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Antique 1920s Waltham USA 18ct Gold Dennison Case Men’s Wristwatch
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Antique 1920s Waltham USA 18ct Gold Dennison Case Men’s Wristwatch

1900 - 1920
Description

An antique early men’s wristwatch dating to the 1920s, featuring a solid 18ct gold case manufactured by Dennison and a Waltham USA movement and dial.

The case is fully hallmarked inside with English hallmarks confirming 18ct gold. Both the movement and dial are stamped Waltham USA.

The watch is currently in working order and features a black material strap, a classic white dial, black Arabic numerals, a contrasting red 12 and a distinctive ribbed gold bezel.

Details:

* Antique 1920s men’s wristwatch

* Solid 18ct gold Dennison case

* Full English hallmarks inside the case

* Waltham USA movement and dial

* Screw-off bezel and hinged movement

* Black material strap

* Currently in working order

* Total weight: 33.9g

*Box not included

*Measurements shown in photos

About Dennison

Dennison was a respected British watch-case manufacturer based in Birmingham, England. The company supplied cases for movements made by American watchmakers, including Waltham, bringing together British case-making craftsmanship and American watchmaking.

An interesting example of an early 20th-century wristwatch, suitable for collectors of antique watches and vintage horology.

Please study all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description. The case shows surface wear consistent with age and use.

Declaration

Devonshire Antiques has dated this 1920s Gold Waltham Watch to the 1920s.

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SA1240154
Description
An antique early men’s wristwatch dating to the 1920s, featuring a solid 18ct gold case manufactured by Dennison and a Waltham USA movement and dial.

The case is fully hallmarked inside with English hallmarks confirming 18ct gold. Both the movement and dial are stamped Waltham USA.

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The watch is currently in working order and features a black material strap, a classic white dial, black Arabic numerals, a contrasting red 12 and a distinctive ribbed gold bezel.
Devonshire Antiques
fig 1. A 1920s 18ct gold Waltham wristwatch with a white enamel dial, black Arabic numerals, a red 12 marker, and a black woven strap.
fig 1. Antique 1920s Waltham USA 18ct Gold Dennison Case Men’s Wristwatch

Details:

Antique 1920s men’s wristwatch

Solid 18ct gold Dennison case

Full English hallmarks inside the case

Waltham USA movement and dial

Screw-off bezel and hinged movement

Black material strap

Currently in working order

fig 2. A 1920s 18ct gold Waltham wristwatch with a white enamel dial, black Arabic numerals, a red 12 marker, and a black woven strap.
fig 2. Antique 1920s Waltham USA 18ct Gold Dennison Case Men’s Wristwatch

Total weight: 33.9g

Box not included

Measurements shown in photos

About Dennison

Dennison was a respected British watch-case manufacturer based in Birmingham, England. The company supplied cases for movements made by American watchmakers, including Waltham, bringing together British case-making craftsmanship and American watchmaking.

fig 3. A 1920s 18ct gold Waltham wristwatch with a white enamel dial, black Arabic numerals, a red 12 marker, and a black woven strap.
fig 3. Antique 1920s Waltham USA 18ct Gold Dennison Case Men’s Wristwatch

An interesting example of an early 20th-century wristwatch, suitable for collectors of antique watches and vintage horology.

Please study all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description. The case shows surface wear consistent with age and use.

Date of Manufacture

Devonshire Antiques has dated this 1920s Gold Waltham Watch to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1240154
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Archive I A 1920s 18ct gold Waltham wristwatch with a white enamel dial, black Arabic numerals, a red 12 marker, and a black woven strap.

Antique 1920s Waltham USA 18ct Gold Dennison Case Men’s Wristwatch

Archive II A 1920s 18ct gold Waltham wristwatch with a white enamel dial, black Arabic numerals, a red 12 marker, and a black woven strap. View II
Archive III A 1920s 18ct gold Waltham wristwatch with a white enamel dial, black Arabic numerals, a red 12 marker, and a black woven strap. View III
Archive IV A 1920s 18ct gold Waltham wristwatch with a white enamel dial, black Arabic numerals, a red 12 marker, and a black woven strap. View IV
Archive V A 1920s 18ct gold Waltham wristwatch with a white enamel dial, black Arabic numerals, a red 12 marker, and a black woven strap. View V
Archive VI A 1920s 18ct gold Waltham wristwatch with a white enamel dial, black Arabic numerals, a red 12 marker, and a black woven strap. View VI
Archive VII A 1920s 18ct gold Waltham wristwatch with a white enamel dial, black Arabic numerals, a red 12 marker, and a black woven strap. View VII
Archive VIII A 1920s 18ct gold Waltham wristwatch with a white enamel dial, black Arabic numerals, a red 12 marker, and a black woven strap. View VIII
Archive IX A 1920s 18ct gold Waltham wristwatch with a white enamel dial, black Arabic numerals, a red 12 marker, and a black woven strap. View IX
Archive X A 1920s 18ct gold Waltham wristwatch with a white enamel dial, black Arabic numerals, a red 12 marker, and a black woven strap. View X
Archive XI A 1920s 18ct gold Waltham wristwatch with a white enamel dial, black Arabic numerals, a red 12 marker, and a black woven strap. View XI
Archive XII A 1920s 18ct gold Waltham wristwatch with a white enamel dial, black Arabic numerals, a red 12 marker, and a black woven strap. View XII
Archive XIII A 1920s 18ct gold Waltham wristwatch with a white enamel dial, black Arabic numerals, a red 12 marker, and a black woven strap. View XIII
Archive XIV A 1920s 18ct gold Waltham wristwatch with a white enamel dial, black Arabic numerals, a red 12 marker, and a black woven strap. View XIV
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A 1920s 18ct gold Waltham wristwatch with a white enamel dial, black Arabic numerals, a red 12 marker, and a black woven strap.
Antique 1920s Waltham USA 18ct Gold Dennison Case Men’s Wristwatch
Ref: SA1240154
A 1920s 18ct gold Waltham wristwatch with a white enamel dial, black Arabic numerals, a red 12 marker, and a black woven strap.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWristwatches
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Deco
  • Material18ct Gold, Enamel, Fabric
  • ColourGold, White, Black
  • MotifsCoin edge bezel, Red twelve numeral, Sub-seconds dial, Enamel dial

This early men’s wristwatch dates from the 1920s Art Deco period and incorporates an 18ct gold Dennison case with a Waltham USA movement and dial. The piece exhibits a warm gold finish to the case, a classic white enamel dial, black Arabic numerals, a contrasting red twelve numeral, and a black woven fabric strap. Visible details include a coin edge bezel, a sub-seconds dial positioned above the six o’clock marker, and surface wear consistent with age and use on the case. Full English hallmarks appear inside the case, alongside Waltham USA stamps on the dial and movement. The watch weighs 33.9g in total and operates currently. Suitable for collectors of vintage horology, this timepiece belongs in a gentleman's library or study environment. It can be displayed on a desk, within a cabinet, or stored safely when not worn. The piece integrates into private collections focused on early twentieth-century accessories and serves as a conversation item for enthusiasts of collaborative British and American watchmaking history.

FAQs

During the 1920s, the Waltham Watch Company transitioned from pocket watches to wristwatches, frequently exporting movements to England to be encased by makers such as Dennison for the British market.

Timepieces from this period typically combined hallmarked solid 18ct or 9ct gold cases with vitreous enamel dials, blued steel hands, and manual-wind mechanical movements.

Authentic examples display sharp dial printing, often featuring a distinct red twelve marker, British hallmarks inside the Dennison case, and matching serial numbers on the movement.

An antique gold wristwatch operates as an understated accessory that pairs naturally with formal tailoring, business wear, or casual attire using a textured fabric or leather strap.

Keep the casing dry and away from strong magnetic fields, store the watch in a temperature-controlled space, and schedule a mechanical service with a qualified horologist every three to five years.
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