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 white background for the day with the black background for the date, plus the sleek 14k gold filled case cushion-style case 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 the "tuning fork" mechanism 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, electro-mechanical 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 over 50 years ago. Like all Accutrons that are Cal. 218, it is set by the crown at the 4 o'clock position. The case measures 34 mm wide, by 40 mm from lug to lug, by 11 mm thick (including the crystal). Just think -- 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.
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.
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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. It also boasts an impressive 45 hour power reserve. Make sure you look at the photos of the movement to see how Hamilton earned their reputation for excellence.
The subtle silver two-tone finish of the square dial gives it an elegant finish. Not only is the silver dial skillfully rendered, it displays an interesting seconds bit at the six o'clock position that is tucked between the inner square outline and the outer railroad minute track. Gold "dagger" hands are the perfect contrasting elements so that the time is easily read. The Arabic numerals 3, 9, and 12 stand out in black and the hour markers in between are applied gold circles that catch the light.
To add to the appeal of the piece, the case is executed in solid 14k gold. It measures 23 mm wide (not including the crown) by 35 mm lug-to-lug, by 8 mm thick (including the crystal). It takes a 16 mm band and we currently have it fitted with a brown genuine crocodile strap. It was a men's watch originally, but could easily be worn by anybody today!
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 only have 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.
Caravelle is Bulova's other line of watches that were made in Switzerland and are a bit more unusual. This one is in like-new condition and is very handsome on the wrist. It is a 7 jewel, manual wind watch with a central sweep seconds hand that is contrasted against a beautiful gloss black dial. The yellow gold-filled case top with a stainless steel case back measures 32 mm wide (not including the crown), by 38 mm lug to lug, by 10 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". The watch is in pristine condition and it still has its original hang-tag on the lug. It also has its original "Caravelle" branded strap that is black embossed crocodile grain leather. Our head watchmaker assures me that the seven jewel, Japanese 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!
Waltham was a wonderful and prolific watch manufacturer located in Waltham, Ma. 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 later changed to Boston Watch Company, then Appleton, Tracey, & Co., the American Watch Co., and finally the Waltham Watch Company. They were one of the giants of the industry and second largest only to Elgin. This particular Waltham is a later iteration of the Waltham legacy that was made in Switzerland. It is a 17 jewel, center sweeping seconds, with a date feature at the 3 o'clock position, housed in a yellow gold-filled case with a stainless steel back, for wearing longevity, and extreme comfort for those who are sensitive to case materials. The case measures 34.5 mm wide (not including the crown), by 41.5 mm lug to lug, by 10 mm thick (including the crystal). We here at Father Time just loved the touches of red at the end of the sweep seconds hand and in the Waltham logo beneath the 12 o'clock position. This is handsome watch from the mid 1960s for a very reasonable price. It a great entry watch for those of you who want to dip their toe in the vintage wristwatch world without getting too wet. Our one-year warranty for parts and labor will allow you to buy with confidence.
Are you in the market for a real clean classic-looking, affordable wristwatch that harks back to the 1960s... if so then 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 17 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 angular 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 1960s. The case is stainless steel measuring 33 mm wide (not including the crown), by 41.5 mm lug to lug, by 10.5 mm thick (including the crystal) and is running like the proverbial top. The dial sports raised Arabic numerals and a central sweep second hand that is silver to match the hour and minute hand. It takes a 16 mm band and we have fitted it with a genuine, black lizard 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.
Caravelle is Bulova's other line of watches that were made in Switzerland and are a bit more unusual. This one is in great condition and is very handsome on the wrist. It is a 17 jewel, automatic (self-winding) watch with a date window at the three o'clock position. The brushed stainless steel cushion case measures 35 mm wide (not including the crown), by 40.5 mm lug to lug, by 12 mm thick (including the crystal).
The dial is a pale cream color with a brushed texture finish. The "12" and "6" Arabic numerals are applied stainless steel, while the other chapter markers are applied stainless rectangular pieces with blue inserts. A dot of lume on the outer minute track at each chapter is echoed through the stripe of lume in the rectangular hands. While the lume no longer glows, it adds to the overall effect. There is a tactile quality that makes you want to put it on your wrist. I think that the red sweep seconds hand really gilds the lily. Lastly, the crown carries Caravelle's "C" mark as a subtle finishing detail.
Suffice it to say, we really like this perfect vintage watch from the early 1970s. Our head watchmaker has the movement 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!
Tuning fork watches were introduced by Bulova in the 1960s, and they were the most accurate watches of their era. Other companies like Omega also jumped on the bandwagon and they produced this wonderful 300 hz "Chronometer" rated, stainless steel wristwatch. It is reference 198.001, made circa 1974. It is a watch that hums when held to your ear. The date feature at the three o'clock position gilds the lily. The watch is in great condition and our head watchmaker has it humming along just as it did back in 1974. These watches were most often sold in gold-colored cases and the stainless steel watches, like this one, are scarce. It still has its original factory finish with a brushed stainless expansion band and its original Omega marked crystal. The case measures 38 mm wide (not including the crown), by 42 mm lug to lug, by 11 mm thick (including the crystal). The silvered dial is in fantastic original condition to complete package. What's not to like? Our one-year warranty for parts and labor will allow you to buy with confidence... don't miss it!
This Illinois wristwatch is one of the iconic watches that really resonated with the American public. Illinois claimed that it was "America's best selling strap watch." This bold statement was made in December of 1929, but they hedged their statement by saying that while "we do not have statistics on all of the strap watches sold in the United States, we do have the figures on the Illinois New Yorker - as a result we unhesitatingly entitle it "America's best selling strap watch." A big boast, but probably pretty close to the truth. Illinois' mavens touted it as: "A masculine strap watch for men who prefer the newer designs. With its fine Illinois 17 jewel movement, the New Yorker is a genuine timekeeper." Needless to say, it was a big hit.
This Illinois (made fifteen years earlier) was one of the precursors of the modern wristwatch. With the integrated seconds bit at 6 o'clock and its large crown, it drew attention from anyone that saw it. This particular Illinois is one that has a different position on the wrist because the manufacturers were still unsure as to how the public would wear them and what was the most convenient viewing angle. The purpose of the design, however, becomes apparent when the watch is worn on the inside of the wrist and its eccentric orientation comes into its own as a "driving watch". It is oriented so that when your arm was outstretched the 12 is looking right at you. It was only in later years that you needed to bend your wrist to orient the 12 in the manner we are used to today. Yes, this is a pioneering design that you will not see walking up and down the street.
It is in great condition and looks so good on the wrist you won't want to take it off. It is housed in a beautifully engraved, solid 14k gold case that measures 28.5 mm wide (not including the crown), by 35 mm lug to lug, by 8 mm thick (including the crystal). This is a size that can be worn by anyone. The gold dial displays Roman numerals and Breguet-style, blued steel hands. It is engraved with the three initials of the original owner on the reverse and comes with its original 14k gold-filled link band.
If you are a fan of the Illinois factory, like me, you will love the look of this one. Our head watchmaker assures me that it is winding, setting, and keeping time just as it did in 1914. This is one scarce, early wristwatch, that can be yours. Our one-year warranty for parts and labor will allow you to buy with confidence. Don't miss it!