Art Watch Appraisal

Waltham Art Deco Style Pendant Watch

This item is a vintage Waltham pendant watch, possibly from the mid-20th century, exhibiting strong Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern design influences with its geometric casing. The watch features a faceted, silver-toned metal case, likely chrome-plated base metal or stainless steel, with a hexagonal main body. The most striking element of the case is the deeply textured, almost guilloche-like pattern that radiates outwards from the central circular watch face, creating a sunburst or starburst effect with sharp, triangular indentations. The dial itself is circular, silver or champagne-colored, with black Arabic numerals at the 12, 3, 6, and 9 o'clock positions, and smaller indices for the remaining hours. The brand name 'WALTHAM' is clearly visible below the 12 o'clock marker, and the word 'AUTOMATIC' is visible above the 6 o'clock marker, indicating a self-winding mechanical movement. The hour and minute hands are silver-toned and appear to be dauphine or stick style. A small crown for setting the time is visible on the right side of the case. At the top of the case, there is a small bail or loop, integrated into the design, suggesting it was intended to be worn as a pendant on a chain. The overall condition appears to be good for its age, with some minor surface wear visible consistent with typical use, but no significant damage like deep scratches or dings. The crispness of the textured case suggests reasonable care has been taken. This piece could serve as both a functional timepiece and a decorative jewelry item.