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AEDA. Benoit Nicolet Pocket Watch – 15 Jewels – 14K Gold-Filled – Circa Early 20th Century – Serial No. 10130671
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About Auction
TimedNov 8, 2025 - Nov 23, 2025
$1.00 Starting Bids NO RESERVES! Opens Nov 8, staggered lot closing Nov 23. An exclusive auction of men’s vintage pocket watches, fine jewelry, and jewelry-grade gemstones. Featuring gold and silver timepieces from Elgin, Waltham, Hamilton, and more, plus 14K–18K gold rings, chains, and collectible opals, emeralds, and quartz from around the world. No reserves — all bids start at just $1! Opens Nov 8, closes Nov 23 @ 430pm CST. Best Estate Services hello@bestestateservices.com
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- Lot Description
A. Benoit Nicolet 15-jewel Swiss pocket watch – 14K gold-filled case – fine early 1900s ladies’ timepiece.
Description:
Presented here is an elegant Swiss-made pocket watch by A. Benoit Nicolet, a refined 15-jewel example housed in a 14K gold-filled case, dating from the early 20th century. This timepiece represents the quality and charm typical of small-form European watches crafted for the American market during the Art Nouveau and Edwardian eras.
The gold-tone metal dial is marked with stylized Arabic numerals and a classic railway-style minute track, complemented by delicate blued steel hands. Its minimal and balanced aesthetic was a hallmark of the early 1900s, appealing to those who valued understated luxury. The dial shows light patina consistent with its age, enhancing its vintage appeal.
Inside, the manual-wind Swiss movement is marked:
“A. Benoit Nicolet – 15 Jewels – Swiss Made.”
The movement exhibits bright gilt finishing with blued screws and visible gearwork, showcasing solid Swiss craftsmanship. The watch winds and sets correctly; running condition is untested and it is offered as-is.
The case interior is stamped:
“Fahys Bristol, Guaranteed 20 Years, 106, 10130671.”
This hallmark identifies the case as Fahys Gold-Filled, one of America’s best-known case makers, guaranteeing 20 years of wear—a common and respected mark of quality from the period. The exterior case features smooth, elegant curvature with a slightly domed back and firm hinges, all in well-preserved condition.
Value and Sale Information:
Early 20th-century Swiss pocket watches by A. Benoit Nicolet are recognized for their solid craftsmanship and graceful design, often serving as transitional pieces between the ornate 19th-century styles and the emerging streamlined designs of the 1920s.
Comparable examples with similar 14K gold-filled Fahys cases and 15-jewel Swiss movements typically sell in the $275–$450 range.
Given its condition, craftsmanship, and elegant presentation, this example is valued around $375.Offered for sale as-is, this refined A. Benoit Nicolet 15-jewel pocket watch is an excellent collectible example of early 20th-century Swiss watchmaking artistry—ideal for both display and period horological collections.
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Invoices totaling over $1500.00 must be paid by wire transfer or cashiers check.
Offered for sale as-is, this refined A. Benoit Nicolet 15-jewel pocket watch is an excellent collectible example of early 20th-century Swiss watchmaking artistry—ideal for both display and period horological collections.
Running condition is untested and it is offered as-is.
- Provenance
Details:
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Maker: A. Benoit Nicolet
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Origin: Switzerland
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Serial Number: 10130671
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Jewels: 15
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Case Material: 14K Gold-Filled (Fahys Bristol, 20-year guarantee)
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Case Number: 10130671
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Dial: Gold-tone with Arabic numerals and black minute track
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Hands: Blued steel
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Movement: Manual wind, gilt finish, Swiss-made
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Era: Circa 1910–1920
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Condition: Excellent antique condition; smooth case; clean dial with minor patina; winds and sets properly; untested for accuracy.
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