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Lapel watch

A small watch worn pinned to a lapel or a dress, rather than on the wrist.

Lapel watches were fashionable from the 1920s to the 1950s and were often designed as jewels in their own right, with enamel and gems.

What to look for

Check the movement as well as the case, and whether parts have been replaced.

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