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Elgin “Parisienne” watch advertisement displaying the beautiful work of Lucien LeLong, who designed stunning works of wrist art during the Art Deco era.  Circa 1929

March’s SVW Calendar Girl is the sultry Lucero Gutierrez wearing an ultra-rare 1951 Elgin 50 Millionth Watch in 18k yellow gold. Photography by Hanna Cowart.

Bulova presented the Ambassador wristwatch in 1929 with a matching flexible band. In the day, Bulvoa offered fine timepieces with prices ranging from $25 to $2500.

We’re pleased to present “Working Hands” from the art series “American Faces” created exclusively for Strickland Vintage Watches by acclaimed portrait photographer Rossie Newson.

Sweet Elgin Watch Company advertisement, circa 1927

February’s SVW Calendar Girl is the hypnotic Jessica Randolph, who is wearing a men’s 1933 Elgin Legionnaire wristwatch. Photographer: Rossie Newson Hair:  Corinne Smrz Makeup: Joli Beauchamp Makeup Special thanks to Bodacious Betty Pinup Photography, Hanna Cowart/Model Photography, Christine Cowart and Centro Asturiano de Tampa.

Beautiful Hamilton Watch Company advertisement which ran in the Saturday Evening Post, circa 1949.

“Regarding Time” Model: SVW Calendar Girl Anisa French Post-Production: Rossie Newson Miss French is wearing a 1955 Bulova manual-wind wristwatch with a peanut crocodile strap.

Gruen Watch Company advertisement featuring the Autowind models, circa 1951

Happy Birthday, Clark Gable! You make that vintage wrist art look even better …