American Watches

ELGIN WATCH Co. "Elgin was founded in 1864, right as the civil war was coming to an end. The first watch Elgin made, an 18 sized B W Raymond railroad grade watch, was finished in 1867 and over the next...

ELGIN WATCH Co. By the early 20th century, Elgin was producing over 1 million watches per year and was the largest producer of fine watches in the world. Elgin Watch Company was a leading American watch manufacturer that operated from 1864 to...

ELGIN WATCH Co. By the early 20th century, Elgin was producing over 1 million watches per year and was the largest producer of fine watches in the world. Elgin Watch Company was a leading American watch manufacturer that operated from 1864 to...

BULOVA  The Bulova Watch Company is a renowned American watchmaker with a rich history that spans over a century. The company was founded in 1875 by Joseph Bulova, a 23-year-old Czech immigrant, in New York City. Initially, Bulova focused on...

BULOVA  The Bulova Watch Company is a renowned American watchmaker with a rich history that spans over a century. The company was founded in 1875 by Joseph Bulova, a 23-year-old Czech immigrant, in New York City. Initially, Bulova focused on...

BULOVA“A Bulova Watch is not only a timepiece; it is a piece of history.”Founded by Joseph Bulova, since 1875, Bulova is an American brand knowing for its innovation, craftsmanship and advanced technology. Bulova has remained true to his legacy -...

BULOVA The Bulova Watch Company is a renowned American watchmaker with a rich history that spans over a century. The company was founded in 1875 by Joseph Bulova, a 23-year-old Czech immigrant, in New York City. Initially, Bulova focused on...

INGERSOLL – Ingersoll Watch Company, one of the oldest American watchmakers, founded in 1882 by the two brothers Robert H. Ingersoll and his brother Charles. Pioneers of industry and invention in the field of watchmaking. Ingersoll & Disney Production Disney Mickey Mouse...

BULOVA The Bulova Watch Company is a renowned American watchmaker with a rich history that spans over a century. The company was founded in 1875 by Joseph Bulova, a 23-year-old Czech immigrant, in New York City. Initially, Bulova focused on...

GRUEN  One of the most important and prestigious American watch manufacturers! Gruen watch company was an American watch company founded in 1874 in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA by German-born watchmaker Dietrich Gruen. “On December 22, 1874, Gruen obtained a patent for...

HAMILTON Wilshire  The flexible lugged Hamilton Wilshire was originally introduced in 1939 and made for three years by Hamilton Watch Co. Featuring the 14/0 sized 19 jewel 982 movement, the original Wilshire came in several different varieties including the coral...

Military watches were often developed under contract stemming directly from a country’s armed forces, these watches were designed for timekeeping under particularly adverse physical conditions and often incorporated special features that, over time, found their way into watches meant for...

ELGIN WATCH Co. By the early 20th century, Elgin was producing over 1 million watches per year and was the largest producer of fine watches in the world. Elgin Watch Company was a leading American watch manufacturer that operated from 1864 to...

Hamilton Watch Company – with a rich history and known for its quality timepieces and innovative designs! Hamilton is a renowned American watchmaker founded in 1892 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Hamilton initially specialized in pocket watches and made significant strides in the...

1948 BULOVA 21-JEWEL“HIS EXCELLENCY LL”“One of the Bulova’s Finest! Note up-to-date styling – new crisped sides.” One of the Bulova’s fines timepiece! This is a vintage Bulova His Excellency LL wristwatch dated from 1948.It is a manual wind watch powered...

Hamilton17 JewelsU.S.A. Caliber Grade 747  In 1948 Hamilton introduced the first of several new watch models in the CLD line.  CLD phonetically spells out ‘sealed’ and the CLD models featured a series of gaskets that brought environmental protection of a...

Hamilton17 JewelsCaliber Grade 980This is Hamilton wristwatch is a gorgeous vintage wristwatch, named Myron. The Hamilton Myron wristwatch was produced in coral (rose gold) gold-filled for a single year in 1941. In 1946, the Hamilton Myron, this time in yellow...

Hamilton Watch Company, which was a major American watch manufacturer that was known for its innovative designs and produced a wide range of high-quality timepieces from the late 19th century to the late 20th century.  "There's a well-groomed look about...

HAMILTON DatelineFeaturing a variety of styles and designs, the Hamilton Dateline was a series included both men's and women's watches produced by the American watch company Hamilton. The Dateline series was introduced in the 1940s and continued production until the...

IllinoisGrade 903 Size 6/0sU.S.A.This antique Illinois wristwatch dating from 1922 is in beautiful condition and still runs great! Made in Springfield, Illinois, the movement is Model 2, Grade 903, Size 6/0s, with 15 jewels, and is an openface with a pendant...

HAMILTON "Vintage 1951-52 Hamilton Emery Watch: A Rare and Timeless Masterpiece" The Hamilton Emery watch was introduced in 1951-52, during a time when Hamilton was a prominent and innovative American watchmaker. The Emery was part of Hamilton's line of high-end...

Bulova LadiesCaliber 5AT23 JewelsThis 1967 ladies Bulova wristwatch is simply beautiful!  The U.S.A. movement is caliber 5AT with 23 jewels. It is keeping excellent time. The case and dial are beautiful! The bezel and crystal are octagon shaped, 10 karat white...

ELGIN “Elgin, The Watchword for Elegance and Efficiency.” The Elgin Watch Company was founded in 1864 in Chicago, Illinois. This company was the largest American watch manufacturer in terms of total production from 1864 to 1968. ELGIN Art Deco Grade...

GRUEN Watch Company One of the most important and prestigious American watch manufacturers. Gruen watch company was a watch manufacturer founded in 1894 as "D. Gruen & Son" by a brilliant German horologists, Dietrich Gruen and his eldest son Frederick...