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. For sale on 1stdibs this wonderful pocket watch from circa 1904. I am starting a small collection and started with this waltham 17 jewels self winding. Waltham 17 jewels warranted pocket watch in reply to thibs23. The term vanguard was originally the name for the 1892 movement, but later was used to refer to a grade of movement among other 1892 grades. Any information would be very helpful in listing, and i was also wondering if i could get some input as to if my pictures do justice to the piece. Buy waltham pocket watches with 15 jewels and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Jewels for a waltham pocket watch from around 1905 waltham manufactured their own jewels, which by that time were synthetic rubies. Waltham 17 jewel 14k gold filled open face pocket watch.
The company was founded by david davis, aaron dennison, and edward howard. Unfollow waltham pocket watch 17 jewel to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Live simple, live free tinyhouse prepper recommended for you. Waltham 16 size 15 jewels pocket watch in double hinged caseserviced. Lets say you have a waltham watch with serial number 21,607,210 as shown in the photo below. When luper flips over in his hands the watch hes working on, he can see the metal pieces engraved in cursive with american waltham watch company and 17 jewels. Waltham pocket watches have been around for more than 150 years and are a collectors item. The american waltham watch company had its beginnings in 1850 in roxbury, massachusetts. The waltham watch company, also known as the american waltham watch co. Shop our selection of waltham pocket watches from the worlds premier auctions and galleries. Research past prices of waltham pocket watches to buy or bid confidently today. 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.
How to use our vintage watch serial number lookup tables. The serial number is 22,100,565 so from 19181919 im guessing. A colorado startup resurrects waltham pocket watches. 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. The waltham watch company, which had a variety of locations over the many years it was in operation including waltham, massachusetts, was in business from 18511957, and was one of the most prolific of the american watch companies. Waltham 14k yellow gold pocket watch octogan shaped case. Waltham 7 jewel watches are great for any occasion. It is a joy reading through these posts and seeing others who are still enthustiastic about watches. These wristwatches typically include four cap and hole jewels, two pallet jewels, and a roller jewel. The waltham watch company went out of business in 1957, but had founded a subsidiary in switzerland in 1954, waltham international sa. Diy brick rocket stove cooking without electrical power duration. Find great deals on ebay for waltham 17 jewel pocket. Always input the serial number from the pocket watch movement the mechanism of the watch. Make offer one waltham pocket watch mainspring, these are antique carbon steel waltham 6 12 size pn 6230 balance staff 450.
The companys historic 19thcentury manufacturing facilities in waltham, massachusetts have been preserved as the american waltham watch company. How to determine value of waltham watches lovetoknow. The american waltham watch company can trace its roots to 1849. Waltham full hunter antique pocket watches with 17 jewels. Used, waltham pocket watch, 15 jewels, 1906, very a very good waltham pocket watch, all in all a gorgeous pocket wa. Waltham 17 jewels pocket watch, my grandfathers, more. Waltham royal 17 jewels pocket watch open face running duration. Waltham 17 jewels pocket watch, my grandfathers, more info. With incredibly low and predictable friction, the jewels are highly durable, making them stay accurate for longer. Waltham 17 jewels pocket watch, my grandfathers, more info please. K postage same day dispatch if ordered before pm product description. Wwco, in 1923 briefly to the waltham watch and clock company and finally in 1925 to the waltham watch company wwc. Dec 10, 2010 waltham pocket watch 12 size 17 jewels adjusted movement.
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. How to identify a waltham pocket watch our pastimes. 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. The waltham model 1892 actually hit the market in 1892. Yellow gold filled waltham full hunter pocket watch 17 jewel size 18 1905 825. Vanguard grade 17, 19, 21, and 23 jewels the best grade. What i have found so far on wwco type watches that they were usually where 15 jewel and mine has 17.
It should have given waltham an immediate and early edge. Here are a few tips to find information about your pocket watch. It was running, but not very well at all, timekeeping was out by several minutes a day and the balance wheel had very poor amplitude. Waltham yellow gold pocket watch retailed by bailey. I need help identifying the year and any other information available. Pocketwatch 101 the problem with sevenjewel watches.
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Waltham open face antique pocket watches with 17 jewels. Waltham pocket watches for sale in uk view 60 bargains. Grade, model 1883, hunting style mens pocket watch. In 1885, after 26 years, the company name changed to american waltham watch co. Waltham pocket watch for sale shop with afterpay ebay. Waltham 14k white gold 19 jewels pocket watch by berners auction gallery. By97ac from alamys library of millions of high resolution stock photos, illustrations and vectors. C 1901 waltham 14k multicolour gold 17 jewel mens 16s pocket watch serviced. Discussion in american pocket watches started by dougg, mar 16, 20.
Waltham 17 jewel pocket watch working liveauctioneers. Unfollow antique waltham pocket watch 17 jewel to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. So there is no problem, if your watch is made after 1900 with replacing them with commercially available jewels from any parts house. In a jeweled lever watch, the first seven jewels employed in the construction of the watch are typically. Waltham 17 jewels antique pocket watches for sale ebay. Their vision was to form a watch company that could produce highquality watches at a lower cost using interchangeable parts. Waltham vintage waltham hand winding white dial crystal sticks.
Waltham pocket watches are perhaps the easiest timepieces to date. To be a railroad grade watch, the following criteria must be met. Waltham pocket watches with 15 jewels for sale ebay. Waltham watches all prices for waltham watches on chrono24. I look to have it restored as a piece to wear and enjoy as someone else did. With financial backing from samuel curtis, of smallarms.
Two groups of highquality watches were produced by the company for orders placed by the canadian pacific railway. Rare 1904 waltham royal 17 jewel 12 size solid 14k gold pocket watch no reserve. Get the best deals on waltham antique pocket watches with 17 jewels 18 pocket watch when you shop the largest online selection at. Waltham 17 jewels collection begins it is a joy reading through these posts and seeing others who are still enthustiastic about watches. Note that were using the serial number from the watch movement, not from the watch 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. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Waltham solid gold antique pocket watches with 17 jewels. Pocket watch identification and value guide the spruce crafts. Waltham pocket watch 9 jewels model 1908 16s service. Your watch is an 18size 17 jewel model 1883 grade 85 watch produced approximately 1908. Railroad grade vintage mens waltham pocket watches.
Antique waltham pocket watch movement 15j 0s for parts or repair works. 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. This had the combined effects of increasing productivity and lowering the prices of walthams watches to its customers. This identifies the watch as being made by the american waltham watch co. Pocket watch, model 1899, size 16s, 17 jewels, grade royal, open face case, circa 1906 14033667451. Looking online i do not see much on this type of watch. Waltham pocket watches for sale waltham pocket watch, 15 jewels, 1906, very fine condition, running and accurate. Waltham watch company was the first watchmaker to massproduce watch movements on an assembly line. This is a waltham 10k goldfilled pocket watch in working order. History of the american waltham watch company waltham, ma.
Model 1892 2 tone 18s waltham in salesman case nearly perfect. The serial number 3097487 allows you to date this watch. Waltham pocket watch 12 size 17 jewels adjusted movement. Thanks to all of you for the continous outpouring of information.
See more ideas about watches, pocket watch and antiques. Each timepiece has been engraved with a serial number since 1852, starting with number 50. Waltham 17 jewels antique pocket watches with 12hour dial. By97bn from alamys library of millions of high resolution stock photos, illustrations and vectors. Waltham full hunter antique pocket watches with 17 jewels waltham mechanical handwinding antique pocket watches with 17 jewels tell us what you think opens in new window or tab. I am trying to sell a waltham wwco 17 jewel pocket watch. On the watch part to the left top there is movement going on. They were made between 1851 and 1957 in waltham, massachusetts. In 1907 the company name changed to waltham watch co.
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