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What is the oldest Waltham watch?

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What is the oldest Waltham watch?
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.
1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024
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1905 Antique Waltham Gold Filled 15 Jewels Open Face Pocket Watch Working Condit
By Waltham
Located in Honolulu, HI
An exceptional antique American pocket watch by the renowned Waltham Watch Company, produced in 1905. This classic 16-size open-face watch features a pristine white enamel dial with ...
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Antique 14k Solid Yellow Gold Waltham Pocket Watch Keystone Hunter Case Monogram
By Waltham
Located in Greer, SC
Beautifully crafted antique Waltham pocket watch in a stunning solid 14k yellow gold hunters case by Keystone (for repair). This pocket watch is circa late 1800's to early 1900's and features a monogram front with floral back, very ornately engraved. Hefty in size measuring 2 inches in diameter by half an inch in depth, 2.7 inches in total length with the bow and crown. This classic pocket watch winds up...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Waltham Model 1907 No. 161 0s Pocket Watch 14k Gold Diamond Hunter Case
By Waltham
Located in Montclair, NJ
This petite and classy antique Waltham pocket watch features a solid 14k yellow gold double full hunter case made by Lambert Bros. The case is adorned with an elegant floral design t...
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Antique 19th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Circa 1902 Waltham 14KT Gold Hunter Case Pocket Watch
By Waltham
Located in New York, NY
This antique circa 1902 Waltham pocket watch is housed in a 56MM 14KT yellow gold hunter case with an engine-turned finish and a blank decorative cartouche on the front cover. The wh...
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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Circa 1911 Waltham 14KT Yellow Gold Hunter Case Pocket Watch
By Waltham
Located in New York, NY
Antique Edwardian circa 1911 Waltham pocket watch featuring a 33.5mm 14KT yellow gold hunter case with engine-turned decoration, engraved scrollwork, fleur-de-lis detailing, and a bl...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1950s Waltham Incabloc 34MM Gold Filled Watch – Manual Wind
By Waltham
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1950s Waltham Incabloc watch featuring a 34mm oval gold filled case and gold dial with black Arabic numeral hour markers. The warm gold-on-gold design and simple dial layout ...
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Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

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