Offered here are two vintage gold pocket watches. Watches such as these would have been highly valued in the American West well into the 20th century, whether for checking when the next train might arrive, or for keeping track of how much time one had spent out on the range. The first is a Hamilton Watch Co. with a dial marked for the famous New York jewelers Tiffany & Co. with gold Arabic numerals. The case is marked on the back with "EFXS" in a rectangle with cut off corners. The inside of the backplate is marked "HAMILTON WATCH CO./LANCASTER PA." with the 14 Karat marking between the lines. The 17 jewel movement is marked with the specifications. A "14K" marked heavy gold chain weight approximately 17 grams is decorated with ebony colored bands and has an affixed with a Credit Suisse 2.5g fine gold 999.9 bar affixed. The second is an Illinois Watch Co. with "Illinois" marked dial with blue Arabic numerals. The 14 Karat marked gold case has light floral engraving on the border of the front and back with "RWD". The inner case lid is etched with "ILLINOIS WATCH CO./SPRINGFIELD" around the outer edge and hand engraved inscription: "From Mother/Xmas 1923". The 17 jewel movement is marked with the specifications and "The Autocrat" model marking in a fancy font. Includes a leatherette style case embossed "ILLINOIS in Olde English font.

Both watches are very fine with age related wear and handling marks. Mechanically fine. Watches such as these would certainly have stories to tell if they could speak, possibly of the American West quickly being tamed, and would make an excellent addition to any timepiece collection!