Vintage 24mm 1939 Waltham Art Deco L-8.75 Mechanical Wristwatch No. 887 10k GF

Product Description

• Item: Wristwatch

• Brand: Waltham

• Model: Art Deco

• Year: 1939

• Movement: Mechanical

• Jewels: 17

• Caliber: L-8.75

• Grade: No. 887

• Case Material: 10k GF

• Country: USA

• Gender: Men's

Product Measurements

• Diameter: 24mm

• Lug Width: 17.5mm

• Lug to Lug: 34.5mm

• Thickness: 8mm

Product Condition

Elegant and historically rich, this 1939 Waltham 887 captures the essence of the Art Deco era. Featuring a manual wind movement and a classic 10k gold-filled case, it showcases timeless geometric design and vintage craftsmanship. Nearly a century old, it’s a true collector’s piece. A refined glimpse into early American watchmaking.

• Overall Condition: Fair, overall condition

• Functions: Running intermittently, will need service

• Case: Shows desk marks and light scratches.

• Bezel: Overall fair condition

• Crystal: Shows minimal signs of wear.

• Dial condition: Has patina. Signs of aging. Overall fair condition

• Crown: Shows light scratches.

• Hands: The hour hand is discolored. Overall fair condition

• Band: Genuine Leather Band

• Timing Data: Would not read.

Waltham Watch Company was a pioneering American watchmaker founded in 1850, known for revolutionizing mass production of watches with interchangeable parts. Based in Massachusetts, it became one of the largest and most influential watch manufacturers in the United States, producing high-quality pocket watches and early wristwatches. The company declined in the mid-20th century and eventually ceased original operations, but the Waltham name has since been revived for modern watches. Today, watches bearing the Waltham name are typically contemporary, affordable timepieces rather than direct continuations of the historic company.