#1920swatches

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Considered one of the most desirable American-made wrist watches, the Illinois "New Yorker" the very tactile embodiment of the Deco Movement. This example, in white gold fill, features an original dial and factory enameling. Circa 1929.

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1926 Agate Zenith: Watch in a Stone-Case #zenithwatches #zenith #zenithwatch #zenithpocketwatch #pocketwatch #pocketwatchesofinstagram #stonedialwatch #stonewatch #1926 #1926watch #1920swatch #stonewatches #agatewatch #agate #agatejewelry #agatestone (at Zürich, Switzerland) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpVnZpIrgrG/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Rare and extremely desirable men's post WWI era 981 “0” size Hamilton "Trench" type watch in correctly marked Fahys sterling case; fitted with a handsome, re-created cordovan strap with matching sterling silver buckle, circa 1922.

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Men's "cut-corner" Hamilton wristwatch in a white gold-fill case with black enamel fettered chase-work; offered in period Bakelite presentation case, circa 1928.

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Hamilton Watch Company of Lancaster, Pa. emerged as one of the finest watch houses ever to build a timepiece. Around the world, the Hamilton watch is lauded for its innovative design, both functionally and artistically. Beginning their claim to fame as designers of Railroad Pocket watches with degrees of error measured within fractions of seconds a day, Hamilton went on to become major forces in the wristwatch line, hiring the brightest designers and engineers to oversee development of hundreds of original styles. Today Hamiltons retain their spot as most favored timepieces among fashion artists and collectors. Here is an ad from 1927 featuring its 992 model.

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Swiss watch ad featuring platinum cocktail watches and an 18k enameled pendant watch, circa 1920s.

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Silent Screen actress Mildred Davis, wife of Harold Lloyd, with her faithful companion "Bud," as well as her equally faithful companion, a platinum and diamonds ribbon wrist watch. Circa 1921.

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Deco-era advertising poster designed by the great Auguste Fiedler for Buren wristwatches; circa 1920

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Miss Clara Bow looking very much the femme fatale in silk dressing gown, platinum and diamonds wristwatch and cold steel. Circa 1928.

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A tribute to Art Deco design, this stunningly handsome men's "Jolly

Roger" wristwatch by Illinois Watch Company is both rare and extremely desirable, circa 1929.

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Extremely handsome men's early, oversized Zenith wristwatch in a hinged, rectangular case of solid sterling silver, measuring an impressive 41mm by 25mm by 10mm thick (!) Offered with a bespoke black cordovan strap custom-fitted to the client's wrist. Circa 1926

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Nostalgic Elgin Watch Company Christmas advertisement, circa 1926.

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Extraordinarily rare "Enicar" compass watch in sterling silver with attribution. Outstanding condition and desirability make this an historic piece. Circa 1917.

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Elgin Parisienne watch advertisement displaying the beautiful work of Lucien LeLong, who designed stunning works of wrist art during the Art Deco era. Circa 1929

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Metropolis inspired Deco German Expressionist timepiece advertisement from L'Illustration, Paris, 1929.

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Stunning Ms. Amber Starr wearing the essentials: period tuxedo shirt, tie and rare asymmetric Deco Elgin cocktail watch.

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