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An arbor is the axle or spindle on which a wheel turns. The watch has a stemwinding movement, grade 625, which is working nicely. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. Antique waltham pocket watch, 1907 677876 sellingantiques. 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. Pocket watch horology this informative website was constructed by chapter 174 as an expression of their mission to foster and support horological research on pocket watches. The movement has a patent church 1885 regulator, jewelled pallets and safety pinion. How to identify vintage pocket watches our pastimes. Those who are interested can thank my son david who does similar things for bmw financial service for getting it all configured properly. How to value your waltham pocket watch words al woods if you love pocket watches youll already be aware that certain timepieces have real investment potential.
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Inside the circle, its marked philadelphia watch case co. Original porcelain dial topped with a clean glass crystal. Antique 1890 american waltham 18s large pocket watch with 14k keystone watch case co. Antique pocket watches roman pocket watch exporter from roorkee. This had the combined effects of increasing productivity and lowering the prices of waltham s watches to its customers.
Has a very nice big ball crown, lever set and a clean no. Installing a keywind case pusher article on selecting, customizing and installing a new pusher on a keywind pocket watch case. Buy antique sterling silver waltham pocket watch from kalmarantiques. Waltham pocket watches are popular with antique collectors and retailers who specialize in watches. Antique mechanical pocket watch repair, cleaning, repair. The serial number 3097487 allows you to date this watch. Shop forand learn aboutantique waltham pocket watches.
But because watch designs changed often in the early years, they sometimes made only a few of some models. Lists from many pocket watch manufacturers, even those no longer existing, are published online. The movement is protected by an inner hinged cover, upon which is a beautiful inscription to a private james sharples of. The waltham watch company, also known as the american waltham watch co. For example, a waltham pocket watch with serial numbers between 29,100,000 and 29,399,000 was manufactured in 1936. We do not sell, research, nor offer appraisals or values for used, vintage, or antique watches. Waltham pocket watch antique pocket watch gold plated pocket watch. The case houses a white dial with blue iridescent hands, black arabic numeral hour markers, and a double sunk seconds subdial at the six oclock position. Antiques atlas antique waltham pocket watch, 1894 pocket. We are one of the top antique jewellery provider from sydney providing sold items, sold pocket watches. The watch has a high grade 15jewel stemwinding movement, crescent street grade, which is working nicely. Waltham antique pocket watches with 19 jewels for sale ebay.
Pocket watch information custom engraved swiss pocket. Well, theres usually not much i can tell people without actually seeing the watch, but if someone knows the watchs serial number i can usually at. 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. The beautifully patterned movement is fully signed and the serial number 3992048 dates it back to 1889. 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.
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The companys historic 19thcentury manufacturing facilities in waltham, massachusetts have been preserved as the american waltham watch company. This watch is grade 220, model 1894 and it is dated 1920. Antique 1879 waltham hunters pocket watch heavy sterling etsy. 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. Antique waltham crescent street pocket watch 674686. Seriously, consider buying frieds or decarles books or download a pdf version of the bulova watchmakers school training manual and do some reading before jumping in. Well, maybe a few of my favourite wrist watches too. Inside the dust cover its marked guaranteed twenty years in a circle. Collecting pocket watches waltham pocket watches are very collectible. See more ideas about watches, pocket watch and antiques. We also sell and service modern wristwatches and clocks. Wittnauer selfwinding watches will have the word automatic printed above the 6 or under the wittnauer name at the top of the dial. Aug 31, 2002 much of the information provided is based on his own original research.
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Most waltham pocket watches have some value, even if its only for scrap and parts. This antique pocket watch was made by the american company, waltham in 1890, and is called the lady waltham. In 1857 the american watch company in waltham, massachusetts. Info, specs, and value american antique pocket watches, with serial number lookups for manufacturers such as elgin, illinois, waltham, and hamilton. The dial also will help the watch owner identify the wittnauer as an automatic selfwinding model or manual wind version. Not running, watch has been stored in a safety deposit box for many years, watch face chipped near. The bezel of the watch is the frame that holds the glass. Antique and vintage pocket watches, 1918 silver bernex pocket watch,mann gloucester. Waltham size 18 antique pocket watches for sale ebay. It is important to look at the serial number of the watch.
Your deposit allows us to take the time to perform a thorough inspection of your watch so that we can give you the best possible estimate. These watches are part of his estate we have been directed to sell by the executor of his estate. View this auction and search for other auctions now on the leading online auction platform. In the beginning of 2003, a few waltham collectors, including tom mcintyre and myself began development of the waltham database. During the heyday of the american pocket watch, many beautiful watches were made by the truly gifted and skilled watchmakers of this country. One or more of its 200 parts may be broken, rusted, miscalibrated, unoriginal, previously improperly serviced, under lubricated or just plain tired.
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