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Individual objects described by auction houses, specialist dealers and collection catalogues. Attribution, dates and specifications remain source-reported unless independently established; rights clearance is pending.
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Pocket watch · Railroad watch
South Bend 'The Studebaker' Grade 223 Open Face Pocket Watch
This open-face pocket watch is identified by the source as a South Bend 'The Studebaker' Grade 223, Model 2 timepiece dating to 1912. Sourced from the United States, it features a 16s manual-winding movement with 17 jewels and a lever-set mechanism, reportedly adjusted to six positions, temperature, and isochronism. The movement carries serial number 727372 and is housed in a 50.4 mm nickel case with a screw bezel and back. The white dial displays black Arabic hour markers, an outer five-minute track printed in red, blued steel hands, and a subsidiary seconds subdial at 6 o'clock.
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secondhandhorology.com · WA-5878
Pocket watch · Open-face watch
1923 South Bend Studebaker pocket watch
This is an octagonal pocket watch identified by the source as a 1923 South Bend Studebaker. According to the auction description, the movement is size 12 with 21 jewels and carries serial number 1105502. The accompanying photograph displays the yellow metal octagonal case back, which features engraved script lettering alongside engraved foliate patterns along its beveled perimeter, crown base, and bow. The auctioneer further noted that the watch was running, the face showed wear, and the case was in very good condition.
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www.invaluable.com · 1069
Pocket watch · Open-face watch
South Bend Studebaker gold-filled pocket watch
This open-face pocket watch is attributed by the auction house to South Bend and features a dial signed Studebaker. The yellow-tone case measures 52 mm in diameter and showcases an engraved Art Deco meander or Greek key patterned bezel. Its white dial includes bold Arabic numeral hour markers, an outer minute track, and a subsidiary seconds dial at the 6 o'clock position. The source notes that the movement winds, sets, and runs, while indicating visible damage to the dial and describing the hands as heavy blue steel spade hands with a fine blue steel second hand.
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www.invaluable.com · 291
Pocket watch · Open-face watch
South Bend 'The Studebaker' Model 323 open face pocket watch
This antique American open-face pocket watch by the South Bend Watch Company is catalogued as grade 323, model 2, 'The Studebaker', dating to circa 1908. Source reports it houses an 18-size, 17-jewel nickel full-plate movement adjusted to temperature and five positions, equipped with a lever escapement, micrometer regulator, and screwed jewel settings under movement number 533025. The movement is fitted in a silver alloy open-face swing-out case measuring 57 mm in diameter by 20 mm deep with a mineral glass crystal. The watch features a white enamel dial with black Arabic numerals and a subsidiary seconds dial at the 6 o'clock position.
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www.antiquesboutique.com · WA39 (AB-183973)
Pocket watch · Railroad watch
South Bend Studebaker 16s 21-jewel pocket watch, circa 1926
This open face pocket watch by the South Bend Watch Co. is marked Studebaker and dates according to the seller to circa 1926. The 16-size timepiece is equipped with a model 2 nickel three-finger bridge movement featuring 21 jewels, eight adjustments, a lever escapement, and a micrometer regulator. Housed in a gold-plated case measuring 50 mm wide by 13 mm deep with carved edges, engine turning, and mineral glass, the watch displays a double-sunk champagne-coloured silvered dial signed 'South Bend'. It features black Arabic numerals, outer red five-minute markers, blued steel hands, and a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock.
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www.antiquesboutique.com · AB-186603
Pocket watch · Open-face watch
South Bend Masonic dial open face pocket watch
This is a 12-size American open-face pocket watch attributed to the South Bend Watch Co., dated to circa 1919 by the dealer. It is housed in a gold-plated case measuring approximately 45 mm in diameter by 10 mm deep, fitted with a bevelled mineral glass, a screw-on bezel, and a screw-on case back. The silvered dial features blued steel hands and replaces conventional numerals with gold-toned Masonic emblems surrounding an ornate gilt central roundel. A subsidiary seconds track is situated at 6 o'clock. The dealer reports an internal nickel bridge movement stamped model 429 with 19 jewels.
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www.antiquesboutique.com · AB-150151
Pocket watch · Open-face watch
South Bend Grade 207 Open Face Pocket Watch
This open-face pocket watch was produced by the South Bend Watch Company of Indiana and is dated circa 1912 by the seller. Built in size 16, the timepiece is housed in a yellow gold-filled case featuring a finely textured bezel and decorative reverse. The seller states the watch is powered by a 15-jewel Grade 207 movement bearing serial number 723088. Its fancy porcelain dial exhibits a light blue central area, black Arabic hour numerals, gilt decorative minute accents, slender hands, and a subsidiary seconds register positioned at 6 o'clock.
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www.renaissanceantiques.com · TKAR 114