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The oldest Waltham watch is the Waltham Model 1857 pocket watch. Introduced in 1857, this mechanical pocket watch was the first American-made pocket watch to ever enjoy widespread commercial success. Waltham began making wristwatches in the early 20th century. One of its first models that went on to generate significant sales was the Riverside, which debuted in 1912. Shop a selection of Waltham watches on 1stDibs.
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Antique 14k Solid Yellow Gold Waltham Pocket Watch Keystone Hunter Case Monogram
By Waltham
Located in Greer, SC
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Early 20th Century Unknown Pocket Watches
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14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Located in Montclair, NJ
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Antique 19th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
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
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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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Materials
Gold-filled
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.
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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