Waltham pocket watches have been around for more than 150 years and are a collectors item. Waltham 17 jewels collection begins it is a joy reading through these posts and seeing others who are still enthustiastic about watches. Waltham 14k yellow gold pocket watch octogan shaped case. I need help identifying the year and any other information available. Their vision was to form a watch company that could produce highquality watches at a lower cost using interchangeable parts. Discussion in american pocket watches started by dougg, mar 16, 20. Grade, model 1883, hunting style mens pocket watch. Your watch is an 18size 17jewel model 1883 grade 85 watch produced approximately 1908. Each timepiece has been engraved with a serial number since 1852, starting with number 50. History of the american waltham watch company waltham, ma.
Buy waltham pocket watches with 15 jewels and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. The company was founded by david davis, aaron dennison, and edward howard. Here are a few tips to find information about your pocket watch. The waltham watch company, which had a variety of locations over the many years it was in operation including waltham, massachusetts, was in business from 18511957, and was one of the most prolific of the american watch companies. Unfollow waltham pocket watch 17 jewel to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. To be a railroad grade watch, the following criteria must be met.
Waltham pocket watches for sale waltham pocket watch, 15 jewels, 1906, very fine condition, running and accurate. Waltham pocket watches with 15 jewels for sale ebay. Waltham 14k white gold 19 jewels pocket watch by berners auction gallery. The term vanguard was originally the name for the 1892 movement, but later was used to refer to a grade of movement among other 1892 grades. For sale on 1stdibs this wonderful pocket watch from circa 1904. Waltham pocket watch 12 size 17 jewels adjusted movement. Waltham watches all prices for waltham watches on chrono24.
K postage same day dispatch if ordered before pm product description. This serial number will tell a little about the watch and is useful information to know when looking to find out the value of a waltham watch. Waltham 17 jewels pocket watch, my grandfathers, more. Yellow gold filled waltham full hunter pocket watch 17 jewel size 18 1905 825. The serial number is 22,100,565 so from 19181919 im guessing. Rare 1904 waltham royal 17 jewel 12 size solid 14k gold pocket watch no reserve. Waltham antique pocket watches with 17 jewels 18 pocket. Waltham 17 jewels pocket watch, my grandfathers, more info please. Jewels for a waltham pocket watch from around 1905 waltham manufactured their own jewels, which by that time were synthetic rubies. Waltham pocket watches are perhaps the easiest timepieces to date. Dec 10, 2010 waltham pocket watch 12 size 17 jewels adjusted movement. A waltham gents 9ct gold cased full hunter pocket watch, having signed white enamel dial with subsidiary seconds dial, keyless fifteen jewel movement numbered 22781810, with gold inner back cover, 97. These wristwatches typically include four cap and hole jewels, two pallet jewels, and a roller jewel.
Unfollow antique waltham pocket watch 17 jewel to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. What i have found so far on wwco type watches that they were usually where 15 jewel and mine has 17. When luper flips over in his hands the watch hes working on, he can see the metal pieces engraved in cursive with american waltham watch company and 17 jewels. 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. Wwco, in 1923 briefly to the waltham watch and clock company and finally in 1925 to the waltham watch company wwc. Note that were using the serial number from the watch movement, not from the watch case. It should have given waltham an immediate and early edge. Waltham watch company was the first watchmaker to massproduce watch movements on an assembly line. Waltham 17 jewels pocket watch, my grandfathers, more info. Waltham open face antique pocket watches with 17 jewels. In a jeweled lever watch, the first seven jewels employed in the construction of the watch are typically. Make offer one waltham pocket watch mainspring, these are antique carbon steel waltham 6 12 size pn 6230 balance staff 450. With incredibly low and predictable friction, the jewels are highly durable, making them stay accurate for longer. I look to have it restored as a piece to wear and enjoy as someone else did.
Research past prices of waltham pocket watches to buy or bid confidently today. Get the best deals on waltham antique pocket watches with 17 jewels 18 pocket watch when you shop the largest online selection at. With financial backing from samuel curtis, of smallarms. Waltham 16 size 15 jewels pocket watch in double hinged caseserviced. Find great deals on ebay for waltham 17 jewel pocket. Used, waltham pocket watch, 15 jewels, 1906, very a very good waltham pocket watch, all in all a gorgeous pocket wa. Always input the serial number from the pocket watch movement the mechanism of the watch. The waltham watch company went out of business in 1957, but had founded a subsidiary in switzerland in 1954, waltham international sa. The american waltham watch company had its beginnings in 1850 in roxbury, massachusetts. Waltham 17 jewels warranted pocket watch the ebay community. In 1885, after 26 years, the company name changed to american waltham watch co.
The waltham watch company, also known as the american waltham watch co. Waltham 7 jewel watches are great for any occasion. Vanguard grade 17, 19, 21, and 23 jewels the best grade. Pocket watch, model 1899, size 16s, 17 jewels, grade royal, open face case, circa 1906 14033667451. 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. Lets say you have a waltham watch with serial number 21,607,210 as shown in the photo below. The companys historic 19thcentury manufacturing facilities in waltham, massachusetts have been preserved as the american waltham watch company. Waltham solid gold antique pocket watches with 17 jewels. Your watch is an 18size 17 jewel model 1883 grade 85 watch produced approximately 1908. Waltham pocket watch 9 jewels model 1908 16s service. It has a small little circle on the number 6 that looks like a read more. How to use our vintage watch serial number lookup tables. A colorado startup resurrects waltham pocket watches.
I am starting a small collection and started with this waltham 17 jewels self winding. Waltham pocket watch 70698 14k white porcelain dial 54mm. How to identify a waltham pocket watch our pastimes. The waltham model 1892 actually hit the market in 1892. The pocket watch database has compiled data covering the major american pocket watch manufacturers and created an easy way to find information using the serial number on the watch movement. Waltham 17 jewels warranted pocket watch in reply to thibs23. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Shop our selection of waltham pocket watches from the worlds premier auctions and galleries. It is a joy reading through these posts and seeing others who are still enthustiastic about watches. Waltham 17 jewel pocket watch working liveauctioneers. Waltham vintage waltham hand winding white dial crystal sticks. Waltham royal 17 jewels pocket watch open face running duration. The american waltham watch company can trace its roots to 1849.
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It was running, but not very well at all, timekeeping was out by several minutes a day and the balance wheel had very poor amplitude. Waltham pocket watches for sale in uk view 60 bargains. Any information would be very helpful in listing, and i was also wondering if i could get some input as to if my pictures do justice to the piece. Pocket watch identification and value guide the spruce crafts. Looking online i do not see much on this type of watch. Waltham full hunter antique pocket watches with 17 jewels. By97ac from alamys library of millions of high resolution stock photos, illustrations and vectors. In 1907 the company name changed to waltham watch co. C 1901 waltham 14k multicolour gold 17 jewel mens 16s pocket watch serviced. Antique waltham pocket watch movement 15j 0s for parts or repair works. This identifies the watch as being made by the american waltham watch co. So there is no problem, if your watch is made after 1900 with replacing them with commercially available jewels from any parts house.
This had the combined effects of increasing productivity and lowering the prices of walthams watches to its customers. Live simple, live free tinyhouse prepper recommended for you. Model 1892 2 tone 18s waltham in salesman case nearly perfect. The serial number 3097487 allows you to date this watch. How to determine value of waltham watches lovetoknow.
Waltham 17 jewels antique pocket watches for sale ebay. Looking at the table of waltham serial numbers see example below, you can see that number 20,900,000 was made in 1917 and 21,800,000 was made in 1918 marked in. Two groups of highquality watches were produced by the company for orders placed by the canadian pacific railway. On the watch part to the left top there is movement going on. I am trying to sell a waltham wwco 17 jewel pocket watch. This is a waltham 10k goldfilled pocket watch in working order. Waltham 17 jewel 14k gold filled open face pocket watch. They were made between 1851 and 1957 in waltham, massachusetts. Waltham full hunter antique pocket watches with 17 jewels waltham mechanical handwinding antique pocket watches with 17 jewels tell us what you think opens in new window or tab. See more ideas about watches, pocket watch and antiques. By97bn from alamys library of millions of high resolution stock photos, illustrations and vectors. Thanks to all of you for the continous outpouring of information.
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