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. 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.
Would you like a wonderful entry-level Swiss wristwatch that will serve you for years to come. If so, this may be the watch for you. The A. Wittnauer Co. was the exclusive sales agent for Longines starting in 1880, initiating a marriage that would stand the test of 114 years. In 1936, the Wittnauer family sold their interests and the brand was renamed the Longines-Wittnauer Co., a name that became so burnished in the public lexicon, that most people assume Longines and Wittnauer watches are one and the same. In fact, they produced different movements that were very individual to their brand.
Wittnauer was a Swiss company that made very nice watches, and this one is exceptionally nice as it is a classic configuration in a stainless steel case that measures 33 mm in width (without the crown), by 36 mm lug to lug, by 10 mm thick (including the crystal). The silvered dial displays applied, stylized Arrowhead Markers that give it a real period style. It has a very slight dial blemish towards the center of the 4 o'clock marker that does not detract, but it is the reason that it is less expensive. The date window at the 3 o'clock position and seconds bit at the 6 add some extra interest and functionality to this stylish watch. It has a 17 jewel movement that is in excellent running condition and is representative of watches made in the late 60s. We have fitted it with a smooth black leather that suits its all silver look to a "T". This is a great entry level watch for someone who wants to dip their toe into the vintage market without drowning. Our one-year warranty, for parts and labor, will allow you to 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!
The American Waltham Watch Company (later Waltham) is one of America's oldest watchmakers. They held forth in Roxbury and later Waltham, Mass. and were one of the giants of the American watch industry. They made millions of pocket watches but not so many wristwatches due to the fact that they only made wristwatches until 1949. They were in business at the factory until 1957, but only in order to re-case and sell inventory on hand. As the wristwatch rose in its ascendancy Waltham was on the decline and consequently there are not many extant from this period. This Waltham, however, was made circa 1957 as one of the last available. It is a handsome piece to behold housed in a large (for the era) yellow gold filled, round case with a stainless steel back for wearing longevity. The yellow case measures 35 mm in diameter (not including the crown), by 42.5 mm from lug to lug, by 10.5 mm thick (including the crystal). The movement is a spotless 17 jewel engine that our watchmakers have fully restored to like-new condition mechanically. It sports a yellow gold filled expansion band of the period to complete the look. You could own this scarce watch and be the pride of the neighborhood. Remember all of our timepieces come with our famous one-year warranty, for parts and labor, so that you may buy with confidence.