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Movement Type: Manual Wind
Longines 14 Karat White Gold 1950s Mystery Dial Watch
By Longines
Located in Dallas, TX
Longines 14K White Gold 1950's Mystery Dial Watch - Manual winding. 14K White Gold ( 32 mm ). Silver tone with three diamond rotating disk for hours...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Des Granges. A Rare Rose Gold Duplex Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch C1818
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Des Granges Late Recordon. A Rare 18ct Rose Gold Keywind Duplex Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch C1818
Dial: A superb 18ct gold dial with raised Roman gold numerals outer dotted minute track and engine turned centre. The original blued steel Breguet moon hands complimenting the dial beautifully.
Case: The excellent heavy rose gold case English hallmarked for London 1818 with engine turned back cover. The inner cover numbered and signed Des Granges Late Recordon Cockspur Street Charing Cross London. The case maker was Thomas Hardy, a very famouse case maker of his time. The top of the pendant lifts up and turns then is depressed to make the watch chime.
Movement: The gilt metal finished movement with a flat arm balance, slow fast regulation Duplex escapement hanging barrel and the wheels for the repeating works visible. The hammers and gongs are also visable. The watch chimes the hours and quarters clearly.
This watch is indeed rare and important as it is double signed by Des Granges late Recordon who was the main agent in London for Abraham Louis Breguet. It also has a Duplex escapement which was used to achieve a higher accuracy of time keeping. Des Granges was a pupil of Josiah Emery...
Category
Antique 1810s British Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bulova Gold Filled Multi Color 1960's Ladies Watch with Original Bracelet
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Multi Color / Modernist Shape
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow, Gold and Rose Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Le...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Gruen White Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Watch circa 1925 with Sterling Silver Dial
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style
METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1925
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 33mm "Lug Tip to Lug Ti...
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, White Gold
Van Der Bauwede Tourbillon Limited Edition 10 Pieces World Wide, 4 Saisons
By VAN DER BAUWEDE
Located in Antwerp, BE
Van Der Bauwede Tourbillon Limited Edition 10 Pieces World Wide, 4 Saisons
Collectible and beautiful Solid White Gold Tourbillon.
18 carat white gold case equipped with hand-windin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
$83,110 Sale Price
20% Off
Girard Perregaux Stainless Steel Chronograph from 1950's
By Girard Perragaux
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Girard Perregaux Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph / Reference 22209
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39m...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Howard 14Kt. Solid White Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch with Kiln Fired Enamel Dial
By Howard
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Howard Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid White Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1925
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 46mm
MOVEMENT / CALI...
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Rolex Vintage Precision Rose Gold 9522
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 36mm vintage Rolex "Flying Saucer" Precision in rose gold. Features a rose champagne dial with a small seconds display. The piece is fitted with plastic glass, a manual wind moveme...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Hamilton 14Kt Solid Gold Ladies Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch 1930's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tonneau Shape
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 31mm X Width 16mm...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Jaeger LeCoultre 18 Karat Yellow Gold Moderne Style Wristwatch, circa 1950s
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Jaeger LeCoultre
STYLE / REFERENCE: Strap Model with Heavy Cord
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length x Diameter
MOVEM...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Omega Suverän 2400 35mm Swedish Military Issue Cal. 30T2 1944
By Omega
Located in London, GB
Omega Suverän 2400 35mm Swedish Military Issue Cal. 30T2 1944
An incredibly rare and historically significant Omega Suverän reference 2400, produced in 1944 and originally made f...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
9k Gold
Omega Vintage White Gold Diamond and Coral Dial Ladies Mechanical Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980 Omega Ladies Wrist Watch, 23 X 20 M.M. 18K White Gold 2 Piece case, Round Brilliant cut Diamond bezel totaling 1 Carat. 17 Jewel Me...
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
IWC Open Face Pocket Watch Yellow Gold
By IWC
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage 14k yellow gold open face pocket watch by IWC. The silver dial features a small seconds display at 6 o'clock. Fitted with plastic glas...
Category
20th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch, ca 1940's with Flawless Original Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round Style
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Diameter 29...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Favre-Leuba Bivouac Reference 53213 Altimeter Barometer
By Favre-Leube
Located in New York, NY
This is a Favre-Leuba Bivouac Altimeter Barometer reference 53213. This tool watch features a mint original silver dial, a black bezel, and a manual wind movement. These watches were...
Category
Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches
Ulysse Nardin Pocket Watch 18k Gold
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Antwerp, BE
Movement : Mechanical Manual Winding,17 Jewels, Extremely High Grade Movement with Fine Swan Neck Balance Regulation
Category
20th Century Swiss Artisan Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
$2,865 Sale Price
36% Off
Zenith 18K White Gold & Diamond Set Bezel Mechanical
By Zenith
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Zenith mechanical ladies watch. 17.5X17.5mm 18k white gold case with 40 factory diamond set bezel. Silver dial with silver hands and stick index hour markers. 18K white gold mesh bra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Touchon & Co. Art Nouveau Open Faced Pocket Watch, circa 1900s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Touchon & Co.
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced
METAL / MATERIAL: Silver
CIRCA / YEAR: 1900's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 48mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 21...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Vintage Movado 19MM Zenith Movement 14K Yellow Gold Manual Winding Watch
By Movado
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Movado
Gender: Ladies
Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold
Diameter: 19.00 mm
Weight: 14.65 grams
Ladies 14K yellow gold MOVADO Swiss-made wristwatch. Engraved with "585" and "14K...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Cellini White Gold Keyless Lever Dress Pocket Watch C1970
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Rolex Cellini. A White Gold Keyless Lever Dress Open Face Pocket Watch C1970
Dial: The cream coloured dial with black Roman numerals fully signed Rolex Geneve and signed Cellini at six o'clock with black pointer hands.
Case: The 18ct white gold slim line case with the original green Rolex sticker on the back of the case. The snap back case is fully signed, numbered, and Swiss hallmarked
Movement: The fully jewelled and signed movement calibre 1600 is in pristine working order with fast, slow regulation and compensation balance.
This is an excellent example of a fine Rolex Cellini range...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Universal Genève Jumbo Uni Compax Chronograph Wrist Watch
By Univeral Geneve
Located in Antwerp, BE
Universal Genève Jumbo Uni Compax Chronograph Wrist Watch
Rarae Collectors
Case : 38 mm, Waterproof Case, Waterproof Round Pushers
Movement : Manual Win...
Category
20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
$8,406 Sale Price
20% Off
Ladies Gerald Genta-Bvlgari Tubogas Wristwatch, Prototype Piece Unique
By Bulgari
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gerald Genta / Bvlgari Tubogas wristwatch.
Propably Prototype from Gerald Genta,piece unique , the Patek Philippe Nautilus Designer a...
Category
20th Century Italian Artisan Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
$9,075 Sale Price
20% Off
Heuer Stainless Steel Chronograph with Original Dial circa 1990's
By Heuer
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Heuer Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: 3 Reg. Chronograph
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1990's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm x Diameter 35mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 18 Jewels / Caliber 1873
DIAL / HANDS: Original Two Tone
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 18mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This great looking Heuer Chronograph...
Category
1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Chopard Oval Fluted Case Orange Dial & Customized Strap
By Chopard
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A luxurious and elegant watch by Chopard from 1980.
This timepiece features an oval-shaped face with a striking orange dial, complemented by a fluted bezel in rich gold.
The case i...
Category
Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Omega Rose Gold Oversized Tonneau with Original Kiln Fired Enamel Print dial
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Tonneau Shape
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Rose Gold
DIMENSIONS: Length 53mm X Width 33mm
CIRCA: 1920's
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual...
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Longines 14Kt. Yellow Gold Art Deco Rare Hand Constructed Bracelet Watch, 1940s
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Integrated Bracelet
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Yellow Gold
DIMENSIONS: Length 36mm X Width 20mm
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Cal. 9L
DIAL / HANDS: Original Applied Markers / Baton Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: 20mm Wide Gold Bracelet 7 5/8 Length, 19cm
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement.
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This great looking Longines wrist watch...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
International Watch Company Rose Gold Keyless Lever Open Face Pocket Watch C1920
By IWC
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An International Watch Company 14ct yellow gold, keyless lever open face pocket watch, C1920s with it's original presentation box.
Dial: A Beautiful White Enamel Dial in perfect con...
Category
20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Piaget 18K Yellow Gold Mech Woven Bracelet Diamond Bezel Box & Papers
By Piaget
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This exquisite round watch features a refined champagne dial elegantly surrounded by a sparkling diamond bezel. The hour markers are indicated by classic Roman numerals, adding a tou...
Category
Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
IWC Stainless Steel Men's Wristwatch Circa 1940's
Located in Stamford, CT
Step back in time with the IWC stainless steel Men's wristwatch from the late 1940s. White pristine dial with gilt hands and markers and new leather band and buckle. The case is 45m...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Steel
Clebar 18Kt Rose Gold Art Deco Chronograph circa 1940's with Original Dial
By Clebar
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Clebar Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Round Chronograph
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Pink Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diame...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold
Piaget Protocol White Gold Diamond Watch 92155 M601D
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
18k white gold Piaget Protocol watch, featuring silvered tapestry dial with diamond bezel. Case is 25mm x 28mm, bracelet will fit an approx. 6.5" wrist (small size). Manual wind move...
Category
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Ruser 18 Karat Yellow Gold Midcentury Design Owned by Jerry Lewis, circa 1960s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: French for Ruser on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills
STYLE / REFERENCE: Mid-Century
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 26...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Vacheron Constantin Gold Keyless Lever Open Face Pocket Watch C1920s
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Vacheron Constantin. A 18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Open face Pocket Watch C1920s
Dial: The fully signed Vacheron & Constantin Geneve- Suisse silver satin finished dial with gold Breguet...
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Breguet 18kt Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Manual Winding Watch, Circa 1950's
By Breguet
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Breguet Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Style / Tank Style
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold
DIMENSIONS: Length 31mm X Width 17mm
CIRCA: 1950's
MOVEMENT ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Rolex Precision 4417 Tear Drop Lugs
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
This vintage Rolex Precision ref. 4417, is a standout vintage timepiece, featuring a stainless steel case with elegant 'Tear Drop' lugs. Its original silver dial, with Roman numerals...
Category
Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Elgin Lord Elgin Watch 26933 14k Yellow Gold White Dial Case Manual
By Elgin
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage Lord Elgin with rectangular 14k case on leather strap. With subseconds. Circa 1930s. Fine Pre-owned Elgin Watch.
Certified preowned Vintage Elgin Lord Elgin watch...
Category
Vintage 1930s Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Molle Geneve Rose Gold Full Hunter Quarter Repeater Chronograph Pocket Watch
Located in Mayfair, London, London
MOLLE Genève 14ct rose gold heavy full hunter quarter repeater chronograph enameled pocket watch, C1890. Made for the Russian Market.
Dial: The p...
Category
Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1960's Rolex Ladies Dress Watch, Silver Dial - 14K White Gold
By Rolex
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
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold
Gubelin 1960s Gold Watch
By Gubelin
Located in New York, NY
1970s 18k gold lady's Gubelin watch with leather velvet band and gold tone buckle. Case is 29mm x 32mm. Band is 8" long. Manual wind movement.
Category
20th Century German Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold
$1,500
Rolex 1950s Yellow Gold Honeycomb Precision Tear Drop Lugs Wristwatch 4514
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 34mm 18k Yellow Gold Tear Drop Lugs Gents Wristwatch, honeycomb dial with applied 18k yellow gold index batons and arabic numbers at 3, 6, 9 and 12 0'clock, blue steel centre seconds hand, a fixed smooth 18k yellow gold bezel, a brand new black leather strap with a gold plated pin buckle (not by Rolex), plastic glass...
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
I.W.C International Watch Company Yellow Gold Pocket Watch, 1930s
By IWC
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: I.W.C International Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Pocket Watch / Opened Face
METAL / MATERIAL: 14 Kt Yellow Gold
DIMENSIONS: Diameter 50mm
CIRCA: 1930's
MOVEM...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
Illinois Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Rare Hammered Case and Red Dial
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Illinois Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Hand Hammered
METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled
CIRCA: 1923
DIMENSIONS: Diameter 44mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels
DIAL / HANDS: Very Rare Red Stippled Dial / Blued Steel Hands
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement.
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This is one of the most unusual Illinois pocket watches I have ever seen. The white heavy gold filled case has a unique "hand hammered" finish to it. Even more unique is the original dial done with a red stippled or crackled background. I have never seen this unusual dial on any pocket watch. The hands are original as well and done in blued steel. This watch has a 17 jewel movement which is beautifully finished as well. Illinois was one of America's premier watch companies making high grade railroad watches...
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Montblanc 1858 Blue Dial Blue Leather Men's Watch 2303
Located in New York, NY
MOVEMENT: Hand Wind
CASE SIZE: 44 mm
CASE MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
DIAL MARKERS: Arabic Numeral
CROWN: Pull / Push
BAND MATERIAL: Alligator Leather
WATER RESISTANCE: 30 meters / 100...
Category
2010s Wrist Watches
Hamilton Platinum Art Deco Tank Style with Covered Lugs from 1940's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco /Tank Style
METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Width 21mm
MOVEMENT...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Platinum
Waltham 14Kt. Gold Campaign Style Watch from 1915 with Original Enamel Dial 1929
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Campaign Style
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1929
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Diameter 31mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels / Caliber 3/0
DIAL / HANDS: Original Kiln Fired with Luminous Arabic Numerals / Original Blued Steel Luminous Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 14mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
Just around the corner from the global stock market crash, this watch came to be. What a great and original Waltham Watch this is. We seldom see watches from this era in such fine condition. Imagine navigating your modern day with a nearly 100 year old device (I wear a watch from 1919 every day and it always gets me there on time). This piece is fitted with a solid gold case by America's finest case maker, Depollier. They made custom cases for all the finest American watch companies, including those renowned Swiss houses imported to America. The watch is also fitted with its original and flawless Kiln Fired Enamel Dial and it still has its original Blued Steel Luminous Hands as well. Lastly, it appears to have its original crown as well. The watch keeps dependable time and can be worn all the time as well. You will likely never see another truly vintage American Watch in finer condition than this one.
Through the American civil war and two World Wars, and beyond, Waltham's legacy and spirit lives on in this wonderful vintage watch. It is truly a representation of the idea of American Exceptionalism. The wonderfully crafted design is timeless. Even after 100 years or more, this watch can dependably be worn, used and counted on to get you there on time, every time. It is versatile enough to be worn for all types of occasions and various clothes. Wear it with a suit or even for more casual occasions but, certainly, feel confident that you are wearing a piece of history.
The Waltham Watch Company was an American watch manufacturing house founded in 1850 in Roxbury, Massachusetts. It was the first American company to mass-produce watches using interchangeable parts. The company's watches were known for their quality and affordability, and they quickly became popular with consumers. Waltham played a major role in the development of the American watch industry as well as establishing the concept of “mass produced” products.
By the way, Henry Ford was a watchmaker, and he was inspired to build cars the same way Waltham Watches were produced, for the masses with interchangeable parts.
Waltham’s success helped to make the United States a major player in the global watch market as well as promote the idea of “industrialization.” Before the Waltham Watch Company, watches were generally produced by hand, in “cottage” industries. They were owned by the wealthier class or the “working class” that needed to know the time. The company's affordable watches made them accessible to a wider range of people and helped to change the way people thought about time. Prior to this, people used their local Church bells to direct them in their daily lives.
The Company continued to grow and prosper throughout the 19th century. During the American Civil War, they supplied watches to the military, and of course they grew because of this association.
In 1885, they moved their headquarters to Waltham, Massachusetts, and changed their name to the American Waltham Watch Company.
Waltham was a major exhibitor at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. The company's exhibit at the exposition was housed in a large pavilion that was designed to resemble a factory. The pavilion was filled with watches of all shapes and sizes, as well as machinery used in the manufacturing process. The exhibit was a major success, and it helped to raise the profile of Waltham watches around the world.
Amongst the visitors at the exhibition was a contingent from Switzerland. When they realized what Waltham was doing, they quickly understood that their methods were outdated and soon enough they would be a country unable to compete. They also went to the Waltham factory for a visit after the exhibition. It is said that they purchased a few of Waltham’s higher grade movements. The director of factory said he would have them “adjusted” before they left, but they said, it was not necessary. When they arrived back in Switzerland, they checked them and were shocked at the level of quality and accuracy. This prompted them to buy some of the equipment that Waltham was using so they could start building better watches that were less expensive and more accurate.
Some of that machinery ended up in the small town of Schaffhausen and became The International Watch Company. They are still in business today making exceptional watches.
The military, for any nation, is a powerful source of revenue for industrial contracts. So, any industry would prosper during war and Waltham continued to be a supplier to the military for over 100 years. Through WW 1...
Category
Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Wittnauer Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch, circa 1950's
By Wittnauer
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Wittnauer Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Width 26mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber 76 Revue
DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Arabic Numerals / Gilt Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 16mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This classic watch by the renowned house of Wittnauer is done as a tonneau shape. The design was inspired by Louis Cartier. Cartier, when on a trip to Marseille France he saw barrels on the docks and realized that they barrel would make a perfect shape for a watch. So he designed one and the tonneau shaped...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Ulysse Nardin Steel Chronograph with Flawless Original Kiln Fired Enamel Dial
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Ulysse Nardin
STYLE / REFERENCE: Single Button Chronograph / Au Diademe / Tiara
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1920
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter ...
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
Rolex Oyster Precision Manual Wind Steel Blue Dial 6426 Watch 1972
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex
Model: 6426
Year: 1972
Serial number: 37xxxxx
Reference: C03669
Case: 34mm without crown; Show sign of wear with slight polish from previous; inner case back sta...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Record Military Issued Dirty Dozen Watch - WWW L33573 Watch.
By Record Watch Co
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Record
Watch Ref And Number: WWW L33573
Features : Shatter-proof Plexi Crystal - Dial: Black
Country of Manufacture: Switzerland
Movement: Mechanical Hand Wind
Case Mater...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Waltham Pocket Watch 14k Yellow, Rose and Green Gold White Dial Case Manual
By Waltham
Located in Surfside, FL
Waltham hunter case pocket watch in 14k yellow, rose and green gold. Decorative high relief pink and yellow floral embellishments on both sides of the c...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Gold
Birks Platinum Art Deco Ladies Watch with Kiln Fired Blue Enameled Dial 1930's
By Birks
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Henry Birks & Sons / Canada
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Dress Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 26mm X Width 15mm
MO...
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Platinum
Cartier Ronde Louis Diamond Bezel Watch
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning 36mm Ronde Louis wristwatch from Cartier. Featuring a silver dial with roman numerals, apple-shaped hands in blued steel and Cartier's hidden si...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Piaget Rare Gents 18k White Gold White Mother of Pearl Dial Onyx Set 9200 C 426
By Piaget
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 25 mm Rare 18k White Gold Gents Wristwatch, white mother of pearl dial, a fixed 18k white gold and onyx set bezel, an 18k white gold and onyx bracelet with an 18k white gold jewell...
Category
Late 20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Onyx, Pearl, White Gold
Movado Yellow Gold Day-Date-Month Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Movado
Located in Dallas, TX
14k gold case with ridged sides and Art Deco style teardrop stepped lugs (34mm diameter). 2-tone silvered dial with Arabic numerals; date and red seconds around outer edge; month and...
Category
20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Vacheron Constantin Vintage Pendant Pocket Watch Yellow Gold Diamond Set 18805
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage 26mm pendant pocket watch in yellow gold by Vacheron Constantin.
Features a champagne pave set diamond dial. This is complemented by the bezel, case and chain loop being s...
Category
20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mido Multifort Steel "Bumper" Automatic with Original Patinated Dial
By Mido Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Mido Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Multifort / Reference 230
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diameter 33mm...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Rockford Pocket Watch 7125385 Gold Fill White Dial Manual
Located in Surfside, FL
Rockford hunter case pocket watch 11 jewels, porcelain dial and spade hands in gold filled case. Dust cover back features lovely flower design. Front features same gorgeous design with a monogram. Manual with sub-seconds.41 mm. Circa 1880's. Fine Pre-owned Rockford Watch.
Certified preowned Vintage Rockford pocket watch...
Category
Antique 1880s Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Ulysse Nardin Calatrava 18K Yellow Gold
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Vintage Ulysse Nardin 1960's Watch – a classic timepiece with a 34mm round 18KT gold case, emblematic of the era. The pearlized dial is adorned with full black and gold stick markers, complemented by a large sweep second hand.
Powered by the reliable NA11J movement, this Ulysse Nardin vintage...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. by E. Huguenin Platinum Art Deco Tank Style Watch Hand Made 1930's
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: E. Huguenin for Tiffany & Co.
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Diamond Dial
METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Width 19mm
M...
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Platinum
Waltham Silver Campaign Style Manual Wristwatch from 1918 with Enamel Dial
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Campaign / Military Style
METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver
CIRCA / YEAR: 1918
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm X Diameter 35mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 7 Jewels
DIAL / HANDS: Original Kiln Fired Enamel / Blued Steel Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Black Leather 14 mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement.
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This very early American made Sterling Silver wrist watch...
Category
Vintage 1910s American Victorian Wrist Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver, Enamel