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Wrist Watches For Sale
Period: Early 20th Century
Period: 1990s
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch Original Dial 1920's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tonneau Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm X Width 2...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone White Diamond Dial Jubilee 16233 Complete 1992
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. Model features quick-set movement...
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold

Ladies Rolex Anniversary Datejust Diamond Bezel Watch, 1991
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat Ladies Rolex Anniversary Datejust Diamond Bezel Watch. Stunning wristwatch with a gold dial, gold hour, minute, and second hand, diamond hou...
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1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Day-Date 36mm 18238 18K Yellow Gold Watch Fluted Bezel Champagne Diamond
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and does not have any visible scratches or blemishes. Leather strap and gold plated buckle are custom aftermarket. The watch its...
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1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Blue Roman Dial 16220 Watch w/ Paper, 1993
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex Model: 16220 Year: 1993 Serial number: S6xxxxx Reference: C03974 Case: 36mm Steel Case without crown; Show sign of wear with slight polish from previous; inner ...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Cartier Santos Octagone Wristwatch ref 187903. 18K Yellow Gold, Year 1990...
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our Attractive Cartier Santos Octagone reference 187903 features the small size case with quartz movement and date function. The case (26mm x 31mm) and bracelet are of stainless stee...
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1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

BVLGARI Team Watch Leather Strap 28mm
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications Brand: BVLGARI Case Size: 28 mm Strap Length: ~8", fits a wrist up to 7" Material: Stainless steel Movement : Quartz Bracelet: original BVLGARI leather str...
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1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Champagne Roman Dial Jubilee 16233 Circa 1991
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. Authenticity guaranteed! The sale...
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe 18kt. gold ladies golden ellipse quartz wristwatch. Ref.4830
Located in Braintree, GB
Patek Philippe 18kt. yellow gold ladies golden ellipse quartz wristwatch. Ref.4830 Two thousand years ago, Euclid discovered an enduring principle...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Rolex Submariner 16610 Creamy Date with paper Steel Automatic Watch, 1990
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Rolex Model: 16610 Year: 1990 Serial number: E7xxxxx Reference: C03537 Case: Show sign of wear with slight polish from previous; inner case back stamped 16610 Dial: Excellen...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex GMT-Master II Coke Black Tritium Dial 16710 Steel Automatic Watch, 1997
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Rolex Model: 16710 Year: 1997 Serial number: U1xxxxx Reference: C03976 Case: Show sign of wear w/ slight polish from previous ; inner case back stamped 16710 Dial: Excellent...
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex 16613 Submariner Black Dial 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16613 Serial: T981*** Year: 1995 Model: Submariner Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: Black Dial:...
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1990s Wrist Watches

Due South (TV Series) / Alliance Productions by ESP Wristwatch. Ex Display Cond.
Located in Canterbury, GB
A very rare piece of TV memorabilia, this wristwatch was manufactured by ESP and commissioned for the Due South TV series features a stainless steel and gold tone case which measures...
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1990s Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Black Index Dial Jubilee 16233 Circa 1993
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. Model features quick-set movement...
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15223 Steel Yellow Gold Watch Engine Turned Bezel
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. Model features quick-set movement...
Category

1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Audemars Piguet Carnegie, REF. 14941
Located in New York, NY
Authenticity Guarantee, Audemars Piguet Carnegie classic ladies watch in 18K yellow gold, 16cm diamond bezel. Reference number: 14941. This watch has a folding butterfly clasp. Quart...
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Chanel Premiere Watch
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Vintage chanel premiere watch. Its considered a classic collection from Chanel and theyre still producing the newer version now. Comes as it is with no inclusion. Faint scratches on ...
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1990s Wrist Watches

Rolex 16233 Datejust Silver Dial 18K Gold and Stainless Steel
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16233 Serial: S827*** Year: 1993 Model: Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: Silve...
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1990s Wrist Watches

Breitling Men’s Colt Chronograph A53035 Stainless Steel Watch mm
Located in New York, NY
Breitling Colt Chronograph Stainless Steel White Dial Watch A53035. This 38mm Breitling timepiece features a stainless steel case with a unidirectional rotating bezel and a stainles...
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Baume et Mercier Vintage Baumatic Stainless Steel Wristwatch
Located in Geneva, CH
Baume et Mercier Vintage Baumatic Stainless Steel Wristwatch. Case diameter: 30 mm. Wrist length: approximately 14.50 centimeters. Total weight: 45.11 grams. We do not guarantee th...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Lady Oyster Perpetual Yellow Gold 18K and Steel
Located in Geneva, CH
Rolex Lady Oyster Perpetual Yellow Gold 18K and Steel. Case diameter: 26 mm. Wrist length: approximately 15.70 centimeters. Total weight: 49.38 grams. We do not guarantee the functi...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Cartier Santos Ronde Estate Watch
Located in Miami, FL
This spectacular Cartier Santos Ronde Estate Watch is a splendid fusion of 18K yellow gold and stainless steel. Its round case showcases both gold and stainless steel, and the minera...
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1990s Wrist Watches

Cartier Panther Yellow Gold and Diamond Ladies Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Cartier Panthere collection Ladies Wrist Watch, 24 M.M. 2 piece case with Diamond set Bezel, Diamond set Crown, Quartz movement, Whi...
Category

1990s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Art Deco Diamond Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
Cartier's Art Deco Diamond Wristwatch reflects the iconic Art Deco style, characterized by its geometric shapes, streamlined forms, and luxurious materials. Crafted with meticulous a...
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Ladies Platinum and Diamond Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Ladies Wrist Watch, 26 X 9 M.M. 2 Piece Platinum Case set with European cut Diamonds totaling 1 Carat, the case sides and back are fu...
Category

1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

West End Watch Company Secundus Indian Army Watch
By West End Watch Company
Located in London, GB
Watch: West End Watch Company - Secundus Stock Number: CHW5424 Price: £495.00 This West End Watch Company Secundus model watch was sold and issued to the Indian Army mainly serving ...
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1920s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Champagne Diamond 18k Yellow Gold And Stainless Steel Datejust 69173 Autom
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Elevate your watch collection with an authentic Rolex masterpiece. The Datejust 69173 boasts exquisite craftsmanship, a timeless design, and a legacy of horological excellence.
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1990s European Wrist Watches

Piaget Dancer 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Ladies Watch
Located in Newton, MA
This exquisite Piaget Dancer ladies timepiece is offered by Alex & Co. The watch is crafted in radiant 18 karat yellow gold for a luxurious statement. Adorned with a bezel embellishe...
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Breitling Men’s Colt Chronograph A53035 Stainless Steel Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Breitling Colt Chronograph Stainless Steel White Dial 38mm Watch A53035. This Breitling timepiece features a stainless steel case with a unidirectional rot...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

ROLEX Oyster Perpetual Air-King Precision
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Exquisite GENDER: Unisex MOVEMENT: Automatic CASE MATERIAL: Steel DIAL: 34mm DIAL COLOUR: Blue STRAP: 55mm BRACELET MATERIAL: Steel CONDITION: 10/10 MODEL NUMBER: 14000 SERIAL NU...
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1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies President Datejust 79178 Cream Dial Diamond Bezel 18K Yellow Gold
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 79178 Serial: A113*** Year: 1999 Model: Ladies President Datejust Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: 18K Yellow Gold Bezel: Custom Diamond Bezel Dial: Crea...
Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Champagne Diamond Dial Jubilee 16233 Circa 1995
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. Model features quick-set movement...
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Champagne Linen Dial Jubilee 16233 Circa 1997
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. Model features quick-set movement...
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Lady Datejust Pearlmaster Ladies' Watch - Factory Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is a Swiss Made Rolex Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust Pearlmaster with reference number 69298, dating back to 1991 based on its serial number. As Rolex puts it, it is a femin...
Category

1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Girard Perregaux Men's Stainless Steel Automatic Chronograph Watch GP7000
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Girard Perregaux Men's Stainless Steel Automatic Chronograph Watch GP7000 Model #GP7000 Serial #A6038 Movement #GP800114 Stainless Steel Case w/ Tachymeter Bezel 38 mm in Diameter ...
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1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Dueber Hampden Nickel Silver Watch with Original Dial & Hands & Strap circa 1920
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Dueber Hampden Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Cushion Shaped / Military Style METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 28mm ...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Harry Winston Premier 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
Located in Rome, IT
Harry Winston Premier 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Watch 23mm Model #1223. Dial: Cream color. Movement: Quarts Case: 18k Yellow Gold, Case Diameter 23 mm, weighing 65.9 Grams of 18k Yel...
Category

1990s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from 1926
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1926 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm X Width 27mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 7 Jewels / Caliber 2-ot DIAL / HANDS: Original Patinated with Luminous Arabic Numerals / Original Blued Steel Luminous Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 17mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement This is a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up for nearly 50 years, which means it needs a service. We will give it a factory quality service by our finest watchmaker as part of the purchase price before it is shipped out to you. This will delay shipping for a few days of course. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is a rare watch by the legendary house of Waltham, from Waltham Massachusetts. It is all original including the factory crown. The case is entirely hand made and deeply hand engraved as well. We have only seen a few examples of this model in the last 50 years. It is fitted with what appears to be an original early strap and original period buckle as well. The strap is to fragile to wear every day however, so we have also fitted it with an appropriate hand made lizard strap and the original buckle. Waltham Watch Company 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 the 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

1920s American Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Rolex Datejust Quickset 18K Gold Steel Rare Silver Diamond Dial Watch 16233
Located in Newton, MA
Fine pre-owned mint condition all factory 36mm Rolex Datejust quickset 18 karat and stainless steel fluted yellow gold bezel, jubilee bracelet and rare silver color diamond dial. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement, and scratch resistant sapphire crystal with cyclops magnifier. This watch is a no holes case and is fully linked with minimal bracelet stretch. Comes with original Rolex box, green hang tags and green sticker on movement screw back cover. Fits 7.50 inch wrist. This watch has never been polished and is gently worn with NO dings or heavy scratches. Rolex Reference...
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1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel

Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Champagne Roman Dial Jubilee 16233 Circa 1995
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. Model features quick-set movement. Authenticity guaranteed! The sale comes with a new style Rolex...
Category

1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Champagne Logo Dial Jubilee 16233 Circa 1996
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. Model features quick-set movement. Authenticity guaranteed! The sale comes with a new style Rolex...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex 69178 Ladies President Datejust Diamond String Dial 18K Yellow Gold
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 69178 Serial: E312*** Year: 1990 Model: Ladies President Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: 18K Yellow Gold Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: F...
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1990s Wrist Watches

Datejust 16263 Turn-O -Graph Black Dial 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16263 Serial: W163*** Year: 1995 Model: Datejust Turn-O-Graph Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K ...
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1990s Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Dark Blue Diamond Dial Jubilee 16233 Circa 1993
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. Model features quick-set movement. Authenticity guaranteed! The sale comes with a new style Rolex...
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36mm Stainless Steel Watch Silver Roman Dial 16220 Circa 1997
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. Authenticity guaranteed! The watc...
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone 16233 Circa 1992 Very Rare C Series Silver Diamond
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. Model features quick-set movement. Authenticity guaranteed! The sale comes with a new style Rolex...
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

Cartier Cougar 18k and Steel ladies Quartz Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Cartier Cougar collection Wrist Watch 26 M.M 3 piece Stainless Steel case with 18k Yellow Gold Bezel, Quartz movement, White Dial with Black Roman numerals, a sweep secon...
Category

1990s French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Steel

Waltham 14Kt. Gold Campaign Style Watch from 1915 with Original Enamel Dial 1929
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

1910s American Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Tissot Gold Plated S/Steel Champagne Dial Swiss Quartz 23mm Ladies' Watch.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Fine & Elegant ladies' timepiece by Tissot featuring a round Case, measuring 23mm in diameter signed & numbered at the back, A striking champagne Dial, adorned with golden Bato...
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1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Steel

Rolex Datejust 16233 Champagne Linen Dial 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16233 Serial: X421*** Year: 1991 Model: Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold...
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1990s Wrist Watches

Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Mens Black Dial Watch
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand : Omega Model: Seamaster Aqua Terra Reference: 1961113 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Quartz 1538 Omega Case Material: Stainless Steel Measurements :37mm d...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm X Width 28m...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref 3919 Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1996 Patek Philippe Calatrava reference 3919 Wrist Watch, 33 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece case with Hobnail bezel. Caliber 215 18 Jewel Mechanical, Manual wind movement. White Enamel Dial with Black Roman Numerals and a sub seconds hand. Original Patek Black...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Tank Must GM Golden Black Precious
Located in PARIS, FR
Cartier Must model Tank watch in vermeil (gold-plated 925/1000 silver), black background, mechanical movement (manual winding), black exotic leather strap and original Cartier gold-p...
Category

1990s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver, Stainless Steel, Gold Plate

Seiko Generation 1 7A28-7120 c.1990 Watch Only
Located in London, GB
Watch: Seiko Generation 1 7A28-7120 c.1990 Watch Only Stock Number: CHW5376 Price: £995.00 Original, working Generation 1 Seiko Chronograph made for...
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Cartier Colisée Ladies Watch with Diamond Bezel in Yellow Gold
Located in Berlin, DE
Cartier Tortue Ladies Watch with Diamond Bezel Reference: WB 021 HG Material: Yellow gold Movement: Quartz Diameter: 24mm Dial: White ...
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1990s French Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex 18K White Gold Stainless Steel Diamond Datejust Men's Wristwatch 36 mm
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Datejust is one of the most recognized and coveted watches from the house of Rolex. It has a distinct look and an irrefutable appeal. Crafted in stainless steel and 18k white gol...
Category

1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Seiko Generation 2 - 7T27-7A20 British Military Issued Watch
Located in London, GB
Watch: Seiko Generation 2 - 7T27-7A20 British Military Issued Watch Stock Number: CHW5375 Price: £695.00 This Seiko 2nd Generation British Military Iss...
Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Antique, New and Vintage Wristwatches

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Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.

Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.

In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.

Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.

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