This is a special watch made by the Swiss Parker Watch Company circa 1935. It was made to be given to an employee that had given "distinguished service" during his or her employment at the car company, Chevrolet. This particular watch was presented in 1935 to William Esfleer. It is an 18 jewel movement that is running like the proverbial top. The chrome case measures 27 mm wide (not including the crown), by 35 mm lug to lug, by 9.5 mm thick (including the crystal). It is in great shape and it looks like it may have been worn only on special occasions. The Art Deco styling is undeniable. There are stylized "arrowhead" markers at the chapters and the seconds bit at 6 o'clock echoes the crystal shape. Three gold hands tell us the time, while the "Chevrolet" logo proudly displays itself just beneath the 12 o'clock position. Everything about this interesting watch says it's a wonderful vintage piece. The dial has that perfect patina that only comes with age and proper care. If you are a car buff or you know one that would appreciate a very unusual vintage watch then grab this one! Our one-year warranty will allow you to buy with confidence.
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 17 jewel, adjusted, white gold-filled, wandering seconds, open face pocket watch. It is such a beautiful watch in the Art Deco style that you will want to take it out of your pocket at every opportunity. The 12 size case measures 44 mm in diameter, by 52 mm (from the case bottom to the top of the bow), by 10 mm thick (including the crystal). The silvered, two-tone dial is in fantastic condition and it displays a rotating disc just above the 6 o'clock position where the "wandering seconds dial" can be observed.
As an added bonus, the back has an inlaid blue & black enamel design that frames the unengraved cartouche meant for your family initials. The case middle has an ornately engraved protruding edge that allows the user an easy grip. Yes, everything about this watch is spectacular... including the condition of the movement. It is winding, setting, and keeping time just as it did after the crash of the stock market in 1929. I don't ever recall having a nicer one of these scarce watches after being in the business for over 42 years. Don't miss it... we have only one!
Gruen is one of our favorite brands here at Father Time and this watch is representative of why we are enamored of this company. First, the shape is a classic square with a slight cushion shape to the case. Secondly, the dial is the model of subtle design. It sports a "gunsight crosshair" configuration with a slightly-recessed seconds bit at the six o'clock position that has a "gunsight crosshair" configuration of its own. The chapters have elongated "arrowhead" markers which are slightly longer at the cardinal points and which are the perfect compliment to the "dagger" hands. The pale, yellow, gold-filled case (with stainless steel back for wearing longevity) measures 31 mm wide (not including the crown), by 39 mm lug to lug, by 10 mm thick (including the crystal). The 17 jewel movement is winding, setting, and keeping time just as it did way back in 1965. It is a great timekeeper that you can rely on everyday. Here is a really nice example of Gruen's production that won't break the bank. Our one-year warranty, for parts and labor, will allow you to own it with confidence.
Hamilton, the best American manufacturer of wristwatches, made the "Clark" model back in 1936 and the classic styling of the watch has made it a popular watch ever since! The case is 14 yellow gold-filled, and it has slightly curved, rilled lugs that give it a certain panache. The case measures 21 mm wide (not including the crown) by 43 mm lug-to-lug by 9 mm thick (including the crystal) and it has a very nice 19 jewel movement that is running perfectly. Our head watchmaker has it winding, setting, and keeping time just like it did before I was born! The sterling silver dial with 18k gold markers has a creamy finish that is all original. It has a great looking, "tonneau" shaped seconds bit at the 6 o'clock position that mimics the case shape and Arabic numerals at all the chapters but the six. The case back bears the initials ("JJF") of the original owner. If they could only talk ...just think of the stories they would tell. Here's a cool Hamilton that comes from the best manufacturer in America. Long rectangular, curved wristwatches were all the rage in the mid to late 1930's and, if you didn't own one, you just weren't 'The Cat's Meow"! You have the chance to experience Hamilton's great engineering and wonderful design, if you pull the trigger and call us to reserve this one for you. Remember all of our timepieces come with our famous one year warranty for parts and labor, so that you may buy with confidence. This one can be yours!
Longines has been a leader in the Swiss watchmaking pantheon since 1832 and it is often seen as a timing sponsor of many athletic events, including the Olympics. Their watches are sublime. This gentlemen's Longines from 1960 is in great condition and it makes a very elegant statement on the wrist. The round shape is a classic and the dial has aged perfectly. The chapters are simple bar markers with a double bar at the twelve o'clock position and a seconds bit with a gunsight crosshair demarcation. Every passing minute is represented by a simple dot. The 10k yellow gold-filled case measures 33 mm in diameter (not including the crown), 37 mm lug to lug, by 11 mm thick (including the crystal). Make sure you take a gander at the photo of the movement... it is as clean as a whistle. The movement is a 17 jewel workhorse that our head clockmaker has winding, setting, and ticking like the day it was made and our one-year warranty for parts and labor will allow you to buy with confidence. "Why not step up to a Longines?"
This is a very nice 15 jewel Wittnauer rectangular wristwatch from 1950. It is a yellow gold-filled gentlemen's watch that could easily be worn by a woman. The yellow gold-filled case measures 21 mm wide (not including the crown), by 37 mm lug to lug, by 8.5 mm thick (including the crystal)... a great size for the smaller wrist. It is in excellent condition and our head watchmaker has it winding, setting, and keeping time just as the factory specs dictated it should, over 71 years ago. The silvered, two-tone dial is all original and is sporting some very desirable patina that all aficionados like. The seconds bit hand is blued steel to give it a contrast with the gold hands and Arabic numerals at all the chapters. Also, notice that the shape of the seconds bit surround and the silvered dial center mimic the overall case shape... a nice design touch.
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. Our one-year warranty, for parts and labor, will allow you to buy with confidence... don't miss it.
The "circle-in-a-square" is a classic design that has appeared in many elements of architecture and adornment. In the early 1960s, Wittnauer presented us with this interesting wristwatch that echoes the style. It is a stainless steel, manual wind, seventeen jewel gentlemen's wristwatch that is evocative of the many stylistic innovations of the period. The case measures 29 mm wide (not including the crown), by 37 mm lug to lug, by 9 mm thick (including the crystal). This is an easy size to slip under the cuff of one of those pencil-thin suits that you saw the Beatles wearing at the time. Looking straight down on the watch, you see only the circle and the square but, from the side, you can see how the case slopes down towards the corners and how the crystal seems to float above the case shape. The stainless steel has a subtle, brushed finish that adds to the eye appeal of the entire piece. It is a real work of art that will be a reliable companion in your daily life. Unobtrusive to wear, but very stylish when seen.
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. Our head watchmaker has it winding, setting and keeping time just as it did when Abbey Road became a thing. Our one-year warranty, for parts and labor, will allow you to buy with confidence... don't miss it.
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 dress watch in a yellow gold filled case with a stainless steel back that measures 28 mm in width (without the crown), by 39 mm lug to lug, by 11 mm thick (including the crystal). The silvered dial displays elongated stylized Arabic numerals that give it a real period style. We have fitted it with a dark brown trilled band that suits it to a "T". It has a seventeen jewel movement that is in excellent running condition and is representative of watches made in the early 1950s. Our one-year warranty, for parts and labor, will allow you to buy with confidence!
The French displayed their penchant for great design when they designed these wonderful Art Deco mantel clocks. The simplicity of the design and gracefulness of the style became magnetic for the buying public in France, as well as England during the 1930s, 1940s, and into the 1950s. We have converted the old 30-hour movements into modern, battery-operated quartz movements, so that you needn't wind it everyday, but you have all the benefits of wonderful style and panache in a great looking Art Deco timepiece. The rose marble looks fantastic being centered by a black dial center and contrasted with original gold hands. The spelter polychrome birds sit atop a beautiful striated gray marble base. It is a very subtle Art Deco mantle clock that can be yours. Our one-year warranty for parts and labor will allow you to buy with confidence.
We just love the style of these Art Deco marble clocks and we are delighted when we find one that not only has great style but with a full garniture set as well. Many of these clocks were made in the 1940s with 30-hour wind-up movements, much like alarm clocks of the period. What they lacked in quality movements was made-up for with the design of the marble cases and metal adornments. When we find one, we will install a new, battery operated, quartz movement in these beautiful cases to give the clock the reliability of modern technology with none of the hassle of daily winding and dubious timekeeping.
You can purchase one of these great looking clocks for less than it would cost to restore one of the original movements... and it comes with a one-year warranty for parts and labor. This particular clock features an inclined case and two matching garniture side pieces The clock measures 14" wide (at the base), by 8.5" tall, by 4" in depth It is rose hued marble with black sides and back. The garniture side pieces match the motif. The dial has Roman Numerals and is a nice mellow color. The original skeletonized silver hands make it really stand out. This one would look great almost anywhere in your home... don't miss it!
Born in Denmark circa 1745, Jørgen Jürgensen was to become the founding father of the horological dynasty that became Jules Jürgensen in 1814. He was the father of Danish watchmaking, after receiving Royal support and training apprentices to create a domestic industry. His son, Urban Jürgensen took over operations after his father's death after training to become one of the best watchmakers in the world at that time.
Jules Jürgensen watches were later produced in Switzerland until 1957, and from 1834 to 1912 the company was garnered over 34 awards for excellence. To this very day, the company is revered for their prowess in horology and their elegant timepieces.
The Jules Jürgensen dress watch that we present here is a watch to be wished for! It is a wonderful 14k solid yellow gold watch with a silvered dial from the mid-1950s that is in wonderful condition. The case measures 33 mm in diameter (not including the crown), by 42 mm lug to lug, by 11 mm thick (including the crystal). Don't miss the spectacular "Crab Leg Lugs" that really set this watch apart in terms of refined style! You won't find many other watches with this case and lug configuration out there! We have fitted it with a nice black croco grain band that suits it well as a dress piece.
Next, make sure you take a gander at the impressive and subtle domed dial. It does show some patina due to its age, but it is less evident in person and the classic style still shines through. The dauphine hands pair beautifully with the gold triangular applied hour markers around the dial. At the cardinal points sit the applied Arabic numerals 3, 6, 9, 12. The arrow sweep second hand points at the dotted minute track around the outside of the dial for added functionality. Below the 12 is the brand name "Jules Jürgensen" with the "Estd 1740" tag line just underneath. Above the 6 is just the "Automatic" designation, finishing off the clean styling.
Inside, it sports a Swiss 17 jewel, automatic movement that is spotless. Our head watchmaker has it running, winding, and setting like the day it made its way here to America. This rare find can be yours, and with our 1 year warranty for parts and labor, you can buy with confidence!
In 1866, at a time when watchmaking skills were divided up among hundreds of small workshops, Antoine and his son, Elie LeCoultre (1842-1917), established the Vallée de Joux’s first full-fledged manufacture, LeCoultre & Cie., pooling their employees’ expertise under one roof. Under this set-up in 1870, they developed the first partially-mechanized production processes for complicated movements.
By the same year, the manufacture employed 500 people and was known as the “Grande Maison of the Vallée de Joux”, and by 1900, it had created over 350 different calibers, of which 128 were equipped with chronograph functions and 99 with repeater mechanisms. From 1902, and for the next 30 years, LeCoultre & Cie. produced most of the movement blanks for Patek Philippe of Geneva.
LeCoultre is one of our favorite brands here at Father Time and this particular LeCoultre "Bumper automatic" is a real winner. These are getting harder and harder to come by and this one is very nice. The stainless steel case measures 33 mm in diameter (not including the crown), by 42 mm lug to lug, by 12 mm thick (including the crystal) and it is pristine. It contains a 17 jewel "bumper automatic" movement that is in fantastic condition. It winds, sets, and runs great, and it will for you too, since our one year warranty guarantees smooth and reliable operation. Take a look at the "Zoom-In" views to see how clean it is.
It sports a silvered dial with applied Arabic numerals only at the cardinal points and dots in between. The centrally located blued steel sweep seconds hand has a very dramatic sweep as it makes its way around the dial. We have fitted it with a black genuine crocodile band that emphasizes the silvered dial and black inner minute track perfectly. If you are searching for a very nice stainless steel automatic watch, LeCoultre is hard to beat! Our one-year warranty for parts and labor will allow you to buy with confidence.