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Waltham White Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial circa 1926

Name: Waltham White Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial circa 1926
Brand: Waltham Watch Company
Price: 3882.43 AUD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (141 reviews)

$2,500

£1,896.94

€2,168.98

CA$3,491.82

A$3,882.43

CHF 2,027.19

MX$47,258.64

NOK 25,866.08

SEK 24,235.28

DKK 16,187.53

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FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Octagon METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1926 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 27mm X Width 33mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels / Caliber 6/0 Size DIAL / HANDS: Original with Deco Style Arabic Numerals / Blued Steel Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 16mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement VAULT FIND This watch has been in a vault for nearly 50 years and the price includes a factory quality service by our finest watchmaker. This will of course delay shipping it out for a few days while we do the service and check it out. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is one of the rarest Waltham's we have ever seen. The watch is so fine that is still has its original strap and buckle. The strap is too dried out to use however so we have put the original buckle on a modern hand made strap. This watch is wonderful condition and is still still fitted with a flawless original dial and original hands and crown as well. It is fitted with a high grade Sapphire movement beautifully finished. You can wear this fine watch all the time and count on it as well. You will likely never see another example of this model. WALTHAM HISTORY, 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 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, WW 2 and the Korean war they designed timers, navigational devices, automobiles, aviation and nautical equipment. The Waltham Watch Company, like many companies, inevitably went through a series of financial difficulties. During the 1920’s they almost went bankrupt because different departments were actually competing against each other for contracts. Some departments had made enough parts for watches to last 20 years. By then of course they would have been useless. There were several restructurings of the powerful entity but eventually in 1957, after producing about 40 million watches, the company was forced to close its doors. However, the company's legacy continues to live on. Waltham watches are still sought after by collectors and enthusiasts, and the company's history is an important part of the story of American manufacturing.

Creator:

Waltham Watch Company

Case Material:

Gold-filled

Strap Material:

Leather

Movement:

Style:

Art Deco

Place of Origin:

United States

Period:

1920-1929

Date of Manufacture:

1926

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. It is worth noting that this watch only had a 12-month warranty when it was new. However, we are so confident of our workmanship and team that we offer an 18-month warranty on all our watches, even those over 100 years old.

Seller Location:

Long Beach, CA

Reference Number:

Seller: 13651stDibs: LU422323543952

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