Pocket Watch Case

Up for sale is a rare, complete, and fully functional collector’s set featuring a c. 1919 South Bend 12-Size Open-Face Pocket Watch (Grade 429, 19 Jewels). This piece comes directly with its original South Bend leatherette velvet-lined display box and the elusive factory “Purple Ribbon” tag-an iconic piece of early 20th-century horological marketing history! Finding a high-grade 19-jewel South Bend dress watch in working order and accompanied by both its original box and intact factory ribbon tag is exceptionally difficult for collectors today. Movement Grade: 429 (High-grade 12-Size) Movement Serial Number:? 936857? Dates production to c. Includes: Original South Bend velvet-lined presentation box and original silk “Purple Ribbon” factory tag. Condition & Operational Status Working Status: Runs and keeps time! The movement winds smoothly by crown and sets properly. The balance wheel swings freely and strongly. Movement: Clean, intact damaskeened nickel movement with crisp, bright stampings and no rust or pitting. Case: Excellent vintage condition. The 20-year gold-fill layer remains strong with no visible brassing through the metal. Light, age-appropriate surface micro-scratches on the exterior back cover. Dial & Crystal: Dial shows a minor, natural patina consistent with age. Crystal is clear with minimal wear. Box & Ribbon: Presentation box is structurally sound with minor age wear to outer seams and soft velvet lining. The original purple silk factory ribbon tag is well-preserved with bright gold lettering. Feel free to message with any questions or if additional photos/movement angles are needed!

The 21 Jewels Hampton Watch Co pocket watch is a mechanical manual timepiece with a unique feature of a worn case. This vintage piece is signed by the Hampdon brand and comes with a worn gold flilled case. Ensuring its quality and longevity. The gold-filled case and white dial add a touch of elegance to this classic men’s watch, making it a charming addition to any collection of pocket watches. The watch is running now. I set the time this morning and it has been running for about ten hours and it ran about 7 minutes fast. I looked the serial number up on the internet. The watch is in a swing out case although I had the fiddle with it to get the movement to swing out. And also I fiddled with the bezel to get it to screw on straight.

Illinois 18S 11J key wind Columbia pocket watch #420964, handsome gilt full plate movement with a brushed finish and a floral engraved balance bridge, unmarked porcelain enamel dial with Roman numerals and a black-marked subsidiary seconds register has some faint hairlines, fancy purple steel spade & whip style hands, heavy smooth polish white base metal (WBM) hinge back & bezel (HB&B) case with offset gold hinges, a large heavy bow and an extra thick glass crystal, case has likely only held this watch however the material & style are inconsistent with the manufacture date and it is likely a replacement, case is showing light even wear with a few small spots of discoloration, some brass showing on one of the hinges and a small set of flakes on the crystal’s lower edge near the front case lip, measures approx. 57mm in diameter x 82mm in length x 23mm thick (crystal included). A heavy & impressive vintage Illinois from the 1880s in excellent overall condition! Any rulers shown for scale give measurements in centimeters (with millimeter gradients), NOT inches. Please note that very dark or light spots that are not mentioned in the description above are likely a result of the camera and lighting. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause!

Longines 42mm 16J pocket watch #5035418, handsome silver-flashed nickel split plate movement with a fancy plate layout, bold red ruby jewels and a wide-bar style damaskeen pattern, single sunk (SS) silver-toned metal dial with a matte finish, fancy black Arabic numbers, a black minute marker outer register and a black-marked subsidiary seconds register has a few notable scuffs and small spots of discoloration, blue steel moon-style hands, thin-model 0.900 silver Longines hinge back (HB) case with four-quadrant design around a central diamond shape, each quadrant is engraved with a vertical line design that is perpendicular to the ones on either side, center diamond has a fancy monogram, possibly “AC”, coin edge frame, heavy French-style bow and a glass crystal, case is showing normal even wear with a small bit of heavy wear & offcoloring on the corner of the bow and a few small nicks on the bezels & frame but no notable smoothing to the engraving, there is also some even patina across the case, we can polish this off to a bright finish on request, measures approx. 45mm in diameter x 59mm in length x 9mm thick (crystal included), weighs approx. 35.5dwt (movement included). A very elegant and high quality triple signed Longines from the 1920s in excellent overall condition! Any rulers shown for scale give measurements in centimeters (with millimeter gradients), NOT inches. Please note that very dark or light spots that are not mentioned in the description above are likely a result of the camera and lighting. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause!

Illinois Watch Case Company TIVOLI yellow gold fill. 17 jewels approximately 37mm watch face. I sourced this from a retired local watch jeweler that fixes them up as a hobby. Beautiful original box with a metallic Christmas stamp someone added many years ago.

18 Size Pocket Watch. Size: 18 Made In 1912. Serviced & Running Perfect. This Salesman Display Case. Lever Set Railroad Pocket. Setting, Winding And Working Perfect. To See My high-end Pocket Watches and Chains. Engraved On The Movement. Mostly, we have Repeat Customers.

Brand: Waltham Watch Co. Movement: Mechanical (wind-up), Seventeen 17 Jewels. Case Type: Hunter Case (Full-cover hinged lid). Case Material: Base Metal. Dial: Gold tone center with a detailed engraved pattern and black chapter rings featuring Roman numeral markers. The exterior of the hunter case is decorated with a detailed floral and leaf engraving. The movement is engraved with Waltham Watch Co. The inside of the outer case back is marked Waltham Watch Co. ” “Swiss Made, ” and “Base Metal. Condition Notes and Flaws. Specific Flaw: When wound, the internal movement (the “innards”) is observed to be running and spinning, but the analog hands on the dial do not move. The case shows minor signs of age and wear, including light scratching and some surface patina/discoloration consistent with a vintage base metal item. The winding/setting mechanism works.

THE INFO BELOW WAS GENERATED BY AI BASED ON THE PHOTOS I TOOK. THE INFORMATION MIGHT HAVE INCORRECT INFO. IT HAS SOME ETECHINGS/CARVINGS ON THE INSIDE OF THE WATCH. Up for sale is a absolutely gorgeous piece of American history-a fully functional, antique Elgin pocket watch dating all the way back to around 1908! If you’re looking for a vintage piece that actually works and looks stunning doing it, this is the one. I’ve been letting it run, and it winds, sets, and ticks smoothly. Here are the exact details for the collectors out there. The Movement: Authentic Elgin National Watch Co. Mechanical movement, stamped with serial number 13190843 (which places its production right in 1908). It’s a 7-jewel workhorse grade featuring a safety pinion. The Dial: A crisp, beautiful white porcelain/enamel dial with classic Roman numerals, elegant blued-steel hands, and a sunken seconds sub-dial. The dial is incredibly clean with no nasty hairline cracks. The Case: Cased in a “Defiance” gold-filled pocket watch case warranted for 10 years (serial number 858549). Aside from the fact that it runs, the real star of the show here is the case artwork. The back features a stunning, highly detailed Art Nouveau floral engraving. Instead of a standard initials monogram, the little shield on the back actually has a tiny, beautifully engraved scenic castle/estate scene, which is super unique and adds tons of character. Condition Notes: Excellent vintage condition for being 118 years old! The engraving is still nice and crisp, and the crystal and dial are in fantastic shape. Please review the photos closely to see the exact condition for yourself. If you plan to wear it every single day, a routine professional cleaning and oiling is always recommended to keep it happy and accurate for the long haul!

Excellent condition running 17 jewels full hunter pocket watch, swiss made great condition running keeping accurate time manual winding, with case owners manual and chain, please see actual pictures for details condition and measurements, please! NOTE POCKET WATCH THE INNER CASE IT HAS A PERSONALIZED WRITTEN, SAYS ALL MY LOVE JULIE SEPT 24, 1982. THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL POCKET WATCH WELL CARED, WORKING CONDITION PLEASE FEEL FREE TO ASK ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT ITEM, this is a excellent condition watch from the 60′s maybe Earl 70′s, thank you for looking.

18 Size Pocket Watch. Size: 18 Made In 1908. Serviced & Running Perfect. This Salesman Display Case. Lever Set Railroad Pocket. It is in Excellent Condition and. To See My high-end Pocket Watches and Chains. Engraved On The Movement. Mostly, we have Repeat Customers.