How to find the serial number on a waltham wrist watch. The companys historic 19thcentury manufacturing facilities in waltham, massachusetts have been preserved as the. Get the best deals on antique pocket watches waltham 18601869 year of manufacture when you shop the largest online selection at. There are many individuals and companies that specialize in vintage and antique watches. There are only a handful of these in existence today. This had the combined effects of increasing productivity and lowering the prices of walthams watches to its customers. In 1907 the company name changed to waltham watch co. They were made between 1851 and 1957 in waltham, massachusetts. Prior to that year, pocket watches were not made of standard parts and repairing and making the watches was difficult and expensive.
Boston private jewelers estate watches vintage pocket. The watch has a stemwinding 17 jewel movement which is working nicely. New listing rare 1904 waltham royal 17 jewel 12 size solid 14k gold pocket watch no reserve. Well, theres usually not much i can tell people without actually seeing the watch, but if someone knows the watchs serial. Waltham pocket watch serial numbers can be accessed by opening the case back. 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. Waltham watch company was the first watchmaker to massproduce watch movements on an assembly line.
Welcome to the nawcc american pocket watch message board. Waltham vanguard pocket watch open face 16 size 23 jewel. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Value of american waltham watch company pocket watch serial. In the beginning of 2003, a few waltham collectors, including tom mcintyre and myself began development of the waltham database. Riverside and it has the serial number 6031568 which dates it back to around 1898. 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. These will typically sell higher in an antique shop or private sale compared to an auction.
The case is decorated with floral and flourish accents. 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. Check out paul winickis antiques roadshow appraisal of this 1871 gold waltham presentation pocket watch with freemason provenance from atlantic city, hour 1. If youre buying or selling a car, its not enough just to know that its an old ford. Fine wrist watches price guide and appraisal guide. The watch was named after president william mckinley, who had been assassinated a few years earlier. The waltham model 1857 is a watch made by the american watch co. Pocket watch information custom engraved swiss pocket watches. Antique coin silver american watch co pocket watch.
I want to give good service to a client who brought this in, but dont have any background in vintage pocket watches. Antique 1898 waltham riverside full hunter pocket watch. The hampden pocket watch company made some special models, or grades. The waltham watch company, also known as the american waltham watch co. Searchable appraisal guide to current market values for fine wrist watches. Waltham mechanical keywinding pocket watches for sale. Two groups of highquality watches were produced by the company for orders placed by the canadian pacific railway. Waltham pocket watches value old waltham pocket watches.
Its the 1857 year model just like the above pictures. We just had the pleasure of servicing a waltham model 1870 with a serial number of 500785. The waltham pocket watch is equally celebrated and is part of the companys history from its very beginning. 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. Jul 18, 2012 the waltham model 1857 is a watch made by the american watch co. The company was founded by david davis, aaron dennison, and edward howard. In order to find out waltham watches values, a valuer will consider the following. I purchased a waltham pocket watch online, and the serial on it dates it to 1890. Waltham movement with roman numerals and a second hand. This is a waltham 10k goldfilled pocket watch in working order. Waltham crescent street model 1870 serial number 500785.
This identifies the watch as being made by the american waltham watch co. All waltham pocket watches have a serial number stamped on the movement the works inside the watch. Shop forand learn aboutantique waltham pocket watches. Due to the fact that i own a lot of waltham pocket watches i. Get the best deal for waltham antique pocket watches from the largest online selection at.
If you dont know what your watch is, theres no possible way to know what its worth. New listing antique 14k solid gold diamond waltham pocket watch 10. The riverside was made in relatively low volumes with only 4080 being produced in total february 1897 to june 1899. The waltham model 1857 is a watch made by the american watch company, later called the waltham watch company in waltham, massachusetts the model 1857 was first made in 1857. We are one of the largest sites for antique, collectable, and vintage pocket watches, wrist watches, fobs, chains and watch repair.
These are very interesting pocket watches and they have some very interesting features. When a number appears by itself in the comment column, it is the page in the factory serial list where the entry appeared. Gents pocket watch, silver hunter case, waltham watch co, no 421717, 1869. Waltham pocket watches have been around for more than 150 years and are a collectors item. The movement is protected by an inner hinged cover. Comment 42 is on page 42 of serial numbers with description of waltham watch movements, waltham watch co. Discover fantastic waltham pocket watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches large selection secure purchases. 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.
It is in its original silver case and in excellent condition 58mm diameter. The serial number can be checked against an online waltham pocket watch list, which will give the approximate year of manufacture. Coin silver american waltham pocket watch c1885 size. See todays waltham pocket watches for sale, best offer and auction. This is a base medal case and on the back it is signed 6234 with the military arrow.
Their vision was to form a watch company that could produce highquality watches at a lower cost using interchangeable parts. Buy waltham mechanical keywinding pocket watches and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. American waltham watch company waltham watch company waltham, massachusetts. Waltham 14 karat gold 1920s pocket watch antique sage. The american watch company created and marketed the. 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. New listing beautiful waltham 18s pocket watch sterling silver engraved case serviced. I have this exact vintage waltham abraham lincoln pocket watch and im interested in selling it but would like to no the value of it first.
The triplehinged, solid 14 karat yellow gold case of this 1920s pocket watch was made by the keystone watch case company. 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. The serial number 3097487 allows you to date this watch. Waltham silver grade nickel model 1868 pocket watch at 1stdibs. How to determine value of waltham watches lovetoknow. The american waltham watch company had its beginnings in 1850 in roxbury, massachusetts. This is a very rare nickel movement american watch co. Pocket watch information custom engraved swiss pocket. How to identify a waltham pocket watch our pastimes. Grade nickel model 1860 pocket watch manual winding.
See more ideas about watches, pocket watch and antiques. Value of american waltham watch company pocket watch. Buying or selling without iguide could be hazardous to your wealth. Silver hunter case with birmingham hallmark of 18801881 anchor and small f. The william mckinley grade was a thin, 16 size watch introduced in 1902 or 1903. The movement is signed american, waltham, watch co. It should have given waltham an immediate and early edge.
With financial backing from samuel curtis, of smallarms. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. This had the combined effects of increasing productivity and lowering the prices of waltham s watches to its customers. Waltham production dates to date your watch use the serial number of the movement. What is the value of a american waltham pocket watch. Make offer waltham 15 jewel model 1912 sapphire original waltham gold f case pocket watch model 1908 waltham riverside 19 jewel size 16s double sunk dial pocket watch c. Make offer rare antique 1867 10k rgp 21j kays special waltham pocket watch working. This difficult to find waltham pocket watch was made by the waltham watch company of waltham, ma in 1885. Wwco, in 1923 briefly to the waltham watch and clock company and finally in 1925 to the waltham watch company wwc.
How to identify waltham serial number nawcc forums. The serial number 14385946 dates this openfaced, size 18, 7 jeweled, unadjusted, full plate pocket watch to the beginning of 1905. The waltham model 1857 is a watch made by the american watch company, later called the waltham watch company in waltham, massachusetts. Buy waltham pocket watches and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Remember, the serial number being referred to is the serial number on the movement i. Original heavy silver case in excellent condition 58mm diameter. This very attractive, openface 1920s pocket watch was manufactured by the well regarded waltham watch company, based in waltham, massachusetts. Vintage waltham masonic octagon pocket watch 17 jewel. Gold filled waltham grade 630 pocket watch 17j 16s c. New listing gold 1916 waltham 17 jewel sidewinder pocket watch 12s grade no.
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