Bidspirit auction | A Collection of Vintage American
A Collection of Vintage American & Swiss Watch Movements and Dials, for Parts or Repair, including Elgin, Waltham, and Hamilton - A collection of approximately 40-50 vintage American and Swiss watch movements and dials, primarily dating from the late 19th to mid-20th century. The lot includes approximately a dozen large pocket watch dials and movements, some featuring Roman numerals and others Arabic numerals, alongside numerous smaller wristwatch movements and their associated dials, some still within partial cases or bezels. Visible brands include Elgin, American Waltham Watch Co., Hamilton, Bulova, Benrus, Wittnauer, and Midland. Materials consist of white enamel or metallic dials, brass or gilt-finished movement plates with steel components and visible ruby jewels, and some wristwatch cases/backs of base metal or stainless steel. Visible text includes brand names, ”SWISS,” ”U.S.A.,” jewel counts (e.g., ”15 JEWELS”), ”ADJUSTED,” ”SAFETY PINION,” and various serial/model numbers.