Discover fantastic waltham pocket watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. Welcome to the nawcc american pocket watch message board. Open the back cover of the watch with your fingernail and look for identifying names a magnifying glass or loupe may be necessary. An unusual case design, with the front and back both screwing down to the centre to eliminate dust getting in. Buy 1890 original antique waltham gold tone pocket watch and other pocket watches at.
Antique 18 size 1904 waltham ps bartlett 17 jewel adj. However, the serial number lookup version hosted by waltham international in switzerland is available. Waltham 7 jewels mechanical handwinding pocket watches for. It has size 12 riverside colonial movement with 19 jewels. New and used items, cars, real estate, jobs, services, vacation rentals and more virtually anywhere in ontario. Find waltham pocket watch in canada visit kijiji classifieds to buy, sell, or trade almost anything.
Model 1892 2 tone 18s waltham in salesman case nearly perfect. History of the american waltham watch company waltham, ma. Get the best deal for waltham antique pocket watches from the. In the beginning of 2003, a few waltham collectors, including tom mcintyre and myself began development of the waltham database. New listing 1904 american waltham grade 85 18s 17j pocket watch. Riverside and it has the serial number 6031568 which dates it back to around 1898. The watch has a stemwinding movement traveler grade which is working well. View this item and discover similar for sale at 1stdibs vintage waltham 14k yellow gold ladies pendant watch manual winding. Antique waltham pocket watch 15 jewels fortune case model 1883. A sidewinder pocket watch has no cover over the face and it winds at 3 oclock. What is the value of a 1904 american waltham pocket watch. Their vision was to form a watch company that could produce highquality watches at a lower cost using interchangeable parts. A traveler and the serial number 14266893 which dates it back to 1904.
May 28, 2012 a sidewinder pocket watch has no cover over the face and it winds at 3 oclock. With financial backing from samuel curtis, of smallarms. Make offer one waltham pocket watch mainspring, these are antique carbon steel waltham 6 12 size pn 6230 balance staff 450. Get the best deal for waltham antique pocket watches from the largest online selection at. The american waltham watch company had its beginnings in 1850 in roxbury, massachusetts. Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns. See todays waltham pocket watches for sale, best offer and auction.
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. How to value your waltham pocket watch flux magazine. For sale on 1stdibs this wonderful pocket watch from circa 1904. Antique pocket watches 19001909 year of manufacture for sale. Store closures, insurance claims, misguided cargo, post office undeliverable packages or unclaimed merchandise. They were made between 1851 and 1957 in waltham, massachusetts. Waltham 17 jewels antique pocket watches for sale ebay. This is a waltham 10k goldfilled pocket watch in working order.
Antique 1903 waltham traveller goldp full hunter pocket watch vgc. Waltham vanguard pocket watch open face 16 size 23 jewel. The watch has a stemwinding movement which is working well. It is lever set but with the lever in the 11oclock position. Vintage waltham yellow gold ladies pendant watch at 1stdibs. A good quality mechanism stamped american waltham watch co. How to identify a waltham pocket watch our pastimes. New listing antique 14k solid gold diamond waltham pocket watch 10. 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. Pocket watch information custom engraved swiss pocket. This very attractive, openface 1920s pocket watch was manufactured by the well regarded waltham watch company, based in waltham, massachusetts.
If youre buying or selling a car, its not enough just to know that its an old ford. Waltham mechanical handwinding pocket watches for sale ebay. Remember, the serial number being referred to is the serial number on the movement i. The movement is signed a m watch co, waltham, mass, earl, 15 jewels and it has the serial number 515551 which dates it back to 1904.
The watch itself measures 53mm diameter excluding the winding stem and the loop. This waltham pocket watch company article is reproduced from the scientific american, dated august 1881. New listing beautiful waltham 18s pocket watch sterling silver engraved case serviced. If you dont know what your watch is, theres no possible way to know what its worth. I dont know if they are a collectors type or if they are worth much but im looking for. Organized by three associates in the mid19th century, the waltham watch company experienced a cloaked early history, as its founders did not want their design innovations to. How to determine value of waltham watches lovetoknow. If you know the answer to this question, please register to join our limited beta program and start. Antique 1898 waltham riverside full hunter pocket watch. The movement is fully signed and the serial number 14616119 dates it back to 1905. Ladies antique 14k solid gold waltham 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.
The company was founded by david davis, aaron dennison, and edward howard. Due to the fact that i own a lot of waltham pocket watches i. I have a waltham pocket watch, 14k gold, both sides open. Rare 1904 waltham royal 17 jewel 12 size solid 14k gold pocket watch no reserve. American waltham watch company waltham watch company waltham, massachusetts. The waltham pocket watch is equally celebrated and is part of the companys history from its very beginning. 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. The triplehinged, solid 14 karat yellow gold case of this 1920s pocket watch was made by the keystone watch case company. Since that time waltham watch m ovem ents a re importe d and have no relationship with the original waltham. Pocket watch identification and value guide the spruce crafts. The movement is protected by an inner hinged dust cover. Waltham serial number database nawcc message board. The watch has a stemwinding 17 jewel movement which is working nicely. Our company receives hundreds of packages from many sources every day.
The waltham watch company, also known as the american watch company, made over 40 million watches, clocks and other precision implements between the years of 1850 and 1957. Reports coming in from many areas of the country seem to indicate that books are continuing to function moreorless normally in spite of the data base outrages. The front if the case unscrews and the movement hinges out. Well, theres usually not much i can tell people without actually seeing the watch, but if someone knows the watchs serial. The movement is protected by an inner hinged cover. I purchased a waltham pocket watch online, and the serial on it dates it to 1890. Grade, model 1883, hunting style mens pocket watch. The waltham model 1857 is a watch made by the american watch co. Watch and patent information guide with serial numbers. There are a few errors but the article is shown as is for historical interest. The value is in the sterling case as the movement is a low grade seaside.
The movement is signed american, waltham, watch co. Pocket watch gold fill 17 jewels grade 5 sn 1695150 ca. Pocket watch, american waltham 1904 elgin case collectors. The right to download and store images, text or pages from this site is granted to users for. New listing gold 1904 waltham mechanical pocket watch grade 610 large 16s 7 jewels excellent. This identifies the watch as being made by the american waltham watch co. Pocket watch information custom engraved swiss pocket watches. The waltham watch company contributed greatly to the world of antique pocket watches with their precision engineering and fine craftsmanship. I want to give good service to a client who brought this in, but dont have any background in vintage pocket watches.
The riverside was made in relatively low volumes with only 4080 being produced in total february 1897 to june 1899. The serial number 3097487 allows you to date this watch. The case is nickel and was made by the illinois watch case co. Waltham yellow gold pocket watch retailed by bailey. Jan 10, 20 i purchased a waltham pocket watch online, and the serial on it dates it to 1890. Figured id show the movement, its engraving is beautiful. A circa 1904 goldfilled open face pocket watch by american waltham watch company.
Waltham pocket watch for sale shop with afterpay ebay. New listing rare 1904 waltham royal 17 jewel 12 size solid 14k gold pocket watch no reserve. It has a gold dial with black hour and second hands, black serif number hour markers, and a 60 second subdial at the 6 position. Attractive philadelphia gold filled guarenteed 20 years hunter case. The author is unknown but it gives a wonderful insight into the company and its operation. Also commonly referred to as the waltham watch company, the american waltham watch company was the first watch company to mass produce watches in america and is generally considered to be the most important american watch company. Get the best deals on waltham pocket watches 19001909 when. Description antique 1904 waltham full hunter pocket watch.
A circa 1904 antique 14k yellow gold waltham pocket watch. The watch has a stemwinding movement, grade 610, which is working nicely. In 1957 the company ceased manufacture of watches and clocks and became the waltham precision instrument co. Waltham 14 karat gold 1920s pocket watch antique sage. Waltham pocket watches have been around for more than 150 years and are a collectors item. A large case made by dennison, stamped silveride and 283 to the inner. Finding the value of a waltham or any collectible watch needs to take into account many factors. Waltham pocket watch 14k white porcelain dial 34mm. Antique 1904 admiral non magnetic pocket watch property room. New listing 14k gold pocket watch american waltham full hunter case 11j 6s 1892.
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