Gotham Deluxe Information

[zebe]

Hi All,

I have a Gotham Deluxe wristwatch, which I believe was made around 1948. It was my Grandfather's watch. I don't think it is particularly valuable, I think it is a lower grade watch, but it has a lot of sentimental value to me.

I was just curious if anyone out there has any information about this brand? Was Gotham Deluxe an actual company, or was this a model put out by particular company at the time? Can't really find much info about these brand watches out on the internet.

Thanks for any information, I appreciate it.

[Ray MacDonald]

Gotham was a brand of the Ollendorff Watch Company. They were based in New York and were active in the late 19th and early 20th century. A contemporary of Bulova.

[eldarinn]

Interesting and useful information :thanks.
I would like to add that all the GOTHAM movements that I met so far were ETA based ebauches.

[Marrick]

A couple of old ads for you.

[bigwig38]

Hi All, i have a Gotham pocket watch, looks old it says 9/19/35 not sure if its 1835 or 1935. Is there anywhere i can get a better idea? Theres what looks like serial numbers to Thanks

[Hartmut Richter]

That sounds like it's almost certainly 1935! Post some pictures and we'll tell you.

Hartmut Richter

[Chascomm]

My favorite Gothams are the Gothamatic and All-Proof. They look like the kind of watches the Batman would have worn.