD ASSETS SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

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All Items : Antiques : Instruments and Implements : Timepieces : Pocket Watches : Pre 1800 item #1465404 (stock #4061)
Watch Company
$950.00
FREDONIA WATCH CO. Fredonia, New York 1881-1885 Chronology of the Development of Fredonia: Independent Watch Co. 1875 – 1881 Fredonia Watch Co. 1881 – 1885 Peoria Watch Co. 1885 - 1889 The company sold the finished movements acquired from the Independent Watch Co. Those movements had been made by other companies. The Fredonia Watch Company was sold to the Peoria Watch Co. in 1885, after having produced approximately 20,000 watches. This example is Serial No. 665, which was among the first three months of production. The important high-grade features are 1) The center pin stripe circle separating the minute track from the center section; and, 2) It is marked “ADJUSTED”, and 3) Full plate nickel! These three features indicate that Fredonia intended to enter the “Railroad Grade” Market and compete with the highest grades at the time. 18 size, Hunting Model, Lever set, No. 665, “ADJUSTED” around the balance, and “Fredonia Watch Co.”

This rare example is among the very highest grade this company ever produced. 18 size, hunting model, lever set, Full Plate gilt, AMERICA SPECIAL 15 JEWELS, ANTI-MAGNETIC HAIR SPRING, FIRST LINE ESCASPEMENT, "ADJUSTED" (Around the Balance), "Fredonia, N.Y.", No. 4771. The fancy gold filled hunting case is original to this movement. ThE white porcelain single sunk dial is signed "FREDONIA" in a banner with a hairline just under the center post and at 4 edge. It is running. Sold "AS IS". THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET, BITCOIN, BONDS. BUY HARD ASSETS, SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

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All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Wristwatches : Contemporary item #1464923 (stock #VW1812)
Watch Company
$40.00
New Tag Heuer Monaco Automatic Blue Chronograph CBL2111.BA0644 BRACELET END PIECE. $40 each for this scarce bracelet end piece. 22mm Diameter, and 6mm in the "Slot". Genuine, authentic Tag Heuer bracelet part. Unused, free of distraction. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET. BUY SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

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All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Wristwatches : Contemporary item #1464922 (stock #OVW1211)
Watch Company
$119.00
OMEGA Clasp 1162/172 Ref. 32/1162/172/OMEGA Mark IV Flightmaster Clasp only. OMEGA SPEEDMASTER DEPLOYMENT Buckle stainless steel Item no..176.009 176.012 Connected to the Cal 1040 1045 910 911 17 mm diameter from outer edge to edge and 16 mm inner diameter of the edge. Unused genuine Omega deployment clasp. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET. BUY SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

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All Items : Antiques : Instruments and Implements : Timepieces : Pocket Watches : Pre 1800 item #1463724 (stock #4060)
Watch Company
$750.00
Rare. **BOSTON WATCH Co. BOSTON, Mass. Original Double Hinged Display Case, marked on both bezels "DUEBER HAMPDEN". Mint white porcelain dial; signed just as the movement: "BOSTON WATCH Co.". 18 size, Hinting Model, full plate gilt, 15 jewels, lever set, Serial No. 159.713. Very clean, running, and in wonderful original condition.

"Boston Watch Company" Watches made by Hampden If you run across a watch marked "Boston Watch Company" on the movement and/or dial, it is VERY likely that it is NOT an original Boston Watch Company watch. The total watch production for Boston Watch Company was around 5000 watches, so if you have a Boston Watch Company watch with a serial number above 5000, then it's not an original Boston Watch Company watch, but nevertheless, very scarce.

The Dueber-Hampden Watch Company produced an 18-size model which was labeled "Boston Watch Company". It is not known how or when (or if) Hampden acquired the rights to the "Boston Watch Company" name, but these Hampden-produced "Boston Watch Company" watches are far more plentiful than original watches produced by the Boston Watch Company, which are quite rare and collectible. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET, BITCOIN, BONDS. BUY HARD ASSETS, SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

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All Items : Antiques : Instruments and Implements : Timepieces : Pocket Watches : Pre 1920 item #1463497 (stock #4058)
Watch Company
$97.00
This Hamilton double sunken white porcelain dial is very scarce. Because the figures are bold ROMAN Figures. This dial was created for the civilian gentleman, who wanted to carry a high grade Hamilton. Rare dial intended for the 992 and 950 Grades for civilian applications. Or for the "gentleman, who just wanted the best in a personal pocket watch for civilian use. This dial was just removed from unused original authentic Hamilton Factory inventory. Never sold, used or applied to a movement. It's perfect, no issues! THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET or BONDS. BUY HARD ASSETS, SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

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All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Wristwatches : Pre 1980 item #1462861 (stock #OVW1210)
Watch Company
$50.00
OMEGA SPEEDMASTER CHRONOGRAPH T.V. MODEL Cal.1045 Ref. 176.0014/ 376.0805 Glass. 34mm by 34mm. Uncirculated new/old Omega factory stock Glass only. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET. BUY SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

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All Items : Antiques : Instruments and Implements : Timepieces : Pocket Watches : Pre 1800 item #1462728 (stock #4056)
Watch Company
$1,850.00
Just removed from my personal collection. This is the earliest pre-Elgin (National Watch Co.) I ever possessed in 45 years. Elgin produced 50 million watches by 1955. This all-original watch is serial No. 8112; the first few months of production in 1865. 18 size, full plate gilt, key wind and key set, wide well diamond jewel settings, G.M. Wheeler/Elgin, Ill. No. 8112. Original 3oz. coin silver hunting key wind hunting case by the Keystone Watch Case Co. Very clear running and very rare American early watch.

Wild Bill Hitchcock, Wyatt Earp, Bat Masterson, Railroad men, gunfighters, Saloon keepers, Lawmen, Cowboys carried solid gold ELGIN Watch Co. watches because they were available, accurate, reasonably priced and in circulation all over the Wild West at that time! THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET OR BONDS. BUY HISTORIC AND COLLECTIBLE HARD ASSETS.

Offered with this purchase: The Deadliest Men by Paul Kirchner Soft Bound C: 2001. Personally signed by the only living participant in this book. The Deadliest Men by Paul Kirchner Soft Bound C: 2001. 417 pages. Offered as a result of frequent requests by my valued customers. This book provides facts surrounding my personal gun fighting experiences in my store. These events occurred from 1989 to 1992 in the Watchcompany retail store in West Los Angeles.

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All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Wristwatches : Contemporary item #1462694 (stock #VW1810)
Watch Company
$45.00
ROLEX 18k Yellow Gold Plate 18mm Logo Buckle ACIERINOX. ROLEXSA SWISS. All correct, secure and well made in detail. Contemporary. The best Rolex buckle we have in this size. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET or BONDS. BUY HARD APPRECIATING ASSETS, SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

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All Items : Antiques : Instruments and Implements : Timepieces : Pocket Watches : Pre 1900 item #1462538 (stock #4054)
Watch Company
$3,850.00
ELGIN National W.Co. 18k GOLD EXPOSITION ENGLISH original Hunting case; 1879. Has the English Lyon Hallmark. Features a home by the lake with fancy engraving and engine turning. All original, very fancy, mint condition with an initialed crest and a blank dust cover. 11 jewels 3/4 plate gilt, 16 Size, Lever set to change the time, Serial No. 630,310. Solid 18k yellow gold! 124 grams total weight.

Wild Bill Hitchcock, Wyatt Earp, Bat Masterson, Railroad men, gunfighters, Saloon keepers, Lawmen, Cowboys carried solid gold ELGIN Watch Co. watches because they were available, accurate, reasonably priced and in circulation all over the Wild West at that time! THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET OR BONDS. BUY HISTORIC AND COLLECTIBLE HARD ASSETS.

Offered with this purchase: The Deadliest Men by Paul Kirchner Soft Bound C: 2001. Personally signed by the only living participant in this book. The Deadliest Men by Paul Kirchner Soft Bound C: 2001. 417 pages. Offered as a result of frequent requests by my valued customers. This book provides facts surrounding my personal gun fighting experiences in my store. These events occurred from 1989 to 1992 in the Watchcompany retail store in West Los Angeles.

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All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Wristwatches : Contemporary item #1462495 (stock #OVW1208)
Watch Company
$3,700.00
Listed Price $4,750.00
OMEGA MOONWALK Speedmaster 145.0022/345.0022 Bracelet & Box 2006. This offering includes both a Omega NATIO nylon strap and the original stainless steel deployment bracelet. Also, includes the original Omega red felt lined presentation case and warrantee document. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET or BONDS. BUY HARD ASSETS, SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

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All Items : Antiques : Instruments and Implements : Timepieces : Pocket Watches : Pre 1800 item #1461962 (stock #4053)
Watch Company
$150.00
S.B. Champlin Company Providence, RI 1872 - 1934

The men's watch chain or "Vest Chain" is typically much scarcer than the pocket watch itself. This is because by 1915, the watch was retired to storage and the chain “discarded”, thrown away, or women converted them to bracelets. This fine men’s vest chain presented was produced by the Champlin Co. in 1896, inventoried, and was never sold to the trade or Jeweler for sale. It is therefore, in pristine, new but old stock condition! Can’t get any rarer or desirable!

A sharply angled, almost-triangular-plan 5-story brick industrial building, this was constructed by the S.B. Champlin Company (established 1872) to house its manufacturing of gold rings and gold-filled chains as well as provide rental space for other jewelry manufacturers, an own-and-rent practice then common in the jewelry industry and characteristic of neighboring contemporary buildings in the Jewelry District. The building was so successful that it was enlarged to the south in 1901; only a faintly visible seam marks the union of the two sections. In 1978, the building was converted to condominium use, the first of its type in the area, and retains mixed residential and commercial use.

Gold filled vest chains were originally produced with high gold content. True Gold-Filled vest chains are considered a solid karat gold with today's value per gram @ $3.22. This Slider design has total weight of 14 grams.

Nautical DOUBLE ANCHOR GF Vest Chain & T-Bar Champlin Co. 1896 S.B. Champlin Co., Providence, RI. NOS. Never used, sold or applied to a watch. Still has the original Sales Manufacturers tag. Vintage 18k Gold Filled Vest Chain & T-Bar 1896 (New, But OLD STOCK). Prestine original condition. "This chain is guaranteed to give entire satisfaction to the wearer": quote: S.B. Champlin Co. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET OR BONDS. BUY HISTORIC AND COLLECTIBLE HARD ASSETS.

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All Items : Antiques : Instruments and Implements : Timepieces : Pocket Watches : Pre 1800 item #1461818 (stock #4052)
Watch Company
$150.00
S.B. Champlin Company Providence, RI 1872 - 1934

The men's watch chain, or "Vest Chain" is typically much scarcer than the pocket watch itself. This is because by 1915, the watch was retired to storage and the chain “discarded”, thrown away, or women converted them to bracelets. This fine men’s vest chain presented was produced by the Champlin Co. in 1896, inventoried, and was never sold to the trade or Jeweler for sale. It is therefore, in pristine, new but old stock condition! Can’t get any rarer or desirable!

A sharply angled, almost-triangular-plan 5-story brick industrial building, this was constructed by the S.B. Champlin Company (established 1872) to house its manufacturing of gold rings and gold-filled chains as well as provide rental space for other jewelry manufacturers, an own-and-rent practice then common in the jewelry industry and characteristic of neighboring contemporary buildings in the Jewelry District. The building was so successful that it was enlarged to the south in 1901; only a faintly visible seam marks the union of the two sections. In 1978, the building was converted to condominium use, the first of its type in the area, and retains mixed residential and commercial use.

Gold filled vest chains were originally produced with high gold content. True Gold-Filled vest chains are considered a solid karat gold with today's value per gram @ $3.22. This extra fine Rope design has total weight of 9 grams, Vintage 18k Gold Filled Vest Chain with a Double Ring design & T-Bar 1896 S.B. Champlin Co., Providence, RI. NOS. Never used, sold or applied to a watch. Still has the original Sales Manufacturers tag. Vintage 18k Gold Filled Vest Chain & T-Bar 1896 S.B. Champlin Co. NOS (New, But OLD STOCK). Prestine original condition. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET OR BONDS. BUY HISTORIC AND COLLECTIBLE HARD ASSETS.

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All Items : Antiques : Instruments and Implements : Timepieces : Pocket Watches : Pre 1900 item #1461703 (stock #4051)
Watch Company
$18.50
AMERICAN WATCH Co. 6 Size Gilt Movement Tin Pat'd 1885-1892. Screw off, Patented dates on front and marked: "Pat'd Aug. 27.95" on the edge. This movement storage tin is in excellent condition and includes the original instructions for storage and shipping movements inside of the inside botton0m half. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET or BONDS. BUY HARD ASSETS, SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

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All Items : Antiques : Instruments and Implements : Timepieces : Pocket Watches : Pre 1900 item #1461526 (stock #4050)
Watch Company
$23.50
Circa: 1885. AMERICAN WALTHAM WATCH Co. MOVEMENT GILT TIN 12 Size, Screw Off with solid Top and Back with Coin Edges on both sides for a better grip. Patented 1885 - 1894. Stored for over 50 years and now being released. I held these back because of their mint condition. Unused condition and completely authentic and original movement gilt tin to store the 12 size Waltham Movement securely. Salesman and merchants used these tins to protect movements from damage when transporting or storage. 44mm diameter and 17mm thick. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET or BONDS. BUY HARD ASSETS, SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

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All Items : Antiques : Instruments and Implements : Timepieces : Pocket Watches : Pre 1800 item #1461477 (stock #4049)
Watch Company
$23.50
Circa: 1888. AMERICAN WALTHAM WATCH Co. MOVEMENT GILT TIN 16 Size, Screw Off with solid Top and Back with Coin Edges on both sides for a better grip. Patented 1888 - 1892. Stored for over 50 years and now being released. I held these back because of their mint condition. Unused condition and completely authentic and original movement gilt tin to store the 16 size Waltham Movement securely. Salesman and merchants used these tins to protect movements from damage when transporting or storage. 48mm diameter and 16mm thick. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET or BONDS. BUY HARD ASSETS, SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

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All Items : Antiques : Instruments and Implements : Timepieces : Pocket Watches : Pre 1900 item #1461476 (stock #4048)
Watch Company
$28.50
This same tin is also available in 16 size also. Please specify when checking out. Circa: 1878. AMERICAN WALTHAM WATCH Co. MOVEMENT GILT TIN 18 Size, Screw Off with solid Top and Back with Coin Edges on both sides for a better grip. Patented 1878 - 1888. Stored for over 50 years and now being released. I held these back because of their mint condition. Unused condition and completely authentic and original movement gilt tin to store the 18 size Waltham Movement securely. Salesman and merchants used these tins to protect movements from damage when transporting or storage. 50mm diameter and 19mm thick. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET or BONDS. BUY HARD ASSETS, SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

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All Items : Antiques : Instruments and Implements : Timepieces : Pocket Watches : Pre 1900 item #1461442 (stock #4047)
Watch Company
$250.00
S.B. Champlin Company Providence, RI 1872 - 1934

The men's watch chain or "Vest Chain" is typically much scarcer than the pocket watch itself. This is because by 1915, the watch was retired to storage and the chain “discarded”, thrown away, or women converted them to bracelets. This fine men’s vest chain presented was produced by the Champlin Co. in 1896, inventoried, and was never sold to the trade or Jeweler for sale. It is therefore, in pristine, new but old stock condition! Can’t get any rarer or desirable! br>
A sharply angled, almost-triangular-plan 5-story brick industrial building, this was constructed by the S.B. Champlin Company (established 1872) to house its manufacturing of gold rings and gold-filled chains as well as provide rental space for other jewelry manufacturers, an own-and-rent practice then common in the jewelry industry and characteristic of neighboring contemporary buildings in the Jewelry District. The building was so successful that it was enlarged to the south in 1901; only a faintly visible seam marks the union of the two sections. In 1978, the building was converted to condominium use, the first of its type in the area, and retains mixed residential and commercial use.

Gold filled vest chains were originally produced with high gold content. True Gold-Filled vest chains are considered a solid karat gold with today's value per gram @ $3.22. This design has total weight of 15 grams. V. Rare. Vintage 18k Gold Filled Double pocket MULTI-COLORED Rose and White Gold Vest Chain with a Rope design marked S.B.C. & Co. (S.B. Champlin Co.) & T-Bar 1896 Providence, RI. NOS. Never used, sold or applied to a watch. Still has the original Sales Manufacturers tag. Vintage 18k Gold Filled Vest Chain & T-Bar 1896 S.B. Champlin Co. NOS (New, But OLD STOCK). Prestine original condition. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET OR BONDS. BUY HISTORIC AND COLLECTIBLE HARD ASSETS.

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All Items : Antiques : Instruments and Implements : Timepieces : Pocket Watches : Pre 1900 item #1461439 (stock #4046)
Watch Company
$150.00
S.B. Champlin Company Providence, RI 1872 - 1934

The men's watch chain or "Vest Chain" is typically much scarcer than the pocket watch itself. This is because by 1915, the watch was retired to storage and the chain “discarded”, thrown away, or women converted them to bracelets. This fine men’s vest chain presented was produced by the Champlin Co. in 1896, inventoried, and was never sold to the trade or Jeweler for sale. It is therefore, in pristine, new but old stock condition! Can’t get any rarer or desirable!

A sharply angled, almost-triangular-plan 5-story brick industrial building, this was constructed by the S.B. Champlin Company (established 1872) to house its manufacturing of gold rings and gold-filled chains as well as provide rental space for other jewelry manufacturers, an own-and-rent practice then common in the jewelry industry and characteristic of neighboring contemporary buildings in the Jewelry District. The building was so successful that it was enlarged to the south in 1901; only a faintly visible seam marks the union of the two sections. In 1978, the building was converted to condominium use, the first of its type in the area, and retains mixed residential and commercial use.

Gold filled vest chains were originally produced with high gold content. True Gold-Filled vest chains are considered a solid karat gold with today's value per gram @ $3.22. This Slider design has total weight of 14 grams. Vintage 18k Gold Filled Vest Chain with a Nautical Theme Rope Knot linked & T-Bar 1896 S.B. Champlin Co., Providence, RI. NOS. Never used, sold or applied to a watch. Still has the original Sales Manufacturers tag. Vintage 18k Gold Filled Vest Chain & T-Bar 1896 S.B. Champlin Co. NOS (New, But OLD STOCK). Prestine original condition. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET OR BONDS. BUY HISTORIC AND COLLECTIBLE HARD ASSETS.

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All Items : Vintage Arts : Instruments and Implements : Time Pieces : Pocket Watches : Pre 1900 item #1461406 (stock #4045)
Watch Company
$150.00
S.B. Champlin Company Providence, RI. 1872 - 1934

The men's watch chain or "Vest Chain" is typically much scarcer than the pocket watch itself. This is because by 1915, the watch was retired to storage and the chain “discarded”, thrown away, or women converted them to bracelets. This fine men’s vest chain presented was produced by the Champlin Co. in 1896, inventoried, and was never sold to the trade or Jeweler for sale. It is therefore, in pristine, new but old stock condition! Can’t get any rarer or desirable!

A sharply angled, almost-triangular-plan 5-story brick industrial building, this was constructed by the S.B. Champlin Company (established 1872) to house its manufacturing of gold rings and gold-filled chains as well as provide rental space for other jewelry manufacturers, an own-and-rent practice then common in the jewelry industry and characteristic of neighboring contemporary buildings in the Jewelry District. The building was so successful that it was enlarged to the south in 1901; only a faintly visible seam marks the union of the two sections. In 1978, the building was converted to condominium use, the first of its type in the area, and retains mixed residential and commercial use.

Gold filled vest chains were originally produced with high gold content. True Gold-Filled vest chains are considered a solid karat gold with today's value per gram @ $3.22. This Slider design has total weight of 19 grams.

Vintage 18k Gold Filled Vest Chain SLIDER & T-Bar 1896 S.B. Champlin Co., Providence, RI. NOS. Never used, sold or applied to a watch. Still has the original Sales Manufacturers tag. Vintage 18k Gold Filled Vest Chain & T-Bar 1896 S.B. Champlin Co. NOS. Prestine original condition. 10-inch total length. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET OR BONDS. BUY HISTORIC AND COLLECTIBLE HARD ASSETS.

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All Items : Antiques : Instruments and Implements : Timepieces : Pocket Watches : Pre 1900 item #1461404 (stock #4044)
Watch Company
$125.00
S.B. Champlin Company Providence, RI 1872 - 1934 The men's watch chain or "Vest Chain" is typically much scarcer than the pocket watch itself. This is because by 1915, the watch was retired to storage and the chain “discarded”, thrown away, or women converted them to bracelets. This fine men’s vest chain presented was produced by the Champlin Co. in 1896, inventoried, and was never sold to the trade or Jeweler for sale. It is therefore, in pristine, new but old stock condition! Can’t get any rarer or desirable!

A sharply angled, almost-triangular-plan 5-story brick industrial building, this was constructed by the S.B. Champlin Company (established 1872) to house its manufacturing of gold rings and gold-filled chains as well as provide rental space for other jewelry manufacturers, an own-and-rent practice then common in the jewelry industry and characteristic of neighboring contemporary buildings in the Jewelry District. The building was so successful that it was enlarged to the south in 1901; only a faintly visible seam marks the union of the two sections. In 1978, the building was converted to condominium use, the first of its type in the area, and retains mixed residential and commercial use.

Gold filled vest chains were originally produced with high gold content. True Gold-Filled vest chains are considered a solid karat gold with today's value per gram @ $3.22. Total weight is 9 grams.

Vintage 18k Gold Filled Vest Chains 1896 S.B. Champlin Co., Providence, RI. NOS. Never used, sold or applied to a watch. All chains still has the original Sales Manufacturers tags. Vintage 18k Gold Filled Vest Chains 1896 S.B. Champlin Co. NOS. All Prestine original condition. Please view the chain inventory and make a selection. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET OR BONDS. BUY HISTORIC AND COLLECTIBLE HARD ASSETS.

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All Items : Antiques : Instruments and Implements : Timepieces : Pocket Watches : Pre 1900 item #1461402 (stock #4043)
Watch Company
$97.00
S.B. Champlin Company Providence, RI 1872 - 1934 The men's watch chain or "Vest Chain" is typically much scarcer than the pocket watch itself. This is because by 1915, the watch was retired to storage and the chain “discarded”, thrown away, or women converted them to bracelets. This fine men’s vest chain presented was produced by the Champlin Co. in 1896, inventoried, and was never sold to the trade or Jeweler for sale. It is therefore, in pristine, new but old stock condition! Can’t get any rarer or desirable! These chains are among uncirculated inventory that the Champlin Co. never sold to the trade in 1896. Never known to exist until I began to release them from my personal collection.

A sharply angled, almost-triangular-plan 5-story brick industrial building, this was constructed by the S.B. Champlin Company (established 1872) to house its manufacturing of gold rings and gold-filled chains as well as provide rental space for other jewelry manufacturers, an own-and-rent practice then common in the jewelry industry and characteristic of neighboring contemporary buildings in the Jewelry District. The building was so successful that it was enlarged to the south in 1901; only a faintly visible seam marks the union of the two sections. In 1978, the building was converted to condominium use, the first of its type in the area, and retains mixed residential and commercial use.

Gold filled vest chains were originally produced with high gold content. True Gold-Filled vest chains are considered a solid karat gold with today's value per gram @ $3.22. This NOS chain weighs 9 grams.

This is one example of many chains never used, sold or applied to a watch. Please view the images of this chain selection inventory with the attached images provided. Length varies from 9 - 14 inches. Still has the original Sales Manufacturers tag on each of them. Vintage 18k Gold Filled Vest Chain & T-Bar 1896 S.B. Champlin Co., Providence, RI. NOS. Prestine original condition. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET OR BONDS. BUY HISTORIC AND COLLECTIBLE HARD ASSETS.

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All Items : Antiques : Instruments and Implements : Timepieces : Pocket Watches : Pre 1800 item #1461301 (stock #4042)
Watch Company
$1,000.00
NATIONAL WATCH Co. Elgin, Ill. 1864 – 1874

Waltham W.Co. directors Learning from the errors in production and design, formed the National Watch Co. and the goal was to provide a reasonably priced accurate and easily serviced watch (in the field) that would be available for use in the expansion to the Wild West.

The company was 1st formed in 1864 by officers of the earlier Waltham Watch Co. Some of these Waltham organizers were P.S. Bartlett, D.G. Currier, Otis Hoyt, Charles H. Mason and others. The idea of beginning a large watch company for the mid-West was discussed by J.C. Adams, Bartlett, and Blake. After a trip to Waltham, Adams went back to Chicago and approached Benjamin W. Raymond, a former mayor of Chicago, to put up the necessary capital to get the company started. Adams and Raymond succeeded in getting others to pledge their financial support. The National Watch Co. was formed in August 1864 and incorporated in Elgin, Illinois. The factory was completed in 1866, and the 1st movement was a B.W. Raymond, 18 size! All watches were key wind and had porcelain dials marked: “NATIONAL WATCH Co.” Any dial that is marked this way and is mint, is very scarce. They made history creating the foundations of mass production and the ease of service by watch journeyman in the field. They produced 400,000 watches by 1874, allowing circulation of watches available for use in the 1870s. In 1874 they went out of business, refinanced, and incorporated with a Name change to the city to which they owed their origin, Elgin NATIONAL WATCH Co., Elgin, Illinois. They went on to produce 50 million watches, both wrist & pocket by 1955.

Wild Bill Hitchcock, Wyatt Earp, Bat Masterson, Railroad men, gunfighters, Saloon keepers, Lawmen, Cowboys all carried National Watch Co. watches because they were available, accurate, reasonably priced and in circulation all over the Wild West at that time! This example is NATIONAL WATCH Co. Elgin, Ill. Chas Fargo 7j, Key Wind/Key Set, serial No. 148,965 and marked: ELGIN., full plate gilt. The full plate gilt plates are in excellent condition, if not mint. The original white porcelain dial is single sunk marked "NATIONAL WATCH CO." with a very fine chapter ring and is absolutely mint and free of any distractions. The case is a beautiful massive 4oz. coin silver Hunting Model case featuring a single blank SHIELD surrounded by flower designs. All surfaces are free of dents or any distraction that might distract. Just removed from my personal collection, clean running and a historic early American watch. Original sterling silver vest chain with T-Bar. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET OR BONDS. BUY HISTORIC AND COLLECTIBLE HARD ASSETS.

Offered with this purchase: The Deadliest Men by Paul Kirchner Soft Bound C: 2001. Personally signed by the only living participant in this book. The Deadliest Men by Paul Kirchner Soft Bound C: 2001. 417 pages. Offered as a result of frequent requests by my valued customers. This book provides facts surrounding my personal gun fighting experiences in my store. These events occurred from 1989 to 1992 in the Watchcompany retail store in West Los Angeles.

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All Items : Antiques : Instruments and Implements : Timepieces : Pocket Watches : Pre 1900 item #1461218 (stock #4041)
Watch Company
$1,250.00
FREDONIA WATCH CO. Fredonia, New York 1881-1885

Chronology of the Development of Fredonia: Independent Watch Co. 1875 – 1881 Fredonia Watch Co. 1881 – 1885 Peoria Watch Co. 1885 - 1889

The company sold the finished movements acquired from the Independent Watch Co. Those movements had been made by other companies. The Fredonia Watch Company was sold to the Peoria Watch Co. in 1885, after having produced approximately 20,000 watches.

This example is Serial No. 665, which was among the first three months of production. The important high grade features are 1) The center pin stripe circle separating the minute track from the center section; and, 2) It is marked “ADJUSTED”, and 3) Full plate nickel! These three features indicate that Fredonia intended to enter the “Railroad Grade” Market and compete with the highest grades at the time. 18 size, Hunting Model, Lever set, No. 665, “ADJUSTED” around the balance, and “Fredonia Watch Co.”

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All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Wristwatches : Contemporary item #1460885 (stock #OVW1206)
Watch Company
$1,450.00
OMEGA SPEEDMASTER MOONWALK CASE Complete 145.0022/ 345.0022. Genuine, authentic. Includes the bezel, Crystal (with the Omega Horse Shoe Logo, Frame, chronograph buttons, 861 movement holder and moonwalk case back. All authentic, genuine component parts for a complete Moonwalk Case. Uncirculated, unused. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET or BONDS. BUY HARD ASSETS, SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

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