WALTHAM Vintage Watches: History & Iconic Models
Waltham Vintage Watches: History & Iconic Models
Waltham, Massachusetts, is known by many historians as the home of the American Industrial revolution and, with it, our modern way of life. It was during this period when the demand for quality pocket watches
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Waltham would also be the birthplace of America’s first 100% locally-made watches: The Waltham Watch Company.
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Richard
In addition to my thirst for learning, I have two captivating hobbies that allow me to express my diverse interests: collecting vinyl and watches. With a keen ear for music, I immerse myself in the ri...
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Being a vintage watch enthusiast, I have always admired Waltham vintages from afar. And knowing the history of different pieces just add to the fun of collecting. Thanks for sharing. We learn new things everyday. Who knows, a Waltham may just end up in my collection some day. 🤣🤣
Back in the late 1970s, I was given, by my parents, a small, rectangular, quartz Waltham wrist watch when I graduated High School. Wore it for several years into the early 1980s. Kept the watch head in a box until just over a decade ago and somehow that box of trinkets went missing? Wish I had managed to hang on to that Waltham 😕
Back in the late 1970s, I was given, by my parents, a small, rectangular, quartz Waltham wrist watch when I graduated High School. Wore it for several years into the early 1980s. Kept the watch head in a box until just over a decade ago and somehow that box of trinkets went missing? Wish I had managed to hang on to that Waltham 😕
Maybe someday you will find your Waltham again! 🙏