Gold-tone quartz wristwatch with textured nugget-style bracelet by Waltham

Waltham Watch Company, originally founded in 1850 in Massachusetts, was one of America's pioneering watchmakers known for precision timepieces. By the late 20th century, the Waltham name was licensed to various manufacturers producing affordable quartz watches, including decorative styles like this nugget-textured design popular in the 1980s and 1990s. These nugget-style watches became fashionable accessories during that era, featuring heavily textured gold-tone finishes that mimicked the appearance of raw gold nuggets. This style appeals to vintage fashion enthusiasts and collectors of 1980s-1990s costume jewelry and accessories. The bold, textured aesthetic represents a distinctive period in watch design when oversized, ornate pieces were highly fashionable. Collectors of vintage Waltham pieces and those interested in retro fashion trends find these watches charming for their nostalgic value and distinctive visual appeal, making them popular in vintage jewelry markets and among those seeking statement accessories from this era.