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When it comes to watches that blend heritage, craftsmanship and modern wearability, the Waldan Heritage Collection is where it all comes together. Designed as the first foray for Waldan into expanding the brand offerings to a wider market, whilst honoring the story and legacy of master American watchmaker Oscar Waldan, each piece in this signature collection tells a story. A story rooted in resilience, design integrity and timeless American values.
Inspired by some of Oscar's finest creations during the "golden age" of horology, each Heritage watch is full assembled and built in the USA, pays homage to the design. traits and integrity that makes a watch a Waldan, and captures what we believe is simple luxury without any frills.
The Spirit of the Heritage Collection
Each Waldan Heritage watch is a nod to classic mid century design. Clean and minimalist lines, refined proportions and vintage inspired dials that feel as appropriate today as they would have generations ago. The shape and style of the lugs for example, transcend from the style of the double stepped chronograph cases designed by Oscar for prestige brands like Tiffany & Co in the 1980's.
Our mission was to create a watch that feels familiar, yet also elevated. Something inspired by a piece your grandfather might have worn, but upgraded for the modern watch wearer with new age materials, an ultra-reliable movement and warranty and an interchangeable strap system that lets you make it your own. Too many affordable "luxury" watches these days are disposable in nature, built with common, subpar materials that do not translate over well when it comes to durability and longevity. The Waldan Heritage watches are the answer to that problem, allowing for an accessibly priced watch to blend high grade components and a authentic heritage that customers often pay thousands of dollars for.
Each Heritage timepiece is powered by an American Made Quartz movement, enclosed in a 316L stainless steel case with dual finishing (brushed lugs and polished body), and fitted with a flat, scratch proof sapphire crystal with an anti reflective coating applied on the underside. While aesthetics take center stage, every component is thoughtfully selected for longevity and reliability.
And then, there's the movement. Quartz watches often get a bad reputation for being cheap and disposable, but the simple truth is that Quartz movements are incredibly innovative and accurate. The arrival of Quartz in the 1970's set a chain of events into place that disrupted the entire Swiss watch industry, but their overuse in cheap fashion watches has given them a bad reputation that outshines their cutting edge nature in contrast to to the service heavy needs of mechanical watch movements. While they are often compared, the truth in our opinion is that there is no comparison, and both need to be appreciated and celebrated independently for what they are. The complexity, artistry and finishing of mechanical movements turn an engine into a soul bearing art form. Quartz on the other hand is innovative, futuristic and abstract, making that art form more efficient, reliable and mechanically accurate. The quartz movements we've chosen to source as the motor for our Heritage watches are Ameriquartz movements, which are themselves also built in the USA. These movements are unique compared to competing quartz movements in this category, which are generally plastic based and disposable in nature. Ameriquartz movements are entirely machined of robust metal and carry jeweled bearings, which means that they can be serviced just as a mechanical movement can and are more accurate, thus allowing their use and lifespan to extend far beyond that of a basic quartz movement. Through our partnership with their manufacturer, Waldan Heritage watches are also fully assembled by the same hands that assemble and make their movements, ensuring the highest levels of quality control and cohesion at the manufacturing level.
Our watches are proudly assembled in the United States using a mix of domestic and imported components. Why mixed components? The truth is that certain facilities and parts manufacturers just do not exist domestically. We are seeking to reduce the use of imported components as research and development allows, reinforcing our commitment to craftsmanship and rekindling the fire of the American Watchmaking Industry.
Best Selling Models To Explore For the First Time Buyer
Here's a closer look at a few customer favorites from the Heritage collection. Through certified reviews, purchase volume and direct feedback, these are known to be our most cherished watch models:
Inspired by classic motorsport palettes, this model delivers subtle flair with deep green tones reminiscent of British automotive racing, paired with an Ambra colored watch strap meant to emulate the classic pairing of leather driving gloves. With applied white arabic style numerals and a white outer track with Super Luminova plots behind the indices for a legibility boost in lower light settings, the charm of this model extends past its looks and translates into high grade functionality.
Minimal, crisp and endlessly versatile. The tuxedo like white dial of this model is for those who favor understated elegance and with a cleaner aesthetic. Distinctive and effortlessly compatible across a boardroom, wedding or even just a daily wear setting, the traditional look of this watch allows it easily fall into the front line of any collection rotation. The navy strap brings a sightly lighter touch to the overall feel of the watch, blending in some casualness to the formal feel of the dial. Overall, this makes for a perfect GADA watch (go anywhere, do anything).
Elegant with a rugged twist. The Heritage Sportline models are our take on the line work styled watch dial. The Silvered White model offers a cool, satin like finish with its oil pressed dial, further highlighted by crisp applied stick like markers, matching baton style hands and a blued steel sub seconds hand. It's a clean yet dynamic look that transitions effortlessly from casual to refined. Sportline models also feature more lume than their Professional counterparts for added functionality. Aside from the Super Luminova plots on the outer rim of the dial, their hour and minute hands feature lumed tips.
The vivid Royal Blue dial brings a bold and athletic tone to the Heritage lineup. Its deep blue finish is accented with sharp and distinct silver details, and the white contrast stitching of the strap adds to the confident and playful feel of this Sportline model. The watch bears a slightly nautical feel with all of its printed text in white, and when you factor in the 5 ATM water resistant case, is a great choice for a maritime inspired, regal look that stands out and speaks for itself.
Why The Heritage Line Matters
In a world flooded with trend driven fashion watches and mass produced styles, copied over and over by competing watch brands like lemmings, the Waldan Heritage collection offers something different. It's a unique looking watch with tangible history and a story you can wear. These watches, designed with intention, celebrate where we come from while staying rooted in where we're going.
For those discovering independent American watch brands, or simply seeking a timepiece with soul, the Heritage collection represents our most accessible entry point into the world of Waldan. It's a bridge between eras, values, and people. Whether it's your first "real" watch, or a thoughtful addition to your collection, we're honored to be on your wrist.
Explore the full collection here, or reach out to us at info@waldanwatches.com for help finding the perfect timepiece.
