In 1950, to commemorate Waltham’s 100th anniversary, as part of the celebration, the company released a special edition wristwatch, the Waltham Centennial, a watch that claimed to have a movement with 100 jewels. This watch was designed to commemorate the company's achievements over the previous century and was produced in limited numbers. The watch is considered a classic example of American watchmaking and a testament to the skill and craftsmanship of the Waltham Watch Company.

Waltham
100 Jewels
Swiss

A unique timepiece, this is a vintage Waltham Centennial selfwinding incabloc wristwatch featuring a 100 jewel movement dated from 1950. This watch is coming with an original, very cool, blue Waltham presentation box.

Signed Waltham Watch Co., this watch is powered by a 100 jewel automatic movement, caliber R 337, with a sweep second, date indicator, and is unadjusted and Swiss made. 17 of these 100 jewels operate the movement, while the remaining 83 are “purely decorative,” located pressed into the plate or around the edge of the plate.

The 35.7mm tonneau shape case holds the original silver sunburst dial with gold-applied hour markers, gold inner bezel with dots as hour markers as well and matching gold baton hands. The date indicator is located at 3 o’clock and the dial is signed Waltham, Selfwinding, Incabloc, 100, and Swiss.

It comes on a new-old-stock black Genuine Lizard two-piece strap, signed: Made in Italy.

It comes with a new-old-stock brown Kreisler Teju Grain two-piece strap with a gold buckle.

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Case Back Signed:
Antimagnetic
Swiss Made
Automatic
Base Metal
Waltham

Movement:
Automatic
Waltham
Incabloc
Swiss
Caliber R 377

Measurements (mm):
Case diameter: 35.7
Case with Crown: 37.7
Case Lug to Lug: 41.4
Case Thickness: 10.7
Lug Width: 17.7
Band Width: 17.0

Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men’s watches typically measure between 29-36mm wide (some larger, some smaller) excluding the crown. In the listing details we typically try to do our best to list all pertinent dimensions of a watch. If you don't see it, or we failed to do so, please reach out to us. Women’s watches from the 1900s-1970s were also much smaller than today's offerings. Please also feel free to ask any questions you have pertaining to size.

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The condition is pre-owned.

The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear but is fully operational and functions as intended.
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It will be carefully packed.

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