#horologicalfinds

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Stunning WWI era silver Buren trench watch with rare "telephone" shrapnel guard and mesmeric porcelain dial; fitted with a correctly re-created two-piece desert-tan cordovan strap and matching buckle. Circa 1918

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Iconic British pop-model Twiggy declaring her love for haute horology, circa 1967.

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The great Alfred Hitchcock showing of his new wrist alarm, circa 1962.

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Wistfully authentic, absolutely mint Hamilton "992-B" railroad pocket watch with “Hamilton Railway Special” marked dial, housed in a fancy yellow gold-filled railroad case. Offered in what we believe is its original factory presentation box; Circa 1946

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Rare – and magnificent – men's Gruen "Bat Wing" or flex-lug Ristside “Fraternity” Curvex wristwatch, circa 1949. In fine, unrestored condition featuring original pearlescent dial and high grade movement, this 50mm work of wrist art is cleaned, oiled, calibrated; fitted with a period alligator strap and offered in its original factory clamshell presentation case with outer box and tag.

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Only a few examples are known of this extraordinarily rare work of military horological history. Commissioned by the U.S. Army Air Corps, designed by Longines Watch Company of Switzerland, the A-9 was the precursor of the modern Master Navigational Chronometer. Circa 1940

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We’re particularly fond of this 1967 conceptual art watch ad illustrating beautiful faces, hands … and legs.

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French Impressionist art poster for Jaeger-LeCoultre by Gouju-Amalric, circa 1947

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Quite simply one of the most astonishing railroad timepieces we've had the pleasure to offer, this rare 18 size, 23 ruby-jeweled "Vanguard" hunter-case pocket watch created by the American Waltham Watch Company is magnificent – with a PERFECT Montgomery dial and rococo gold-filled case; offered in a custom-fitted walnut presentation box; circa 1901.

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Extremely rare, completely original WWI era Men's "Croix de Guerre" wristwatch in solid bronze, featuring a two-piece cordovan strap with matching buckle. Circa 1918

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Vibrant Omega Automatic wristwatch advertisement; Switzerland, 1950

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Exceptionally rare, completely original WWII era U.S. Navy "BUSHIPS" wristwatch by Hamilton Watch Company. As fine an example as we’ve ever had the privilege to offer.

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Mint, original WWI era men's Waltham wristwatch in sterling silver "J. Depollier & Son" marked case; complemented by its correctly re-created cordovan strap and matching sterling buckle. Circa 1916.

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Crisp, High-grade Waltham 23 jewel "Vanguard" railroad pocket watch with rare Montgomery dial, offered in an equally handsome period birds-eye maple presentation box. Circa 1913

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An exceptional work of horological art produced by one of the world’s most remarkable watch houses, this Elgin National Watch Company “50 Million” created to commemorate the 50 Millionth watch is a masterpiece! Few were produced; most have been lost to history. This example, crisp with its original presentation card is one of the most pristine in existence. Features solid 18k buckle and mahogany presentation box. Circa 1951

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"Working Hands" from the art series "American Faces" created exclusively for Strickland Vintage Watches by acclaimed portrait photographer Rossie Newson.