It is lever set but with the lever in the 11oclock position. Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns. How to send your watch for a repair estimate renaissance. Welcome to the nawcc american pocket watch message board. My first waltham was a vanguard model railroad style watch, 16 size, 23 jewels. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. New listing rare 1904 waltham royal 17 jewel 12 size solid 14k gold pocket watch no reserve. Waltham pocket watches are popular with antique collectors and retailers who specialize in watches. Waltham silver grade nickel model 1868 pocket watch at 1stdibs. They were made between 1851 and 1957 in waltham, massachusetts. The case is marked sterling and has the number 28782. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Waltham pocket watch serial numbers with description of waltham watch movements, and price guide included years 1857 thru 1944 included illustrations in detail on.
Waltham pocket watches have been around for more than 150 years and are a collectors item. Regarding my american waltham watch company model 1883 in the swingout case, mr. He eventually wound up working for waltham again as a salesman and then ran his own wholesale business. This is a very rare nickel movement american watch co. Buy waltham gold plated pocket watches and get the best deals. Jul 18, 2012 the waltham model 1857 is a watch made by the american watch co. It is in its original silver case and in excellent condition 58mm diameter. The waltham model 1857 was the first made in the year 1857 and in years prior to that year, pocket watches were not made of standard parts and there was a difficulty in. I want to give good service to a client who brought this in, but dont have any background in vintage pocket watches. In 1857 the american watch company in waltham, massachusetts introduced the. Due to the fact that i own a lot of waltham pocket watches i. New listing beautiful waltham 18s pocket watch sterling silver engraved case serviced. The movement is protected by an inner hinged cover. Working 1903 waltham 820 18s 17j gold filled pocket watch no.
Riverside and it has the serial number 6031568 which dates it back to around 1898. Waltham international sa continues to produce mechanical wrist watches and mechanical pocket watches under the waltham brand and is a fullfledged member of the federation of the swiss watch industry fh. Antique aw waltham co waltham pocket watch sterling silver case p. The watch has a stemwinding 17 jewel movement which is working nicely. I have a waltham pocket watch in great condition and the serial number on the works reads. In 1907 the company name changed to waltham watch co. I purchased it from doncaster, south yorkshire, uk three years ago. The dial has roman numerals but does not have any makers name on it. Jan 10, 20 i purchased a waltham pocket watch online, and the serial on it dates it to 1890. Waltham pocket watch for sale in uk view 62 bargains. The movement is signed american, waltham, watch co. I do like the bold, deco style numerals and 24 hour register.
Waltham pocket watch for sale shop with afterpay ebay. The original porcelain dial with updown indicator is without a flaw and retains the original blued steel spade hands. It should have given waltham an immediate and early edge. Abbott tells us that some of the early waltham movements were engraved p. Waltham antique pocket watches with roman numerals for sale. This watch is grade 220, model 1894 and it is dated 1920. Antique aw waltham co waltham pocket watch sterling. Kaiser restored the original balance cock and installed a new case sleeve and a new unbreakable mainspring. Waltham pocket watch 100759 14k white dial 56mm manual. The case is decorated with floral and flourish accents. Waltham antique pocket watch, desired hexagonal shape case, beautiful dial, 12s 15 jewels, case is believed to be gold plated, fully serviced, keeping good time.
This had the combined effects of increasing productivity and lowering the prices of waltham s watches to its customers. Among the stockholders of the company was charles v. This nonrunning waltham watch has a beautiful case. The first run of 845s listed in the gray book is 12,577,50112577600, a run of hunting case movements. The waltham watch company went out of business in 1957, but had founded a subsidiary in switzerland in 1954, waltham international sa. Nice heavy case, but the dial has some serious damage around 5. The first run of open face movements listed is 1265200112652200.
Like any other collectors items, the oldest and rarest pieces are the most valuable, so it is important to know as much information as you can about a watch before buying or selling it. The date looks like 1878, i am not certain because it is small and hard to read. Since most were made as repeaters only, the fact this piece also has a chronograph function, makes this one of the rarest american pocket watches ever made. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Waltham solid gold antique pocket watches for sale ebay. See todays waltham pocket watches for sale, best offer and auction.
The waltham watch company, also known as the american waltham watch co. The waltham watch company contributed greatly to the world of antique pocket watches with their precision engineering and fine craftsmanship. Waltham rare collectible five minute repeating chronograph. I have done my due diligence by researching within ebay and can not find any similar. Coin silver american waltham pocket watch c1885 size. Waltham movement with roman numerals and a second hand. Waltham 14k gold pocket watch 15 jewels hunter case antique. At the age of twentynine he embarked in the business of clockmaking on his own account, his partner being d. The ones made were only in limited quantities, making them highly collectible today. Antique coin silver american watch co pocket watch. I purchased a waltham pocket watch online, and the serial on it dates it to 1890.
Railroad grade vintage mens waltham pocket watches in this section, you will find a nice selection of vintage railroadgrade waltham or the earlier american waltham watch co. He served an apprenticeship of seven years as a clockmaker. This had the combined effects of increasing productivity and lowering the prices of walthams watches to its customers. Railroad grade vintage mens waltham pocket watches. As stated by carl sandberg in his biography of president abraham lincoln, the 16th president owned and carried a william ellery 18 size key wind silver cased pocket watch. It is a family heirloom and was passed down to me recently. Waltham watch company was the first watchmaker to massproduce watch movements on an assembly line. The riverside was made in relatively low volumes with only 4080 being produced in total february 1897 to june 1899. Well, theres usually not much i can tell people without actually seeing the watch, but if someone knows the watchs serial.
Vintage waltham 14k gold pocket watch full hunter 16j size 0s lady waltham. The united states watch company was incorporated in july, 1884. How to identify a waltham pocket watch our pastimes. I have a american waltham watch co pocket watch that i think is pretty rare. Pocket watch american waltham watch co, traveler, 1908. Woerd designed a 16size, threequarter plate watch, having a dome in the center in order to accomodate the center wheel, as the mainspring barrel was so wide. Suddenly it was found that waltham had not let us down. Edward howard was a veteran watch and clockmaker of boston. Also, when i took the back off the watch to look at it, the works looks brand new. How to value your waltham pocket watch flux magazine. We may earn a commission for purchases using our links. May 26, 2006 i have a waltham pocket watch in great condition and the serial number on the works reads.
Beautiful waltham 1907 gold plated full hunter pocket watch. The waltham model 1857 was the first made in the year 1857 and in years prior to that year,pocket watches were not made of standard parts and there was a difficulty in. Two groups of highquality watches were produced by the company for orders placed by the canadian pacific railway. New listing 14k waltham 1893 model 1900 grade s 6s 17j hunter pocket watchrunningsolid 14k. Discover fantastic waltham pocket watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches large selection secure purchases. There are only a handful of these in existence today. A pocket watch or pocketwatch is a watch that is made to be carried in a pocket, as opposed. Waltham is the only american company to ever make repeater pocket watches. Antique 1898 waltham riverside full hunter pocket watch. See more ideas about watches, pocket watch and pocket. Beyond simply making a statement, a fine pocket watch should be made from a quality material, have a crystal that wont easily scratch, all while accurately keeping time. Wwco, in 1923 briefly to the waltham watch and clock company and finally in 1925 to the waltham watch company wwc.
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