Waltham Watch Company Watches

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tonneau Shape METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt Solid White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1926 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34mm X Diameter 28mm MOVEMENT / 25 Ruby CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Ruby Series DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Gilded Numerals / Blued Steel Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 16mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This rare solid gold art deco watch was produced by the iconic American house of Waltham from Waltham Massachusetts. It is a wonderful original watch that still has it original box and price certificate. It is rare to find a vintage watch...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company for Montgomery Bros., Los Angeles / English Hallmarked Case by Dennison STYLE / REFERENCE: Pre Deco / Campaign Style METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1908 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34mm X Diameter 39mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 19 Jewels / Caliber Riverside Maximus DIAL / HANDS: Flawless Original Kiln Fired Enamel Dial with Arabic Numerals / Blued Steel Hands ATTACHMENT / BRACELET: Stitched Alligator with Period Buckle, 18mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT WOW... this is one of the earliest American Wristwatches we have ever seen. The watch is entirely hand made by the legendary house of Waltham, from Waltham Massachusetts. The movement dates to about 1908. The case is hand made for this watch by the Dennison Case Company, in Birmingham England. It also dates to about 1908 which corroborates that it is all original. While most American watches had American made cases, this is a rare example of a British Case. Dennison was one of the premier European Case Companies and did special order cases for a select group of American Jewelers. This is the only example of this model we have ever seen. A quick glance at the movement and one can see how truly fine the finish is on it. While this watch is nearly 120 years old, it is still dependable and can be worn and counted on to get you there on time, every time, and uniquely there as well. You will never see another example of an American wristwatch as fine as this one. 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 WW1, WW2 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 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. MONTGOMERY BROTHERS LOS ANGELES HISTORY Montgomery Brothers was a prominent jewelry retailer in Los Angeles with a rich history dating back to the late 19th century. James A. Montgomery, the founder, arrived in Los Angeles in 1881 with just $3.50 to his name. He started modestly by repairing watches at a small shop on South Spring Street. His business steadily grew, and he soon expanded to selling diamonds, gold and silver watches...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Cushion Shape METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1911 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 28mm X Width 24mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / High Grade Caliber 6-0 DIAL / HANDS: Silvered with Solid Gold Applied Roman Numerals / Breguet Style Blued Steel Hands ATTACHMENT / BRACELET: Leather, 13mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT We have never seen this model before by the legendary house of Waltham. The movement is entirely hand made and set with solid gold bushing for the jewels. Impressively the dial is done in Sterling Silver and the Roman Numerals are done is Solid Gold. The original hands, done as Breguet style Moon Hands still have their blued steel finish on them. The case on this is watch was made for Waltham by J. Depollier & Son. They were the finest case makers in the United States and this one is entirely hand constructed. Since this watch has been in a vault for 50 years it needs to be serviced. The price includes a factory quality service by our finest watchmaker. You will likely never see another example of the watch again. If you are looking for a unique vintage watch...

From American Waltham Watch Company, 14 karat yellow gold pocket watch Bartlett Grade model no. 1908 in size 16 with Serial Number 23033...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: 16 Size Multi Colored Hunters Case / Crescent Street METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Gold Multi Colored CIRCA / YEAR: 1907 DIME...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: 18 Size METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1892 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 55mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual ...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum CIRCA / YEAR: 1936 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 20mm X Width 40mm MOVEMENT / ...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1908 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 57mm / Early Screw Back and Bezel Designed Case MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Flawless Kiln Fired Enamel Dial / Blued Steel Hands Supplied with Gold Filled Pocket Watch...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34mm X Width 27mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber 1155 DIAL / HANDS: Original Gold Markers with Gold Arabic Numerals / Gold Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 16mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic Art Deco Watch was produced by the iconic America house of Waltham, founded in the mid 1800's. They produced some of the worlds finest railroad watches...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1925 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34mm X Diameter 27mm MOV...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1926 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 33mm X Width 27...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Military Campaign Style Trench Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel CIRCA / YEAR: 1916 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length X Diameter MOVEME...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled DIMENSIONS: Length 45mm X Diameter 35mm CIRCA: 1950's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 17...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Yellow and White Gold / Hand Engraved CIRCA / YEAR: 1927 DIMENSIONS / ...

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 MOVEME...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Original Bracelet METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1932 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Width 1...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Octagon METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Two Tone Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1927 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 34mm Length X 27mm Width...

In its period and considered modernist style circa late 1950's, this 33mm vintage Waltham Men's Wrist Watch presents a sleek look with a black face,co...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: METAL / MATERIAL: YGF / SS CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm x Width 24mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Cal.750B DIAL / HANDS: ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 18mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT Waltham is one of Americas earliest watch companies and designed some of the worlds most accurate pocket watches for the railroads. This model with an original dial is very dependable with great styling as well. The design of this watch is based on a theme created by Louis Cartier In the early teens when he saw giant tortoises supporting enormous columns in a Greek Temple. He immediately realized that in would be an elegant shape for a watch. Hence, the Tortue Watch...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Space Age Design METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA: 1950's / 1960's DIMENSIONS: 44mm X 35mm MOVEMENT / CALI...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Hunters Case Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1900 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 45mm Diameter MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / Jewels 17 / Caliber 12 Size Royal DIAL / HANDS: White Enamel Dial with Roman Numerals / Blued Steel Spade Hands 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 solid gold watch is entirely hand made and hand engraved. It is in excellent original condition. The dial is done in Kiln Fired Enamel and the movement is high grade. The workmanship is exceptional and as is the condition of the watch itself. This watch is supplied with a gold filled pocket watch chain, or a solid gold pocket...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Campaign Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1926 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 33mm Length X 31mm Diamet...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph / Tonneau Shaped METAL / MATERIAL: Chromium on Bronze CIRCA: 1960's DIMENSIONS: Length 46mm X Width 38mm MOVEMEN...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Premier / Art Deco / Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1939 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 22mm Length X 3...

FACTORY / HOUSE: J. W. Benson STYLE / REFERENCE: Victorian Ladies Bracelet Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1880's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 24mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / Cylindrical Escapement DIAL / HANDS: Kiln Fired Enamel with Solid Gold Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Unique Articulated Bracelet WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is one of the most unique wrist watches I have ever seen. The workmanship is exceptional and it should be since it was produced by the legendary house of Benson's. One of Europe's most famous houses. The J.W. Benson watch...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Early Military Style METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1897 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 38mm M...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tonneau Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 45mm X Width 2...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Dress Style METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum with 14K White Gold Bracelet DIAMONDS: 0.78cts VS Clarity / F-G Color CIRC...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Oval Shaped METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1936 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Width 16mm M...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Tortue Shaped (Tortoise) METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1912 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 25mm X Width 32mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Jeweled Series DIAL / HANDS: Original with Kiln Fired Enamel Printing / Original Blued Steel Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 16mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT WOW...This is an amazing early American Wrist Watch. We have never seen this exceptional model before. The entire watch, case, dial and movement are hand made. The case is custom made for Tiffany and is dated and patented in 1912. This watch came out nearly exactly the same year that Cartier introduced his Tortue watch...