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Waltham 21 Jewels

Vintage 1930s Waltham 14k Yellow Gold 21 Jewels Watch
Vintage 1930s Waltham 14k Yellow Gold 21 Jewels Watch

Vintage 1930s Waltham 14k Yellow Gold 21 Jewels Watch

By Waltham

Located in New York, NY

Step into timeless elegance with this Vintage 1930s Waltham wristwatch, crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and powered by a precision 21-jewel handwind movement.

Category

Early 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Waltham Platinum Rare Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from 1936
Waltham Platinum Rare Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from 1936

Waltham Platinum Rare Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from 1936

By Waltham Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

The case is custom made in platinum and it is fitted with Waltham's Highest Grade Movement, the 21 Jewel Riverside.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

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Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Watch
Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Watch

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Watch

By Waltham Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

It is fitted with one of Waltham's highest grade models, the 21 jewel Emerald Series.

Category

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Materials

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Vintage 1980s Stainless Steel 21 Jewels Ladies Waltham Automatic Watch
Vintage 1980s Stainless Steel 21 Jewels Ladies Waltham Automatic Watch

Vintage 1980s Stainless Steel 21 Jewels Ladies Waltham Automatic Watch

By Waltham

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful pre-owned ladies automatic watch is in good working condition and it is running well. A slight scratches on the back stainless steel case as shown 24mm watch diameter ...

Category

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Waltham Colonial R Open Face 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Pocket Watch
Waltham Colonial R Open Face 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Pocket Watch

Waltham Colonial R Open Face 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Pocket Watch

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Beautiful Vintage Waltham Pocket Watch w/ Silver Dial Including Gold Hands & Dedicated Second Dial 14K Yellow Gold Case w/ Intricate Hand-Etched Design on Case Case Serial #6196495 2...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

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Located in Long Beach, CA

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Waltham 21 Jewels For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of waltham 21 jewels. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 14k gold and 18k gold. Art Deco are consistently popular styles when it comes to waltham 21 jewels. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Waltham, Waltham Watch Company and American Waltham Watch Co. are consistently popular. If you’re browsing the variety of waltham 21 jewels for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for men, but there are still pieces to choose from for women.

How Much are Waltham 21 Jewels?

Prices for waltham 21 jewels start at $550 and top out at $8,200 with these watches, on average, selling for $1,038.

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Questions About Waltham 21 Jewels

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    On a watch, 21 jewels means that the timepiece has a particular type of movement. Specifically, the movement features 21 jewel capstones that serve as bearings, allowing the gears inside to turn. Typically, only high-end mechanical timepieces feature 21 jewels, with 17 jewels being more common. Find a diverse assortment of watches from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.