Vintage repurposed Waltham ladies' wrist watch with a black watch band cord necklace

Vintage repurposed Waltham ladies' wrist watch with a black watch band cord necklace

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Vintage repurposed Waltham ladies' wrist watch with a watch band cord necklace, this complete but non-functioning ladies wrist watch has been repurposed into a vintage-styled necklace that is reminiscent of traditional cord-band ladies watches from the mid-1900s.
- 32" (wearable length) black nylon cord necklace with white base metal (WBM) cord guard, cord ends, spring ring clasp and a 2" leader chain.
- 2-tone oval Waltham yellow base metal (YBM) & stainless steel (SS) ladies wrist watch with an narrow 8-sided bezel around the flat-topped marquis-shaped glass crystal and slightly raised center WBM bow-shaped lugs set with two small faceted clear crystal is in excellent+ overall cosmetic condition with a few small spots of discoloration from wear on the bezel.
- 2" black cord decorative finish with WBM cord guard and cord ends at the bottom of the watch.
- Finished length from clasp to the bottom decorative cord ends is approx. 475mm.

Need a shorter wearable length? We can resize this item to your specifications at no additional charge prior to shipping. Include a note during checkout indicating the desired wearable length and we'll perform that change ahead of processing your order. If you require a longer length, please contact us for a quote.

If you're interested in our similar functioning watches, visit our collection of vintage ladies' wrist watches with cord bands.
  • Year Made: mid-1900
  • Company: Waltham
  • Material: Base Metal - Yellow, Base Metal - Silver/White, Metal - Stainless Steel, Gemstone - Crystal, Polymer - Nylon (cord)
  • Primary Finding: spring ring
  • Pendant Width: 17mm (0.67 inches)
  • Pendant Height: 33mm (1.30 inches)
  • Pendant Thickness: 8mm (0.31 inches)
  • Condition: Excellent +
  • Gender: Ladies'
The Waltham watch company, and the earlier American Waltham Watch Co., which had a variety of locations over the many years it was in operation (including Waltham, Massachusetts), was in business from 1851-1957, and was one of the most prolific of the American watch companies.

As an additional resource, we've posted a Serial Number Production List which includes information for Waltham serial numbers and dates of manufacture.
The NAWCC also has a comprehensive article about the company; additional information may also be found on Wikipedia.
You may browse all of our men's pocket watches from this manufacturer at our Vintage Men's Waltham Pocket Watches category.
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<maker><size><jewels><setting><adjustments><grade/model><serial number>, <movement information>, <dial information>, <hand information>, <case information>, <misc. information>, <overall condition and comments>

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<Ball-Hamilton> <16S> <21J> <LS> <adj.> <Official RR Standard> <#B651197>, <nickel movement with gold jewel settings and concentric circle damascene pattern, should be noted that the gears on the movement may not be all original however watch is running strong and not affecting running condition>, <porcelain Ball marked dial with Arabic numbers has very faint hairline (not distracting)>, <blue steel hands>, <beautiful YGF SB&B Ball marked case with engraved bezels and blank monogram shield showing normal even wear (no brass)>, <fancy bow>. <High grade Ball watch in very good condition, perfect to carry everyday!>

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