About Vintage Watches - Vintage wrist watches were made from circa
1920 until the 1970's. Except for Accutron and other older battery
watches now considered vintage, vintage watches have mechanical movements
powered by a mainspring with timing controlled by a balance wheel.
Many are not shock resistant, and most are not "water
resistant." They are wonderful mechanical pieces, some are
pieces of mechanical art. However, they do not keep time like a
quartz watch, and except for chronometers such as Rolex, they will only
keep time to around a minute a day. Vintage watches should be
enjoyed, worn, but not abused. Vintage watches are more delicate
than the modern quartz watches. They should be worn for dress, not
worn to work in the garden or wash the car. Dust and water are the
primary enemies of all watches. Also, mechanical watches do require
service, cleaning and oiling, at least every 5 years. You wouldn't
drive your car for 50,000 miles without an oil change, would you?
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ABBREVIATIONS
: EN-enamel, F-fine, GF-gold fill, HB&B-hinged back &
bezel case, HC-hunting case,J-jewel ,K-karat, KW-keywind, OF-open face
pocket watch, S-size, SB&B-screw back & bezel, SS-stainless
steel, XF-extra fine, YG(F)(P)-yellow gold (fill) (plate), WGF-white
gold filled, References - Shugart (author) - Complete Price Guide
to Watches; Eherhardt (author) - Various Price Guides; Whitney - Military
Timepieces
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WATCHES ARE ONE OF A KIND UNLESS
NOTED!!!
#1. SOLD
Vintage
Original WWII Bulova A-11 pilot's watch
Description:
Excuse the reflections in the picture, this vintage WWII watch
was probably on the wrist of a pilot during World War II.
The milspecs
nomenclature on the back is clear and readable. The dial
is in excellent condition. The case is in good condition. However,
these cases were plated and the
plating has some areas where it is worn that shows up much more
in the picture than in real life. This watch movement has been
serviced and is in top mechanical condition, thus running and keeping good
time. We will put on a
genuine WWII band, and then it will be ready for your arm!!
These WWII watches are very desirable and we don't expect it to
be here long before it finds a home!
Company Information: The origins of Bulova can be traced to a jewelry store
opened by the American (Czech immigrant) Joseph Bulova in
1875. Starting in 1911, the Bulova name can be found
on pocket watches, desk clocks, and around WWI on wrist
watches. Bulova produced many great military watches
during WWII and the Korean conflict. In the late
50's, Bulova introduced their revolutionary Accutron
tuning-fork electronic watch.
# 2. Mays 14K tank SOLD
Swiss May's 17 J
14K pink tank near mint
Nice Swiss
Mays, Swiss case, Swiss 17 jewel movement in excellent running
condition. The case dial and movement are all in super
nice condition and are all original. The case color is
what is commonly called a "pink" gold. This
watch has 5.5 dwt of 14K gold, over a quarter of an ounce.
# 3 $75.00
All Stainless Steel Man's Day-Date
Seiko
Automatic Watch
Description:Nice
stainless steel Seiko automatic with 6309A 17 Jewel Seiko
automatic movement. Runs and keeps good time.
Case nice condition with screw on back. Stainless jubilee
style band not marked Seiko. Near mint white face.
Watch measures 1 3/8 inch across.
Description: This
is a nice Snoopy tennis watch with a revolving tennis
ball. This yellow dial version is not as common as some of the other
snoopy tennis watches. This watch was designed for adults
(or for a youngster) as
everyone loves Snoopy.
The wind up movement was actually made by Timex, and it is a
very rugged movement. The case is in fine
condition. The watch measures 1 3/8 inches across
including the crown. Nice clean crystal, and of course, the
watch runs and keeps good time!
#5 $69
Nice Vintage Seiko Man's Quartz
Watch with Box
Description:
This
is a nice vintage Seiko quartz, probably from the
80's. It is in very good condition with the original
band and box. These early Seiko quartz movements
were very well made, jewels, etc. Not just plastic
gears like the newer ones.
Description: A
plastic encased 70's mechanical watch that runs good and
keeps good time. Marked on the dial Sanford.
Note we took the picture at 3:15, a bad time as the hands
overlap! This was a relatively inexpensive trendy
watch at the time. Movement marked Swiss,
unadjusted, Agonchrom Watch Corp, 73.
#7.SOLD
21 Jewel Bulova Vintage Wrist
Rectangular - Excellency circa 1951
Description: A very sharp and
sleek 1951 (note L1 on back of case means 1951) vintage
Bulova 21 jewel movement (grade 7AA) wrist in good running
condition. Case is excellent 10K yellow gold filled
with only minimal wear on back as can be seen from pics.
Case measures approximately 1 inch wide and 1 3/8 inch long
lug to lug. Nice original condition.
Company Information: The origins of Bulova can be traced to a jewelry store
opened by the American (Czech immigrant) Joseph Bulova in
1875. Starting in 1911, the Bulova name can be found
on pocket watches, desk clocks, and around WWI on wrist
watches. Bulova produced many great military watches
during WWII and the Korean conflict. In the late
50's, Bulova introduced their revolutionary Accutron
tuning-fork electronic watch.
#8. $75
Seiko Day-Date Automatic
Stainless Steel Case
Description:
Man size Seiko all
stainless case in nice condition with screw back.
Case measures about 1.5 inches (37 mm) across including
the crown. Stainless band is replacement.
Movement is a 6309 and case is 8900. Runs well and
keeps good time. Mint dial is brownish color,
hands are fine, case fine with no nasty scratches on
back. Scan of face does not do justice, we will
make a photo at a later time.
#9 SOLD
NEAR
MINTHamilton Military Issue Pilot's
17 Jewel Manual Wind Watch with Hack - contract GG-W-113
Description: These
great aviator watches were issued to mil-spec GG-W-113
for the Air Force beginning during the VietNam War, which
called for a higher quality watch than the general issue
MIL-W-46374 watches for ground troops. The watches for the
ground troops were typically 7 jewels, non hack models.
The pilot's watches (GG-W-113 mil spec) were mechanical
movements of superior quality with 17 jewels, hack
feature (second hand stops when stem is pulled out), and
were good timekeepers. Excellent
running condition and near mint dial and case. Original
band. Rugged one piece
case dated 1982.
Company information: Hamilton was the premier
American watch company and made their reputation making
quality railroad watches from the late 1890's until the
1950's. They produced marine chronometers, aircraft
clocks, chronometers, deck watches, and soldier's watches
during WWII. The company was sold to a Swiss
conglomerate in 1974. The contract to produce
these fine military watches was one of the last accomplishments
at Hamilton before the operation was closed up for good
#10. $39
New MINT
old stock, Conrad, 17 Jewel French mvmt
Description:
This ladies Conrad manual
wind wrist watch is new old stock, MINT never used, with
a new band. The movement is
a quality made French movement (Fernand Girardet 65) made in the late
60's. Bands may vary from the one pictured
as we have more than watch available, but will be similar
vintage. Good running condition.
#11. SOLD
Zodiac
"Autographic" Automatic Power Reserve Indicator
All STAINLESS
This vintage Zodiac has it all,
an original face, an all original screwback marked Zodiac case, and an automatic 17
jewel zodiac marked movement. Original crown also
has Zodiac symbol. Runs and keeps excellent time.
You see very few wrist watches with the power reserve
indicator!!!
#12 SOLD
Lord
Elgin 21Jewels Rectangular American Ca 1950
Description:
Lord Elgin
rectangular 14 K Elgin gold filled case with no wear
through except for tiny wear on back of tips of
lugs. Recently cleaned and in good running
condition. Original case, dial, and movement in fine
condition. Dial shows some natural aging. Crystal is
planar with peak at center. The back does not look
black, it is very shiny and shows very little wear.
The 21 jewel manual wind movement serial number can be
used to date the watch to around 1950.
#13 SOLD
Mechanical Conrad NOS 17
Jewel Watch
Conrad,
French, 17 jewels, screw back case, new old
stock. Runs and keeps good time. Easy to
read dial!! Measures
about 1 inch across not including the crown.
Expansion band. Probably made in the early
70's. Second hand was moving when pic made, so it is
NOT bent.
#14 SOLD
Citizen "Seven Star"
Automatic 23 Jewel, All stainless steel
Description:
A very nice black dial Citizen automatic with a clean
stainless steel case. This watch measures about one
and 5/8 inches across. Good running
condition. Day and date features. Citizen is
one of the top Japanese watches. This watch was
likely made in the late 60's or early 70's. Good running
condition.
#15 $49
Ladies Swank like
new Mechanical Watch - nice expansion band,
adjustable
Description.
We have a very nice looking 17 jewelGerman made wrist watch (dial marked Germany).
Runs and keeps good time. Stainless back. The
watch measures 22 mm across (almost 1 inch) so it is easy
to see. Quality Speidel (USA) made band probably cost
$20 when new. (Speidel is now out of business - what
a shame)
#16 SOLD
1950's
Waltham Box for Wrist Watch
Description:
Nice clean box, plastic, made in USA for vintage Waltham
wrist watch, box only, no watch
#17 SOLD
Vintage Omega
Seamaster Automatic 17 Jewel
Description: Nice
vintage Omega in screw back 14K gold filled Omega
case. Nice clean original dial. Wonderful top quality Omega
550 17 jewel automatic is keeping excellent time. Serial #
of movememt is 20,653,xxx. Watch
measures about 1 1/2 inches across the dial including the
crown button. Inscribed back.
#18 $75
Seiko Automatic
date calendar, 17 Jewels
Description: Here
is another fine Seiko automatic that was likely
made in the 60's or 70's. The dial is gold and the case with a screw on back is rugged, practical, and
quality made. The watch measures approximately 1.625
inches across. The case number is 7005-7099. The 7005 designates
the movement.
#19 SOLD
#20 SOLD
#21
SOLD
21 Jewel Lord Elgin Rectangular
Circa 1940-50
Description:
This handsome rectangular Lord Elgin has an unusual pink
gold dial. Note the reflection masks the XII at the
top. The case is a 14K ygf rectangular Elgin marked
case that is 1.5 inches long from lug to lug. The case
has a ygf back and only shows wear on the back of a
couple of corners at the lug ends. The movement is a
grade 559 manual wind 21jewel Lord Elgin in good running
condition. A new glass xtal was installed. The
band is old with 1/20 ygf gold tops and is nice.
Company information:
Elgin was a well known American watch company that
started making watches right after the American Civil War
(1867). They also made quality railroad watches and were in
business until the 1960's. Elgin produced marine chronometers, aircraft
clocks, chronometers, deck watches, and soldier's watches
during WWII. The company was liquidated in the late
1960's andthe
name was sold, and thus Elgin
watches are no longer made in the US.
Description: This
vintage snoopy watch is a full-sized watch and can be worn
be either a man or woman. It is in top running
condition. The second hand is a tennis ball which
"floats" around on a clear disk. Snoopy
has a tennis racket in his hand. If you like tennis,
and you like Snoopy (who doesn't) then you should have
this watch. Band not original. Two of
these watches are available.
#23 SOLD
Swiss Enicar 17
jewel manual wind man's watch circa 1950's
Description:
Company information:
#24 SOLD
Larger Snoopy with
Red Face
Description
#30$75
#31 SOLD
Hamilton Military Issue Pilot's
17 Jewel Manual Wind Watch with Hack - contract GG-W-113 Viet
Nam
Description: These
great aviator watches were issued to mil-spec GG-W-113
for the Air Force beginning during the VietNam War, which
called for a higher quality watch than the general issue
MIL-W-46374 watches for ground troops. The watches for the
ground troops were typically 7 jewels, non hack models.
The pilot's watches (GG-W-113 mil spec) were mechanical
movements of superior quality with 17 jewels, hack
feature (second hand stops when stem is pulled out), and
were good timekeepers. Excellent
running condition and near mint dial and case. Original
band. Rugged one piece
case dated 1977.
Company information: Hamilton was the premier
American watch company and made their reputation making
quality railroad watches from the late 1890's until the
1950's. They produced marine chronometers, aircraft
clocks, chronometers, deck watches, and soldier's watches
during WWII. The company was sold to a Swiss
conglomerate in 1974. The contract to produce
these fine military watches was one of the last accomplishments
at Hamilton before the operation was closed up for good
32 SOLD
Near
mint Hamilton Military Issue wrist watch, all stainless
steel. Screw back with military specs including
issue date of April 1979. Running and keeping very
good time. A genuine military olive strap will be
included with the watch. These mechanical (wind up)
Hamilton military watches are harder and harder to
find. Get this nice one while it is available.
The last issue of these watches was in the 1980's.
Sorry about the glare. Crystal mint. Case mint
except for minor blemish on back. The movement
(non-hack) is a
quality Swiss 7 Jewel mechanical movement. This rugged watch has a
permanent bar that holds the band so you do not need to
worry about a spring bar breaking.
32A sold
Company Information: Wittnauer had it beginnings in 1845
as an importer of Swiss watches. The watches were
often made up in their Geneva workshops. The company
had a close relationship with Longines and Girard Perregaux
was well as other fine Swiss companies.
The
Benrus version of this military watch is much harder to find
than the Hamilton. These great aviator watches were issued to mil-spec GG-W-113
for the Air Force beginning during the VietNam War, which
called for a higher quality watch than the general issue
MIL-W-46374 watches for ground troops. The watches for the
ground troops were typically 7 jewels, non hack models.
This pilot's watch (GG-W-113 mil spec) has a mechanical
movements of superior quality with 17 jewels, hack
feature (second hand stops when stem is pulled out), and
keeps good time. Excellent condition stainless steel case and near mint dial. Serviced, new
crystal, and new military band. Dated on back July
1971. All original case, movement, and dial. This
watch will not last long!
#33 sold
Zodiac Sea Wolf Automatic Military
Diver's Watch
This is a vintage 60's
Automatic Zodiac Sea Wolf diver's watch. This watch was often
issued to Navy divers. I am in the Norfolk, Virginia area
and see these turn up every now and then. The case is all
stainless steel. The metal bezel does have some minor
blemishes. These watches have a super high quality 17
jewel Swiss movement. A really nice stainless band, but
not marked Zodiac. Not recommended for diving since not
checked for water resistance!!!
SOLD
Company information: Wittnauer
had it beginnings in 1845 as an importer of Swiss
watches. The watches were often made up in their
Geneva workshops. The company had a close
relationship with Longines and Girard Perregaux was well
as other fine Swiss companies.
sold
SOLD
Seiko
Automatic 17 jewels automatic calendar, circa 1960's - early 1970's
information:
Everyone knows that Seiko is a fine Japanese watch
company. However, most people do not know that the
company's origins go back to 1881 as the Kintaro Hattori
firm. In 1892, the Seikosha plant was opened, and in
1924 it was given the Seiko name. Seiko has produced
about every imaginable type of timepiece and now is one of
the world's largest timepiece manufacturers.
SOLD
Description:
The
Benrus version of this military watch is much harder to find
than the Hamilton. These great aviator watches were issued to mil-spec GG-W-113
for the Air Force beginning during the VietNam War, which
called for a higher quality watch than the general issue
MIL-W-46374 watches for ground troops. The watches for the
ground troops were typically 7 jewels, non hack models.
This pilot's watch (GG-W-113 mil spec) has a mechanical
movements of superior quality with 17 jewels, hack
feature (second hand stops when stem is pulled out), and
keeps good time. Excellent condition stainless steel case and near mint dial. Serviced, new
crystal, and new military band. Dated on back Apr 1965. All original case, movement, and dial.
Company information: Hamilton was the premier
American watch company and made their reputation making
quality railroad watches from the late 1890's until the
1950's. They produced marine chronometers, aircraft
clocks, chronometers, deck watches, and soldier's watches
during WWII. The company was sold to a Swiss
conglomerate in 1974. The contract to produce
these fine military watches was one of the last accomplishments
at Hamilton before the operation was closed up for good.
Company
information: Waltham is often called the
"first" American watch company with origins
going back to 1859. The company remained in
business for over 100 years before the name was
sold. Waltham was the only American watch company to
make a repeating pocket watch. They also were famous
for the Riverside Maximus and Premier Maximus watches,
which were of the best quality in the world at their
time. Waltham's last great products were the quality
watches produced for the WWII effort.
Company information:
The company has roots going to 1791. The name Girard
Perregaux comes from Constant Girard-Gallet who married
Marie Perregaux, the daughter of a prominent chronometer
maker. They produced
quality watches of all types including alarm watches,
military watches, dress watches, and even
chronometers. Since 1992, the Italian Luigi
Macaluso has been in charge of Girard Perregaux producing
modern masterpieces.
Company information: The
LeCoultre company can trace it origins back to 1833.
It was in that year that Antoine LeCoultre began
development of precision tools to produce watches.
The LeCoultre watches to this day are some of the best
made watches in the world. Included in their
inventory are complicated watches such as alarms,
repeaters, calendar, chronographs, chronometers,
etc.
Company Information: Gruen
was one of America's most respected brands and was located
in Cincinnati, Ohio. Their watches were known for
their style with the curvex and driver's watches very
popular.
Omega is
a fine Swiss watchmaker. The Omega name originated
around 1894 and the company is still producing fine
high-quality (and high cost) watches. Some notable
achievements were their production of military watches
in WWI and II, their fine chronographs including the
"moon watch" worn by NASA astronauts during
the early USA space program.
Company Information:
Orient is a famous Japanese watch company dating back to
1901. It was once the number 3 watch company behind
Seiko and Citizen. Orient makes their own
movements, which are well known for their quality and
ruggedness. Unlike Seiko, Orient never did go after
the American market. Thus, they are not common in
the USA.