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Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Hunters Case Pocket Watch 1901
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
.” Before the Waltham Watch Company, watches were generally produced by hand, in “cottage” industries. They
Category
Antique Early 1900s Wrist Watches
Waltham "Sapphire" Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
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The Waltham Watch Company was an American watch manufacturing house founded in 1850 in Roxbury
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Sweep Seconds Watch circa 1934
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
history.
The Waltham Watch Company was an American watch manufacturing house founded in 1850 in Roxbury
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Longines Yellow Gold Enamel Dial Military Chronograph Manual Watch from 1933
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Campaign Style / Chronograph
METAL
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch with original Dial
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
confident that you are wearing a piece of history.
The Waltham Watch Company was an American watch
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from 1926
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
the original buckle.
Waltham Watch Company History
The Waltham Watch Company was an American watch
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Waltham Sterling Silver Trench Watch circa 1914 Rare P.S. Bartlett Half Hunter
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
history.
The Waltham Watch Company was an American watch manufacturing house founded in 1850 in Roxbury
Category
Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Waltham 14Kt. Solid Gold Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from 1910
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
confident that you are wearing a piece of history.
The Waltham Watch Company was an American watch
Category
Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Waltham Gold Filled Tortue Shaped Art Deco Watch with Flawless Original Dial
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
like this one, I am sure of that.
The Waltham Watch Company was an American watch manufacturing house
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1940
s with Original Dial
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
you are wearing a piece of history.
The Waltham Watch Company was an American watch manufacturing
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Waltham 14k Art Deco Cushion Shaped Watch with Original Rare Black Dial
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
confident that you are wearing a piece of history.
The Waltham Watch Company was an American watch
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Helbros Yellow Gold Filled Cushion Shaped Watch from 1940s with Original Dial
By Helbros
Located in Long Beach, CA
the most respected American watch brands. The company's watches are known for their durability
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Waltham Gold-filled Hunters Case Pocket Watch circa 1896 with Rare Bloom Finish
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
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The Waltham Watch Company was an American watch manufacturing house founded in 1850 in Roxbury
Category
Antique 1890s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Open Face Pocket Watch from 1879
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
history.
The Waltham Watch Company was an American watch manufacturing house founded in 1850 in Roxbury
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Waltham 14k Solid Gold Rare Art Deco Watch with Original Gold Dial 1935
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
Watch Company was an American watch manufacturing house founded in 1850 in Roxbury, Massachusetts. It
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch Original Dial 1920
s
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
wearing a piece of history.
The Waltham Watch Company was an American watch manufacturing house founded
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin Ladies Solid Gold Art Deco Watch with Cord Band 1940s and Box
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
American House of Elgin, from Elgin Illinois. Elgin was one of America's famous watch companies. Their
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Cushion Shaped Watch with Original Dial from 1940
s
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
Company was an American watch manufacturing house founded in 1850 in Roxbury, Massachusetts. It was the
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
IWC F.A.Jones Portuguese Platinum Limited Edition Wristwatch, IW544202, Full Set
By IWC
Located in Antwerp, BE
to 30m or 100ft
Florentine Ariosto Jones, the American who founded International Watch Company in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Platinum
Waltham Art Deco White Gold Filled with Original Dial Original Strap and Buckle
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
.
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
What a great watch this is. We never see these truly vintage American watches
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Waltham 14kt White Gold Art Deco Tonneau Shape with Original Silvered Dial 1926
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
Watch Company was an American watch manufacturing house founded in 1850 in Roxbury, Massachusetts. It
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Waltham for Shreve
Co. Yellow Gold Art Deco Pocket Wristwatch from 1935
By Shreve
Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
America's premier watch companies, The Waltham Watch Company and sold to Shreve and Company. The watch was
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Hamilton Platinum Art Deco Tank Style with Original Diamond Dial
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
the classic Diamond Dial Watch. Made in America by America's premier watch company. Hamilton was based
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches
18ct Gold Hunter Watch " American Watch Company " Waltham Mass USA c.1880
Located in London, GB
18ct Gold Hunter Watch " American Watch Company " Waltham Mass USA c.1880
This double hunter watch
Category
Antique 1880s Central American Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Art Deco White Gold Filled Ladies Watch by Bulova, Serviced, circa 1935
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Westward ho, GB
watch company Bulova. For your consideration is this very attractive Bulova ‘Miss America’ ladies manual
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, White Gold
Vintage Wittnauer 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Cocktail Watch
By Wittnauer
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
with wind up mechanism and complete with brand new brown leather strap. Wittnauer is American watch
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Hamilton Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond “Peek-a-boo” Manual Wristwatch, circa 1955
By Hamilton
Located in Metairie, LA
purchased in the mid-1950’s. The Hamilton watch company is known as one of the greatest American watch
Category
Mid-20th Century American Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Bulova Gents White Gold Fill Watch, Serviced, circa 1935
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Westward ho, GB
For your consideration is this rather stylish and unusual gents manual wrist watch dating to 1935
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, White Gold
Ladies Diamond Evening Watch with Diamond Cover by Hamilton
Located in Miami Beach, FL
considered one of the finest American watch companies. It measures 6 1/2" in length. The band is a 1/4
Category
Vintage 1950s American Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Hamilton Platinum "Top Hat" Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Hamilton
Located in Chicago, IL
of the finest produced by any American Watch Company.) Original Black Dial with Raised White Gold and
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Original Dial Self winding Wristwatch, 1960s
By Bulova
Located in Long Beach, CA
iconic American watch company with manufacturing in U.S. and Switzerland. This high grade watch is fitted
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches
Howard Stainless Steel Art Deco Watch with Custom Made Case with Exhibition Back
By Howard
Located in Long Beach, CA
made in Geneva, had to meet rigorous design features which were only met by one American Watch Company
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Howard Steel Oversized Wristwatch Manual Winding from 1921
By Howard
Located in Long Beach, CA
only were met by one American Watch Company, this model, made by Howard. This watch was originally
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Howard Steel Exhibition Back Ovesized Pocket Wrist Watch, circa 1925
By Howard
Located in Long Beach, CA
Howard apart from all the other American Watch Companies. The average Howard watch will last hundreds of
Category
Vintage 1920s North American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Howard Oversized Watch with Custom Steel Exhibition Back Case, 1920s
By Howard
Co., New York
Located in Long Beach, CA
acquired by the Keystone Watch Case Company. Keystone continued to produce Howard watches under the Howard
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Howard Stainless Steel Art Deco Watch from 1921 with Custom Made Case
By Howard
Located in Long Beach, CA
helped establish America as a watchmaking capital along with the Waltham Watch Company. Howard’s
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
18 Karat Gold Waltham Railroad Watch
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Waltham Watch Company is a remarkable work of horological craftsmanship. Railroad watches such as this are
Category
Antique 19th Century American Artist Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Style Manual Wind Watch
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
wrist watch in new condition. Waltham was one of America's finest watch companies. This watch can be
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Illinois Open Faced Pocket Watch with Kiln Fired Enamel Dial from 1919
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
pocket watch was produced by one of America's famous watch companies. Illinois Watch Company was renowned
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
1863 Waltham CIVIL WAR Pocket Watch - Same Model Given to Abraham Lincoln
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Suwanee, GA
pocket watch companies was American Watch Co., later known as Waltham for the city in which it was
Category
Antique 1860s American Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
1862 Waltham CIVIL WAR Watch with Soldier Provenance Same Model Given to Lincoln
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Suwanee, GA
American pocket watch companies was American Watch Co., later known as Waltham for the city in which it was
Category
Antique 1860s American Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
1863 Waltham Civil War 18 Size Pocket Watch, Same Brand Given to Abraham Lincoln
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Suwanee, GA
companies was American Watch Co., later known as Waltham for the city in which it was founded. It produced
Category
Antique 1860s American Pocket Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Howard Watch Co. Two-Color Gold Oversized Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
months on the movement.
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
Howard Watch Company was America's answer to Patek
Category
Vintage 1920s American Wrist Watches
Shreve
Co. Art Deco Diamond, Enamel
Gold Ladies Watch
By Shreve
Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Unique and feminine Art Deco watch created by American company Shreve & Co. in circa 1910's. It is
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Howard Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Dial Oversized Watch, circa 1920s
Located in Long Beach, CA
Howard Watch Company was America's answer to Patek Philippe. The movement is beautifully finished and
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Mixed Metal
Howard Watch Co. White Gold Filled Oversized Manual Wristwatch, circa 1920s
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Alligator, 20mm / Medium Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement.
Howard Watch Company was America
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Vintage Gold-Plated Elgin Pocket Watch, Year 1883, Working, 11 Jewel
By Elgin
Located in San Diego, CA
National Watch Company, American Co. 41mm Case. Beautiful working condition, black Roman numerals with
Category
Antique 1880s American Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Hamilton Platinum Diamond Bezel Wristwatch
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
. Made in America by America's premier watch company. Hamilton was based in Lancaster Pennsylvania.
They
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Waltham American Watch Company Stainless Steel Display Back Pocket Watch
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Circa 1902, Stainless Steel Waltham American Watch Co. Display Back Pocket Watch , Serial #1131634
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Pocket Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Waltham White Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shape Watch, circa 1948s
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Tonneau / Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Deco Tank Style Watch with Original Patinated Dial
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
style watch was produced by the legendary American Watch Company of Waltham, based in Waltham
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Howard White Gold Filled Oversized Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Howard Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oversized Pocket Wrist Watch
METAL
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches
American Waltham Watch Company 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
From American Waltham Watch Company, 14 karat yellow gold pocket watch Bartlett Grade model no
Category
Vintage 1910s American Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
American Waltham Watch Company Men
s Pocket Watch with Skeleton Display Back
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
By Waltham Watch Company, this circa 1926 antique brass pocket watch, model number 1894, has been
Category
Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
Brass
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Enamel Dial Open Faced Pocket Watch, circa 1916
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
.
Hamilton was one of the premier American watch companies. As a result of a colossal train wreck which was
Category
Vintage 1910s American Pocket Watches
Howard 14 Karat Solid Gold Open Faced Pocket Watch from
By Howard
Located in Long Beach, CA
the only American Watch to ever meet the engineering criteria of the renowned "Geneva Seal" watches
Category
Mid-20th Century American Wrist Watches
Howard 14 Karat Whilte Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch from 1923
By E. Howard
Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
the only American Watch to ever meet the engineering criteria of the renowned "Geneva Seal" watches
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches
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American Watch Company For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the american watch company you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 14k gold and gold-filled — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 419 vintage editions and 11 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect american watch company may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, 1 carat and 1.5 carat are consistently popular carat weights. Creating a american watch company has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Elgin, Hamilton and Waltham Watch Company are consistently popular. A american watch company can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but diamond rings, from our inventory of 24, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. A baguette cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and brilliant cut versions for sale. Most of our american watch company for sale are for men, but there are 219 pieces available to browse for women.
How Much is an American Watch Company?
On average, a american watch company at 1stDibs sells for $1,658, while they’re typically $130 on the low end and $63,525 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Finding the Right Watches for You
Records show that, in Europe, by the 16th century, it was high time for portable clock devices. Right now, perhaps you’re shopping for your own. If so, find a vast range of fashionable and functional antique, vintage and luxury watches on 1stDibs.
While wall-mounted time tellers and grandfather clocks were much more convenient than the sundials of ancient history, watches were becoming crucial for an increasingly connected society whose members learned that the latest advancements in technology meant they could carry devices that kept time to within a minute a day. Tragically, the first pocket watches — albeit an improvement on the accessories that preceded them, which dangled from a chain worn around the neck — didn’t help much as far as accuracy or portability. Focused on style over substance, the upper class frequently carried lavish pieces that ran hours behind.
Eventually, watches migrated from owners’ pockets to their wrists. 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.
Indeed, although exceedingly practical, the watches of today are far from bland. Bulgari’s iconic 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 watches. You’ll always know what time it is because you won’t be able to tear your eyes away from your new accessory.
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.
When shopping for a watch, 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.
Find exactly what you’re looking for in an unparalleled collection of antique, vintage and luxury watches on 1stDibs that includes Cartier watches, Rolex watches, Patek Philippe watches and more — we promise it will be worth your time.
Questions About American Watch Company
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024The history of the American Waltham Watch Company started in 1854, when Aaron Lufkin Dennison founded the company in Waltham, Massachusetts. There, it began to manufacture watches with interchangeable parts, a new approach to production that allowed the company to prepare watches much more quickly than its competitors. Still, the company experienced economic hardships during its early years, and Dennison was forced to sell his company to Royal E. Robbins in 1857. When the Civil War broke out in 1861, Robbins and his business partners, Henry Asher Robbins and Daniel F. Appleton, capitalized on the military's need for reliable watches by introducing an inexpensive $13 timepiece called the William Ellery. Following the war, the company became a supplier to major railways. After a period of sluggish sales as a result of the Panic of 1907, the American Waltham Watch Company revived the business by expanding its manufacturing into fuses and other essential materials for World War I. By the 1920s, the company was producing wristwatches and continued to do so despite changes in ownership during the 1950s and ’60s. By the 1970s, the company was no longer manufacturing watches but had licensed its name to other watchmakers, a practice that continues to this day. On 1stDibs, find a range of American Waltham Watch Company watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024There is no single most prestigious watch company. In fact, many makers produce reliable, innovative timepieces out of fine materials. Some of the leading names in the world of luxury watches include Rolex, Patek Philippe, Omega, Vacheron Constantin, Richard Mille, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Blancpain, Cartier and Audemars Piguet. Find a wide range of watches on 1stDibs.
- Is Cartier a watch company?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024Yes, Cartier is a watch company. It also produces jewelry, sunglasses and other accessories. For its extraordinary range of bracelets, watches, rings and other adornments, French luxury house Cartier is undeniably one of the best-known and internationally revered jewelers in the world. One of Cartier’s earliest major successes was the Santos de Cartier watch — one of the world's first modern wristwatches for men. (Previously, many people only used pocket watches.) Louis Cartier designed the timepiece in 1904 for his friend, popular Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, who wanted to be able to check the time more easily while flying. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of Cartier watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024Yes, there is an American watch movement. In fact, there are multiple movements made in the USA. One is the Ameriquartz movement, a battery-driven quartz movement manufactured by Arizona-based maker Fine Timepiece Solutions for VAER watches. Another is the Caliber 1003 mechanical wind movement, created by Weis and produced in Nashville, Tennessee. Find a diverse assortment of watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024The history of the Record Watch Company traces back to Tramelan, Switzerland, where a group of watchmakers established the company. Their singular goal was to introduce a new type of pocket watch. Called the Sector Watch, the timepiece featured a triangular case and a retrograde display for easy reading. In 1916, the company merged with a number of other small Swiss makers to form the Record Dreadnought Watch Co. S.A. During the decades that followed, Record Dreadnought Watch manufactured a wide variety of clocks, watches and other components under several brand names, including Record. Like many watchmakers, Record Dreadnought Watch contributed to the war effort during World War II by manufacturing watches for the British military. In 1949, the company changed its name to Record Watch Co. S.A. Eleven years later, it became the first Swiss watchmaker to earn the approval of the U.S. government for its pocket watches to be used on U.S. railways. A year later, Longines purchased Record, though it continued to produce watches under the Record brand name for 30 years. Today, Longines has a collection that features timepieces inspired by the Record brand. Explore a selection of Record watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024The Rado Watch Company is more than 100 years old. Brothers Ernst, Fritz and Werner Schlup founded the company as Schlup Co. in Lengnau, Switzerland, in 1917. During the 1950s, the brothers introduced the Rado watch brand and subsequently changed the name of their company to correspond with their successful collection. Find a range of Rado watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024Here are some of the oldest British watch companies: Founded in 1846, the Fears Watch Company of Bristol operated continuously until the 1970s, when the quartz crisis led to financial difficulties. The founder's great-great-great grandson relaunched the brand in 2016. Other British brands with long histories include Smiths Watches, established in 1851, and the Rochester Watch Company, which opened in 1900. Shop a wide range of watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No. The USA-based Elgin Watch Company sadly closed its doors in 1968. The rights to the Elgin name were purchased by MZ Berger Inc., which manufactures watches in China and distributes them outside of conventional watch shops. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Elgin watches from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024Yes, Vacheron Constantin is the oldest watch company in the world that remains in operation today. It was founded in 1755 by Jean-Marc Vacheron, the son of a master weaver in Geneva who instilled in his children his belief that working with one’s hands is a noble endeavor. Vacheron took his father’s convictions to heart and opened his watchmaking workshop at the age of 24. The watchmaker made custom watches for royalty and was an innovator in its field. Since becoming known as Vacheron Constantin in 1819 — and later, Vacheron Constantin — the company has enjoyed international acclaim for everything from jewelry watches to provocatively shaped designs. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of Vacheron Constantin watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024The oldest American watch brand that is still in operation is Waltham. When he founded the company in 1850, Aaron Lufkin Dennison revolutionized the industry by introducing the concept of replaceable watch components. This innovation allowed wristwatches and pocket watches to be produced in a fraction of the time it traditionally took to handcraft a watch with unique components. Find a selection of Waltham watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024No, the Waltham Watch Company does not still exist. The watchmaker went out of business in 1981. However, a subsidiary of the original company, Waltham, SA, does continue to manufacture timepieces. Shop a range of Waltham Watch Company watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024The Illinois Watch Company went out of business in 1928. However, the Hamilton Watch Company purchased the brand and continued to manufacture timepieces under the Illinois name for decades after. In 2004, Swatch bought the Hamilton Watch Company and surrendered the Illinois Watch Company brand name. A new group of investors purchased the name in 2009 and began manufacturing timepieces under the brand again. Shop a range of Illinois Watch Company watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024Whether Hamilton watches are American or Swiss depends on the timepiece in question. Prior to 2003, Hamilton manufactured its timepieces in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. After the company's sale to the Swatch Group, its headquarters and manufacturing facility relocated to Biel, Switzerland. Explore a variety of Hamilton watches on 1stDibs.
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