Our article on how to tell whether a watch case is gold or gold plated is a good place to start. This had the combined effects of increasing productivity and lowering the prices of walthams watches to its customers. It should have given waltham an immediate and early edge. Hello,i hope to find someone who can help me identify this pocket watch. Welcome to the nawcc american pocket watch message board. I have a waltham ladies pocket watch, 15 jewel, serial. See todays waltham pocket watches for sale, best offer and auction. How to value a pocket watch is not hard you just follow some simple.
Ill show what i think is the front first, because it has a place for a monogram i forget what thats called. Pocket watch information custom engraved swiss pocket. 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. Download wallpapers old pocket watch, vintage, time concepts, clock in the sand. In my opinion, from the late 1850s until just after wwii, the american watch industry produced more and probably better portable timekeeping machines than the rest of the world combined.
This is a waltham 10k goldfilled pocket watch in working order. White enamel dial has roman numerals and seconds dial at 6. View this item and discover similar for sale at 1stdibs waltham american watch co. How to buy a gold pocket watch for its scrap gold value duration. What should a wristwatch nerd know about american pocket watches and the industry that made them. Shop forand learn aboutantique waltham pocket watches.
Their vision was to form a watch company that could produce highquality watches at a lower cost using interchangeable parts. Waltham pocket watches for sale in uk view 62 bargains. 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. Antique pocket watches waltham 6 pocket watch 18901899 year. How to value a pocket watch 7 simple rules to follow medium. Remember, the serial number being referred to is the serial number on the movement i. Get the best deals on waltham antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at.
New listing antique 14k solid gold diamond waltham pocket watch 10. The serial number 14385946 dates this openfaced, size 18, 7 jeweled, unadjusted, full plate pocket watch to the beginning of 1905. They were made between 1851 and 1957 in waltham, massachusetts. How to determine the value of a pocket watch catawiki. Get the best deal for waltham antique pocket watches from the largest online selection at. Antique pocket watches waltham 6 pocket watch 18901899 year of manufacture. Get the best deals on waltham solid gold antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. This watch features floral engravings on the back of case and blue and gold enamel accents to dial. Waltham watches all prices for waltham watches on chrono24. With financial backing from samuel curtis, of smallarms. The american waltham watch company had its beginnings in 1850 in roxbury, massachusetts. The waltham pocket watch is equally celebrated and is part of the companys history from its very beginning. Waltham yellow gold watches all prices for waltham. With todays high gold prices, a solid gold case can add significantly to the value of a watch.
There are many individuals and companies that specialize in vintage and antique watches. Stunning antique 14kt gold pocket watch chain heavy. Gents pocket watch, gold hunter case, american waltham watch co, traveler, 1908. A very nice rolled gold slim dress type gents pocket watch by the waltham watch co. The companys historic 19thcentury manufacturing facilities in waltham, massachusetts have been preserved as the american waltham watch company. Waltham pocket watches have been around for more than 150 years and are a collectors item. Discover fantastic waltham pocket watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. How to identify a waltham pocket watch our pastimes. Waltham 14 karat gold 1920s pocket watch antique sage. Grade, model 1883, hunting style mens pocket watch.
These materials can vary, and that will affect the waltham pocket watch value. The movement is fully signed and the serial number 15312203 dates it back to 1906. See todays waltham traveller watch for sale, best offer and auction. In 1854 the location of the factory was changed to waltham. Weighing 85 grams, it has a manual hand wind movement, solid 18k rose gold case and was sold with a handmade wooden leatherbound box. Apparently its not running, as i gently tried to wind it. So now in this example, you know you have a waltham riverside 18k gold hunting case pocket watch made in 1886. Antique and vintage fob watches, superb victorian gold fob pocket watch. Antique 1909 14kt yellow gold waltham pocket watch. Vintage 1924 waltham pocket watch, gold filled, 20 year guarantee case nice.
The waltham watch company, also known as the american waltham watch co. This has been posted on the watch board, but theres no conclusive answer as to the gold factor. A gold pocket watch with huntercase and watch chain. Once you have armed your self with the information about your watch, you can go to the information pages to determine the age of the watch. The case is in good order, all covers function as intended, with the front cover springing to upright upon opening it is however missing one hand and glass but apart from that seems in fair condition as can be seen from the photos. Here you will find our selection of vintage and antique mechanical pocketwatches, including exceptional manufacturers such as waltham. The triplehinged, solid 14 karat yellow gold case of this 1920s pocket watch was made by the keystone watch case company. Waltham in 1849 aaron lufkin dennison, edward howard and david davis formed a company with a plan to develop machinery that could mass produce. Antique waltham riverside jewels pocket watch fix, parts, steampunk. American waltham watch company waltham watch company waltham, massachusetts. Waltham gold pocket watch for sale in uk view 22 ads. New listing beautiful waltham 18s pocket watch sterling silver engraved case serviced. Waltham solid gold antique pocket watches for sale ebay.
Find great deals on beautiful antique pocket watches when you shop. For sale on 1stdibs this wonderful pocket watch from circa 1904. How to determine value of waltham watches lovetoknow. Offering waltham pocket watches as new condition at 3. In the beginning of 2003, a few waltham collectors, including tom mcintyre and myself began development of the waltham database.
Vintage waltham gold filled hunter pocket watch parts or repair. The watch has a 17 jewel stemwinding movement, grade 825, which is working nicely. This is a closed face in gold tone,could it be gold. In 1857 the american watch company in waltham, massachusetts introduced. Waltham silver grade nickel model 1868 pocket watch at 1stdibs. In 1857 the company made an assignment, and the property, consisting of real estate, the factory, and numerous other buildings, machinery, steam engine, etc, was offered at public. Ill show what i think is the front first, because it has a. The item waltham vanguard 18s 23j extra fancy dial fancy gold filled case near mint is in sale since thursday, april 30, 2020.
Many highquality watches had goldplated train wheels, gold jewelsettings, or other uses of precious metal in the movement itself. In order to find out waltham watches values, a valuer will consider the following. This very attractive, openface 1920s pocket watch was manufactured by the well regarded waltham watch company, based in waltham, massachusetts. Pocket watch american waltham watch co, traveler, 1908. New listing rare 1904 waltham royal 17 jewel 12 size solid 14k gold pocket watch no reserve. The waltham watch company contributed greatly to the world of antique pocket watches with their precision engineering and fine craftsmanship. Model 1883 with ps bartlett movement from circa 18931894. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands.
The company was founded by david davis, aaron dennison, and edward howard. The waltham model 1857 is a watch made by the american watch company, later called the waltham watch company 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. The best way to find the value of a waltham watch is to take the watch to a professional and qualified watch dealer and valuer. Waltham goldsteel 44mm manual winding 4473259 preowned canada, port coquitlam. Waltham watch company was the first watchmaker to massproduce watch movements on an assembly line.
Prior to that year, pocket watches were not made of standard parts and. The case is gold filled and is the fortune model made by the and was made by the american watch case co. How to value your waltham pocket watch flux magazine. A pocket watch or pocketwatch is a watch that is made to be carried in a pocket, as opposed.
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