Wanted:1930's and 40's Repro Rectangular Watches

[Hopalong]

Wanted: web site that sells reproduction rectangular watches like the 1930's and 1940's watches.

 

["Skeet" McD]

Ask and it shall be given...

Dear Hopalong,
Here you go:
http://www.circawatch.com/

I know nothing about the company or its products, but it seems to be what you want. All I can say is....if I were you (and there isn't some particular reason you actually PREFER a repro, say, because you intend to wear it while using a jackhammer)...I'd keep an eye open for an original. If you're patient, you can get some very nice watches at very affordable prices. One dealer of originals with whom I have had dealings, and can recommend very highly is:

http://vintagewatchrestoration.com/inventory/index.html

Lest you have heart failure or think I am putting you on....he lists his watches by price, with the most expensive at the top! Scroll on down...to give you an example, a retailer chosen at random is selling Circas watches, it seems, for about $110 US; VWR has a 1940s Hamilton for....$175.

I have no connection with VWR other than I've been a repeat customer and have been very, very pleased with the products and services he offers. I'm sure there are many other sources--and I know we have many Loungers more knowledgeable than myself regarding watches. But hopefully this will be helpful to you, and at least will get the ball rolling.

Good luck!

"Skeet"

 

[Hopalong]

Thanks Skeet for the information and I'll check up on the seller you told me about.

Mike

 

[ScionPI2005]

http://www.circawatch.com/[/URL]

I know nothing about the company or its products, but it seems to be what you want.

I have to agree with Skeet. I have a vintage repro tank watch from Circa watches, and it is a nice watch.

Here's a picture of mine:

 

[singlechange]

Skeet is right. Go for original but be sure to find reliable source like the sellers on Timezone.com amongst whom you will find friendly experts of vintage timepieces. I have a vintage Hamilton from the late 1940's and vintage Elgin rectangular timepieces for about $100. The nice thing too about vintage rectangular cases is that they come elegant different styles and shapes. The only thing I will caution you is to find a good local watchmaker for servicing. Good luck hunting.

 

[57plymouth]

While not vintage, Citizen makes a fabulous watch that is rectangular, vintage in style, and solar powered.

It's not vintage, but if you are tough on a watch they are a good option.

But, old Elgin and Hamilton timepieces are not too tough to find, and comparable in price.

So...

GET BOTH!!

 

[Hopalong]

Thanks everyone for your information and advice.

Mike

 

[resortes805]

Hopalong,

Message me, I have a small lot of circa watches that I am selling below retail price.

 

[DBLIII]

http://vintagewatchrestoration.com/inventory/index.html[/URL]

I have no connection with VWR other than I've been a repeat customer and have been very, very pleased with the products and services he offers. I'm sure there are many other sources--and I know we have many Loungers more knowledgeable than myself regarding watches. But hopefully this will be helpful to you, and at least will get the ball rolling.

Good luck!

"Skeet"

Skeet, not sure whether to just dislike you (no, not really) or I owe you a fine beverage of your choice - I have been in the Black Hills of South Dakota lately doing some business deals and also waiting for the Rolex dealer up here to get a GMT Master II in stock so I could take a look (I just sold an 03 and wanted the new one with the ceramic bezel) - and then you go and post the line for the Vintage Watch Restoration place. So, no more of Rolex and I'm out about one seventh the cost of the Rolex for two very nice vintage watches.
Thank you!!!
This Fedora Lounge place causes me more monetary troubles!!

 

["Skeet" McD]

Skeet, not sure whether to just dislike you (no, not really) or I owe you a fine beverage of your choice - I have been in the Black Hills of South Dakota lately doing some business deals and also waiting for the Rolex dealer up here to get a GMT Master II in stock so I could take a look (I just sold an 03 and wanted the new one with the ceramic bezel) - and then you go and post the line for the Vintage Watch Restoration place. So, no more of Rolex and I'm out about one seventh the cost of the Rolex for two very nice vintage watches.
Thank you!!!
This Fedora Lounge place causes me more monetary troubles!!

Dear DBLIII: both the wife and I are birdhunters, and I assure you: nothing we'd like better than a trip to SoDak and a pop at your birds...and that beverage of choice afterwards! Not likely to happen....but we can dream, can't we?

So glad you found something--no TWO things--you like at VWR. I found them Googling around for a place to make the watch my father wore in the USAAF during WWII usable. The pictures HERE should speak for themselves:
http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showpost.php?p=952091&postcount=798

As I've found myself....you'll probably find yourself adding to your collection by taking a look at VWR's offerings from time to time....just consider it "the gift that keeps on giving...."

"Skeet"

 

[Edward]

Those Circawatches are lovely looking - shame they're all quartz.

 

[ScionPI2005]

Those Circawatches are lovely looking - shame they're all quartz.

That's the biggest disappointment. Still, the one I have was the exception to the rule, and the only quartz watch I've bought in probably at least six or seven years.