Nice heavy case, but the dial has some serious damage around 5. 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. Waltham s 1891 model 0size movements it looks like waltham did the same thing for the 1890 perhaps no surprise. Movement is a model 1894 american waltham watch company 17 jewel adjusted, serial number,485,283, which dates this pocket watch to 19031904. Antique 1890 american waltham 18s large pocket watch with 14k keystone watch case co. Antique 1898 waltham riverside full hunter pocket watch. This is a very rare nickel movement american watch co.
How i assemble a dollar pocket watch, westclox pocket ben duration. Make offer waltham open face pocket watch, model 1891, grade no. 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. The waltham seaside grade j pocket watch is a size 6s.
American system of watch manufacturing in wikipedia is a great side reference on. The 1889 model is a hunter movement with a gilt finish. Also it is made from nickel silver, a nickel copper alloy that was inexpensive, but durable. The waltham pocket watch 17170235 is a model 1900, 16jewel ladies watch with a hunter full case. Get the best deals on waltham pocket watches 1890 1899 when you shop the largest online selection at. How i take apart a pocket watch, waltham model 1892 youtube. The waltham model 1857 is a watch made by the american watch company, later called the waltham watch company in waltham, massachusetts. How to identify a waltham pocket watch our pastimes. Welcome to the nawcc american pocket watch message board. Vintage waltham open face pocket watch, model 1890, seaside grade, size 6s, 15 jewels, pendant setting, made in usa, circa 1902. I broke the staff over 3 years ago and am now starting the process. The serial number indicates the watch was manufactured around 1890. I purchased a waltham pocket watch online, and the serial on it dates it to 1890.
Missing balance and other parts including pallet fork. Antique american waltham pocket watch movement and dial, model 1890, ser. The movement is size 60s and features a 34 split plate and nickel finish. Nice vintage american waltham model 1890 hunter pocket watch.
Vintage waltham open face pocket watch, model 1890, seasid. In 1850, at roxbury, massachusetts, david davis, edward howard, and aaron lufkin dennison formed the company that would later become the waltham watch company. Like any other collectors items, the oldest and rarest pieces are the most valuable, so it is important to know as. The american waltham watch factory located at waltham, mass. Waltham silver grade nickel model 1868 pocket watch at 1stdibs. Model 1883 waltham pocket watch while the case may or may not be original, it looks appropriate for an 1890s watch. Original heavy silver case in excellent condition 58mm diameter. Walthams 1891model 0size movements it looks like waltham did the same thing for the 1890 perhaps no surprise. Jul 18, 2012 the waltham model 1857 is a watch made by the american watch co. Waltham pocket watch for sale shop with afterpay ebay. The watch has a stemwinding 17 jewel movement which is working nicely. They were made between 1851 and 1957 in waltham, massachusetts.
Full hunter gold plated antique pocket watches 1890 1899 year of manufacture. What is the value of an american waltham model 1890 pocket. For your consideration is an 18s, 15j waltham model 1883, grade 25 pocket watch produced in 1891. Waltham full hunter antique pocket watches 18901899 year. 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. Here is a photo of a complete 1890model setting mechanism that i think. Waltham ruby grade pocket watch 1898 model 17 jewel. 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. See todays waltham pocket watches for sale, best offer and auction. Waltham pocket watch sterling silver hunter case model 1890 15. As promised, here is my attempt at replacing a broken balance staff. Unfollow waltham pocket watch 1892 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Waltham crescent street model 1870 serial number 500785. It is in its original silver case and in excellent condition 58mm diameter.
These are very interesting pocket watches and they have some very interesting features. Grade nickel model 1860 pocket watch manual winding. Waltham 18 size 15 jewel grade 15 model 1883 pocket watch 59515. The case is gold filled and is the planet model made by the crescent watch case co. When used on the model 92, it indicates a grade second to the vanguard grade.
Waltham 1892 balance staff replacement watch repairs help. Discover fantastic waltham pocket watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches large selection secure purchases. Wwco, in 1923 briefly to the waltham watch and clock company and finally in 1925 to the waltham watch company wwc. Check out our 1890 pocket watch selection for the very best in unique or. As described elsewhere, the model of a watch is the overall design of the watchs movement i. Waltham pocket watches have been around for more than 150 years and are a collectors item.
American waltham pocket watches ashtonblakey vintage watches. History of the american waltham watch company waltham, ma. What is the value of a american waltham pocket watch, model. The original buildings view 1 were built in 1854 and first occupied in october of the year. Figured id show the movement, its engraving is beautiful. Waltham pocket watch seaside grade j 6s 7 jewel movement. Nov 04, 2012 how i assemble a pocket watch, waltham model 1857 duration. My first waltham was a vanguard model railroad style watch, 16 size, 23 jewels. 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. The waltham model 1857 is a watch made by the american watch co. Waltham model 1890 settingwinding mechanism repair. These will typically sell higher in an antique shop or private sale compared to. Bartlett sterling silver model 1883 fine example of this famous open face pocket watch view full product details waltham 14k art deco pocket watch sold out.
American waltham pocket watch hunters case model 1890. Antique pocket watches waltham 6 pocket watch 18901899 year. The movement is signed american, waltham, watch co. American waltham pocket watches ashtonblakey vintage. Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns. How to determine value of waltham watches lovetoknow. This is a waltham 10k goldfilled pocket watch in working order. Two groups of highquality watches were produced by the company for orders placed by the canadian pacific railway. Waltham model 1870 crescent street railroad pocket watch. A model 1890 pocket watch in fancy engraved gold fill duber special hunter case.
Waltham model 1890 settingwinding mechanism repair nawcc. Prior to that year, pocket watches were not made of standard parts and repairing and making the watches was difficult and expensive. A valid and legal british hallmark in a nineteenth or twentieth century watch case must have four marks. Marks in watch cases hallmarks, sponsors marks, etc.
Most of the model 57 pocket watches were in coin silver, which is 90% pure. The watch is the 1898 model and the serial number suggests that the estimated time of production is around 1918. Waltham movement with roman numerals and a second hand. Make offer american waltham pocket watch hunters case model 1890 size 6s gf beautiful 6s waltham fhunter case. Antique waltham model 1883 gold fill pocket watch 18 size 11 jewels sn 4863599.
Waltham antique pocket watches with roman numerals for sale. The riverside was made in relatively low volumes with only 4080 being produced in total february 1897 to june 1899. It is lever set but with the lever in the 11oclock position. Nov 16, 2015 antique elaborate 1890 american waltham watch co. I got a waltham 1890 movement that cant switch between winding and setting. Made in 1871 by american watch company is an 18size waltham model 1870, crescent street. Watch is ticking but not guaranteed and i have not tested it for accuracy. I have been slowly amassing the proper tools to do the job and have been studying and hanging out on forums such as this one.
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. Co gf hunter pocket watch stunning 14ct full hunter waltham traveler pocket watch. Waltham uses the name again on the model 1883 and will use it from the 8 th run of model 92 movements almost to the very end of model 92 production. Co gf hunter pocket watch stunning 14ct full hunter waltham traveler pocket watch b. Prior to that year, pocket watches were not made of standard parts and repairing and making the. Cant make out the beginning of the serial number scratched under the arms. Riverside and it has the serial number 6031568 which dates it back to around 1898. For clarity this picture does not include the sponsors mark, but a set of british hallmarks is not valid without a sponsors mark. How i assemble a pocket watch, waltham model 1857 duration. Get the best deals on waltham pocket watches 18901899 when. Checking the references listed in the waltham watches encyclopedia article and to be confirmed upon seeing your pictures, waltham movement serial number 15936409 can be seen to be a ladies 6size, model 1890, j grade, unadjusted, gilt gilded movement, having 7 jewels. In 1907 the company name changed to waltham watch co. Daves watch parts and tools waltham parts movements.
Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Waltham open face antique pocket watches 1890 1899 year of manufacture make an offer waltham open face pocket watch, model 1891, grade no. We just had the pleasure of servicing a waltham model 1870 with a serial number of 500785. There are only a handful of these in existence today. Jan 10, 20 i purchased a waltham pocket watch online, and the serial on it dates it to 1890. The dial has hairlines which can be seen in the photos.
American waltham pocket watch model 1894 circa 1903 1904. Data from grade and left pocket watch database, data to the right of grade from. In the model 92 it is found in 17, 19 and 21 jewel movements as well as twotone movements. It was the first american watch designed and marketed especially as a railroad watch. The movement is protected by an inner hinged cover.
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