Your First Antique Watch | Shellman
FASHION / WOMEN
July 24, 2015

Your First Antique Watch | Shellman


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Jewelry Watches to Adorn Special Days


For those special days you wish to cherish every second, why not elevate your accessories to match your enhanced fashion and makeup? Consider an antique jewelry watch. The delicate designs unique to antique watches, the luxurious sparkle of gemstones set with an extravagance unimaginable today, and the serene aura born from years of history combine to create an elegantly feminine wrist that will surely draw a sigh of admiration.

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Historically, Women's Watches Held High Jewelry Value


Generally, antique watches are defined as mechanical, wind-up timepieces made between the 1920s and the early 1970s.



In the 1920s, as pocket watches evolved into portable wristwatches, it was fashion-conscious women who were quick to adopt the trend.

At the time, watches were highly valued as jewelry. It is said that royalty and aristocrats would commission watchmakers to create bespoke, ornate designs adorned with diamonds and other gemstones as gifts for women of high society.

This is precisely why so many antique watches boast models as gorgeous as fine jewelry. As time passed, watch styles evolved with the trends and fashion of the era, leading to more refined designs. Yet, the beauty that resonates with women has remained constant, continuing to shine brightly through the ages.
To further appreciate the beauty of jewelry watches, pay attention to the designs of the case and lugs, as well as the variations in straps.

Cord-type bracelets accentuate the delicate design of the case and lugs, lending a light impression to the wrist. Furthermore, nubuck straps in black or navy exude a classical ambiance while making the sparkle of diamonds and other gemstones appear even more beautiful.


Audemars Piguet Movement

From left: Audemars Piguet Movement / Platinum x Diamond x Blue Sapphire, 1930s. Price: ¥1,026,000. LeCoultre / Platinum x Diamond, 1950s. Price: ¥583,200.








Each antique watch is one-of-a-kind, truly unique in the world. It is a precious item that allows you to select a "one and only" piece, quite literally. On a special day, adorn your wrist with your own special piece and mark the moment you open a new door.


Unknown Maker

From left: Unsigned / Platinum x Diamond, 1930s. Price: ¥367,200. Patek Philippe / 18K White Gold x Diamond, 1960s. Price: ¥1,728,000. Omega / 14K White Gold x Diamond, 1960s. Price: ¥280,800.





Shellman: A Curated Selection of Exquisite Antique Watches


Shellman operates seven specialty antique watch stores in Tokyo. Our elegant ladies' models are available at the following four locations. Beyond consultations on watches, they offer meticulous service for maintenance and aftercare. New arrivals are also regularly featured on our online shop.

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Aoyama

Shellman Aoyama
Hours | 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Closed Wednesdays
Omotesando Sankei Building 1F, 3-6-16 Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Tel. 03-5466-3786




Ginza

Ginza / Barneys New York Store
Hours | 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM (Until 8:30 PM on Fridays and Saturdays)
Irregular Holidays
1F Watch Corner, Barneys New York Ginza, 6-8-7 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Tel. 03-3289-8989




Shinjuku BY

Shinjuku / Barneys New York Store
Hours | 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM (Until 8:30 PM on Fridays and Saturdays)
Irregular Holidays
1F Watch Corner, Barneys New York Shinjuku, 3-18-5 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Tel. 03-3354-7365




Shinjuku

Shinjuku / Isetan Main Store
Hours | 10:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Irregular Holidays
West Park, 3F Isetan Shinjuku Main Store, 3-14-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Tel. 03-6273-2335