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#5892 Omega automatic pie pan circa 1958/1961

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Omega automatic dated by serial number to 1958 with a lovely evenly patined two tone piepan type dial and in a gold capped case. Watch is powered by a an Omega automatic caliber 500 in great working condition, the serial number on the movement dates the watch to 1958 and personalized engraving on case back is dated 1961. The watch has a great vintage look and looks very impressive on the wrist. Watch is on Continue reading “#5892 Omega automatic pie pan circa 1958/1961”

#5880 1950 Jaeger LeCoultre manual wind wrist alarm – serviced

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A steel cased 1950’s Jaeger LeCoultre manual wind wrist alarm watch. The P814 movement in this watch is in perfect working condition, the dial is two toned cream/silver with a fairly even patina, and the case is in nice overall condition with teardrop lugs. The watch measures 35mm excluding the watch and alarm crowns. Photos are Continue reading “#5880 1950 Jaeger LeCoultre manual wind wrist alarm – serviced”

#5884 Girard-Perregaux Alarm watch- late 50’s vintage

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In the 1950s and ’60s, wristwatches with alarm functionality were becoming increasingly popular. This great looking Vintage Girard-Perregaux manual wind Alarm watch circa late 1950s,is believed to be one of the earliest alarm watches from this respected Swiss watchmaker, established in 1791. The watch runs well and keeps precise time, both the time and alarm wind and set as they should. The alarm rings right over the alarm hand. The gold filled case shows no sign of wear through. Photos are Continue reading “#5884 Girard-Perregaux Alarm watch- late 50’s vintage”

#5878 Piaget 18k gold dress watch, early 1950’s vintage, serviced

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Very attractive classic 18K gold Piaget dress watch circa early 1950’s vintage, in great condition and with original honeycomb dial. This timepiece and is fully signed on the dial, movement and inside the 18K solid gold case. The manual wind cal 1080 movement has been serviced by our watchmaker and is in excellent working condition, ready to strap on wrist. Men’s watches of this era are smaller than modern watches and are a popular choice for many women. Photos are not actual size of watch, they Continue reading “#5878 Piaget 18k gold dress watch, early 1950’s vintage, serviced”

#5873 Vintage Omega Globemaster circa 1958

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Vintage Omega Globemaster circa 1958 with original aged dial, cal 491 19 jewel automatic movement and gold filled Star case co case with stainless steel back. All the lettering on dial is crisp and perfectly intact, a small abrasion on crystal distorts lettering in some photos, look at all photos. The watch is in great working condition, the movement has just been serviced by our watchmaker and watch is ready to strap on to wrist. Omega Globemasters of this era are fairly rare, the name was only used in North America and only for a short period of time before being withdrawn because of a trademark dispute with McDonnell Douglas Aircraft who used the same name for one of their aircraft. The Omega Globemaster name went dormant for over 50 years until it was reintroduced in 2015. Continue reading “#5873 Vintage Omega Globemaster circa 1958”

#5790 Zenith Vintage 37.5 mm Oversize circa 1952

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Vintage Zenith oversize (37.5 mm) dated by serial number to 1952 with original dial with champagne patina and in refinished metal case with stainless steel back. The 15 jewel manual wind Zenith cal 126 movement has just been serviced by our watcher maker and is working well. Photos are Continue reading “#5790 Zenith Vintage 37.5 mm Oversize circa 1952”

#5825 Omega Seamaster bumper automatic circa 1952

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Vintage bumper automatic Omega Seamaster with original dial dated by serial number to 1952. The dial has a line of superficial cracking and some marks near the upper portion, but otherwise the watch presents nicely. The gold filled case has interesting and unusual curved claw shaped lugs. The crown is original but has lost its plating, the logo still shows. The cal 351 movement keeps precise time; you can feel the “clunking” of the bumper rotor (sometimes referred to as a hammer automatic) as you Continue reading “#5825 Omega Seamaster bumper automatic circa 1952”

#5720 Lady Omega from Christmas 1954

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Small stainless steel Lady Omega from 1954, inscribed on back with Christmas date 25.12.54 and recipient’s initials. The original dial is slightly aged and has a champagne color. The crystal is facted on the edge and has a prism effect. The watch is in Continue reading “#5720 Lady Omega from Christmas 1954”

#5821 Rare Giroxa automatic triple date moonphase calendar mid 50’s vintage

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Mid 50’s vintage automatic Giroxa triple date moonphase calendar watch in yellow gold filled case. The GIROXA trademark was registered in 1953 by BELVIL WATCH CO., S. A. in LA CHAUX-DE-FONDS, Switzerland. The silvered dial is very well preserved as are the original hands. Watch is powered by the quite rare and collectable Felsa 693 automatic movement. Automatic moon phases with the Felsa 693 are getting hard to find, especially in this nice condition. This watch looks great on the wrist, a real conversation piece. The watch functions as it should and keeps good time on the wrist. All calendar functions turn over as Continue reading “#5821 Rare Giroxa automatic triple date moonphase calendar mid 50’s vintage”

#5817 Steel Longines manual wind circa 1959

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Manual wind, steel cased Longines model 7111 handsome Calatrava type watch. It is a thin, wide dress watch in all original condition with a 12.68 caliber movement and a gorgeous linen (satin) dial and golden hands. It has a signed crown, movement and case. It dates back to 1959. The watch has been serviced by our watchmaker, it works with a strong beat and keeps accurate time. The case is in nice shape, and it has a new acrylic crystal. Continue reading “#5817 Steel Longines manual wind circa 1959”

#5692 Croton Grenchen Nivada mechanical alarm watch circa 50’s/60’s

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This Croton Alert wrist alarm by Croton Grenchen Nivada has a great looking original dial and a case with nicely flared lugs. We estimate that this watch was produced between 1958 – 1962.
The watch has two crowns, the upper crown sets and winds alarm and also turns it on and off. The manual wind movement is Continue reading “#5692 Croton Grenchen Nivada mechanical alarm watch circa 50’s/60’s”

#5700 Zenith Pilot manual winder circa 1950’s

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Great looking Zenith Pilot manual winder with original patinaed dial circa 1950’s vintage. The pilot name is marked on dial and engraved on back of stainless steel case. This watch is Continue reading “#5700 Zenith Pilot manual winder circa 1950’s”

#5764 Titus 17 jewels manual wind – 1950’s vintage

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Manual wind Titus wristwatch, 1950’s vintage by Solvil et Titus in chrome case with stainless steel back and featuring a nice condition original dial. The 17 jewel Solvil & Titus movement is Continue reading “#5764 Titus 17 jewels manual wind – 1950’s vintage”

#5656 Longines Tank watch 14k gold – 1953 vintage

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This great looking manual wind Longines tank watch in 14k solid gold has been freshly serviced, it was produced circa 1953, Continue reading “#5656 Longines Tank watch 14k gold – 1953 vintage”

#5660 Mappin’s Convertible Travel clock/purse watch with sliding case circa 1955

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Mappin’s Convertible Travel clock/purse watch with sliding case circa 1955

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Schematic filed with US patent office in 1955

Mappin’s Convertible Travel clock/purse watch with sliding case circa 1955, with case finished in alligator leather and marked on side with Continue reading “#5660 Mappin’s Convertible Travel clock/purse watch with sliding case circa 1955”

#5736 Chronographe Swiss Buttes Watch co. Landeron 48 – 50’s chrono

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This is a good condition 50’s vintage Chronographe Suisse in white metal case with steel back and with Landeron 48 movement. The watch is signed on the Continue reading “#5736 Chronographe Swiss Buttes Watch co. Landeron 48 – 50’s chrono”

#5380 Rado automatic 14K gold 25 years of service watch c1958

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This vintage Rado automatic in 14K solid gold case was presented in 1958 for 25 years of service with Roche (Pharmaceuticals) in Montreal. It is a great looking watch with applied numerals and markers and Continue reading “#5380 Rado automatic 14K gold 25 years of service watch c1958”

#5725 Bulova Phantom manual wind watch circa 1954

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Stainless steel Bulova Phantom with original textured dial and with 1954 date code (L4) and personalized inscription on back (see photos). The winding crown has been replaced and bears the Longines name and logo. This watch is in good working condition but last service date is unknown. Continue reading “#5725 Bulova Phantom manual wind watch circa 1954”

#5687 Doxa Anti-magnetique 14K Gold circa 1950

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Great looking fifties vintage solid 14k gold Doxa Anti-magnetique wristwatch on Continue reading “#5687 Doxa Anti-magnetique 14K Gold circa 1950”

#5659 Geneva Superautomatic 25 Jewels Antichoc Nivaflex 1950’s/60’s vintage

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Great looking Geneva Superautomatic 25 Jewels Antichoc Nivaflex with nice original dial with applied baton markers, red tipped Continue reading “#5659 Geneva Superautomatic 25 Jewels Antichoc Nivaflex 1950’s/60’s vintage”

#5624 Elgin tank case watch 1950 vintage

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Good looking, US made Elgin tank case watch dated by serial number to 1950 with manual wind cal 640 movement which has just been serviced by our watchmaker. The case is gold filled with stainless back and has it’s original glass crystal and dial, case looks very good but some wear is visible on high spots and the Continue reading “#5624 Elgin tank case watch 1950 vintage”

#5609 Benrus 40/50’s vintage – nice original chequerboard dial

Status: Available for USD $220 / CAD $299

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Tank case Benrus 21 jewels circa 40/50’s vintage with a nice original chequerboard dial, watch has just been serviced by our watchmaker and is ready to wear. The dial proved hard to Continue reading “#5609 Benrus 40/50’s vintage – nice original chequerboard dial”

#5582 Chronographe Suisse – 40/50’s vintage with fabulous original dial

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This Chronograph Suisse is a great looking 50’s vintage watch with a fabulous original black dial with gold and silver lettering in perfect condition. The 18k gold top case has a metal back, original outer gold cover is not present. The movement is Continue reading “#5582 Chronographe Suisse – 40/50’s vintage with fabulous original dial”

#5599 Longines square tank 14k gold 1950 presentation watch

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This 1950 vintage 14k yellow gold Longines tank has a personalized engraving for 25 years of service on the back. The manual wind 17 jewels Longines 10L movement (serial # 7575236) is fully signed and has just been Continue reading “#5599 Longines square tank 14k gold 1950 presentation watch”