This vintage Lord May Swiss tank-style watch embodies the refined geometry and elegant restraint of the Art Deco era. Its stepped case design gives it striking dimension and presence, echoing the architectural lines that defined 1930s–1940s luxury watch design. Inside beats a 15-jewel Swiss manual wind movement, freshly serviced and running well.
The Lord May name was a private-label brand, often produced by larger watchmakers such as Elgin for jewelers and department stores looking to offer distinctive, high-quality timepieces under their own name. These watches typically housed robust Swiss movements and reflected the same craftsmanship standards as their parent manufacturers.
This example’s stepped case, elegant dial layout, and classic proportions make it a standout among vintage dress watches. Designed in the spirit of the great Art Deco tanks, it delivers all the charm and sophistication of the era — often at a fraction of the cost of comparable models from Cartier or Hamilton.
A beautifully preserved and serviced vintage piece, this Lord May is both a conversation starter and a testament to a time when even private-label watches carried exceptional quality and design integrity.
This vintage Lord May Swiss tank-style watch embodies the refined geometry and elegant restraint of the Art Deco era. Its stepped case design gives it striking dimension and presence, echoing the architectural lines that defined 1930s–1940s luxury watch design. Inside beats a 15-jewel Swiss manual wind movement, freshly serviced and running well.
The Lord May name was a private-label brand, often produced by larger watchmakers such as Elgin for jewelers and department stores looking to offer distinctive, high-quality timepieces under their own name. These watches typically housed robust Swiss movements and reflected the same craftsmanship standards as their parent manufacturers.
This example’s stepped case, elegant dial layout, and classic proportions make it a standout among vintage dress watches. Designed in the spirit of the great Art Deco tanks, it delivers all the charm and sophistication of the era — often at a fraction of the cost of comparable models from Cartier or Hamilton.
A beautifully preserved and serviced vintage piece, this Lord May is both a conversation starter and a testament to a time when even private-label watches carried exceptional quality and design integrity.
