Whats with this different Waltham dial??

[LissaLady]

I've found lots and lots of Waltham dials, but I'm unable to find more than 1 or 2 with the "red ribbon". Can anyone explain the difference to me? Thanks for any info...Lissa

[Jon Hanson]

This one is Swiss made!

[LissaLady]

So the ribbon is due to it being Swiss Made? Why would a Watham be swiss made?? Or just the Dial was swiss made?

[Jon Hanson]

The watch is SWISS made--read the back of the movement.

[LissaLady]

My mistake...Im new to watch collecting...

[Jon Hanson]

no problem--this is what the message board is for--to ask questions!

When did you begin? Your tastes?

[LissaLady]

Thanks Jon...I only started a couple of months ago. My father in law has given me the "Swiss Made" Waltham and a Dorset. I've developed my interests just from the 2 he's given me, but I really like the much older models.

[Jon Hanson]

Key winds, dollar watches, RR watches, hunting cases, ladies watches--there are many categories from which to choose.

Ebay has many pictures to view; if bidding, tread very carefully.

[terry hall]

Both Waltham and Elgin imported these swiss made movements .... i believe mid-late fifities??

The dial signature was just a timeframe thing... think you may see it on other waltham products from the era...

These movements were unadjusted...