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American Waltham Pocket Watch Silver

Antique Big OpenFace Silver Pocket Watch by Waltham American Watch Co (A.W.W.Co)
Antique Big OpenFace Silver Pocket Watch by Waltham American Watch Co (A.W.W.Co)

Antique Big OpenFace Silver Pocket Watch by Waltham American Watch Co (A.W.W.Co)

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

Antique Unusually Large OpenFace Sterling Silver Pocket Watch by Waltham American Watch Co (A.W.W.

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Antique 1890s American Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

1865 Waltham Civil War Era 18 Size - Same Brand Given to Abraham Lincoln
1865 Waltham Civil War Era 18 Size - Same Brand Given to Abraham Lincoln

1865 Waltham Civil War Era 18 Size - Same Brand Given to Abraham Lincoln

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Suwanee, GA

One of the iconic American pocket watch companies was American Watch Co., later known as Waltham for the city in which it was founded.

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Antique 1860s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Howard 14 Karat Solid White Gold Opened Faced Pocket Watch, circa 1920s
Howard 14 Karat Solid White Gold Opened Faced Pocket Watch, circa 1920s

Howard 14 Karat Solid White Gold Opened Faced Pocket Watch, circa 1920s

By E. Howard & Co.

Located in Long Beach, CA

Howard’s exceptional designs and innovations helped establish America as a watchmaking capital along with the Waltham Watch Company.

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

White Gold

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Diamond Pearl and Platinum Pendant Watch, Circa 1925
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Diamond Pearl and Platinum Pendant Watch, Circa 1925

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Diamond Pearl and Platinum Pendant Watch, Circa 1925

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in London, GB

Please note that the movement is currently not working and is due to be repaired. A Tiffany & Co., Art Deco, diamond, pearl and platinum lapel pendant watch, with a diamond set ...

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1940's with Original Dial
Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1940's with Original Dial

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1940's with Original Dial

By Waltham

Located in Long Beach, CA

We seldom see this novel design. WALTHAM HISTORY Through the American civil war and two World Wars, and beyond, Waltham's legacy and spirit lives on in this vintage pocket watch.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue with Breguet Engine Turned Dial from 1939
Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue with Breguet Engine Turned Dial from 1939

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue with Breguet Engine Turned Dial from 1939

By Waltham Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

Through the American civil war and two World Wars, and beyond, Waltham's legacy and spirit lives on in this vintage pocket watch.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Illinois Watch Company Rare 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold Art Deco Watch circa 1931
Illinois Watch Company Rare 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold Art Deco Watch circa 1931

Illinois Watch Company Rare 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold Art Deco Watch circa 1931

By Illinois Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

The company's inception coincided with a burgeoning demand for accurate, mass-produced timepieces, and Illinois quickly rose to prominence by adopting innovative manufacturing techni...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Illinois Two Tone Art Deco Watch circa 1931 with Original Period Strap
Illinois Two Tone Art Deco Watch circa 1931 with Original Period Strap

Illinois Two Tone Art Deco Watch circa 1931 with Original Period Strap

By Illinois Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

The company's inception coincided with a burgeoning demand for accurate, mass-produced timepieces, and Illinois quickly rose to prominence by adopting innovative manufacturing techni...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Illinois White Gold Filled Picadillo Art Deco Watch from 1928 with Original Dial
Illinois White Gold Filled Picadillo Art Deco Watch from 1928 with Original Dial

Illinois White Gold Filled Picadillo Art Deco Watch from 1928 with Original Dial

By Illinois Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

The company's inception coincided with a burgeoning demand for accurate, mass-produced timepieces, and Illinois quickly rose to prominence by adopting innovative manufacturing techni...

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Mid Century Manual Winding Watch with Original Silvered Dial
Elgin Mid Century Manual Winding Watch with Original Silvered Dial

Elgin Mid Century Manual Winding Watch with Original Silvered Dial

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Modern Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm x Width 28mm MOVEMENT...

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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

In September of the same year, the founders visited the Waltham Watch Company in Waltham, Massachusetts to “poach” some of their employees.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1920's
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1920's

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1920's

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Width 22m MOV...

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1950's
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1950's

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1950's

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

In September of the same year, the founders visited the Waltham Watch Company in Waltham, Massachusetts to “poach” some of their employees.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, Yellow Gold

Elgin Steel Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Bracelet and Dial from 1923
Elgin Steel Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Bracelet and Dial from 1923

Elgin Steel Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Bracelet and Dial from 1923

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1923 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm "Lug Tip to Lug Tip"...

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Elgin White Gold Filled Art Deco Watch With Bracelet and Strap circa 1927
Elgin White Gold Filled Art Deco Watch With Bracelet and Strap circa 1927

Elgin White Gold Filled Art Deco Watch With Bracelet and Strap circa 1927

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

In September of the same year, the founders visited the Waltham Watch Company in Waltham, Massachusetts to “poach” some of their employees.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, White Gold

Howard Stainless Steel Art Deco Exhibition Back Watch, circa 1920's
Howard Stainless Steel Art Deco Exhibition Back Watch, circa 1920's

Howard Stainless Steel Art Deco Exhibition Back Watch, circa 1920's

By Howard

Located in Long Beach, CA

Howard’s exceptional designs and innovations helped establish America as a watchmaking capital along with the Waltham Watch Company.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Howard Stainless Steel Art Deco Exhibition Back Watch, circa 1920's
Howard Stainless Steel Art Deco Exhibition Back Watch, circa 1920's

Howard Stainless Steel Art Deco Exhibition Back Watch, circa 1920's

By Howard

Located in Long Beach, CA

Howard’s exceptional designs and innovations helped establish America as a watchmaking capital along with the Waltham Watch Company.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1933 Original Flawless Dial
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1933 Original Flawless Dial

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1933 Original Flawless Dial

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1933 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm X Width 23m MOVEMEN...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch with Original Dial 1940's
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch with Original Dial 1940's

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch with Original Dial 1940's

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Shockmaster / Tonneau Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36 X Width 22 ...

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Ladies Solid Gold Art Deco Watch with Cord Band 1940s and Box
Elgin Ladies Solid Gold Art Deco Watch with Cord Band 1940s and Box

Elgin Ladies Solid Gold Art Deco Watch with Cord Band 1940s and Box

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

Produced by the legendary American House of Elgin, from Elgin Illinois. Elgin was one of America's famous watch companies.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1960's with Original Dial
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1960's with Original Dial

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1960's with Original Dial

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

In September of the same year, the founders visited the Waltham Watch Company in Waltham, Massachusetts to “poach” some of their employees.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, Yellow Gold

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled from 1939 with Hand Engraved Monogram Tortue Shaped
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled from 1939 with Hand Engraved Monogram Tortue Shaped

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled from 1939 with Hand Engraved Monogram Tortue Shaped

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1939 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 25mm X Diameter 42mm...

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, Yellow Gold

Pop Art Vintage Color Photograph "Course in Miracles" Print  Audrey Flack Photo
Pop Art Vintage Color Photograph "Course in Miracles" Print  Audrey Flack Photo

Pop Art Vintage Color Photograph "Course in Miracles" Print Audrey Flack Photo

By Audrey Flack

Located in Surfside, FL

This interdenominational, multicultural imagery is also found in her sculptures in which she returns to strong women, creating feminist idols that affirm women’s healing and inspirin...

Category

1980s Photorealist Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Dye Transfer

Waltham for Shreve & Co. Yellow Gold Art Deco Pocket Wristwatch from 1935
Waltham for Shreve & Co. Yellow Gold Art Deco Pocket Wristwatch from 1935

Waltham for Shreve & Co. Yellow Gold Art Deco Pocket Wristwatch from 1935

By Shreve & Co.

Located in Long Beach, CA

You will never see another one of these watches again. I assure you... Through the American civil war and two World Wars, and beyond, Waltham's legacy and spirit lives on in this vi...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Antique Waltham Mass Pocket Watch Signed Fattorini & Sons, Bradford Non Magnetic
Antique Waltham Mass Pocket Watch Signed Fattorini & Sons, Bradford Non Magnetic

Antique Waltham Mass Pocket Watch Signed Fattorini & Sons, Bradford Non Magnetic

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful 50mm diameter keyless hand winding pocket watch is in good working condition and it is ticking well. Visible signs of ageing and wear with small and light surface mark...

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Vintage 1910s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Silver American Watch Co. Waltham Mass Key-Winding Pocket Watch
Antique Silver American Watch Co. Waltham Mass Key-Winding Pocket Watch

Antique Silver American Watch Co. Waltham Mass Key-Winding Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful antique 57mm diameter key-winding silver pocket watch is in good working order and it is running well (it keeps a good time). Visible signs of ageing and wear with sma...

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Antique 1890s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

9ct.GOLD PRESENTATION OPEN FACED POCKET WATCH - WALTHAM TRAVELER - Dated:- 1913
9ct.GOLD PRESENTATION OPEN FACED POCKET WATCH - WALTHAM TRAVELER - Dated:- 1913

9ct.GOLD PRESENTATION OPEN FACED POCKET WATCH - WALTHAM TRAVELER - Dated:- 1913

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in York, GB

PRESENTATION WALTHAM TRAVELER OPEN FACED MAN`S POCKET WATCH ----------- 9ct. Gold Case stamped with the maker`s initials - ALD, for Aaron Lufkin Dennison of ...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold

American Watch Co. Yellow Gold Waltham Presentation Manual Pocket Watch
American Watch Co. Yellow Gold Waltham Presentation Manual Pocket Watch

American Watch Co. Yellow Gold Waltham Presentation Manual Pocket Watch

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Dallas, TX

American Watch Co. Waltham 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch - Manual winding; 17 jewels. 14K Yellow Gold solid case with an engraved R in the caseback.

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20th Century American Art Deco Pocket Watches

WALTHAM Silver Grade Nickel Model 1868 Pocket Watch
WALTHAM Silver Grade Nickel Model 1868 Pocket Watch

WALTHAM Silver Grade Nickel Model 1868 Pocket Watch

By Waltham Watch Company

Located in Dallas, TX

Waltham American Watch Co. Grade Nickel Model 1868 Pocket Watch.

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American Pocket Watches

1863 Waltham CIVIL WAR Pocket Watch - Same Model Given to Abraham Lincoln
1863 Waltham CIVIL WAR Pocket Watch - Same Model Given to Abraham Lincoln

1863 Waltham CIVIL WAR Pocket Watch - Same Model Given to Abraham Lincoln

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Suwanee, GA

NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...

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Antique 1860s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

1863 Waltham Civil War 18 Size Pocket Watch, Same Brand Given to Abraham Lincoln
1863 Waltham Civil War 18 Size Pocket Watch, Same Brand Given to Abraham Lincoln

1863 Waltham Civil War 18 Size Pocket Watch, Same Brand Given to Abraham Lincoln

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Suwanee, GA

Bartlett Civil War 18 size Pocket Watch - Same Brand Given to Abraham Lincoln at Gettysburg Highly Collectible - 1 Year Warranty - 100% Feedback One of the iconic American pocket w...

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Antique 1860s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

14kt Yellow Gold  1923 Waltham Pocket Watch 44mm Case Serviced Warranty Working
14kt Yellow Gold  1923 Waltham Pocket Watch 44mm Case Serviced Warranty Working

14kt Yellow Gold 1923 Waltham Pocket Watch 44mm Case Serviced Warranty Working

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in San Diego, CA

Introducing a stunning 1923 14kt yellow gold Waltham pocket watch, boasting a 44mm case adorned with exquisite engravings and a striking black and white enamel leaf design. Meticulou...

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1903 Waltham Pocket Watch, Silver, Model 1883, Case, 17 Jewels
Vintage 1903 Waltham Pocket Watch, Silver, Model 1883, Case, 17 Jewels

Vintage 1903 Waltham Pocket Watch, Silver, Model 1883, Case, 17 Jewels

By Waltham

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage 1903 Waltham Pocket Watch, Silver, Model 1883, 58mm Case, 20 mm Thick, 46mm Thick Crystal, Brass accent on Winder, Railroad Watch.

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Antique Early 1900s Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

1862 Waltham CIVIL WAR Watch with Soldier Provenance Same Model Given to Lincoln
1862 Waltham CIVIL WAR Watch with Soldier Provenance Same Model Given to Lincoln

1862 Waltham CIVIL WAR Watch with Soldier Provenance Same Model Given to Lincoln

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Suwanee, GA

NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...

Category

Antique 1860s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Original Dial, circa 1940s
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Original Dial, circa 1940s

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Original Dial, circa 1940s

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

The Elgin Watch Company also played a major role in the development of the pocket watches for the railroads They built fine, dependable, sturdy and, very accurate watches.

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Elgin Two Color Gold High Grade Oversized Wrist Pocket Watch with Original Dial
Elgin Two Color Gold High Grade Oversized Wrist Pocket Watch with Original Dial

Elgin Two Color Gold High Grade Oversized Wrist Pocket Watch with Original Dial

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

The Elgin Watch Company also played a major role in the development of the pocket watches for the railroads They built fine, dependable, sturdy and, very accurate watches.

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pocket Watches

1891 Waltham Ladies Hunting Case Pocket Watch
1891 Waltham Ladies Hunting Case Pocket Watch

1891 Waltham Ladies Hunting Case Pocket Watch

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

1891 Waltham Ladies Hunting Case Pocket Watch. 14k yellow gold filled.

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Antique 1890s American Aesthetic Movement Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

c. 1886 Coin Silver Pocket Watch by American Watch Co.
c. 1886 Coin Silver Pocket Watch by American Watch Co.

c. 1886 Coin Silver Pocket Watch by American Watch Co.

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

American Watch Co large open face coin silver pocket watch, circa 1886.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Silver

Howard Steel Exhibition Back Ovesized Pocket Wrist Watch, circa 1925
Howard Steel Exhibition Back Ovesized Pocket Wrist Watch, circa 1925

Howard Steel Exhibition Back Ovesized Pocket Wrist Watch, circa 1925

By Howard

Located in Long Beach, CA

Howard’s exceptional designs and innovations helped establish America as a watchmaking capital along with the Waltham Watch Company.

Category

Vintage 1920s North American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Howard Oversized Watch with Custom Steel Exhibition Back Case, 1920s
Howard Oversized Watch with Custom Steel Exhibition Back Case, 1920s

Howard Oversized Watch with Custom Steel Exhibition Back Case, 1920s

By Howard & Co., New York

Located in Long Beach, CA

Howard’s exceptional designs and innovations helped establish America as a watchmaking capital along with the Waltham Watch Company.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Pop Art Vintage Color Photograph "Course in Miracles" Print  Audrey Flack Photo
Pop Art Vintage Color Photograph "Course in Miracles" Print  Audrey Flack Photo

Pop Art Vintage Color Photograph "Course in Miracles" Print Audrey Flack Photo

By Audrey Flack

Located in Surfside, FL

This interdenominational, multicultural imagery is also found in her sculptures in which she returns to strong women, creating feminist idols that affirm women’s healing and inspirin...

Category

1980s Photorealist Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Dye Transfer

Waltham Railroad Pocket Watch Year 1905 Heavy Ore Silver Working #14391483
Waltham Railroad Pocket Watch Year 1905 Heavy Ore Silver Working #14391483

Waltham Railroad Pocket Watch Year 1905 Heavy Ore Silver Working #14391483

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage 1905 Waltham railroad grade pocket watch that has a 55mm Fahy case that is ore silver, 21mm thick, screwback with very clean thick glass crystal. The movement is working, 7 ...

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1990s American Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Personally Owned & Enjoyed By Don McLean with Two COAs - Waltham Antique Pocket
Personally Owned & Enjoyed By Don McLean with Two COAs - Waltham Antique Pocket

Personally Owned & Enjoyed By Don McLean with Two COAs - Waltham Antique Pocket

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Suwanee, GA

Waltham Antique Pocket Watch - PERSONALLY OWNED & ENJOYED BY DON MCLEAN with TWO COAs Certificate of Authenticity - Full Provenance with 2 COAs - 1 Year Warranty Today's offeri...

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Antique 1880s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Open Case Pocket Watch Dated 1907
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Open Case Pocket Watch Dated 1907

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Open Case Pocket Watch Dated 1907

By Waltham

Located in Long Beach, CA

Waltham was nicknamed "The Watch City" as a major contributor to the American Watch Revolution.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pocket Watches

1860 Waltham Civil War Era with Cannons - Same Brand Given to Abraham Lincoln
1860 Waltham Civil War Era with Cannons - Same Brand Given to Abraham Lincoln

1860 Waltham Civil War Era with Cannons - Same Brand Given to Abraham Lincoln

By Waltham

Located in Suwanee, GA

It is not merely from the era; it stands at the threshold of one of the most defining chapters in American history. One of the iconic American pocket watch companies was American Wa...

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Antique 1860s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Howard 14Kt Whilte Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Geneva Seal Standards
Howard 14Kt Whilte Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Geneva Seal Standards

Howard 14Kt Whilte Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Geneva Seal Standards

By Howard & Co., New York

Located in Long Beach, CA

Howard’s exceptional designs and innovations helped establish America as a watchmaking capital along with the Waltham Watch Company.

Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches

Howard 14Kt Whilte Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Geneva Seal Standards
Howard 14Kt Whilte Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Geneva Seal Standards

Howard 14Kt Whilte Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Geneva Seal Standards

By Howard & Co., New York

Located in Long Beach, CA

Howard’s exceptional designs and innovations helped establish America as a watchmaking capital along with the Waltham Watch Company.

Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches

Waltham Sterling Silver Campaign Style Watch from 1901 with Original Enamel Dial
Waltham Sterling Silver Campaign Style Watch from 1901 with Original Enamel Dial

Waltham Sterling Silver Campaign Style Watch from 1901 with Original Enamel Dial

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Long Beach, CA

You will never see another person wearing this piece of American History again. Through the American civil war and two World Wars, and beyond, Waltham's legacy and spirit lives on ...

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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Wrist Watches

Waltham Gold Filled Ladies Art Deco Watch Engraved June 14th, 1932 Original Dial
Waltham Gold Filled Ladies Art Deco Watch Engraved June 14th, 1932 Original Dial

Waltham Gold Filled Ladies Art Deco Watch Engraved June 14th, 1932 Original Dial

By Waltham Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

Through the American civil war and two World Wars, and beyond, Waltham's legacy and spirit lives on in this vintage pocket watch.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Waltham 14 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Campaign Style Watch One Hundred Years Old
Waltham 14 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Campaign Style Watch One Hundred Years Old

Waltham 14 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Campaign Style Watch One Hundred Years Old

By Waltham

Located in Long Beach, CA

WALTHAM HISTORY Through the American civil war and two World Wars, and beyond, Waltham's legacy and spirit lives on in this vintage pocket watch.

Category

Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style with Original Period Bracelet from 1935
Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style with Original Period Bracelet from 1935

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style with Original Period Bracelet from 1935

By Waltham Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

You will likely never see another one of these in such fine condition. Through the American civil war and two World Wars, and beyond, Waltham's legacy and spirit lives on in this v...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

1893 Chicago World’s Fair Waltham Pocket Watch
1893 Chicago World’s Fair Waltham Pocket Watch

1893 Chicago World’s Fair Waltham Pocket Watch

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H 3.5 in W 2.25 in D 0.75 in

1893 Chicago World’s Fair Waltham Pocket Watch

By Waltham Watch Co

Located in Dallas, TX

Presenting a Classic piece of Antique Americana. One for the collector of pocket watches, Waltham, American collectibles and horology. This Waltham pocket watch was made in 1893 an...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Silver Plate

Illinois 18Kt Solid White Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch circa
Illinois 18Kt Solid White Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch circa

Illinois 18Kt Solid White Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch circa

By Illinois Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

The company's inception coincided with a burgeoning demand for accurate, mass-produced timepieces, and Illinois quickly rose to prominence by adopting innovative manufacturing techni...

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Illinois White Gold-Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1930's
Illinois White Gold-Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1930's

Illinois White Gold-Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1930's

By Illinois Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

The company's inception coincided with a burgeoning demand for accurate, mass-produced timepieces, and Illinois quickly rose to prominence by adopting innovative manufacturing techni...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, White Gold

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch, Tonneau Shaped Watch circa 1940's
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch, Tonneau Shaped Watch circa 1940's

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch, Tonneau Shaped Watch circa 1940's

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

In September of the same year, the founders visited the Waltham Watch Company in Waltham, Massachusetts to “poach” some of their employees.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, Yellow Gold

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

The Elgin Watch Company also played a major role in the development of the pocket watches for the railroads They built fine, dependable, sturdy and, very accurate watches.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Howard Steel Art Deco Oversized Wrist Watch Conversion from 1921
Howard Steel Art Deco Oversized Wrist Watch Conversion from 1921

Howard Steel Art Deco Oversized Wrist Watch Conversion from 1921

By Howard & Co., New York

Located in Long Beach, CA

Howard’s exceptional designs and innovations helped establish America as a watchmaking capital along with the Waltham Watch Company.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Elgin 14Kt Solid Gold Art Deco American Made Tonneau Shape 1940's
Elgin 14Kt Solid Gold Art Deco American Made Tonneau Shape 1940's

Elgin 14Kt Solid Gold Art Deco American Made Tonneau Shape 1940's

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

In September of the same year, the founders visited the Waltham Watch Company in Waltham, Massachusetts to “poach” some of their employees.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch with Flawless Original Dial
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch with Flawless Original Dial

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch with Flawless Original Dial

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

In September of the same year, the founders visited the Waltham Watch Company in Waltham, Massachusetts to “poach” some of their employees.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, Yellow Gold

Elgin Gold Filled Modernist Tank Style Watch with Flawless Original Dial 1950's
Elgin Gold Filled Modernist Tank Style Watch with Flawless Original Dial 1950's

Elgin Gold Filled Modernist Tank Style Watch with Flawless Original Dial 1950's

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm X Width 27mm M...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Gold Filled De Luxe Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch circa 1940's
Elgin Gold Filled De Luxe Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch circa 1940's

Elgin Gold Filled De Luxe Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch circa 1940's

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / De Luxe METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm Lug Tip to Lug Tip X Widt...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1950's with Original Dial
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1950's with Original Dial

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1950's with Original Dial

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

In September of the same year, the founders visited the Waltham Watch Company in Waltham, Massachusetts to “poach” some of their employees.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Lord Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Factory Original Dial circa 1940's
Lord Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Factory Original Dial circa 1940's

Lord Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Factory Original Dial circa 1940's

By Lord Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Lord Elgin-Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 4810 METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm ...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Watch circa 1940's with Flawless Original Dial
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Watch circa 1940's with Flawless Original Dial

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Watch circa 1940's with Flawless Original Dial

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Width 25mm ...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from the 1940's
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from the 1940's

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from the 1940's

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

The Elgin Watch Company also played a major role in the development of the pocket watches for the railroads They built fine, dependable, sturdy and, very accurate watches.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Lady Elgin Gold-Filled Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Dial from 1940's
Lady Elgin Gold-Filled Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Dial from 1940's

Lady Elgin Gold-Filled Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Dial from 1940's

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

The Elgin Watch Company also played a major role in the development of the pocket watches for the railroads They built fine, dependable, sturdy and, very accurate watches.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style Watch, 1930's with Original Dial
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style Watch, 1930's with Original Dial

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style Watch, 1930's with Original Dial

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

In September of the same year, the founders visited the Waltham Watch Company in Waltham, Massachusetts to “poach” some of their employees.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Large Waltham Gold Hunting Case Pocket Watch
Large Waltham Gold Hunting Case Pocket Watch

Large Waltham Gold Hunting Case Pocket Watch

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in New York, NY

Absolutely beautiful pocket watch. Made by WALTHAM 1919. Heavy gauge 14K yellow gold. In pristine crisp condition. On the front is an engraved bird in flight, set within a leaf b...

Category

Vintage 1910s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

1916 English Dennison WW1, Trench Watch Solid Sterling Silver
1916 English Dennison WW1, Trench Watch Solid Sterling Silver

1916 English Dennison WW1, Trench Watch Solid Sterling Silver

By Waltham

Located in Raleigh, NC

History about Trench Watches What is a “Trench Watch” ? They were created using 3/0 and 0 size pocket watch movements and installing into watch cases that were meant to worn on t...

Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Wrist Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early American Watch Co. Waltham Mass Silver Pocket Watch
Early American Watch Co. Waltham Mass Silver Pocket Watch

Early American Watch Co. Waltham Mass Silver Pocket Watch

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Carlisle, GB

An Early American Watch Co. Waltham Mass Silver Pocket Watch.

Category

Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

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

14k Gold

1907 Waltham English “Maximus” 19 Jewel 0 Size Trench Watch
1907 Waltham English “Maximus” 19 Jewel 0 Size Trench Watch

1907 Waltham English “Maximus” 19 Jewel 0 Size Trench Watch

By Waltham Watch Company

Located in Raleigh, NC

The Anchor Stamp: This indicates the Birmingham England Assay office The Lion Stamp: This indicates sterling silver, in this case 925, or 92.5% Sterling Silver The Letter S:...

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

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By Unbranded

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By Alexander McQueen

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Located in London, GB

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By Jules Jugensen

Located in Berlin, DE

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Dior 30 Montaigne Bar Jacket Off-White Ecru Plumetis Tulle Skirt Set FR38

By Christian Dior

Located in Jersey City, NJ

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By Cartier

Located in New Orleans, LA

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By John Galliano

Located in Berlin, BE

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By Rolex

Located in Berlin, DE

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By Pierre Balmain

Located in Berlin, BE

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Christian Dior by John Galliano Green Knit and Satin Evening Ensemble, SS 1999

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

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By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

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By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in West Hollywood, CA

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By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

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Christian Dior by John Galliano Blue Crochet and Chainmail Dress, SS 2001

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

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