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Moore, published in 1945 by harvard university press as part of a series of business bios. Make offer 1936 waltham premier vanguard pocket watch 23 jewel 6 position 10k gold filled. Some of their qualities, styles, trademarks and prices for careful buyers to consider the premier maximus, 16 size, shown in the illustration below, is by far the fincst watch movement ever constructed. Antique rolled gold waltham pocket watch made in 1916. Very fine 9 jewel premier crisply running movement which has been adj. Waltham pocket watches for sale in uk view 60 bargains. White enamel porcelain dial with arabic numerals and seconds dial at 6 oclock. Note that were using the serial number from the watch movement, not from the watch case. It is lever set but with the lever in the 11oclock position. Waltham 19 j riverside, 5 position, railroad grade pocket watch, nice. Waltham pocket watch 70698 14k white porcelain dial 54mm. You should consult the serial number table for the specific brand of watch movement you are trying to date.
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Running at time of cataloging but not guaranteed to continue. Any other reproduction, by any means mechanical or electronic without the express written permission of watertown watch and clock company, is strictly prohibited. The company established an expertise in machining quality highprecision. Please send suggestions and corrections to the webmaster. Describes the evolution of the american waltham watch company from its founding in 1851 until its closure in 1957. It should have given waltham an immediate and early edge. We also sell and service modern wristwatches and clocks. Instant digital download, vintage victorian graphic, waltham watches ad advertisement, pocket watch antique steampunk typography, eastlake. Railroad grade vintage mens waltham pocket watches. It should have given waltham an immediate and early edge over the competition. 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.
They were made between 1851 and 1957 in waltham, massachusetts. Waltham premier 17j pocket watch 10k rolled gold north. Some of the pages will be able to provide additional information. Antique pocket watch is a resource full of information about pocket watches. Antique waltham pocket watch repair, mechanical waltham. Switch to the previous item image switch to the next item image. Identifying a waltham pocket watch nawcc message board. The antique waltham bartlett pocket watch, 1902 has been added to your saved items. How to determine value of waltham watches lovetoknow. Waltham 21 jewels antique pocket watches with 12hour dial. The right to download and store or output pages and pictures from this web site is granted to users for their personal use only. Wwco, in 1923 briefly to the waltham watch and clock company and finally in 1925 to the waltham watch company wwc.
Lets say you have a waltham watch with serial number 21,607,210 as shown in the photo below. American waltham pocket watches ashtonblakey vintage watches. Waltham pocket watch identification and price guide using. The book serial numbers with description of waltham watch movements, waltham watch co. Waltham premier 16s pocket watch vintage in ha9 brent for. Check out our waltham pocket watch selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from. Explore the latest deals, newest trends and outfit inspo. I have for salea really beautiful waltham premier 16s pocket no returns will be posted recorded delivery. 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. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. This had the combined effects of increasing productivity and lowering the prices of walthams watches to its customers. You can see a few example pages for comparison here. Waltham pocket watch for sale shop with afterpay ebay. Info, specs, and value american antique pocket watches, with serial number lookups for manufacturers such as elgin, illinois, waltham, and hamilton.
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Waltham full hunter gold filled antique pocket watch gr. This returns any information available about a specific watch serial number. Make offer waltham premier 21 jewel pocket watch 16s model 1908. Luxury watches on chrono24 buy and sell watches worldwide. The case is the gold filled premier model and was made in canada by the american watch case company.
We know it is a privilege to work on such fine specimens of engineering, and we love nothing more than to bring an antique waltham pocket watch back to life. Crown wind, 7 jewel movement with a lever escapement, is nickel with a threequarter plate layout and is signed awwco waltham usa. In 1907 the company name changed to waltham watch co. American waltham watch company waltham watch company waltham, massachusetts. Watertown watch and clock is a family run business in operation since 1993. The waltham watch company contributed greatly to the world of antique pocket watches with their precision engineering and fine craftsmanship. Two south bend 12 size pocket series 429 watches runners case. Waltham watches can also bought and sold on online auction sites such as ebay. We offer an antique waltham pocket watch repair service, which is carried out by our master watchmaker. This had the combined effects of increasing productivity and lowering the prices of waltham s watches to its customers. Waltham and elgin pocket watch collection this lot for auction. My first waltham was a vanguard model railroad style watch, 16 size, 23 jewels. Let me know if these would be useful for your new site. With that kind of nonstop entertainment, youll never be bored again.
How to use our vintage watch serial number lookup tables. Waltham premier pocket watch in reply to janettekay feb 4, 2010 2. Waltham 16s 21j premier railroad pocketwatch beautiful condition. History of the watch factory until the mid 19th century, watch making was a cottage industry with watch parts being manufactured at different locations and then assembled together by hand.
The second dial is missing a tiny bit of paint at 30. Over the years it went through a series of name changes such as the boston watch company 1853 and american watch company 1859. 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. 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. Brief history of the american waltham watch company including serial number lookup tables for production dates. How to identify a waltham pocket watch our pastimes. It is fairly simple to confirm a watch is a waltham pocket watch and to identify the model and manufacturing date. Here is an very solid 18 carat gold waltham pocket watch made in 1888 in exceptional condition with an equally exceptional and very high grade movement inside. Waltham vintage waltham hand winding white dial crystal sticks. Waltham pocket watch identification and price guide using serial numbers and pictures of waltham watch movements 97809902172.
Get the best deals on waltham 21 jewels antique pocket watches with 12hour dial when you shop the largest online selection at. Grade, model 1883, hunting style mens pocket watch. Waltham watch company was the first watchmaker to massproduce watch movements on an assembly line. Engraved yellow gold case marked 14k, with second hand dial. These watches are known for their brand, style, class, and value, and did you know that they can be purchased for discount prices on ebay. Get the best deals on waltham premier pocket watch when you shop the largest online selection at. The serial number will pinpoint the year of manufacture but not the exact date. The example below uses information from the american waltham watch company, but that is just an example. Each timepiece has been engraved with a serial number since 1852, starting with number 50.
The data shown is a combination of information from the waltham handwritten ledgers and the printed serial number list the gray book. Waltham premier military wwii pocket watch ashtonblakey. Unless a pocket watch is very rare small differences can make a big difference in price. Ive long specialized in waltham pocket watch repair and look to gain you as life long customer, as i have with so may others in possession of such waltham watches. This page contains instructions for using the serial number lookup tables that are found on many of our watch company history pages. More than 482,573 brandname watches from rolex, breitling, omega, etc. Unfollow antique waltham pocket watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. It is also not working and is missing the hour and minute hand as well as the glass. If you are new to collecting pocket watches my best advice is to take your time, even buying from me.
Waltham premier vanguard 23 jewel pocket watch 10k. In addition to houses in waltham, there were also 22 condos, 31 townhouses, and 4 multifamily units for sale in waltham last month. Waltham premier military wwii pocket watch sold out. Discover a large selection of waltham watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. In the beginning of 2003, a few waltham collectors, including tom mcintyre and myself began development of the waltham database. Waltham watches all prices for waltham watches on chrono24. Waltham premier vanguard pocket watch 23 jewel 6 position 10k. The waltham riverside1621 is sonamed because it is 16size and is fitted with 21 jewels. While im not an expert, i believe the information on this page is correct. Vintage american waltham watch co 1883 grade 1 pocket watch antique pocket watch ideas of antique pocket watch it does not have any cracks or breaks in it. The watch features a 17 jewel movement with a 10k rolled gold case. Open the back cover of the watch with your fingernail and look for identifying names a magnifying glass or loupe may be necessary. There is a ready market for waltham watches and many antique and vintage watch dealers are happy to deal with these collectible watches.
This map is refreshed with the newest listings in waltham every 15 minutes. Waltham open face antique pocket watches with 21 jewels for. Hamilton pocket watch repair manual shop huge inventory of hamilton 992 pocket watch, hamilton pocket watch vintage hamilton manual wind 21jewels 10 size 14k solid gold pocket watch. See more ideas about watches, pocket watch and antiques. With more than 46 waltham trails covering 311 miles, youre bound to find a perfect trail like the john wellner memorial trail or loon lake trail system.
Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. The case is in good overall condition, a couple of little marks to the bezel but nothing too serious at all. Waltham and elgin pocket watch collection this lot north. We buy, sell and repair antique pocket watches, vintage wristwatches, and antique clocks. Gray book information is highlighted in silver gray. Waltham solid for sale collectible pocketwatch shop. The elgin measures 2 in diameter and the waltham measures 2. The face and back of the pocket watch screw on without any issues. Thc jewels are the best that can be procured, and all the material used is of the highest grade and fin ish. The waltham watch company was formed in 1850 under the name american horologe company. Every antique waltham pocket watch is confirmation of mans willingness to dream and ability to persevere.
The companys historic 19thcentury manufacturing facilities in waltham, massachusetts have been preserved as the american waltham watch company. Keep it all together in organized, chic style with b. I believe the comment that the entire waltham line from 9 to 23jewel was branded waltham premier came from timing a century, a business biography of the waltham watch company by charles w. Well, maybe a few of my favourite wrist watches too. This is a waltham 10k goldfilled pocket watch in working order. Doesnt work at this time, but may just need a tune up. I spent time cleaning up each individual image as well.
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