Collectible Watches
Posted on: Mar 17
Audemars Piguet combines high-tech computer-aided design and materials with old world watchmaking, resulting in one masterpiece after another.
A collector’s delight, Audemars Piguet watches are limited to only about 17,000 watches per year for worldwide distribution - total, not per watch model. Craftsmanship and performance still reign supreme and you’ll …
Posted on: Dec 28
Why is the pocket watch so overlooked? Maybe because it’s less convenient than the wristwatch? Collectors, of course, like this rarity since it limits production runs and increases resale value. Couple that with the Disney watch craze, throw in a little USA Bicentennial, and you’ve got this watch.
You won’t find many Mickey pocket …
Posted on: Dec 25
This is a great example of an antique, collectible Mickey mouse watch. Manufactured more than seventy years ago, the value has risen from $2.95 at time of sale to several hundred dollars today.
Finding these watches with the box intact is very rare. You can find 30-40 year old Mickey …
Posted on: Dec 22
The Mickey Mouse watch grows up. This watch shows Mickey only as the outline of the three sub-dials, so if you’re looking for a more ‘playful’ Mickey, this is not the right choice.
If, however, you do appreciate the understated look, this is a unique Disney chronograph with three subdials plus a …
Posted on: Dec 20
Let’s take a break from looking at individual watches to talk instead about one of the more collectible watch making companies…
In 1850, David Davis, Aaron Dennison, and Edward Howard founded the American Horologe Company to mass produce pocket watches. Fewer than 1000 watches were made under this name, as the company was renamed “The Boston Watch Company” three years later. …
Posted on: Dec 18
A standard, yet elegant and pretty, women’s Mickey mouse watch. Add some personality to both business and formal wear with this classy, timeless Mickey.
This watch is a great example of the watches that have become classic Disney collectibles. Mickey’s arms are the hands, contrasted nicely on the understated white dial. The face …
Posted on: Dec 16
One of the earliest examples of a pocket watch produced by the American Waltham Pocket Watch Company. This is an early Model 57. The 15 jewel, P.S. Bartlett movement on this watch is complete and in excellent condition.
This watch was actually produced by the Appleton, Tracy and Company, …