The waltham watch company, also known as the american waltham watch co. The movement is fully signed and the serial number 14616119 dates it back to 1905. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. The front if the case unscrews and the movement hinges out. How to identify a waltham pocket watch our pastimes. A pocket watch is a subtle way to demonstrate both sophistication and style. In the beginning of 2003, a few waltham collectors, including tom mcintyre and myself began development of the waltham database.
How to determine the value of a pocket watch catawiki. Prior to that year, pocket watches were not made of standard parts and. I have a american waltham watch co pocket watch that i think is pretty rare. It has a gorgeous motherofpearl dial with original breguet hands and was sold in full working order. The bezel of the watch is the frame that holds the glass. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. In 1857 the american watch company in waltham, massachusetts introduced. American watch company american waltham watch company waltham watch company waltham, massachusetts. Waltham watches all prices for waltham watches on chrono24. On these pages, weve provided short howto articles in an attempt to answer a few of the most common questions and help you to learn more about the proper care and handling of your vintage pocket watch. How to value your waltham pocket watch flux magazine.
Here are a few tips to find information about your pocket watch. The companys historic 19thcentury manufacturing facilities in waltham, massachusetts have been preserved as the american waltham watch company. The serial number 3097487 allows you to date this watch. Buy waltham pocket watches and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. New listing american waltham pocket watch adjusted 1888 series in jboss 14k gold filled case. 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. Antique pocket watch services antique swiss and american mechanical watch repair specialists since 1987 there are over 100 reasons why your swiss or american pocketwatch wont run.
Over the years, weve discovered that our customers have some common questions about their vintage and antique watches. See todays waltham pocket watches for sale, best offer and auction. They were made between 1851 and 1957 in waltham, massachusetts. Waltham pocket watches have been around for more than 150 years and are a collectors item. It was their intent to sell swissmade waltham watches in the u. How to identify waltham serial number nawcc forums. Three adjustments are usually employed for this purpose, viz. 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. Marked 07656 to the inner lid and marked fahys coin no1 p7656 to the inner reverse of watch. Check out our waltham pocket watch selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade. The case is gold filled and is the fortune model made by the and was made by the american watch case co. The movement is fully signed and the serial number 15312203 dates it back to 1906. Home american waltham pocket watches page 1 of 2 filter by.
The watch has a 17 jewel stemwinding movement, grade 825, which is working nicely. The company was founded by david davis, aaron dennison, and edward howard. The watch was made by the american waltham watch company in waltham, massachusetts, and it was made in 1871. Of course, the only way to know the true value is to take your waltham watch to a professional watch valuer or a waltham pocket watch expert. Please do not call our us for antique pocket watch information andor values. Treasury department, which had seized the company in 1957 when it went bankrupt again citing girardin. Shop forand learn aboutantique waltham pocket watches. Our expert horologists at american watch have a combined experience in luxury watch manufacturing for over 65 years.
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. Antique pocket watch is a resource full of information about pocket watches. The waltham company in chicago apparently leased the waltham name from the u. The serial number dates this 1877 model pendant wind and lever. A further 10,000 watch movements were produced by this company, serial numbers 4001 to 14,000. The hands are particularly delicate making this pocket watch quite a dainty and delightful piece. American waltham 14k gold ladys open faced pocket watch. The american waltham pocket watch is noted among collectors for their intrinsic beauty, high quality, unique designs, and for being made in america from 1850 to 1957 when they moved to switzerland. Always input the serial number from the pocket watch movement the mechanism of the watch. Get the best deal for waltham antique pocket watches from the largest.
The casing features a chain and key attached to the top of the bail. The watches are highly collectible and people often want to know waltham watches values. Finding the value of a waltham or any collectible watch needs to take into account. Pocket watch database has a searchable database you can use. The american waltham watch company had its beginnings in 1850 in roxbury, massachusetts. Antique mechanical pocket watch repair, cleaning, repair.
What is the value of a waltham pocket watch 4549042. Waltham customs services and international tracking provided. The dial has roman numerals but does not have any makers name on it. Waltham full hunter antique pocket watches for sale ebay. Info, specs, and value american antique pocket watches, with serial number lookups for manufacturers such as elgin, illinois, waltham, and hamilton. Value of american waltham watch company pocket watch. We may earn a commission for purchases using our links. Welcome to the waltham model 1892 research website during the heyday of the american pocket watch, many beautiful watches were made by the truly gifted and skilled watchmakers of this country. Sidestepping any debate over which one was most beautiful, it is suffice to say that walthams model 92 would be included with the finalists in any. American waltham pocket watches ashtonblakey vintage. You can find many waltham pocket watches for sale on ebay. Diamond luxurman watches bring you the best value for your money. This pocket watch features a silver tone case with a glass window which opens to a white toned face and black roman numerals. Vintage watch, 1919 waltham traveler gold plated full hunter.
See todays american waltham watch for sale, best offer and auction. Printable wall art, vintage map old americas instant download. Waltham pocket watches value old waltham pocket watches. One or more of its 200 parts may be broken, rusted, miscalibrated, unoriginal, previously improperly serviced, under lubricated or just plain tired. The working movement is signed by the american waltham watch co. 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. This is a waltham 10k goldfilled pocket watch in working order. The adjustment of a watch is the manipulation of the balance, its spring and staff for the purpose of improving the timekeeping qualities of a watch.
I want to give good service to a client who brought this in, but dont have any background in vintage pocket watches. Remember, the serial number being referred to is the serial number on the movement i. Waltham watch company was the first watchmaker to massproduce watch movements on an assembly line. American waltham 18 size 11 jewels model 1877 pocket watch etsy. Prior to that year, pocket watches were not made of standard parts and repairing and making the watches was difficult and expensive. Their vision was to form a watch company that could produce highquality watches at a lower cost using interchangeable parts. With financial backing from samuel curtis, of smallarms. In 1849 aaron lufkin dennison, edward howard and david davis formed a company with a plan to.
American waltham conversion dial pocket watch is running fine and keeping very good time. If you dont know where to start, or what type of pocket watch you would like to start collecting, why not take a look at our new, improved sitemap. The dial is enamelled waltham usa and the rear of the case is hand engraved s. Vintage watch, 1919 waltham traveler gold plated full hunter pocket watch. How to determine value of waltham watches lovetoknow. A pocket watch or pocketwatch is a watch that is made to be carried in a pocket, as opposed. The watch has a stemwinding movement, grade 610, which is working nicely. An arbor is the axle or spindle on which a wheel turns.
Pocket watch american waltham watch co, traveler, 1908. The waltham pocket watch is equally celebrated and is part of the companys history from its very beginning. Antique 1890 american waltham 18s large pocket watch with 14k keystone watch case co. 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. It should have given waltham an immediate and early edge over the competition. Get the best deals on waltham full hunter antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. This had the combined effects of increasing productivity and lowering the prices of walthams watches to its customers. The watch itself measures 53mm diameter excluding the winding stem and the loop. The waltham model 1857 is a watch made by the american watch company, later called the waltham watch company in waltham, massachusetts. The waltham model 1857 is a watch made by the american watch company, later called the waltham watch company in waltham, massachusetts the model 1857 was first made in 1857. It has an engraving on the inside which is dated 1876 that he was presented by other. Antique waltham pocket watch repair, mechanical waltham. Well, maybe a few of my favourite wrist watches too. The waltham watch company, also known as the american watch company, made over.
The case is nickel and was made by the illinois watch case co. Waltham in 1849 aaron lufkin dennison, edward howard and david davis formed a company with a plan to develop machinery that could mass produce. You can find this information on the american waltham page. I have done my due diligence by researching within ebay and can not find any similar. Pocket watch information custom engraved swiss pocket. This identifies the watch as being made by the american waltham watch co.
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