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Janet Leigh getting a bit more comfortable on the set of “Psycho.” The men’s vintage watch she’s wearing stays on. Circa 1960.

Universal Geneve wrist watch ad; Paris, circa 1946

Colorful Art Nouveau advertising stamp suggesting an Elgin “wristlet” or “bracelet” watch for her birthday, circa 1910

Ladies’ horological masterpieces of the Deco era in diamonds, sapphires, rubies, jade and platinum; illustrated by Zeese-Wilkinson Co., circa 1920

In 1875, Joseph Bulova set off on the bold experiment of a wholesale jewelry business. It was not until the ’20s, realizing the potential of the newly popularized “wristlet,” that he began to use his jewelry expertise to make wristwatches. His factories in Switzerland would go on to produce millions of movements for watches, then [...]

1926 Art Deco Bulova watch advertisement featuring the latest models and the “Goddess of Time”

Fifties-era exploded diagram detailing the intricacy of an automatic wristwatch movement.

Handsome young watchmaker examining balance wheels at the Hamilton Watch Company factory, circa 1920.

Model: Lucero Gutierrez Photo by: Donna Strickland Post production: Rossie NewsonPhotography Makeup: Joli Beauchamp Hair: Corinne Smrz Special thanks to Bodacious Betty Pin Up Photography, Hanna Cowart- Model/Photographer,Christine Cowart and Centro Asturiano.