How to determine value of waltham watches lovetoknow. The rotor is engraved seventeen 17 jewels tdb unadjusted swiss. Waltham 7 jewel watches are great for any occasion. Vanguard grade 17, 19, 21, and 23 jewels the best grade. It should have given waltham an immediate and early edge over the competition. On the watch part to the left top there is movement going on. Your watch is an 18size 17 jewel model 1883 grade 85 watch produced approximately 1908. These wristwatches typically include four cap and hole jewels, two pallet jewels, and a roller jewel.
So there is no problem, if your watch is made after 1900 with replacing them with commercially available jewels from any parts house. Waltham 12s pocket marriage watch conversion 44mm ss wrist watch. Antimagnetic, shock resistant, base metal bezel, stainless steel back. Looking online i do not see much on this type of watch. Two groups of highquality watches were produced by the company for orders placed by the canadian pacific railway. The waltham watch company, also known as the american waltham watch co. Waltham vintage waltham hand winding white dial crystal sticks. The caseback is stamped all stainless steel swiss made waltham 2327 shock resistant. I have a waltham vintage self winding vintage wristwatch. 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. 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. A colorado startup resurrects waltham pocket watches morning. Waltham full hunter pocket watch 15 jewels antique 14 carat plate. Dec 10, 2010 waltham pocket watch 12 size 17 jewels adjusted movement.
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In 1907 the company name changed to waltham watch co. Waltham pocket watch 12 size 17 jewels adjusted movement. Discussed the differences between jeweled and nonjeweled bearings and illustrates common wear conditions in seven jewel watches. Waltham was a leader in mass production technology that allowed them to produce high quality 23 jewel watches at lower prices than most of their competitors. For decades, waltham manufactured millions of mechanical pocket. For sale on 1stdibs this wonderful pocket watch from circa 1904. It says waltham self winding, 17 jewels, incalbloc.
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We want to give buyers fresh material at unbelievable prices. The waltham model 1892 actually hit the market in 1892. 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 more ideas about watches, pocket watch and antiques. Make offer antique 1908 waltham 16s gold of pocket watch 17jwl movt orig gold fob chain c. Bartlett on movement for many, many years, even through the time bartlett worked for elgin and well past his death in 1902. The waltham watch company went out of business in 1957, but had founded a subsidiary in switzerland in 1954, waltham international sa. 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. I have a waltham vintage self winding vintage wristwatch, i cannot find a picture on the internet to compare it with, it is swiss made, 17 jewels. This is a mechanical handwinding movement and has been serviced and works and runs accurately. Buy waltham pocket watches with 15 jewels and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Vintage waltham 17 jewel antimagnetic shockresistant 10k etsy.
Vintage gold tone round westclox 17 jewels watch with stretchable bracelet. It should have given waltham an immediate and early edge. All diamonds are graded according to gia grading standards. Waltham antique 1914 waltham 12 size 17 jewel pocket watch for. There are many types of these wellmade timepieces available, including gold fob watches from the 1800s, sterling silver pocket watches from the era of the first world war, and diamond encrusted antique. The serial number is 22,100,565 so from 19181919 im guessing. This had the combined effects of increasing productivity and lowering the prices of walthams watches to its customers. How to use our vintage watch serial number lookup tables. Pocketwatch 101 the problem with sevenjewel watches. Waltham pocket watches with 15 jewels for sale ebay. The american waltham watch company can trace its roots to 1849.
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This waltham is accompanied by a generic strap and buckle. Vintage waltham stainless steel chronograph wristwatch. The watch has a good quality 20 year rolled goldgold filled case, with a decent quality if unsurprising full plate movement with micro regulation, but the chain looks as if has a chance of being a gold guard chain with a gold a diamond fob. Jewels for a waltham pocket watch from around 1905 waltham manufactured their own jewels, which by that time were synthetic rubies. Waltham 14k yellow gold pocket watch octogan shaped case. Whether you are a collector of watches, antiques, or just a lover of fine things, waltham antique pocket watches are beautiful and valuable. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Explains the wear problems inherent in nonjeweled bushings in lower grade american pocket watches. It is lever set but with the lever in the 11oclock position. Always input the serial number from the pocket watch movement the mechanism of the watch. Each timepiece has been engraved with a serial number since 1852, starting with number 50. Find great deals on beautiful antique pocket watches when you shop the extensive selection at.
The watches are highly collectible and people often want to know waltham watches values. Featuring a off white dial with black subsidiary registers and outer tachymeter. Mystery 17 jewel colonial waltham, usa pocket watch nawcc. They were made between 1851 and 1957 in waltham, massachusetts.
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