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#5483 Birks Eterna Platinum and diamond antique lady watch

Birks Eterna Platinum and diamond antique lady watch

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Gorgeous old 40’s vintage platinum and diamond lady wristwatch from top Canadian Jeweller Henry Birks and Sons. The platinum case is set with aprox 1 1/2 carats of excellent quality diamonds and is fit with Continue reading “#5483 Birks Eterna Platinum and diamond antique lady watch”

#5501 Rare 18K Harwood – world’s 1st Automatic watch c1928

Rare 18K Harwood - world's 1st Automatic watch c1920's
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This is a rare self winding bumper movement Harwood wristwatch in 18k gold which was presented to Herbert Peck Fales of the US State Department circa 1928. The first self winding wristwatch was invented and patented in 1923 by John Harwood, a watchmaker from the Isle of Man, UK. Harwood designed the self winding watch without a wind/set crown, it is set by turning the bezel. The company was not very successful, a good idea at a bad time is one explanation, and after only a few years closed their doors in 1931 with the onset of the great depression, and having only produced 30,000 watches (very few in 18k gold cases). As is often the case some of the biggest failures of the past result in today’s rarest collectable watches. With the failure of the company, the patent expired and other companies were now free to enter the market, Rolex modified and improved the Harwood design and it was the basis of their first automatic movement. Continue reading “#5501 Rare 18K Harwood – world’s 1st Automatic watch c1928”

#5280 Omega bumper circa 1943 vintage, unusual case

Omega bumper circa mid 40's unusual case

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This is a very rarely seen early bumper Omega (cal 28.10.R) with sub seconds, circa 1943 vintage, in a very unusual case with a two piece press in case back (back cover and snap on bezel). This rare type of back was made in very small quantities. Case ref 2375, movement serial number 9810288. The two tone silver dial has been professionally refinished and looks great. The 17 jewel bumper automatic movement is in excellent working condition and has been serviced by our watchmaker. Photos are not actual size of watch, it measures 32 mm across (not including crown) x 40 mm lug to lug and is fit with a lightly used leather bracelet. (will be changed for a new bracelet if requested by buyer)

   

#5495 Omega Seamaster W.W.W. broad arrow British military watch circa 1948

Omega W.W.W. British military watch

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This is a very rare and great looking stainless steel Omega military wristwatch with fixed lugs, broad arrow inscription, and manual wind 30T2 movement, it is fully signed on dial, case and crown and movement and has WWW markings both inside and outside the case. The dial appears to have had some restoration and looks very clean. Military watches like this are Continue reading “#5495 Omega Seamaster W.W.W. broad arrow British military watch circa 1948”

#5496 Omega “transitional” 47mm wire lug pocket watch conversion

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During the first world war many small pocket watches were converted to wristwatches by soldering on lugs and adding a leather strap. These watches are commonly referred to as “transitional” or “trench” watches and are popular with collectors today. The reason for these conversions was to make the watch more accessible for timing of military maneuvers, having to pull one’s watch out of the pocket to see the time just wasn’t practical in the trenches. This Omega watch offered for sale is a recent conversion, it is an authentic Omega with signed case and movement and a refinished dial, dial is incorrectly marked automatic, watch is manual wind. The case has Continue reading “#5496 Omega “transitional” 47mm wire lug pocket watch conversion”

#5492 Fantastic Rodania Geometer – rare 50’s Valjoux 72 chronograph

Rodania Geometer - rare 50's Valjoux 72 chronograph
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This Rodania Geometer is one of the nicest 50’s vintage triple register chronograph with Valjou 72 movement that you will ever see. It is rumoured that Omega’s famous Speedmaster from the early 60’s was inspired (copied) from this watch. Whatever the truth is, other than the hands they do look striking similar and Continue reading “#5492 Fantastic Rodania Geometer – rare 50’s Valjoux 72 chronograph”

#5494 Seiko automatic 150m “diver” 1980’s vintage

Seiko automatic 150m

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1980’s Seiko 6309-7049 automatic 150m diving style watch with black dial, quick set day/date and luminous hour markers and hands. This is a second generation 6309, produced between 1982 -1988. For diving, the seals would have to be changed, as is watch should not be considered waterproof but it has been serviced by Continue reading “#5494 Seiko automatic 150m “diver” 1980’s vintage”

#5474 Antique lady watch circa 1920 with original band

Antique lady watch circa 1920 with original band

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Antique lady octangular watch circa 1920 vintage with original band in white metal case. Case is engraved on top and sides and is in good condition, the case back has some wear which is magnified in the photos. This timepiece has been Continue reading “#5474 Antique lady watch circa 1920 with original band”

#5444 Heuer Carrera cal 11 world’s first automatic chronograph

Heuer Carrera cal 11 world's first automatic chronograph
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This is a great example of late 1960’s vintage Heuer Carrera automatic chronograph which was a real horological breakthrough and the first of a new generation of watches. This timepiece is in a stainless steel screw back case and has a great looking blue dial with white sub-dials and hands. The Heuer Carrera cal 11 was the very first automatic chronograph, the prototype was Continue reading “#5444 Heuer Carrera cal 11 world’s first automatic chronograph”

#5447 Omega Seamaster Calendar cal 353 circa 1951

Omega Seamaster Calendar cal 353 circa 1951
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Omega collectors love these vintage Seamaster Calendar bumper automatics with date at 6 o’clock from the early 50’s. This watch is a cal 353 ( the first of two calibers used) and it has been dated by serial number to 1951. The original dial has an age appropriate patina and looks Continue reading “#5447 Omega Seamaster Calendar cal 353 circa 1951”

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