Bidspirit auction | Vintage Waltham Art Deco Silver-Tone


Vintage Waltham Art Deco Silver-Tone Wristwatch, Not Running - This vintage Waltham wristwatch dates to the Art Deco period, circa 1920s-1930s. The timepiece features a silver-tone metal case in a tonneau shape, adorned with decorative foliate engravings on the side panels and bezel. The dial is finished in a champagne or silvered tone and displays printed Arabic numeral hour markers. The brand name Waltham is printed below the 12 o'clock position. A sub-seconds register is located at the 6 o'clock position, featuring a track with numeric increments at 10-second intervals. The watch is presented without a strap, though the lug bars remain in place. Case width: 26mm Lug-to-lug length: 32mm. This watch is in poor condition and is not running. The crown is missing, and the winding stem is visible within the case tube. The sub-seconds hand is missing, and the hour and minute hands are detached or loose within the dial area. The dial shows heavy patina, oxidation, and surface wear. The crystal is scratched, and the metal case shows overall scratches and signs of long-term use. This piece is being sold as-found for parts or restoration.