I was going through my wristwatch box and decided to take some pictures of these and share. Maybe some others enjoy similar watches and can add to the thread.
I'm attracted to these and have accumulated three so far over the course of a few years. Nothing rare or high grade, just some nicely preserved pieces. There's no way it would ever look good on my wrist, but they look great in the display box!
The first one added was a Waltham. It's a grade 461, 10 line, 7 jewel movement and looks to be from the early 20's. The movement was unknown untill it was in hand. The case is a 25 year, white gold filled Wadsworth.
The next one is an Elgin. 10/0 size, grade 444 Nameless. (Some are Lady Elgin). This is a bit nicer movement with 15 jewels. Lives in a very pretty Dueber 14k white gold filled case.
The last one is my favorite, and I actually searched for this specific watch. This is a Hampden "Josephine". It is 8/0 sized and 7 jewels. Gorgeous dial and hands, and equally stunning case by Dueber. 14k white gold filled.
The Hampden will probably get a leather strap because it's a little bigger than the other two. I'd like to find a ribbon for the Elgin.
It would be great to see and discover other 1920ish watches. If anyone has an interest please post! Have a good day!
I'm attracted to these and have accumulated three so far over the course of a few years. Nothing rare or high grade, just some nicely preserved pieces. There's no way it would ever look good on my wrist, but they look great in the display box!
The first one added was a Waltham. It's a grade 461, 10 line, 7 jewel movement and looks to be from the early 20's. The movement was unknown untill it was in hand. The case is a 25 year, white gold filled Wadsworth.



The next one is an Elgin. 10/0 size, grade 444 Nameless. (Some are Lady Elgin). This is a bit nicer movement with 15 jewels. Lives in a very pretty Dueber 14k white gold filled case.



The last one is my favorite, and I actually searched for this specific watch. This is a Hampden "Josephine". It is 8/0 sized and 7 jewels. Gorgeous dial and hands, and equally stunning case by Dueber. 14k white gold filled.




The Hampden will probably get a leather strap because it's a little bigger than the other two. I'd like to find a ribbon for the Elgin.
It would be great to see and discover other 1920ish watches. If anyone has an interest please post! Have a good day!