Comments on: Where can I find a watch like this?

Question: Where can I find a watch like this?

john the fourth — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:09:40 -0800

I'm looking for a replica of this antique watch (or something similar to it) that I can purchase online. My mother has an antique watch from her grandmother that is very small. It's less than the width of a finger and it has a "jewelry clasp" on the thin leather straps. Is there a name for this style of watch? Or, is there a similar style that you have happened across online? I'm not looking for this exact watch, per se, just something this small and of the style.

By: Mchelly

Mchelly — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:16:51 -0800

I would call that a Ladies Tank Watch

By: MonkeyToes

MonkeyToes — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:21:34 -0800

Hmm, maybe "ladies' bracelet watch"? (One example, from the museum's collection; plug it in as a search term on the site and you'll see others. You might drop them an email containing your question.)

By: john the fourth

john the fourth — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:24:52 -0800

I have been searching all over for "bracelet watch" on various sites and that seems to show just regular watches or chunky solid gold or silver band type watches. From a cursory search, "Tank watch" is getting me closer to something that I'd like to buy.

By: MonkeyToes

MonkeyToes — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:27:30 -0800

Closer? Or this? Maybe terms like vintage Elgin ladies' bracelet watch will be helpful.

By: Mchelly

Mchelly — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:31:50 -0800

Btw, the term "ladies" is what indicates it will likely have a smaller head than a standard watch.

By: elsietheeel

elsietheeel — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:36:41 -0800

Ladies cord watch seems to be getting me a lot of hits.

By: MonkeyToes

MonkeyToes — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:43:13 -0800

Ack, out of stock. But might be worth an email to Hamilton. This came up under a search for ladies' cocktail watch.

By: bearwife

bearwife — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:48:19 -0800

I have one too. My grandmother, who owned it, called it a bracelet watch.

By: MaryDellamorte

MaryDellamorte — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:49:37 -0800

Art Deco ladies cord watch brings up a lot of similar hits.