Vintage pocket watch molnija steam engine train working mechanical. It is still in working order with a small crack on the crystal. 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. Waltham pocket watches are perhaps the easiest timepieces to date.
Antique 18s engraved coin silver hunting case 17j waltham pocket watch ca 1902. 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. For sale on 1stdibs this wonderful pocket watch from circa 1904. Railroad grade vintage mens waltham pocket watches. How to determine value of waltham watches lovetoknow. Vintage waltham pocket watch train collectors weekly.
Waltham gold 18 size model 83 special railroad king pocket watch case. How to identify a waltham pocket watch our pastimes. Waltham continued to manufacture watches until 1957. With financial backing from samuel curtis, of smallarms. Watch this video on youtube the pocket watch guy the finest antique pocket watches call jeff. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Solid silver waltham pocket watch circa 1900 in the strong case shows some signs of wear here and there. Pocket watch information custom engraved swiss pocket. Personalized pocket watch, gift for him, wooden vintage pocket watch, pocket watch. On the inside of back cover of the case it says waltham watch co, swiss made, base metal case, b 345 z, 6431. The serial number 3097487 allows you to date this watch. I have a waltham, open face, sidewinder pocket watch. This watch has two dustcovers over the back, and a huntingcase lid over the front. The most common train pocket watch material is metal.
That number can be used to estimate the date of production. Engraved initials, especially on the back cover can affect the price. I received it from my uncle who said that it belonged to my great uncle or my grandfather who worked for the railroad in the ohio area during the 1940s. Another variant commissioned by cp from waltham was the canadian railway time service watch, again, mostly 1883 and 1892 models. Each timepiece has been engraved with a serial number since 1852, starting with number 50. The company was founded by david davis, aaron dennison, and edward howard. Printable wall art, vintage map old americas instant download. The case is decorated with floral and flourish accents. Rare government railway melbourne australia issue railway.
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. Vintage waltham 17 jewel pocket watch railroad train engraved back swiss made. These watches had the words canadian railway time service engraved on the back plates. This identifies the watch as being made by the american waltham watch co. Somewhere between the classic pocket watches of the 1800s and those made today, you can find design characteristics that harken back to the era of the elegant old antique railroad pocket watches. Be aware if you are purchasing a railroad grade watch that some will be. Jul 08, 2014 no quartz watch in existence can match the beauty or worthiness of my 128 year old 16s, of, model 5, grade 107, class 29, 15j, 1891 elgin pocket watch movement in a 14k solid gold engraved. Antique waltham pocket watch 14k gold engraved textured dial. Waltham watch company was the first watchmaker to massproduce watch movements on an assembly line. Outer edge on the back the number engraved is 8004 and on the inner edge of the movement is the number 11045567. Style pocketwatch for repurposed jewelry or art nonworking ornate back. In 1849 aaron lufkin dennison, edward howard and david davis formed a company with a plan to use machinery to manufacture watch movement parts so precisely that they would become fully interchangeable. The companys historic 19thcentury manufacturing facilities in waltham, massachusetts have been preserved as the american waltham watch company. The dial has a picture of a train and says waltham on top and shock resistant underneath.
The fully stamped case is in excellent condition and engraved to the back is the issue marks and numbered 1558. It should have given waltham an immediate and early edge. There is a picture of a train engraved on the back of the case. They initially outfitted space for design and manufacturing in howards clock factory in roxbury, massachusetts, a community. The american waltham watch company had its beginnings in 1850 in roxbury, massachusetts. Waltham mechanical handwinding antique pocket watches for. Every waltham watch produced since 1852 was engraved with a. No quartz watch in existence can match the beauty or worthiness of my 128 year old 16s, of, model 5, grade 107, class 29, 15j, 1891 elgin pocket. Vintage 18 jewels marathon pocket watch train on back gibsonsvintageshop. It should have given waltham an immediate and early edge over the competition. Shop the 163 results for train pocket watch and support etsys oneofakind creative community. New listing rare 1904 waltham royal 17 jewel 12 size solid 14k gold pocket watch no reserve.
Waltham pocket watches for sale in uk view 60 bargains. This 18 size, 17 jewel, model 1883, coin silver, waltham pocket watch has an approximate 55. Open the back cover of the watch with your fingernail and look for identifying names a magnifying glass or loupe may be necessary. This had the combined effects of increasing productivity and lowering the prices of waltham s watches to its customers. Antique american waltham pocket watch with train on back. If you can open up the second rear dustcover, there is a serialnumber engraved on the watchmovement all waltham pocket watches have a serial number, so dont tell us its not there. Waltham mechanical handwinding antique pocket watches. New listing beautiful waltham 18s pocket watch sterling silver engraved case serviced. Their vision was to form a watch company that could produce highquality watches at a lower cost using interchangeable parts. Oftentimes featuring a roman numeral face, these watches are timeless and often will appreciate in value. Solid silver a w co waltham mass pocket watch 1891.
These watches are known for their brand, style, class, and value, and did you know that they can be purchased for discount prices on ebay. The watch was wound and also set by opening the back and fitting a key to a. This had the combined effects of increasing productivity and lowering the prices of walthams watches to its customers. Well, theres usually not much i can tell people without actually seeing the watch, but if someone knows the watchs serial. 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. 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. Flying scotsman personalised pocket watch custom engraved steam engine train railway locomotive gifts luxury metal case gift set trains.
Due to the fact that i own a lot of waltham pocket watches i. See todays waltham pocket watches for sale, best offer and auction. New era usa 18s open face pocket watch with train engraved on back of case. The waltham watch company, also known as the american waltham watch co. Every watch movement that waltham produced was engraved with an individual serial number. The fully signed waltham movement is working well keeping time. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. It has a train on the case as well as the face of the dial.
Vintage antigue train case waltham swiss pocket watch 16s. Info, specs, and value american antique pocket watches, with serial number lookups for manufacturers such as elgin, illinois, waltham, and hamilton. If you are new to collecting pocket watches my best advice is to take your time, even buying from me. Wanting to get some information on a waltham pocket watch. 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. In the beginning of 2003, a few waltham collectors, including tom mcintyre and myself began development of the waltham database. With it, well be able to tell you how old this watch is. Inside of the case says waltham watch co france hp40. The companys historic 19thcentury manufacturing facilities in waltham, massachusetts have been preserved as. The american waltham watch company can trace its roots to 1849. For sale waltham pocket watches ive recently moved house and clearing out some items that are no longer. Waltham 17 jewel pocket watch railroad train engraved back.
Wanting to get some information on a waltham pocket watch with a train engraved on the other side. See more ideas about old pocket watches, watches and pocket watch. The waltham pocket watch is equally celebrated and is part of the companys history from its very beginning. The serial number will pinpoint the year of manufacture but not the exact date. This is a waltham 10k goldfilled pocket watch in working order. Waltham ps bartlett pocket watch, full hunter engraved coin silver case, 17j. One side of the case is hand engraved with a circus like view of a sail boat at sea with filigree, guilloche and a curtain detail. These railroadgrade pocket watches, as they became colloquially known, had. The rights to the name waltham watch company were sold to various companies who continued to sell imported watches using the waltham name. The waltham watch company went out of business in 1957, but had founded a subsidiary in switzerland in 1954, waltham international sa. Get the best deal for waltham antique pocket watches from the largest. The inside of the back is printed illinois watch case co. Unfollow antique waltham pocket watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The watches are highly collectible and people often want to know waltham watches values.
While the values of waltham pocket watches vary immensely, these watches are sought after by many collectors. Waltham serial number lists indicate that between 1897 and 1919 4570 of these cpr walthams were produced for the railway. Most waltham pocket watches have some value, even if its only for scrap. Pocket watch information custom engraved swiss pocket watches. Waltham antique pocket watches are a must for any collector. Waltham pocket watch antique pocket watch gold plated pocket watch. New listing antique 14k solid gold diamond waltham pocket watch 10. Waltham antique pocket watches for sale shop with afterpay. Beautiful stem train engraved silver cased pocket watch. A pocket watch or pocketwatch is a watch that is made to be carried in a pocket, as opposed. Antique waltham pocket watch repair, mechanical waltham. In 1857 the american watch company in waltham, massachusetts.
Waltham movement with roman numerals and a second hand. Antique waltham pocket watch 14k gold engraved textured dial, price. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about train pocket watch. A wide variety of pocket watch with train options are available to you, such as style, case material, and movement. American waltham watch company waltham watch company waltham, massachusetts. Waltham watches all prices for waltham watches on chrono24.
Vitg antique 1883 train on back 18s 15j gr 820 waltham pocket watch qyd5. Its a train watch because theres a fast moving train on the back. The back of the case is decorated with an etched train locomotive. Unfollow waltham railroad pocket watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Waltham yellow gold pocket watch retailed by bailey. 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. Determining the date of your waltham pocket watch involves opening the back cover. How to value your waltham pocket watch flux magazine. 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.