The waltham pocket watch 17170235 is a model 1900, 16jewel ladies watch with a hunter full case. The william mckinley grade was a thin, 16 size watch introduced in 1902 or 1903. Make offer 1902 waltham 15 jewel rr style pocket watch grade 620 large 16s antique usa waltham open face pocket watch, model 1891, grade no. They were made between 1851 and 1957 in waltham, massachusetts. Well, what we have is a pocket watch from the american watch company in waltham, massachusetts. How to value your waltham pocket watch flux magazine. Buy waltham pocket watches and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. I am having some trouble finding more information about waltham pocketwatches before 1880. It is in its original silver case and in excellent condition 58mm diameter. Antique pocket watches waltham 18601869 year of manufacture. New listing beautiful waltham 18s pocket watch sterling silver engraved case serviced.
Discover fantastic waltham pocket watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches large selection secure purchases. This had the combined effects of increasing productivity and lowering the prices of waltham s watches to its customers. In the beginning of 2003, a few waltham collectors, including tom mcintyre and myself began development of the waltham database. Keeping time with waltham, hamilton, and illinois pocket. We are one of the largest sites for antique, collectable, and vintage pocket watches, wrist watches, fobs, chains and watch repair. How much is a waltman pocket watch serial number 3685443 worth. See more ideas about pocket watch, war and watches. Do you often wonder what the actual value of antique pocket watches is. Original heavy silver case in excellent condition 58mm diameter.
The watch was named after president william mckinley, who had been assassinated a few years earlier. Grade nickel model 1860 pocket watch manual winding. How to determine value of waltham watches lovetoknow. What is the value of model 1894 serial 10088688 walthum. 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. What is the value of a 1914 illinois 17 jewel 16s pocket. How much is a waltman pocket watch serial number 3685443.
Buy american waltham pocket watch and get the best deals. Grade, model 1883, hunting style mens pocket watch. Apr 29, 2011 value of a waltham watch co ps bartlett pocket watch manufactured about 1891 answered by a verified antique expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. What is the age and value of a model 1899 waltham pocket. Burlington pocket watch serial number lookup download. Setting your antique pocket watch pocket full of time. The hampden pocket watch company made some special models, or grades. Jul 18, 2012 the waltham model 1857 is a watch made by the american watch co. New listing 14k waltham 1893 model 1900 grade s 6s 17j hunter pocket watchrunningsolid 14k. While the values of waltham pocket watches vary immensely, these watches are sought after by many collectors. Ok, according to the serial number off the works of the watch this dates back to 188687. What is value of a 1865 waltham sterling silver key wind. Owners can trace their pocket watchs history by obtaining the unique serial number featured on the movement part of the watchnot the watch case, which displays only a case serial number. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
How to identify waltham serial number nawcc forums. Remember, the serial number being referred to is the serial number on the movement i. The triplehinged, solid 14 karat yellow gold case of this 1920s pocket watch was made by the keystone watch case company. In this 1864 version the minimalist dial, for ease of reading, has been carved out of pure enamel and its mainspring needs to be wound using a. Adams interviewed a number of men from waltham who were anxious to form a new company, provided enough capital could be raised. Value of a waltham watch co ps bartlett pocket watch. Waltham 14k gold pocket watch 15 jewels hunter case antique. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Waltham watch company was the first watchmaker to massproduce watch movements on an assembly line. If you know the answer to this question, please register to join our limited beta program. Due to the fact that i own a lot of waltham pocket watches i. Attractive philadelphia gold filled guarenteed 20 years hunter case.
After delivering the iconic gettysburg address in 1863, given during the american civil war, president lincoln was presented with a waltham model 1857 pocket watch. New listing antique 14k solid gold diamond waltham pocket watch 10. 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. 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. Whats the value of an antique elgin 14k gold watch. Their vision was to form a watch company that could produce highquality watches at a lower cost using interchangeable parts. Much of my information was derived from ron prices excellent book, origins of the waltham model 1857, evolution of the first successful industrialized watch. It should have given waltham an immediate and early edge. I want to give good service to a client who brought this in, but dont have any background in vintage pocket watches. Buy waltham silver pocket watches and get the best deals. This is a very rare nickel movement american watch co. It was the first successful company in america to manufacture watches in mass production using machinery. Vintage waltham 14k gold pocket watch full hunter 16j size 0s lady waltham.
Discover fantastic waltham pocket watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. Pocket watch information custom engraved swiss pocket. Waltham pocket watches value old waltham pocket watches. What is the value of model 1894 serial 10088688 walthum pocket watch. Waltham pocket watches have been around for more than 150 years and are a collectors item. This is a base medal case and on the back it is signed 6234 with the military arrow. Get the best deals on waltham antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. There are only a handful of these in existence today. 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.
To accurately read the serial number, you will need to determine the best way to open the case, which varies from model, size and style. In 1923, they became the waltham watch and clock company reflecting the new importance of clock manufacturing, but then in 1925 the name was changed back to waltham watch company. What is value of a 1865 waltham sterling silver key wind pocket watch serial 116927. Well, theres usually not much i can tell people without actually seeing the watch, but if someone knows the watchs serial.
Shop forand learn aboutantique waltham pocket watches. How to identify a waltham pocket watch our pastimes. Heres an up to date reference of pocket watch prices taken from sales on ebay that will help you to research real time prices this page will eventually grow to be quite long, so rather than rearange everything into pocket watch makes, heres a handy search tool for this page only. Waltham pocket watch for sale in uk view 62 bargains. Get the best deals on eagle pocket watch in antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. For european pocket watch cases, since the early 1600s, all solid precious metals were hallmarked. If youre buying or selling a car, its not enough just to know that its an old ford. Pocket watch identification and value guide the spruce crafts. This style, from what i can discern, was only made in a run of, 64006500. For sale on 1stdibs this wonderful pocket watch from circa 1904. Note that were using the serial number from the watch movement, not from the watch case. Welcome to the nawcc american pocket watch message board. Finding the value of a waltham or any collectible watch needs to take into account many factors.
The company was founded by david davis, aaron dennison, and edward howard. 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. The american case manufacturers used their trademarks on cases they made, hence you can tell from these marks and a few reference check from trademark books what the metal is. The american waltham watch company had its beginnings in 1850 in roxbury, massachusetts. Waltham solid gold antique pocket watches for sale ebay. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. If you love pocket watches youll already be aware that certain timepieces have real investment potential. Lets say you have a waltham watch with serial number 21,607,210 as shown in the photo below. Prior to that year, pocket watches were not made of standard parts and repairing and making the watches was difficult and expensive. What is the value of a 1914 illinois 17 jewel 16s pocket watch serial number 2597655. American waltham watch company waltham watch company waltham, massachusetts. If you know the answer to this question, please register to join our limited beta program and. American waltham pocket watch serial number 8017000.
The waltham model 1857 is a watch made by the american watch company, later called the waltham watch company in waltham, massachusetts. Unfollow waltham pocket watch value to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. See todays waltham pocket watches for sale, best offer and auction. Get the best deals on antique pocket watches 18601869 when you shop the largest online selection at. In 1906 the company was renamed the waltham watch company. Check out paul winickis antiques roadshow appraisal of this 1871 gold waltham presentation pocket watch with freemason provenance from atlantic city, hour 1. This is a waltham 10k goldfilled pocket watch in working order. Blake, both of the american watch company, visited chicago with the idea of building a watch factory in the area. Waltham production dates to date your watch use the serial number of the movement. Elgin pocket watch, pocketwatches, pocketwatch, oldwatch. Co this pocket watch has a size 16 adjusted 5 positions its 23 jewels the following serial numbers 2536723 b604431 crescent 25 years this ball pocket watch has 23. Waltham silver grade nickel model 1868 pocket watch at 1stdibs.
This very attractive, openface 1920s pocket watch was manufactured by the well regarded waltham watch company, based in waltham, massachusetts. New listing rare 1904 waltham royal 17 jewel 12 size solid 14k gold pocket watch no reserve. The waltham model 1857 is a watch made by the american watch co. How to find the serial number on an elgin pocket watch. Value of a waltham watch co ps bartlett pocket watch manufactured about 1891 answered by a verified antique expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. American horology owes much to the brilliant visionaries of the waltham watch company. The serial number 3097487 allows you to date this watch. This identifies the watch as being made by the american waltham watch co. Waltham 14 karat gold 1920s pocket watch antique sage. Make offer 1864 waltham w ellery 18s eagle stamp hunter silver pocket watch civil war runs.
Eagle pocket watch in antique pocket watches for sale ebay. 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 new collectors 2 guide to pocket watches although water may appear to drip at a steady, fixed rate, in fact the more water is in the vessel the faster it leaks out due to the pressure exerted by the weight of the water. The serial number 14385946 dates this openfaced, size 18, 7 jeweled, unadjusted, full plate pocket watch to the beginning of 1905. If you dont know what your watch is, theres no possible way to know what its worth. Waltham yellow gold pocket watch retailed by bailey. Make offer antique waltham 1864 ladies 14k pocket watch hunter case running. 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 3 different ways to set the time and wind your antique pocket watch. Pocket watch information custom engraved swiss pocket watches.
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