1864 American Watch Co. / Waltham Appleton Tracy Civil War Pocket Watch, 18 size - Coin Silver Sterling Silver a captain could track the

a captain could track the changes in his course over time and determine the exact location of his ship

Today's offering showcases this gorgeous example of one of Omega's retro vintage watches

signed Rolex and a retailer's name from what appears to be Bern Switzerland

Water resistant depth (originally): 300M (1000 Feet)

A rare watch in the Spaulding-Gorham signed dial version

1864 American Watch Co. / Waltham Appleton Tracy Civil War Pocket Watch, 18 size - Coin Silver Sterling Silver a captain could track theOne of the iconic American pocket watch companies was American Watch Co., later known as Waltham for the city in which it was founded. In 1860, as President Abraham Lincoln was elected, the country was in Civil War. Production ground to a halt. However, the company decided to downsize to the lowest possible level to keep the factory open. It worked: Upon his Gettysburg Address, President Lincoln became the proud owner of a Waltham watch. We are very