No. 265 / WALTHAM Manhattan Automactic - 1960s

WalthamManhattan AutomacticSquare Case / 1960s Intro This extremely rare Waltham Manhattan automatic watch from the 1960s feature a Swiss made movement. I personally love square case design. This is truly a beautiful piece that any watch collector can appreciate, and a great chance to own a piece of Amercian heritage. Story The Waltham Watch Company, founded in 1850 in Massachusetts, pioneered mass production and standardized parts in watchmaking. Renowned for quality and precision, it supplied watches for World War I. Despite challenges and reorganizations, its legacy endures, with Waltham watches remaining highly collectible and admired for craftsmanship and historical significance. Detail MODEL  ManhattanREFERENCE91.272.60YEAR  1960sSERIAL  167625CASE  30mm (excl. crown), Stainless SteelMOVEMENT  Automatic , Cal. HT139 (Based on A. Schild 1863) LUG20mm COMES WITHWatch with new faux leather strap Condition OVERALL B RankCASE Small ScratchesCRYSTAL Small Scra