Waltham Traveler III WB "Tri-Compax"

Chronograph's Used To Be So Cool. DESCRIPTION The 1970s were characterized by bold and unconventional designs. Watchmakers experimented with different shapes, colors, and materials. Square and tonneau-shaped cases became popular, moving away from the traditional round designs. This Waltham Traveler III from 1974 is the perfect example of this. From its reverse panda dial to its funky tonneau case, it's the perfect embodiment of the 70's. and we love it. BRAND HISTORY The Waltham Watch Company, originally known as the American Waltham Watch Company (AWWCo), was founded in 1850 by watchmakers Aaron Lufkin Dennison, Edward Howard, and David Davis in Roxbury, Massachusetts. The early years were challenging for the company, with financial difficulties and struggles to perfect their manufacturing processes. In 1854, the company moved to Waltham, Massachusetts, where they built a new factory and began to stabilize. By 1857, after reorganizing as the American Watch Company, they released the