Elfry Ladies Diamond Cocktail Watch

From the 1920s through the 1960s, small ladies’ ‘cocktail’ watches were all the rage.

These timepieces — thin, and often in precious metals with matching bracelets — were unobtrusive and elegant, with diminutive dials and mechanical movements whose small size is notable even today. (The famed Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 101 is still the world’s smallest mechanical movement, and has held this distinction since 1929.) Though no longer widely produced, this type of ladies’ timepiece remains the perfect accessory to a cocktail dress or evening gown — and vintage versions are steadily gaining in popularity among the fashion set.

This particular cocktail watch is a lovely piece from Elfry, a defunct Swiss firm of the pre-Quartz era. Measuring 17mm in a round case with an unsigned winding crown, an acrylic crystal, a diamond-set bezel, and spectacular diamond-set lugs, it features a patinated silver dial with applied yellow gold 'dart' and 'Arabic' indices and a matching gold 'pencil' handset.

Powered by a hand-wound, 17-jewel movement and paired to an incredible diamond-set bracelet with a hook-and-loop closure, this beautiful timepiece offers Art Deco elegance, reliable Swiss mechanics, and a plethora of precious stones for the discerning collector. And while the name on the dial might be unfamiliar, its construction and quality can't be denied. 

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Condition

Since our pieces are vintage or pre-owned, please expect wear & patina from usage and age. Please read each item description and examine all product images.

Warranty

We back each Analog:Shift vintage timepiece with a two-year mechanical warranty from the date of purchase.

International Buyers

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All of our watches include complementary insured shipping within the 50 states.

Most of our products are on hand and will ship directly from our headquarters in New York City. In some cases, watches will be shipped directly from one of our authorized partners.

We generally ship our products via FedEx, fully insured, within 5 business days of purchase. An adult signature is required for receipt of all packages for insurance purposes. Expedited shipping is available at an additional cost. We are also happy to hand deliver your purchase in Manhattan or you may pick it up at our showroom.

Returns must be sent overnight or by priority international delivery, fully insured and paid for by the customer. A restocking fee may apply. Watches must be returned in the same condition as initially shipped.

We welcome international buyers, please contact us prior to purchase for additional details on shipping and payment options.