Antique (up to 1930's) Archives - A Trebor's Vintage Watches

#5584 Antique Illinois wrist watch circa 1927 (pre Hamilton)

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Great looking antique Illinois wrist watch in a white GF double hinged case, circa 1927. The serial number (5025998) indicates this was one of the last watches produced before the sale of the company to Hamilton the same year. At the end of 1927 Illinois Watch company was purchased by Hamilton and the first serial number used in 1928 was 5100000. Watches with the Illinois name Continue reading “#5584 Antique Illinois wrist watch circa 1927 (pre Hamilton)”

#5834 Omega wire lug cushion case watch 1920’s vintage.

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Antique 1920s era Omega cushion case watch with wire lugs. The manual wind 15 jewel movement works well and keeps time. The movement says Omega Watch co, 2 adjustments, Swiss, and the serial number. The watch measures just shy of 30mm wide excluding the crown, ideal for a small wrist. The military style porcelain enamel dial has its original radium lumed numerals and shows 1 long but ever so faint hairline, and no visible chips or cracks. The signed Omega chrome plated base metal case has is numbered 8401912. Continue reading “#5834 Omega wire lug cushion case watch 1920’s vintage.”

#5537 Laco Art Deco – Rare German made 1930’s vintage manual wind

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This is a great looking Art Deco Laco in hinged edelstahl rostsicher (rustless steel) case with fixed lugs, it is German made and 1930’s vintage. The Laco logo is embossed on caseback. The manual wind 16 jewel movement is Continue reading “#5537 Laco Art Deco – Rare German made 1930’s vintage manual wind”

#5652 Omega Grand Priz Paris 1900 “transitional” 50mm wire lug pocket watch conversion

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Omega Grand Priz Paris 1900 “transitional” 50mm wire lug pocket watch conversion on hand made leather NATO bracelet. During the first world war many 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. This Omega watch offered for sale is a recent conversion, it is an authentic Omega with signed case and movement and embossed on inside dust cover are six metals representing awards received at the Paris 1900 world`s fair. The case has Continue reading “#5652 Omega Grand Priz Paris 1900 “transitional” 50mm wire lug pocket watch conversion”

#5619 Silver 1/2 Hunter kwks pocket watch circa 1850

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Good looking Silver 1/2 Hunter key wind/key set European pocket watch with blue enamel Roman numerals on the outer silver case and painted in black on the inner white porcelain dial, with estimated production date circa 1850. The cylinder movement winds, sets and Continue reading “#5619 Silver 1/2 Hunter kwks pocket watch circa 1850”

#5140 Antique vintage Cyma 334 tank circa 1935

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This antique Cyma dates to 1935 and uses the highly collectable 344 full plate movement which has the Continue reading “#5140 Antique vintage Cyma 334 tank circa 1935”

#5712 Tissot Non Magnetic tank watch circa 1935

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Tissot stainless steel (Staybrite) tank watch dated by serial number to circa 1935. This watch has been recently serviced by our watchmaker and is ready to ship. The dial and hands are original and Continue reading “#5712 Tissot Non Magnetic tank watch circa 1935”

#5415 Antique Elgin wrist-watch – circa 1927

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This is a very early vintage American made 15 jewel Elgin in a yellow gold filled Wadsworth case with engraving on the sides. The watch has been dated by serial number to 1927. The original dial has patina and has thick radium numerals typical of the Continue reading “#5415 Antique Elgin wrist-watch – circa 1927”

#5668 Unicorn (Rolex family) pocket watch, Carsteel 1925 Int. Prov. Champions (Soccer)

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Art Deco Unicorn open face pocket watch with beautiful honeycomb dial, in gold filled case, inscribed inside “Carsteel 1925 Int. Prov. Champions” and with monogrammed initials on the back. Unicorn was a Rolex owned brand, they were not marked Rolex but one of the Rolex group of companies which has been well documented. Carsteel were one of the great Canadian teams before and just after World War Two. Owned and operated by the Canadian Car and Foundry Company, the key person behind this team was the Continue reading “#5668 Unicorn (Rolex family) pocket watch, Carsteel 1925 Int. Prov. Champions (Soccer)”

#5458 Elgin Antique 1928 vintage big crown wristwatch

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Gent’s Elgin vintage manual wind wristwatch dated by serial number to 1928 in pink gold filled case (metal back), with large crown and a very attractive two tone dial. Winding crown is large pocket watch type indicative of the transitional nature of this watch. This timepiece has been Continue reading “#5458 Elgin Antique 1928 vintage big crown wristwatch”

#5629 Antique Rolex Oyster cushion case with sweep seconds circa 1930

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This is a rare Antique Rolex Oyster with sweep seconds movement in cushion case circa 1930. This was likely a military officer’s or Continue reading “#5629 Antique Rolex Oyster cushion case with sweep seconds circa 1930”

#5620 Paramount watch company Art Deco pocket watch

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Great looking Paramount watch company Art Deco open face dress pocket watch circa 1930’s in a very nice octangular white gold filled case with initial plate on backside that has never been engraved. The white porcelain dial is in excellent condition and the Swiss made 7 jewel movement by Fleurier watch co winds, sets, and runs well. Continue reading “#5620 Paramount watch company Art Deco pocket watch”

#5605 Waltham American Pocket Watch circa 1891

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Waltham American Pocket Watch circa 1891, nice condition 125 year old open face with stem wind and set in Continue reading “#5605 Waltham American Pocket Watch circa 1891”

#4664 Antique Elgin square white gold filled 1920s wristwatch

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Circa 1920,s vintage Elgin wristwatch in white gold filled case and on early flexible expanding bracelet which is Continue reading “#4664 Antique Elgin square white gold filled 1920s wristwatch”

#5474 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”

#5422 Antique Silver fusee onion case pocket watch dates to 1800’s

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This antique English pocket watch is approximately 200 years old and is still ticking! It is not accurate but will run all day. The fusee chain driven movement is wound with a key and the Continue reading “#5422 Antique Silver fusee onion case pocket watch dates to 1800’s”

#4763 Elgin 14K white gold antique octangular ladies watch

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Elgin 14K white gold antique octangular ladies watch, the production year of this USA made vintage watch is 1922 according to Continue reading “#4763 Elgin 14K white gold antique octangular ladies watch”