Pocket watch movement vs case weight help the ebay. A pocket watch is a subtle way to demonstrate both sophistication and style. See more ideas about watches, pocket watch and antiques. The serial number will pinpoint the year of manufacture but not the exact date. In 1857 the american watch company in waltham, massachusetts introduced the. Waltham movement with roman numerals and a second hand. Waltham pocket watches are perhaps the easiest timepieces to date. Wwco, in 1923 briefly to the waltham watch and clock company and finally in 1925 to the waltham watch company wwc. Railroad grade vintage mens waltham pocket watches in this section, you will find a nice selection of vintage railroadgrade waltham or the earlier american waltham watch co. It is still possible to purchase modern quartz watches that bear the waltham name, but these watches are unrelated to the genuine american waltham watch company. A very fine, 9ct gold waltham hunter cased pocket watch. Waltham rare collectible five minute repeating chronograph.
Waltham pocket watches have been around for more than 150 years and are a collectors item. Buy waltham solid gold pocket watches and get the best deals. They were made between 1851 and 1957 in waltham, massachusetts. This scale is used for measuring weight in grams, ounces and small unit of items like gold, silver, platinum, etc. The app calculates the fine weight of gold using the density method. Waltham size 16 antique pocket watches for sale ebay. I have an audemars freres 14k gold pocket watch that i would like to list but would like to. The companys historic 19thcentury manufacturing facilities in waltham, massachusetts have been preserved as the. Some of the pages will be able to provide additional information. Antiques atlas 9ct gold waltham hunter pocket watch, c1929. I was wondering if anyone had a rule of thumb they use to approximate the gram weight in a solid gold pocket watch case for the different. Brief history of the american waltham watch company including serial number lookup tables for production dates. Waltham watches all prices for waltham watches on chrono24.
Antique hunter pocket watches, 9ct gold waltham hunter pocket watch, c1929. A gold waltham watch company full hunter pocket watch. This watch is an excellent example, in superb condition and very good working order. A pocket watch or pocketwatch is a watch that is made to be carried in a pocket, as opposed.
Waltham mechanical with manual winding, serial number 4357404. Unfollow antique waltham pocket watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Expert pocket watch repairpersons and watchmakers also carry the list. Positional adjustments are attained by careful poising ensuring even weight. The item antique hunter waltham pocket watch keystone 20 year gold case 16s works 15j is in sale since thursday, may 10, 2018.
Waltham pocket watch 14k white porcelain dial 34mm manual watch. The purity of gold is expressed as a fraction of pure 24 karat gold, so if something is marked as 12karat gold, that means it is 1224ths or 50% gold. Brass watch stand with steel pocket watch 1900 ww1 waltham marquis pocket watch, aviation 1802 silver repousse pair case pocket watch 1930s rone 15 pocket watch and chain antique waltham bartlett pocket watch, 1902 victorian gold on steel ratchet pocket watch key small silver full hunter pocket watch military pocket watch swiss made 1940 european a 1920s. The ancient egyptians solved this problem by using vessels with slanted sides. Beautiful long gold hands for hours and minutes and a separate one for seconds. Ald 9ct 264868 swiss movement buren 15 jewels, total weight. I have a waltham, open face, sidewinder pocket watch. 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.
Waltham hunter pocket watch for sale in uk view 23 ads. You dont want a watch that will be too unwieldy or simply weigh down your pocket in an illfitting manner. I was wondering if anyone had a rule of thumb they use to approximate the gram weight in a solid gold pocket watch case for the different sizes without removing the movement and actually weighing it. It has 15 jewels, screw down gold jewel settings, a patent micro regulator, solid gold balance weights, breguet hair spring and is lever set. Due to the fact that i own a lot of waltham pocket watches i. Waltham pocket watches for sale in uk view 58 bargains. Pocketwatch 101 materials used in pocketwatch cases.
Given that pocket watches are intended to be carried with you and easily accessible, the size and weight of your pocket watch is important. Invicta 14 repeater pocket watch solid 18k gold with centre seconds flyback chronograph made c1900. Pocket watch movement vs case weight help the ebay community. How much does a 14k gold pocket watch weigh answers. A gold waltham watch company full hunter pocket watch has been declared an antique and is approved for sale on.
Waltham antique pocket watches for sale shop with afterpay. Let me know if these would be useful for your new site. 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. Well, theres usually not much i can tell people without actually seeing the watch, but if someone knows the watchs serial. Generic electronic pocket scale mh series, 200g silver. See todays waltham pocket watches for sale, best offer and auction. This pocket watch has a very beautiful white dial, completely clean. Antique 1890 american waltham 18s large pocket watch with 14k keystone watch case co. Pocket watch identification and value guide the spruce crafts. Waltham goldsteel 44mm manual winding 4473259 preowned canada, port coquitlam. Antique waltham gold pocket watch in case the ebay community. How to determine the value of a pocket watch catawiki. How much gold is there in a 14k gold pocket watch answers. New listing beautiful waltham 18s pocket watch sterling silver engraved case serviced.
New listing antique 14k solid gold diamond waltham pocket watch 10. It will give you the percentage, and the fine weight. Railroad grade vintage mens waltham pocket watches. Waltham solid gold antique pocket watches for sale ebay. Heavy 14k gold double hunter case waltham pocket watch. The american waltham watch company can trace its roots to 1849. The only problem i see is when you wind it up one of the gears skip in the winding mechanism. Make offer 1925 waltham 12s solid 14k white gold fancy art deco octagonal pocket watch, nr. A gold pocket watch with huntercase and watch chain. New listing rare 1904 waltham royal 17 jewel 12 size solid 14k gold pocket watch no reserve. Antique waltham pocket watch repair, mechanical waltham.
How to identify a waltham pocket watch our pastimes. American waltham watch company one of the earliest and most prolific u. Each timepiece has been engraved with a serial number since 1852, starting with number 50. Its weight can be attributed to its mechanical movement, microcam regulator, and solid 18k rose gold case. Whether you are a collector of watches, antiques, or just a lover of fine things, waltham antique pocket watches are beautiful and valuable. The waltham watch company, also known as the american waltham watch co. In fact, a 1961 ruling by the federal trade commission prohibited any inference that a relationship to the original waltham watch company exists. Two groups of highquality watches were produced by the company for orders placed by the canadian pacific railway.
An 18ct gold waltham ladies pocket watch, with signed white dial, arabic numerals and hands in black and seconds subsidiary dial at 6 oclock, inscribed decoration to outer case, inner case marked 18c, case diameter 33mm, gross weight 40. I did some research on the web and the only thing i could find was a reference to a 14kt 12s case that weighed in at 22. A waltham pocket watch with a serial number 35,000,000 or greater was manufactured in 1957. In 1907 the company name changed to waltham watch co. This is a waltham 10k gold filled pocket watch in working order. I have an audemars freres 14k gold pocket watch that i would like to list but would like to know approx. Waltham 18k gold pocket watch, sn 161254 list of items or highlights. Describes the evolution of the american waltham watch company from its founding in 1851 until its closure in 1957. Nice heavy case, but the dial has some serious damage around 5.
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. Also the back lid is a little loose but still closes shut nicely. So now in this example, you know you have a waltham riverside 18k gold hunting case pocket watch made in 1886. 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. Waltham pocket watch for sale shop with afterpay ebay. The case is decorated with floral and flourish accents. I spent time cleaning up each individual image as well. I dont offer refunds so it is the buyers responsibilityplease contact me if you have any questions.
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 keeping time. May 23, 2011 invicta 14 repeater pocket watch solid 18k gold with centre seconds flyback chronograph made c1900. A medium weight 14size gold hunter case should weigh 3540 grams. Waltham key wind pocket watch 5 ounce coin silver 18. White enamel with painted roman numerals and blued steel hands. You can see a few example pages for comparison here. If, for example, your waltham pocket watch is engraved with a serial number between 10,200,000 and 11,099,999 it was manufactured in 1901.
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