New listing antique 14k solid gold diamond waltham pocket watch 10. The case is gold filled and is the fortune model made by the and was made by the american watch case co. Welcome to the nawcc american pocket watch message board. Vintage waltham masonic octagon pocket watch 17 jewel. In 1850, three men banded together and started a company that would later be known as the waltham watch company. This waltham pocket watch company article is reproduced from the scientific american, dated august 1881. See todays waltham pocket watches for sale, best offer and auction. There are a few errors but the article is shown as is for historical interest. Waltham pocket watches value old waltham pocket watches. Today, the company they founded revives those waltham pocket watches for daily use as wristwatches not in watch city, but on an old farm at the edge of fort collins, colorado. Waltham watch company was the first watchmaker to massproduce watch movements on an assembly line. Waltham petcare science institute a better world for pets. American watch company american waltham watch company waltham watch company waltham, massachusetts. The united states watch company was incorporated in july, 1884.
Pointe clock appraisal wal tham pocket book of responsible pet ownership preparing and caring for the new arrival 14 house training toilet or house tr aining is a key aspect of the transition of kittens and. Finding the value of a waltham or any collectible watch needs to take into account. Waltham 18 size 15 jewel grade 15 model 1883 pocket watch 59515. The waltham watch company contributed greatly to the world of antique pocket watches with their precision engineering and fine craftsmanship. See todays waltham traveller watch for sale, best offer and auction. 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 waltham pocket watch is equally celebrated and is part of the companys history from its very beginning. This had the combined effects of increasing productivity and lowering the prices of walthams watches to its customers. The waltham model 1857 is a watch made by the american watch co. We use this knowledge to support development of innovative products and services, advancing science to deliver our purpose. Get the best deals on waltham antique pocket watches when you shop the.
You must use the serial number from the movement, not the serial number from the watch case. The waltham watch company went out of business in 1957, but had founded a subsidiary in switzerland in 1954, waltham international sa. Waltham pocket watch for sale in uk view 62 bargains. New listing beautiful waltham 18s pocket watch sterling silver engraved case serviced. Waltham silver grade nickel model 1868 pocket watch at 1stdibs. The waltham watch company, also known as the american watch company, made over.
Wwco, in 1923 briefly to the waltham watch and clock company and finally in 1925 to the waltham watch company wwc. 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 determine value of waltham watches lovetoknow. Info, specs, and value american antique pocket watches, with serial number lookups for manufacturers such as elgin, illinois, waltham, and hamilton.
The watch has a stemwinding movement, grade 610, which is working nicely. 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. The watch has a 17 jewel stemwinding movement, grade 825, which is working nicely. A pocket watch is a subtle way to demonstrate both sophistication and style. Finding the value of a waltham or any collectible watch needs to take into account many factors. The movement is fully signed and the serial number 14616119 dates it back to 1905. Our work focuses on the nutritional and behavioural needs of pets, as well as on preventive health. If you have a waltham clock company or other antique or vintage clock and need a value appraisal, andy dervan has established a separate website for a clock appraisal business. Gold filled waltham grade 630 pocket watch 17j 16s c. This difficult to find waltham pocket watch was made by the waltham watch company of waltham, ma in 1885. Value of american waltham watch company pocket watch.
This is a very rare nickel movement american watch co. Among the stockholders of the company was charles v. The company was founded by david davis, aaron dennison, and edward howard. 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. They were made between 1851 and 1957 in waltham, massachusetts.
Shop forand learn aboutantique waltham pocket watches. Our company history pages have serial number information for most of the more common. This had the combined effects of increasing productivity and lowering the prices of waltham s watches to its customers. Due to the fact that i own a lot of waltham pocket watches i. New listing rare 1904 waltham royal 17 jewel 12 size solid 14k gold pocket watch no reserve. How to value your waltham pocket watch flux magazine. How to determine the value of a pocket watch catawiki. It should have given waltham an immediate and early edge over the competition. Waltham 14 karat gold 1920s pocket watch antique sage. Get the best deals on waltham 15 jewels antique pocket watches. The case is nickel and was made by the illinois watch case co. To get a better feel of which watches are particularly successful at our auctions, take a look at some of the most expensive pocket watches to have sold on catawiki. 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.
Beyond simply making a statement, a fine pocket watch should be made from a quality material, have a crystal that wont easily scratch, all while accurately. It is in its original silver case and in excellent condition 58mm diameter. Waltham and elgin both produced over one million watches per year in their peakproduction. The front if the case unscrews and the movement hinges out. In the beginning of 2003, a few waltham collectors, including tom mcintyre and myself began development of the waltham database. I want to give good service to a client who brought this in, but dont have any background in vintage pocket watches. The watch itself measures 53mm diameter excluding the winding stem and the loop. Waltham pocket watches have been around for more than 150 years and are a collectors item. 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. For sale on 1stdibs this wonderful pocket watch from circa 1904. We are excited to bring daniel on board to share some of the writing and photography fun. Search for united states watch co at waltham pocket watches in inventory.
Pocket watch database has a searchable database you can use. 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. Remember, the serial number being referred to is the serial number on the movement i. The waltham watch company was founded in 1850 by david davis, edward howard, and aaron lufkin dennison.
The waltham pocket watch is equally celebrated and is part of the company s history from its very beginning. Search for american waltham pocket watches in inventory. 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. There are only a handful of these in existence today. This is a waltham 10k goldfilled pocket watch in working order. Waltham 15 jewels antique pocket watches with roman numerals. In 1854 the location of the factory was changed to waltham. Their vision was to form a watch company that could produce highquality watches at a lower cost using interchangeable parts. Woerd designed a 16size, threequarter plate watch, having a dome in.
Two groups of highquality watches were produced by the company for orders placed by the canadian pacific railway. In 1907 the company name changed to waltham watch co. The waltham watch company, also known as the american waltham watch co. 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. The waltham petcare science institute is mars petcares pet research centre. Prior to that year, pocket watches were not made of standard parts and.
The movement is fully signed and the serial number 15312203 dates it back to 1906. Waltham clock company museum home website designed to. Waltham in 1849 aaron lufkin dennison, edward howard and david davis formed a company with a plan to develop machinery that could mass produce. 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.
With financial backing from samuel curtis, of smallarms. They had the then revolutionary idea of producing large quantities of waltham pocket watches by using machinery set up to mass produce parts in order to make watches more easily affordable than they. The triplehinged, solid 14 karat yellow gold case of this 1920s pocket watch was made by the keystone watch case company. How to identify a waltham pocket watch our pastimes. 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. A colorado startup resurrects waltham pocket watches.
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