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18ct Gold Hunter Watch " American Watch Company " Waltham Mass USA c.1880
Located in London, GB
18ct Gold Hunter Watch " American Watch Company " Waltham Mass USA c.1880 This double hunter watch
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Antique 1880s Central American Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Art Deco White Gold Filled Ladies Watch by Bulova, Serviced, circa 1935
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Westward ho, GB
watch company Bulova. For your consideration is this very attractive Bulova ‘Miss America’ ladies manual
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Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, White Gold

Waltham American Riverside Pocket Watch with Fob and Charms
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Own a bit of history with this exceptional ladies heirloom timepiece from Waltham American Watch
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Antique 1880s American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage Wittnauer 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Cocktail Watch
By Wittnauer
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
with wind up mechanism and complete with brand new brown leather strap. Wittnauer is American watch
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

American Waltham Watch Company 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
From American Waltham Watch Company, 14 karat yellow gold pocket watch Bartlett Grade model no
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Vintage 1910s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gruen Gold Filled Art Deco Curvex Watch with Diamond Dial 1940's
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 449 METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Russian Submariners Watch All Original from 1940s / 50s Steel
By Hampden Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
Hampden Watch Company was one of the smaller American Watch Companies, however they produced exceptionally
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Mid-20th Century Modernist Wrist Watches

Hampden Watch Company Multi Colored Gold Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch
By Hampden Watch Company
Located in London, GB
Hampden Watch Company, A 14ct multi coloured gold keyless lever full hunter pocket watch, C1890
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Antique Late 19th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Gruen Rare 14Kt Art Deco Tank Style Watch with Original Dial from 1930
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
is sad that they could not, like so many other American Watch Companies withstand the Swiss and
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Gruen White Gold-filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1925
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
their customers. It is sad that they could not, like so many other American Watch Companies, withstand
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

American Watch Co. Yellow Gold Waltham Presentation Manual Pocket Watch
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
American Watch Co. Waltham 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch - Manual winding; 17 jewels. 14K Yellow
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20th Century American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Waltham Open Faced American Pocket Watch with Period Watch Chain from 1934
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
history. The Waltham Watch Company was an American watch manufacturing house founded in 1850 in Roxbury
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Pocket Watches

Howard Steel Oversized Wristwatch Manual Winding from 1921
By Howard
Located in Long Beach, CA
only were met by one American Watch Company, this model, made by Howard. This watch was originally
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Waltham 14kt. Solid Gold Art Deco Tortue Shaped Early American Watch from 1912
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
of for a wrist watch this old. Waltham is one of America's oldest watch companies and was renowned
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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Gruen 10k Gold Filled Art Deco Watch
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
American Watch Companies withstand the Swiss and Japanese marketing.
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Gruen 14Kt Art Deco Ladies Watch with Original Dial and Kiln Fired Enamel Case
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
American Watch Companies withstand the Swiss and Japanese marketing.
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Gruen Gold Filled Art Deco Curvex Style Watch with Original Dial circa 1940's
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
could not, like so many other American Watch Companies, withstand the Swiss and Japanese marketing. It
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

1904 Solid Gold Waltham Trench / WW1 , Rare 17J Riverside Movement
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Raleigh, NC
watches in the UK American watch manufacturers could not sell finished / assembled watches. There were
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Antique Early 1900s British Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

1934 Art Deco Illinois "Ritz" Incredible Condition. Rare, 17 Jewels
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Raleigh, NC
The Illinois watch company has long been considered the greatest American Watch Company that had an
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Illinois White Gold Filled Watch Art Deco Wrist Watch 1930's
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT Illinois Watch Company was one of America's famous old houses. The company was
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Howard Stainless Steel Art Deco Exhibition Back Watch, circa 1920's
By Howard
Located in Long Beach, CA
American Watch Companies. The average Howard watch will last hundreds of years with just average
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Gruen Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from 1940's
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 592 METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Illinois Silver Hunters Case Pocket Watch from 1893 with Pocket Watch Chain
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
Pocket Watch was produced by the legendary American house, the Illinois Watch Company. The case is hand
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Antique 1890s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Pocket Watch with Enamel Dial from 1897
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
American company to mass-produce watches using interchangeable parts. The company's watches were known for
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Antique 1890s North American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Hampden Watch Co. A Highly Engraved Railroad Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1890
By Hampden Watch Company
Located in London, GB
Hampden Watch Co. A Highly Engraved Heavy 14ct Gold Full Hunter Keyless Lever Railroad Pocket Watch
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Antique 19th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Watch
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
Watch Company History Through the American civil war and two World Wars, and beyond, Waltham's legacy
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Howard Steel Oversized Wrist Watch Manual Winding from 1921
By Howard & Co., New York
Located in Long Beach, CA
American Watch Companies. The average Howard watch will last hundreds of years with just average
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Art Deco Bulova Gents White Gold Fill Watch, Serviced, circa 1935
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Westward ho, GB
For your consideration is this rather stylish and unusual gents manual wrist watch dating to 1935
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Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, White Gold

Howard Oversized Watch with Custom Steel Exhibition Back Case, 1920s
By Howard & Co., New York
Located in Long Beach, CA
acquired by the Keystone Watch Case Company. Keystone continued to produce Howard watches under the Howard
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Watch
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT Waltham is one of Americas earliest watch companies and designed
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Howard Steel Art Deco Oversized Wrist Watch Custom Conversion, 1921
By E. Howard & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
Howard apart from all the other American Watch Companies. The average Howard watch will last hundreds of
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Howard Stainless Steel Art Deco Exhibition Back Watch, circa 1920's
By Howard
Located in Long Beach, CA
Howard apart from all the other American Watch Companies. The average Howard watch will last hundreds of
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Howard Stainless Steel Art Deco Watch Drivers Style and Original Dial
By E. Howard & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
America as a watchmaking capital along with the Waltham Watch Company. Howard’s creativity helped
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Howard Stainless Steel Art Deco Exhibition Back Watch, circa 1920's
By Howard
Located in Long Beach, CA
acquired by the Keystone Watch Case Company. Keystone continued to produce Howard watches under the Howard
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Howard Stainless Steel Art Deco Exhibition Back Watch, circa 1920's
By Howard
Located in Long Beach, CA
America as a watchmaking capital along with the Waltham Watch Company. Howard’s creativity helped
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Waltham Chromium Tonneau Shaped Three Register Chronograph Manual Watch
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph / Tonneau Shaped METAL
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Illinois Early Stainless Steel Sport Watch with Original Dial
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
wrist watch by the iconic American house of Illinois Watch Company. They were renowned for their
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

1914 Waltham “Swing Lug” WW1…….Trench Watch, Rare Design.
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Raleigh, NC
My shop was recently selected to supply vintage American watches for a premier movie starring some
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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian 1903 14k Gold Filled Pocket Watch
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in London, GB
number of makings indicating the piece was made by 'Waltham Watch Company' and it is 14k gold filled
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Gold-filled

Antique Edwardian 1903 14k Gold Filled Pocket Watch
Antique Edwardian 1903 14k Gold Filled Pocket Watch
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H 1.38 in W 0.4 in Dm 1.38 in
Rockford Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Pocket Watch from 1886
By Rockford Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
Americas earliest watch factories. The company was located about 100 away from Chicago. on the Rock River
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Antique 1880s Swiss Early Victorian Pocket Watches

Dueber Hampden Nickel Silver Watch with Original Dial & Hands & Strap circa 1920
By Hampden Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
the Soviet Union to acquire American industrial technology. The Dueber-Hampden Watch Company was one
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch from 1934
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tonneau Shaped METAL
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Waltham 14k Yellow Gold Hunters Cased Pocket Watch Circa 1900 Hand Engraved
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
history. The Waltham Watch Company was an American watch manufacturing house founded in 1850 in Roxbury
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Nouveau Open Faced Pocket Watch from, 1905
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
.” Before the Waltham Watch Company, watches were generally produced by hand, in “cottage” industries. They
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Waltham Gold Filled Ladies Art Deco Watch Engraved June 14th, 1932 Original Dial
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
confident that you are wearing a piece of history. The Waltham Watch Company was an American watch
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

1908 Waltham "Offset" Trench/WW1 Watch, YG Filled, 15 Jewels
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Raleigh, NC
My shop was recently selected to supply vintage American watches for a premier movie starring some
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

1908 Waltham "Offset" Trench/WW1 Watch, YG Filled, 15 Jewels
1908 Waltham "Offset" Trench/WW1 Watch, YG Filled, 15 Jewels
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H 0.4 in W 1.23 in Dm 1.23 in
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch, Circa 1940's
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Waltham Open Faced Gold Filled Pocket Watch Flawless Kiln Fired Enamel Dial 1892
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
confident that you are wearing a piece of history. The Waltham Watch Company was an American watch
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Antique 1890s American Pocket Watches

Waltham Nickel Silver Very Early Wrist Watch with Original Dial from 1897
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Early Military Style METAL / MATERIAL
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Antique 1890s Wrist Watches

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced 18 Size Pocket Watch with Flawless Dial
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
.” Before the Waltham Watch Company, watches were generally produced by hand, in “cottage” industries. They
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches

Waltham 14 Karat Solid White Gold Art Deco Handmade Watch from 1926
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tonneau Shape METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Illinois Two Tone Gold Filled Art Deco Opened Faced Pocket Watch from 1922
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
condition and appears to be nearly unworn. Illinois watch company produced some of America's finest most
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Waltham 14kt, Solid Gold Art Deco Lady's Watch with Original Crown from 1936
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Oval Shaped METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Illinois Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Rare Hammered Case and Red Dial
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
is beautifully finished as well. Illinois was one of America's premier watch companies making high
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Waltham 14K Gold Grade 620 15 Jewels Manual Antique Pocket Watch
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in San Fernando, CA
case company This beautiful pre-loved Waltham watch is in great looking and working condition. Watch
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Antique Early 1900s Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Waltham Platinum Art Deco Diamond Watch w/ 14 Karat, White Gold Bracelet 1940's
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Dress Style METAL / MATERIAL
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Rockford Watch Co. Gold Filled Case Rare Anti Magnetic Case and Dial, circa 1870
By Rockford Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rockford Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: 18 Size Full Plate METAL / MATERIAL
Category

Antique 1870s American Civil War Pocket Watches

Hampden 18kt Solid Gold Art Nouveau Open Face Pocket Watch Original Dial, 1904
By Hampden Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hampden Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Face / High Grade Movement METAL
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Waltham 1886 Riverside Size 0s Hunting Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Miami, FL
States by the A.W Waltham Watch Company, circa 1886-1887. This piece is one of the earliest model made of
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Antique 1880s American Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Waltham 1886 Riverside Size 0s Hunting Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond
Waltham 1886 Riverside Size 0s Hunting Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond
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H 2 in W 1.03 in D 0.44 in Dm 1.03 in L 2 in
Howard 14Kt Whilte Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Geneva Seal Standards
By Howard & Co., New York
Located in Long Beach, CA
Watch Case Company. Keystone continued to produce Howard watches under the Howard brand name until 1935
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches

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American Watch Company For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the american watch company you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 14k gold and gold-filled — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 419 vintage editions and 11 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect american watch company may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, 1 carat and 1.5 carat are consistently popular carat weights. Creating a american watch company has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Elgin, Hamilton and Waltham Watch Company are consistently popular. A american watch company can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but diamond rings, from our inventory of 24, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. A baguette cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and brilliant cut versions for sale. Most of our american watch company for sale are for men, but there are 219 pieces available to browse for women.

How Much is an American Watch Company?

On average, a american watch company at 1stDibs sells for $1,658, while they’re typically $130 on the low end and $63,525 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right Watches for You

Records show that, in Europe, by the 16th century, it was high time for portable clock devices. Right now, perhaps you’re shopping for your own. If so, find a vast range of fashionable and functional antique, new and classic vintage watches on 1stDibs.

While wall-mounted time tellers and grandfather clocks were much more convenient than the sundials of ancient history, watches were becoming crucial for an increasingly connected society whose members learned that the latest advancements in technology meant they could carry devices that kept time to within a minute a day. Tragically, the first pocket watches — albeit an improvement on the accessories that preceded them, which dangled from a chain worn around the neck — didn’t help much as far as accuracy or portability. Focused on style over substance, the upper class frequently carried lavish pieces that ran hours behind. 

Eventually, watches migrated from owners’ pockets to their wrists. In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.

Indeed, although exceedingly practical, the watches of today are far from bland. Bulgari’s iconic Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional watches. You’ll always know what time it is because you won’t be able to tear your eyes away from your new accessory. 

Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist

When shopping for a watch, it’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors. 

Find exactly what you’re looking for in an unparalleled collection of antique, new and vintage watches on 1stDibs — we promise it will be worth your time.

Questions About American Watch Company
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No. The USA-based Elgin Watch Company sadly closed its doors in 1968. The rights to the Elgin name were purchased by MZ Berger Inc., which manufactures watches in China and distributes them outside of conventional watch shops. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Elgin watches from some of the world’s top sellers.

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