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Riverside and it has the serial number 6031568 which dates it back to around 1898. Pocket watch parts for the professional watchmaker, available at. The movement is protected by an inner hinged cover. Waltham pocket watches are popular with antique collectors and retailers who specialize in watches. Their vision was to form a watch company that could produce highquality watches at a lower cost using interchangeable parts. Waltham yellow gold pocket watch retailed by bailey. It really depends on the condition of the watch allaround. They were made between 1851 and 1957 in waltham, massachusetts. 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. If you dont know what your watch is, theres no possible way to know what its worth. Model 1883 with ps bartlett movement from circa 18931894. This is a very rare nickel movement american watch co. There are red five minute numbers, and a second hand dial in the six oclock position.
The companys historic 19thcentury manufacturing facilities in waltham, massachusetts have been preserved as the. Weve inherited a waltham pocket watch from a relative, but we cant seem to find a great deal of info on it. How to identify a waltham pocket watch our pastimes. These types of pocket watches have a wide range of value. How to value your waltham pocket watch flux magazine. The watch cases were made of anything from nickle to. Shop forand learn aboutantique waltham pocket watches. Find all the parts you need to repair waltham pocket watches and more. Waltham watch company was the first watchmaker to mass produce watch movements on an assembly line.
Co, waltham mass, riverside, a 9ct gold open face pocket watch, circa 1899, no. Get the best deals on waltham gold plated antique pocket watches with 15 jewels when you shop the largest online selection at. Waltham in 1849 aaron lufkin dennison, edward howard and david davis formed a company with a plan to develop machinery that could mass produce. Value of american waltham watch company pocket watch serial. Welcome to the nawcc american pocket watch message board. Use this table to look up your waltham pocket watch serial number of and hence the year of manufacture. The waltham pocket watch is equally celebrated and is part of the companys history from its very beginning. With financial backing from samuel curtis, of smallarms. New listing gold 1916 waltham 17 jewel sidewinder pocket watch 12s grade no. Waltham pocket watches have been around for more than 150 years and are a collectors item. The waltham watch company, also known as the american waltham watch co. Im trying to find out more info on it but have hit several walls.
Remember, the serial number being referred to is the serial number on the movement i. There is a serial number on the inside of the case but from what i read, this number wont help me in my search. See todays waltham pocket watches for sale, best offer and auction. The watch has a stemwinding 17 jewel movement which is working nicely. Susanins will not comment on the working condition of any watch or clock movement watch face. Buy waltham full hunter solid gold pocket watches and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. The serial number 3097487 allows you to date this watch. Waltham 15 jewels antique pocket watches for sale ebay. The company was founded by david davis, aaron dennison, and edward howard.
Shop our selection of waltham pocket watches from the worlds premier auctions and galleries. 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 leak to the public. Waltham gold plated antique pocket watches for sale ebay. The hands are medium spade design for this waltham pocket watch. The american waltham watch company had its beginnings in 1850 in roxbury, massachusetts. The movement is signed am watch co, waltham, mass and it has the serial number 8140385 which dates it back to 1897.
What is the value of your waltham pocket watch answers. How much would price be on wwwco waltham mass 14k gold 1862 pocket watch be in fair condition. Value of american waltham watch company pocket watch. The watch has a 14k yellow gold case and a round white enameled metal dial, with black arabic numerals and hands.
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The movement is signed american, waltham, watch co. Apparently its not running, as i gently tried to wind it. How much would price be on wwwco waltham mass 14k gold. New listing rare 1904 waltham royal 17 jewel 12 size solid 14k gold pocket watch no reserve. Waltham multicolor gold pocket watch for sale at 1stdibs. The waltham watch company later known as waltham of chicago was founded by one of the executives of the hallmark watch company to carry on the waltham trade name in the watch business. I want to give good service to a client who brought this in, but dont have any background in vintage pocket watches.
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. White and blue guilloche enamel face reads bonheur. Processing and shipping to appraise similar items instantly without sending photos or descriptions. Vintage american waltham watch company fahys montauk guaranteed 20 years. Get the best deals on waltham antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. Antique waltham pocket watch repair, mechanical waltham. Beautiful example of a never used american watch co.
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American waltham watch company waltham watch company waltham, massachusetts. Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns. The case is gold filled and was made by the dennison. When looking for the number on your watch you should be looking at the serial number on the movement, not the case. The watch has a stemwinding movement which is working well. Case heavily detailed with multicolored gold overlay, including an intricately executed basket of. Values for 14k gold waltham pocket watch waltham watch co. The case is signed empress and the case serial number is 1,818,291. Waltham pocket watches value old waltham pocket watches. The enamel dial has elongated roman numerals and this is an indication this is an early 1883 model pocket watch from the waltham watch factories near boston mass. Yes, ive visited the usual sites and found out that it was made circa 1896 and its 14k gold, is a 7 jewel, size 16, no.
The riverside was made in relatively low volumes with only 4080 being produced in total february 1897 to june 1899. Finding the value of a waltham or any collectible watch needs to take into account many factors. Buy waltham silver pocket watches and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Ill show what i think is the front first, because it has a place for a monogram i forget what thats called. A quick video of this gorgeous pocket watch ticking away.
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I just wonder if it is in fact a ezra fitch case, does that. New listing beautiful waltham 18s pocket watch sterling silver engraved case serviced. I know the timepiece is a waltham because it says it on the face. 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. Antique 1898 waltham riverside full hunter pocket watch. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. This has been posted on the watch board, but theres no conclusive answer as to the gold factor. A solid gold pocket watch by waltham crown wind, 18ct yellow gold, dial marked aww company, waltham, case hallmarked 18ct ab 19708 personal engraving 1901, movement engraved awwco riverside waltham mass 6030171 15j total weight. We offer the best service in the watch material business.
By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them. Waltham made millions of watches during its years of operation. 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. See below below is a picture of the serial number on the pocket watch case. Together with a goldfilled watch chain, and a goldfilled masonic fob. 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.
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