Hamilton was at their peak when they pioneered the first electric watch in America. It was the Hamilton "Ventura," designed by Richard Arbib. The "Ventura" was made in 14K solid gold and, because it was expensive, they also produced a two-tone yellow and white gold-filled version called the Hamilton "Pacer." This watch is a "Pacer" with a fantastic original black dial, in great condition. The unusual shape of the case gives it that out-of-this-world look that is a real eye catcher. The triangular portion of the case is executed in yellow gold-fill, while the lugs are white gold-filled--a stunning combination! The hand configuration and the red tip at the end of the sweep second hand complete the look. The gold hands are a great contrast with the sleek black dial. The case measures 35 mm in width by 45 mm lug to lug, by 12 mm thick.
This watch has the original "500" movement, circa 1958, that required a cutting edge battery which was developed in conjunction with the National Carbon Company (later Union Carbide). Hamilton had developed a movement that allowed the use of intermittent pulses from the battery to power the motion of the balance wheel, thereby eliminating the need for a mainspring. We have restored this piece of horological history and our watch makers have it running like the proverbial top. Our one-year warranty will allow you to buy with confidence. This ain't no hound dog!
Omega is a legendary watch manufacturer. Not only did they make wristwatches, but pocket watches as well. With today's larger standards for case size, this Pocket Watch-to-Wristwatch Conversion stands out as an exemplary piece. It is a 15 jewel, 19 lignes, gilded movement in its original stainless steel case from 1935. At some point afterwards, the lugs were applied and the watch was re-dialed with the military-style dial and hands you see here. You get the best of both worlds: a watch that was made nearly 100 years ago, but with a style and size that suits today's tastes.
The flat black dial, with red and white accents, is so handsome that you can't wait to put it on your wrist. It displays the minutes in a large format as the first concentric chapter. This makes it very easy to see your timed mission vitals. The inner dial carries the conventional Arabic Numerals for times when you are not engaged in a life and death struggle. The seconds bit is located at the 9 o'clock position (instead of the 6 o'clock position) for an unusual look. At 12 o'clock there is the ubiquitous military red triangle with red dots at either side. The hands are luminous, with a sustained glow-in-the-dark contrast after dark. The large original "onion" crown completes the look.
The case measures 48 mm in diameter (not including the crown), by 59mm from lug to lug, by 11 mm thick (including the crystal). Yes, it is a big puppy! On the reverse you can see a plain polish back, and the slender case is easy to wear on the wrist. Inside you will see a three-quarter plate movement that is as clean as a whistle and running like the proverbial top with the high-quality Omega performance you would expect! It is a joy to behold. Our one year warranty for parts and labor will allow you to buy with confidence. Don't miss, we have only one!
Here is an interesting Military "Flieger" watch that is fairly modern, but which has been modded to look like an older timepiece. It is housed in a stainless steel case that measures 42 mm in diameter (not including the crown), by 50 mm lug to lug, by 14 mm in thickness (including the crystal) with a screw-down back. This is a large size for a vintage watch (unless it is a pocket watch conversion) so it's nice that it has all the advantages of a modern movement as well as the size advantage.
The Miyota movement is a 21 jewel, automatic that is in great condition. Our head watchmaker has it winding, setting and keeping time like new.
The real artistry in this watch is how the dial has been treated. It has been modded by a dial artist to a very dark green, with perfectly aged lume for the numerals as well as the hands. The look mimics a watch that has had a 50 life. Our one year warranty for parts and labor will allow you to buy with confidence. Don't miss it we have only one.
Very Mod and cutting edge for its day! This is the Gentleman's Bulova Day/Date "Accutron", with a date feature at 3 o'clock and a day-of-the-week feature just next to it. Made circa 1970, it is a very unusual "Accutron" that is a functional piece of art. The contrast of the stylized lettering of the days, and the sleek gold filled case with a stainless steel back, all combine to make this watch a real winner. The story is told that in the 1960s, the American government wanted to keep this timing technology out of the hands of the Russians. So, they asked Bulova to keep it a secret a little longer since we were using this very accurate timekeeper in our space program. When you take a look at the informational pamphlet that Bulova put out to introduce this new idea to jewelers and watchmakers, it has a very space age, cutting edge look (for the day). In the pamphlet, it is explained that the seconds are parsed into very discrete segments by the vibrations of a small tuning fork at the heart of the movement. Bulova advertised it as the "Watch that Hums"! The general public was very much into innovative and stylish watches and Bulova made this very interesting day/date, electronic watch for discerning men to strap on their wrists.
It is in great condition, and our watchmakers have it humming along just like it did when it came from the Bulova factory 52 years ago. Like all Accutrons that are Cal. 218, it is set by the crown at the 4 o'clock position. This Accutron measures 34 mm wide, by 40 mm from lug to lug, by 11 mm thick (including the crystal). It is in near perfect condition and humming just the way it did back in 1970. It could be humming on your wrist! We warranty all of our watches for one year for parts and labor so that you may buy with confidence.
Scuttlebutt in the watch world asserts that USAF pilot Col. William Pogue, one of the privileged few that was selected for the NASA Skylab 4 mission in 1973, wore a Seiko 6139 as his trusty timing instrument during this expedition for a consecutive 84 days. Pogue had used the watch during his rigorous training period six months prior to the Skylab 4 adventure. He had found it to be a very reliable and accurate timer for engine burns and the calculation of fuel reserves. Initially unsure about which watch to purchase for the task, he selected the Seiko 6139-6002 from the PX offerings at the Ellington AFB Exchange in Texas, and the rest was history. The Seiko 6139-6002 proved to be a wise choice that became witness to the famous pilot's accomplishments and his passion for space.
Here we offer for your pleasure a slightly later "Pogue" version circa 1977. It is in great condition and our head watchmaker has it winding, setting and keeping time just the way Col. Pogue would have wanted. The stainless steel case measures 40 mm wide (not including the crown), by 46 mm lug to lug, by 14 mm thick (including the Hardlex crystal). Hardlex was considered one of Seiko's trademarks for crystals. It is a glass made out of silica that is very scratch resistant.
The 6139-6002 is an automatic chronograph, which means that it is an auto-winding watch that is equipped with a chronograph function. At the 6 o'clock position there is a 30 minute accumulated time sub-register. The Central Sweep hand is a blood red color that echoes the "Pepsi" bezel coloration, as does the indicator hand in the sub dial. At the 3 o'clock position there is a day/date double window that allows the user to easily see the day and/or date. It also has the unusual feature of being able to set the day and date by pushing in on the crown...a very convenient option. The crown will also rotate the inner minute/seconds scale, but it does not wind the mainspring (very different in a nice way).
The beautiful golden dial just radiates reflected light and is contrasted by the numberless indices, and the simple "sword shaped" hands.
This is an iconic watch that can be yours. Our one year warranty for parts and labor will allow you to buy with complete confidence...don't miss it!
Caravelle is Bulova's other line of watches that were made in Switzerland and are a bit more unusual. This Diver's Watch is in great condition and is very handsome on the wrist. It is a 17 jewel, manual wind watch with a central sweep seconds hand that is contrasted against a beautiful gloss black dial. The stainless steel case measures 36 mm in diameter (not including the crown), by 45 mm lug to lug, by 12 mm thick (including the crystal). This watch is better than all its parts because the overall effect is wonderful. There is a tactile quality that makes you want to put it on your wrist. It is "Anti-Magnetic", "Shock Resistant", and "Water Resistant". Our head watchmaker assures me that the 17 jewel, Swiss movement is winding, setting, and keeping time just as it did over 50 years ago. It can be yours along with our one-year warranty for parts and labor. Don't miss it!
Omega is a legendary watch manufacturer. Not only did they make wristwatches, but pocket watches as well. With today's larger standards for case size, this Pocket Watch-to-Wristwatch Conversion stands out as an exemplary piece. It is a 15 jewel, 19 lignes, gilded movement, in a modern, stainless steel case with a display back. Here you have the best of both worlds....a watch that was made after the first World War but was later adapted for the wrist. The flat black dial is so handsome that you can't wait to put it on your wrist. It displays the minutes in a large format as the first concentric chapter. This makes it very easy to see your timed mission vitals. The inner dial carries the conventional Arabic Numerals for times when you are not engaged in a life and death struggle. The seconds bit is located at the nine o'clock position for an unusual look. At the 12 o'clock position there is the ubiquitous military triangle with a dot at either side. The hands and numerals are all luminous, with a sustained glow-in-the-dark contrast after dark. There is a large brass crown that completes the look.
The case measures 48 mm in diameter (not including the crown), by 56 mm from lug to lug, by 16 mm thick (including the crystal). Yes, it is a big puppy! On the reverse you can see the gilded movement through the display back. You will see a three-quarter plate engine that is as clean as a whistle and running like the proverbial top. It is a joy to behold.
Our one year warranty for parts and labor will allow you to buy with confidence. Don't miss, we have only one!
Talk about a watch that will draw the attention of those around you...this is it--and for not much dough! It is a Swiss 17 jewel, specialty watch in a stainless steel case that measures 36 mm in diameter (not including the crown), by 43 mm lug to lug, by 12 mm thick (including the crystal). The dial is a striking replication of a Ship's Telegraph from which the orders to the engine room would be relayed via a telegraph-style device. Visions of the Titanic come to mind. The bezel has two rilled patterns that are slightly juxtaposed and which give the watch a real stunning appearance. The "Pointed Dagger" hands, and slim sweep seconds hand are perfect for this whole package. There is the word "Stop" (in red) at the 12 o'clock position which is balanced by the word "Telegraph" (also in red) at the 6 o'clock position. Just under the center of the dial there appears a black "Anchor". The chapters are spelled out in the various orders that could be relayed to the firemen. "Dead Slow", "Stand By", "Full" followed by an inner circle comprised of "Astern" and "Ahead".
Hamilton was the best maker in America and one look at this watch will give you a clue to how superior they were in the market. This is a Hamilton "Keith" 19 jewel, nickel, caliber 982, high-grade movement that is winding, setting, and keeping time just as it did when new circa 1949. Make sure you look at the photos of the movement to see how Hamilton earned their reputation for excellence. Also look at the dial photos to see the wonderful silver two-tone finish that makes it just sing. Not only is the silver dial skillfully rendered, it displays an interesting seconds bit at the six o'clock position. Gold "Dagger" hands are the perfect contrasting elements so that the time is easily read. Not only is this an extremely well-made watch but it is a very unusual artifact that can now be displayed on the wrist and be right on trend. Our one year warranty, for parts and labor, will allow you to buy with confidence. We have only one!
Are you in the market for a real clean classic-looking, 14K solid gold dress watch that harks back to the 1950s? If so, this may be the one for you. Elgin produced watches in Elgin, Illinois (a Chicago suburb) for over 100 years. They were the largest and most prolific of the American manufacturers and the "Lord Elgin" was their premier product. This particular Elgin is a 15 jewel beauty that is a very cool watch in more ways than one. First, the movement is a thing of mechanical beauty. Second, the classic round case gives it a great vintage look. It is also fitted with an unbreakable "Durapower" mainspring...quite a feat back in the day. In short, this is one killer wristwatch from the 1950s. The case is 14K solid gold measuring 31.5 mm wide (not including the crown), by 37 mm lug to lug, by 11 mm thick (including the crystal) and is running like the proverbial top. The dial sports raised/applied Arabic numerals and a seconds bit located at the 6 o'clock position. It takes a 16 mm band and we have fitted it with a genuine, crocodile band that gives it a very luxe look. This handsome timepiece is in fantastic, original condition and just waiting for a wrist to adorn. Remember all of our timepieces come with our famous one-year warranty for parts and labor so that you may buy with confidence.
This is the second one of these wonderful Omegas that we have had in as many weeks. It is such a nice gentleman's Omega "Constellation" that all of us here at Father Time had to hold it in their hand just to get a closer look. It has it all....a 24 jewel caliber 562 automatic movement that is running like the proverbial top. As a special touch Omega used rose gold to plate all their movements to keep them in great shape for a 100 years or more.
The "Constellation" is at the top of Omega's line of quality timepieces. The stainless steel case measures 42 mm lug to lug, by 34 mm in diameter (not including the crown), by 11 mm thick (including the crystal). The case back has an engraved center with the "Observatory" Logo that all these top-rated models should have. Not only does it have a spectacular movement but it sports a silvered Two-Tone, "Pie-Pan" Dial that is to die for. Made circa 1962 it has been so well-cared for almost 60 years that our head watchmaker had only to clean, oil, and adjust it to bring it into timing compliance. It is performing just as it did back in the day many years ago. A special added bonus is that it has its original, "Grains of Rice", stainless steel band. The whole watch is such a great attention grabber and such an excellent timepiece that we think it won't last long in our display case. If you have a hankering for a great looking Omega or you need a present for that special watch aficionado in your life, then this may be the one for you!
Our one year warranty, for parts and labor, will allow you to buy with confidence....don't miss it!
Waltham was a wonderful and prolific watch manufacturer located in Waltham, Massachusetts and they were in business from 1851 to 1957 in various iterations. Their earlier efforts, circa 1850, in Roxbury, MA resulted in the Howard, Dennison & Davis moniker. The name was later changed to Boston Watch Company, then Appleton, Tracey, & Co., then The American Watch Co., and finally the Waltham Watch Company. Their pocket watches became known for great design and reliability throughout the consumer market and in railroad circles.
This particular watch is born of that tradition and has all the elements that made Waltham a force to be dealt with. The movement is a very reliable 17 jewel, three-quarter plate, that our head watchmaker has running like the proverbial top. The 14K solid gold case measures 46 mm in diameter, by 57 mm from the case bottom to the top of the bow, by 11 mm thick (including the crystal). It is in great condition showing only very minor wear. The two-tone metal dial is a joy to behold with Art Deco Roman numerals at the chapters and silvered minute dots at each minute. There is a small seconds bit at the 6 o'clock position that revolves the entire time the watch is wound. Typical for these very pocket watches, it has a set of blued steel hands that give the faintest glint of purple when angled to the light. It is one easy to carry dress watch... don't miss it! Our one-year warranty for parts and labor will allow you to buy with confidence.