Hamilton, the best American manufacturer of wristwatches, made the "Clark" model back in 1936 and the classic styling of the watch has made it a popular watch ever since! The case is 14 yellow gold-filled, and it has slightly curved, rilled lugs that give it a certain panache. The case measures 21 mm wide (not including the crown) by 43 mm lug-to-lug by 9 mm thick (including the crystal) and it has a very nice 19 jewel movement that is running perfectly. Our head watchmaker has it winding, setting, and keeping time just like it did before I was born! The sterling silver dial with 18k gold markers has a creamy finish that is all original. It has a great looking, "tonneau" shaped seconds bit at the 6 o'clock position that mimics the case shape and Arabic numerals at all the chapters but the six. The case back bears the initials ("JJF") of the original owner. If they could only talk ...just think of the stories they would tell. Here's a cool Hamilton that comes from the best manufacturer in America. Long rectangular, curved wristwatches were all the rage in the mid to late 1930's and, if you didn't own one, you just weren't 'The Cat's Meow"! You have the chance to experience Hamilton's great engineering and wonderful design, if you pull the trigger and call us to reserve this one for you. Remember all of our timepieces come with our famous one year warranty for parts and labor, so that you may buy with confidence. This one can be yours!
Longines has been a leader in the Swiss watchmaking pantheon since 1832 and it is often seen as a timing sponsor of many athletic events, including the Olympics. Their watches are sublime. This gentlemen's Longines from 1960 is in great condition and it makes a very elegant statement on the wrist. The round shape is a classic and the dial has aged perfectly. The chapters are simple bar markers with a double bar at the twelve o'clock position and a seconds bit with a gunsight crosshair demarcation. Every passing minute is represented by a simple dot. The 10k yellow gold-filled case measures 33 mm in diameter (not including the crown), 37 mm lug to lug, by 11 mm thick (including the crystal). Make sure you take a gander at the photo of the movement... it is as clean as a whistle. The movement is a 17 jewel workhorse that our head clockmaker has winding, setting, and ticking like the day it was made and our one-year warranty for parts and labor will allow you to buy with confidence. "Why not step up to a Longines?"
This is a very nice 15 jewel Wittnauer rectangular wristwatch from 1950. It is a yellow gold-filled gentlemen's watch that could easily be worn by a woman. The yellow gold-filled case measures 21 mm wide (not including the crown), by 37 mm lug to lug, by 8.5 mm thick (including the crystal)... a great size for the smaller wrist. It is in excellent condition and our head watchmaker has it winding, setting, and keeping time just as the factory specs dictated it should, over 71 years ago. The silvered, two-tone dial is all original and is sporting some very desirable patina that all aficionados like. The seconds bit hand is blued steel to give it a contrast with the gold hands and Arabic numerals at all the chapters. Also, notice that the shape of the seconds bit surround and the silvered dial center mimic the overall case shape... a nice design touch.
The A. Wittnauer Co. was the exclusive sales agent for Longines, starting in 1880, initiating a marriage that would stand the test of 114 years. In 1936, the Wittnauer family sold their interests, and the brand was renamed the Longines-Wittnauer Co., a name that became so burnished in the public lexicon, that most people assume Longines and Wittnauer watches are one and the same. In fact, they produced different movements that were very individual to their brand. Wittnauer was a Swiss company that made very nice watches, and this one is exceptionally nice. Our one-year warranty, for parts and labor, will allow you to buy with confidence... don't miss it.
The "circle-in-a-square" is a classic design that has appeared in many elements of architecture and adornment. In the early 1960s, Wittnauer presented us with this interesting wristwatch that echoes the style. It is a stainless steel, manual wind, seventeen jewel gentlemen's wristwatch that is evocative of the many stylistic innovations of the period. The case measures 29 mm wide (not including the crown), by 37 mm lug to lug, by 9 mm thick (including the crystal). This is an easy size to slip under the cuff of one of those pencil-thin suits that you saw the Beatles wearing at the time. Looking straight down on the watch, you see only the circle and the square but, from the side, you can see how the case slopes down towards the corners and how the crystal seems to float above the case shape. The stainless steel has a subtle, brushed finish that adds to the eye appeal of the entire piece. It is a real work of art that will be a reliable companion in your daily life. Unobtrusive to wear, but very stylish when seen.
The A. Wittnauer Co. was the exclusive sales agent for Longines, starting in 1880, initiating a marriage that would stand the test of 114 years. In 1936, the Wittnauer family sold their interests, and the brand was renamed the Longines-Wittnauer Co., a name that became so burnished in the public lexicon, that most people assume Longines and Wittnauer watches are one and the same. In fact, they produced different movements that were very individual to their brand. Wittnauer was a Swiss company that made very nice watches, and this one is exceptionally nice. Our head watchmaker has it winding, setting and keeping time just as it did when Abbey Road became a thing. Our one-year warranty, for parts and labor, will allow you to buy with confidence... don't miss it.
Would you like a wonderful entry-level Swiss wristwatch that will serve you for years to come. If so, this may be the watch for you. The A. Wittnauer Co. was the exclusive sales agent for Longines starting in 1880, initiating a marriage that would stand the test of 114 years. In 1936, the Wittnauer family sold their interests and the brand was renamed the Longines-Wittnauer Co., a name that became so burnished in the public lexicon, that most people assume Longines and Wittnauer watches are one and the same. In fact, they produced different movements that were very individual to their brand. Wittnauer was a Swiss company that made very nice watches, and this one is exceptionally nice as it is a dress watch in a yellow gold filled case with a stainless steel back that measures 28 mm in width (without the crown), by 39 mm lug to lug, by 11 mm thick (including the crystal). The silvered dial displays elongated stylized Arabic numerals that give it a real period style. We have fitted it with a dark brown trilled band that suits it to a "T". It has a seventeen jewel movement that is in excellent running condition and is representative of watches made in the early 1950s. Our one-year warranty, for parts and labor, will allow you to buy with confidence!
The French displayed their penchant for great design when they designed these wonderful Art Deco mantel clocks. The simplicity of the design and gracefulness of the style became magnetic for the buying public in France, as well as England during the 1930s, 1940s, and into the 1950s. We have converted the old 30-hour movements into modern, battery-operated quartz movements, so that you needn't wind it everyday, but you have all the benefits of wonderful style and panache in a great looking Art Deco timepiece. The rose marble looks fantastic being centered by a black dial center and contrasted with original gold hands. The spelter polychrome birds sit atop a beautiful striated gray marble base. It is a very subtle Art Deco mantle clock that can be yours. Our one-year warranty for parts and labor will allow you to buy with confidence.
These clocks were all the rage in France and England between the 1930s and the 1950s. While the marble cases and spelter figurines were magnificent, the movements were quite ordinary. They were only designed to run for 30 hours, so they needed winding every day and were tantamount to an alarm clock movement. We have converted this clock to a modern, battery-operated quartz movement that is very accurate and which does not need daily attention. It has all the beauty and style of the original marble and none of the hassle of the old movement. This has all been accomplished while keeping the cost reasonable. This clock is one of our favorites, because it features two rearing gazelles and an interesting black "dot and dash" motif. Make sure you notice the squiggly sweep seconds hands. It glides around the chapters in a continuous sweeping motion and adds wonderful eye appeal to the entire clock.
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We just love the style of these Art Deco marble clocks and we are delighted when we find one that not only has great style but with a full garniture set as well. Many of these clocks were made in the 1940s with 30-hour wind-up movements, much like alarm clocks of the period. What they lacked in quality movements was made-up for with the design of the marble cases and metal adornments. When we find one, we will install a new, battery operated, quartz movement in these beautiful cases to give the clock the reliability of modern technology with none of the hassle of daily winding and dubious timekeeping.
You can purchase one of these great looking clocks for less than it would cost to restore one of the original movements... and it comes with a one-year warranty for parts and labor. This particular clock features an inclined case and two matching garniture side pieces The clock measures 14" wide (at the base), by 8.5" tall, by 4" in depth It is rose hued marble with black sides and back. The garniture side pieces match the motif. The dial has Roman Numerals and is a nice mellow color. The original skeletonized silver hands make it really stand out. This one would look great almost anywhere in your home... don't miss it!
Born in Denmark circa 1745, Jørgen Jürgensen was to become the founding father of the horological dynasty that became Jules Jürgensen in 1814. He was the father of Danish watchmaking, after receiving Royal support and training apprentices to create a domestic industry. His son, Urban Jürgensen took over operations after his father's death after training to become one of the best watchmakers in the world at that time.
Jules Jürgensen watches were later produced in Switzerland until 1957, and from 1834 to 1912 the company was garnered over 34 awards for excellence. To this very day, the company is revered for their prowess in horology and their elegant timepieces.
The Jules Jürgensen dress watch that we present here is a watch to be wished for! It is a wonderful 14k solid yellow gold watch with a silvered dial from the mid-1950s that is in wonderful condition. The case measures 33 mm in diameter (not including the crown), by 42 mm lug to lug, by 11 mm thick (including the crystal). Don't miss the spectacular "Crab Leg Lugs" that really set this watch apart in terms of refined style! You won't find many other watches with this case and lug configuration out there! We have fitted it with a nice black croco grain band that suits it well as a dress piece.
Next, make sure you take a gander at the impressive and subtle domed dial. It does show some patina due to its age, but it is less evident in person and the classic style still shines through. The dauphine hands pair beautifully with the gold triangular applied hour markers around the dial. At the cardinal points sit the applied Arabic numerals 3, 6, 9, 12. The arrow sweep second hand points at the dotted minute track around the outside of the dial for added functionality. Below the 12 is the brand name "Jules Jürgensen" with the "Estd 1740" tag line just underneath. Above the 6 is just the "Automatic" designation, finishing off the clean styling.
Inside, it sports a Swiss 17 jewel, automatic movement that is spotless. Our head watchmaker has it running, winding, and setting like the day it made its way here to America. This rare find can be yours, and with our 1 year warranty for parts and labor, you can buy with confidence!
In 1866, at a time when watchmaking skills were divided up among hundreds of small workshops, Antoine and his son, Elie LeCoultre (1842-1917), established the Vallée de Joux’s first full-fledged manufacture, LeCoultre & Cie., pooling their employees’ expertise under one roof. Under this set-up in 1870, they developed the first partially-mechanized production processes for complicated movements.
By the same year, the manufacture employed 500 people and was known as the “Grande Maison of the Vallée de Joux”, and by 1900, it had created over 350 different calibers, of which 128 were equipped with chronograph functions and 99 with repeater mechanisms. From 1902, and for the next 30 years, LeCoultre & Cie. produced most of the movement blanks for Patek Philippe of Geneva.
LeCoultre is one of our favorite brands here at Father Time and this particular LeCoultre "Bumper automatic" is a real winner. These are getting harder and harder to come by and this one is very nice. The stainless steel case measures 33 mm in diameter (not including the crown), by 42 mm lug to lug, by 12 mm thick (including the crystal) and it is pristine. It contains a 17 jewel "bumper automatic" movement that is in fantastic condition. It winds, sets, and runs great, and it will for you too, since our one year warranty guarantees smooth and reliable operation. Take a look at the "Zoom-In" views to see how clean it is.
It sports a silvered dial with applied Arabic numerals only at the cardinal points and dots in between. The centrally located blued steel sweep seconds hand has a very dramatic sweep as it makes its way around the dial. We have fitted it with a black genuine crocodile band that emphasizes the silvered dial and black inner minute track perfectly. If you are searching for a very nice stainless steel automatic watch, LeCoultre is hard to beat! Our one-year warranty for parts and labor will allow you to buy with confidence.
This is a one of a kind, artist-designed and custom-made necklace that is simply spectacular. The photos really don't do it justice. There is a multiplicity of precious gems that are displayed within the necklace to make the overall effect wonderful. The backbone of the piece is sterling silver and you will see emeralds, sapphires, amethyst, garnet, and citrine in a glorious spray of red and green flowers, butterflies and tendrils. Everyone will be asking for a closer look when you wear this out on the town! Don't miss it as we have only one!
The Victorian Age was one of lavish decoration. It was said of the age that "Too much is not enough!" This 18k solid gold Victorian Bracelet with onyx stones really gilds the lily. It conveys a certain delicacy, but also a sense of elegant style. Each of the five medallions that grace the circumference are mini works of the jeweler's art. They are suspended from a double link gold chain that has great eye appeal. Each medallion has a round gold base that holds the round onyx stones. In the center of each stone is a spherical gold ball that sits up from the surface. Around the onyx is a rope of gold that highlights the entire structure and adds to the visual interest. It is quite evocative of the period and in great condition.
The central medallion measures 17.5 mm in diameter, and each medallion gets smaller to the 12.3 mm diameter ones at the end. The central medallion measures 8 mm thick, and the overall bracelet is about 6.75" long. You won't see another bracelet like this out on the street!