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How old are Waltham pocket watches?

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How old are Waltham pocket watches?
Waltham pocket watches are more than 150 years old. The American watchmaker introduced its first pocket watch in 1857, and it called this groundbreaking watch the Model 1857 in honor of its launch date. Waltham went on to become one of the leading makers of pocket watches for personal use and the railroad industry in the U.S. Shop a diverse assortment of Waltham watches on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024
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Waltham White Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1934
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1934 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 26mm X Width 34mm M...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Base Metal, Steel

Antique Waltham Amn. Watch Co. Grade 18k Yellow Gold 16j Size 8s Pocket Watch
By Waltham
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely gorgeous, antique American Waltham pocket watch featuring a solid 18k gold case. The case is magnificently h...
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Antique 19th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique 1900's Waltham 14k Gold Combination Open Face Pocket/Wrist Watch
By Waltham
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautiful antique Waltham pocket watch with white dial, featuring black hands and a dedicated seconds dial. 14k yellow gold case with intricate hand-etched design on case. Can be use...
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

1927 Waltham Gold-Filled Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 16S
By Waltham
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautiful antique Waltham pocket watch with white dial, blue hands and a dedicated seconds dial. Yellow gold-filled case with no engraving. Black numbe...
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Vintage 1920s American Modern Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

1897 Waltham Gold-Filled Full Hunter Pocket Watch, Size 6S
By Waltham
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautiful antique Waltham pocket watch with white dial including blue hands and dedicated second dial. Gold-filled case with intricate hand-etched desi...
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Antique 1890s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

1910's Waltham Gold-Filled Antique Full Hunter Pocket Watch, Size 16
By Waltham
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautiful antique Waltham pocket watch with white dial. Blue hands and a dedicated seconds dial. Gold-filled case with intricate hand-etched design on ...
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Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

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