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Waltham Watch Company Steel Pocket Watch with Display Back
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Enjoy seeing the unmatched craftsmanship in this American Waltham Watch Company Steel Pocket Watch
Category
Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
Other, Steel
Gruen White Gold-filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1925
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
their customers. It is sad that they could not, like so many other American Watch Companies, withstand
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Waltham Open Faced American Pocket Watch with Period Watch Chain from 1934
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
history.
The Waltham Watch Company was an American watch manufacturing house founded in 1850 in Roxbury
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Pocket Watches
Howard Steel Oversized Wristwatch Manual Winding from 1921
By Howard
Co., New York
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
American Waltham Co. Antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Manhasset, NY
American Waltham Co. Antique Yellow Gold Pocket Watch.
Circa 1913, American Waltham & Company 32 mm
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Waltham 14k Solid Yellow Gold American Art Deco Watch with Original Dial 1926
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
confident that you are wearing a piece of history.
The Waltham Watch Company was an American watch
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Gruen White Gold filled Ladies Art Deco Watch 1920
s with Sterling Silver Dial
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
many other American Watch Companies, withstand the Swiss and Japanese marketing.
Founded in 1894 by
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, White Gold
Gruen Gold Filled Art Deco Curvex Style Watch with Original Dial circa 1940
s
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
could not, like so many other American Watch Companies, withstand the Swiss and Japanese marketing.
It
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Gruen Gold-Filled Art Deco Tank Watch with Custom Blue Dial
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
, like so many other American Watch Companies, withstand the Swiss and Japanese marketing.
Founded in
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Howard 14Kt Whilte Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Geneva Seal Standards
By Howard
Co., New York
Located in Long Beach, CA
establish America as a watchmaking capital along with the Waltham Watch Company. Howard’s creativity helped
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches
Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch from 1950
s Just Serviced
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Mid Century
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Modernist Wrist Watches
Howard Steel Art Deco Oversized Wrist Watch Conversion from 1921
By Howard
Co., New York
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 American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Illinois Silver Hunters Case Pocket Watch from 1893 with Pocket Watch Chain
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
Pocket Watch was produced by the legendary American house, the Illinois Watch Company. The case is hand
Category
Antique 1890s American Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Pocket Watch with Enamel Dial from 1897
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
American company to mass-produce watches using interchangeable parts. The company's watches were known for
Category
Antique 1890s North American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Howard Stainless Steel Art Deco Exhibition Back Watch, circa 1920
s
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
Materials
Stainless Steel
Howard Stainless Steel Art Deco Exhibition Back Watch, circa 1920
s
By Howard
Located in Long Beach, CA
America as a watchmaking capital along with the Waltham Watch Company. Howard’s creativity helped
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Watch
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
Watch Company History
Through the American civil war and two World Wars, and beyond, Waltham's legacy
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Hampden Nickel Silver Early American Campaign Style Manual Wristwatch
By Hampden Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
rare American campaign style watch was produced in a limited production by the Hampden Watch Company
Category
Vintage 1910s American Wrist Watches
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
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1950
s
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
confident that you are wearing a piece of history.
The Waltham Watch Company was an American watch
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch circa 1934
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
“industrialization.” Before the Waltham Watch Company, watches were generally produced by hand, in “cottage
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Nouveau Open Faced Pocket Watch from, 1905
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
.” Before the Waltham Watch Company, watches were generally produced by hand, in “cottage” industries. They
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Nouveau Hunters Case Pocket Watch from, 1906
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
wearing a piece of history.
The Waltham Watch Company was an American watch manufacturing house founded
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Nouveau Hunters Case Pocket Watch from, 1893
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
confident that you are wearing a piece of history.
The Waltham Watch Company was an American watch
Category
Antique 1890s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial circa 1930
s
By Waltham Watch Company
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
Howard 14Kt Whilte Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Geneva Seal Standards
By Howard
Co., New York
Located in Long Beach, CA
Watch Case Company. Keystone continued to produce Howard watches under the Howard brand name until 1935
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches
Waltham Sterling Silver Campaign Style Watch from 1901 with Original Enamel Dial
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: American Waltham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Campaign Style / Trench Watch
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Wrist Watches
Pocket Watch Hunting Case 14K Multi Color Gold Superior Waltham GIANT 1896
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Dearborn, MI
Engraved Scene
White, Yellow, Rose, and Green Gold
American Waltham Watch Company
Movement Serial
Category
Antique 1890s Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold
Waltham
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
Waltham Watch Company was an American watch manufacturing house founded in 1850 in Roxbury, Massachusetts
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
$950
Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style with Original Period Bracelet from 1935
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
Company was an American watch manufacturing house founded in 1850 in Roxbury, Massachusetts. It was the
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Waltham High Grade Railroad Open Faced Gold Filled from 1880 with
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
history.
The Waltham Watch Company was an American watch manufacturing house founded in 1850 in Roxbury
Category
Antique 1880s Swiss Pocket Watches
Illinois White Gold Filled New Yorker Art Deco Rare Model circa, 1928
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
an iconic American house, the Illinois Watch Company. The case is hand engraved and the movement is
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Gruen 420SS Veri Thin Pan American Wrist Watch
By Gruen
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Veri Thin movement developed and manufactured by Gruen Watch Co. An American based company, Gruen was
Category
Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch American Made from 1940
s
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
France and realized it was a great shape for a watch. Elgin was one of Americas great watch companies
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Hamilton Platinum Ladies Dress Watch circa 1950
s
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
that was the demise of one of America's most successful and influential companies.
Their watches
Category
Vintage 1950s American Wrist Watches
Materials
Platinum
Tiffany
Co 1920 Art Deco 8 Days Desk Clock Sterling Silver
Guilloche Enamel
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Winston Churchill. The North American Watch Company purchased the business in 1970. Soon after, Concord
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Lord Elgin Yellow Gold Moderne Style Manual Watch, 1950s
By Lord Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Moderne / Dress Style
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Mid-20th Century American Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Art Deco Hamilton 14 Karat Ladies Watch Having 52 Total Diamonds
By Hamilton
Located in Manhasset, NY
its genesis as an American watch design and manufacturing company, which incorporated in 1892 and
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond
Helbros Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1940
s Tonneau Shape
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 Art Deco White Gold Filled Watch circa 1926 VAULT FIND...
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
Standard Nickel Silver Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch 1920
s
Located in Long Beach, CA
faced pocket watch by the American Standard Watch Company. The case is hand engraved and is offered with
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Cushion Shaped Watch from 1926
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 Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Gabled Crystal and Dial Manual Watch
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
American Companies. The watch still sports the original gabled crystal. It keeps excellent time and can be
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Elgin White Gold Filled and Enamel Art Deco Ladies Watch from 1928
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
America's oldest watch companies. The watch and case are entirely hand constructed. It is unusual to find
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Cushion Shape Manual Watch, circa 1940s
By Wittnauer
Located in Long Beach, CA
Massachusetts is one of America's oldest watch companies. This piece in excellent original conditions shows no
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch with Original Dial from 1935
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
COMMITMENT
This classic American watch was produced around 1935 by the Elgin National Watch Company, one of
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Waltham Gold-Filled Art Deco Watch with Custom Red Dial circa, 1950
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 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Watch with Flawless Original Dial From 1934
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
.” Before the Waltham Watch Company, watches were generally produced by hand, in “cottage” industries. They
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch from 1940
s with Original Dial
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Calatrava Style
METAL
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Waltham 14 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Campaign Style Watch One Hundred Years Old
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
Waltham 14Kt Solid White Gold Art Deco Watch circa, 1934 with an Original Dial
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
history.
Waltham Watch Company History
The Waltham Watch Company was an American watch manufacturing
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Dual Time Watch with Original Dial and Strap
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 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin 14Kt. Solid Rose Gold Art Deco Ladies Dress Watch from the 1940
s
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt Rose Gold
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Howard Solid Gold Art Deco Oversized Manual Wristwatch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Howard Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Pocket / Wrist Watch
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
IWC F.A.Jones Portuguese Platinum Limited Edition Wristwatch, IW544202
By IWC
Located in Antwerp, BE
Florentine Ariosto Jones, the American who founded International Watch Company in Schaffhausen, Switzerland
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Platinum
Benrus 14Kt Two-Tone Art Deco Tortue Shape Hand Made Case Original Dial 1920
s
By Benrus
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Benrus Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
American Waltham Watch Company Hunting Case
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Miami Beach, FL
An exceptional and important early, American Waltham Watch Company gentleman's hunting case pocket
Category
American 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, 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 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 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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