One of our all time favorite brands here at Father Time Antiques is Omega, and this Omega is no exception. Made circa 1964, this Solid White Gold Diamond Dial is in excellent running condition, and is a very handsome watch as well. The 17 jewel movement is running, winding, and keeping time just as it did when new. Make sure you take notice of the "Zoom-In" views where you will see the pink gold plating that Omega coated its movements with to prevent oxidation for a hundred years. This is one of their hallmarks.
The silvered dial gives it an elegant appearance when played off the high polish silver hash markers at the hours, with double diamonds at the cardinal points. The 14K solid white gold case is in near perfect condition and bears none of the gouges that one normally sees on a watch of this age. The case measures 28 mm wide (without the crown) by 31 mm lug to lug, by 6 mm thick (including the crystal).
The 17 jewel, manual wind movement is equally as nice and our master watchmakers have it running, winding and keeping time just as it did back in 1964. We think that this is a classic look that Omega did so well. If you are tired of the giant over-sized monsters that are common fare today and you want an elegant precision dress watch, then this may be the one for you. These rarely survive in this condition, so don't miss it! All of our timepieces are covered by our famous one year warranty for parts and labor so that you may buy with confidence.
"Jump Hour" watches have always drawn great interest anytime we offer one for sale. Normally they are several thousand dollars from a name brand manufacturer. Here, however, is a very nice Swiss "Jump Hour", from a little known name, for a fraction of the price. The big advantage is that the price is a good deal lower for good quality. It has always been that the number of factories were smaller than the number of names that watches were sold under. The classic example is Tiffany. Tiffany never made any of their own watches, but they did contract with only the best manufacturers to make their watches to their high standards. This was true of many other companies that bought what we call Jeweler's Contract" watches. Once a guaranteed number of watches was purchased from a particular factory the jeweler's or distributor's name was added to the dial and/or movement. This meant that there was a good supply of original parts available. They also had the backing of the original manufacturer and their engineering expertise. This interesting example of an unusual "Jump Hour", is just such a watch with a Hafner Watch Company Swiss movement and an "M" brand on the dial.
Our head watchmaker has fully restored it to function just as it did when it arrived from the factory in Switzerland more than 50 years ago. The silvered dial is a joy to behold and the overall configuration is great fun. The 17 jewel movement is housed in a yellow gold-filled case that measures 35 mm in diameter (not including the crown), by 42 mm lug to lug, by 12 mm thick (including the crystal). This is a watch that your friends and colleagues will want a closer look at once they see it on your wrist. Our famous one year warranty for parts and labor will allow you to buy with confidence. Don't miss it...we have only one!
Are you in the market for a clean, classic-looking, affordable rectangular wristwatch that harks back to the 1940s? If so, this may be the one for you. Elgin produced watches in Elgin, Illinois (a Chicago suburb) for over 100 years, and they were the largest and most prolific of the American manufacturers.
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 1940s. The case is yellow gold-filled with a stainless steel back for wearing comfort and longevity. It measures 23 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 Arabic numerals and a seconds bit at the 6 o'clock position whose shape mimics the overall case configuration. It takes a 16 mm band and we have fitted it with a genuine leather band with contrasting stitching that gives it a very sporty 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.
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 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.
Our one year warranty for parts and labor will allow you to buy with confidence. Don't miss, we have only one!
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!