Vintage Waltham Premier Vanguard 23 Jewel 16s 10K Gold Filled Pocket Watch
By Waltham
Located in New York, NY
The dial is marked “Waltham Premier Vanguard 23 Jewels,” identifying the model and jewel count.
20th Century Wrist Watches
Gold-filled
Vintage Waltham Premier Vanguard 23 Jewel 16s 10K Gold Filled Pocket Watch
By Waltham
Located in New York, NY
The dial is marked “Waltham Premier Vanguard 23 Jewels,” identifying the model and jewel count.
Gold-filled
Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue with Breguet Engine Turned Dial from 1939
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Premier / Art Deco / Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1939 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 22mm Length X 3...
Gold-filled
1940 Vintage Waltham Premier Pocket Watch, Working, 17 Jewels, 10 Karat
By Waltham
Located in San Diego, CA
1940 Vintage Waltham Premier Pocket Watch, Working, 17 Jewels, Size 12S, 10k Gold Plate, Champagne Face, Excellent Condition, #30589855, champagne face, gold numerals, seconds dial, ...
10k Gold, Gold Plate
Waltham 14k Solid Gold Rare Art Deco Watch with Original Gold Dial 1935
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Premier Series / Round METAL / MATERIAL: 14k Yellow Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1935 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 28mm X Diameter...
14k Gold
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Campaign Style Original Enamel Dial Manual Wristwatch
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
Remarkably, this watch is over 100 years old and can be worn all the time and counted on. Waltham was one of America's premier watch factories.
Waltham White Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shape Watch, circa 1948s
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
This classic watch is called a tortue because of its obvious shape like a turtle. Waltham was one of the premier American Watch Companies that actually inspired the Swiss to moderniz...
Waltham Vanguard Gold Filled Pocketwatch 9232658 Case
By Waltham
Located in Surfside, FL
Case Signed "Waltham Premier Keystone J. Boss. 10k Gold Filled 9232658" Fine Pre-owned Waltham Watch.
Gold-filled
Waltham Vanguard Railroad Grade Pocket Watch 9561627
By Waltham
Located in Surfside, FL
Waltham Vanguard premier railroad grade pocket watch. 23 Jewels with 8 adjustments.
Gold-filled
Waltham Premier U.S. Military WWII Era Wristwatch
By Waltham
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Waltham Premier U.S. Military WWII Era Wristwatch.
Base Metal
Waltham Vanguard 10k Gold Filled 9217364 Wristwatch
By Waltham
Located in Surfside, FL
Manual. 50 mm case size or 16 size. Case signed "Waltham Premier Keystone J. Boss 10k Gold Filled 9217364" Corca 1900s.
10k Gold, Gold-filled
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