A wide variety of pocket watch with train options are available to you, such as style, case material, and movement. This 18 size, 17 jewel, model 1883, coin silver, waltham pocket watch has an approximate 55. This identifies the watch as being made by the american waltham watch co. 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. It should have given waltham an immediate and early edge. The american waltham watch company can trace its roots to 1849. The most common train pocket watch material is metal. Sturdy silverode screw type case with an elk engraved on the case back. Oftentimes featuring a roman numeral face, these watches are timeless and often will appreciate in value. Every waltham watch produced since 1852 was engraved with a. The watch was wound and also set by opening the back and fitting a key to a.
Pocket watch information custom engraved swiss pocket watches. The case is decorated with floral and flourish accents. They initially outfitted space for design and manufacturing in howards clock factory in roxbury, massachusetts, a community. It is still in working order with a small crack on the crystal. How to identify a waltham pocket watch our pastimes. Waltham antique pocket watches are a must for any collector. Antique waltham pocket watch 14k gold engraved textured dial. See more ideas about old pocket watches, watches and pocket watch. Vintage 18 jewels marathon pocket watch train on back gibsonsvintageshop. Wanting to get some information on a waltham pocket watch with a train engraved on the other side.
The serial number will pinpoint the year of manufacture but not the exact date. Railroad grade vintage mens waltham pocket watches. New listing beautiful waltham 18s pocket watch sterling silver engraved case serviced. Waltham pocket watches are perhaps the easiest timepieces to date. Pocket watch information custom engraved swiss pocket. Waltham yellow gold pocket watch retailed by bailey. Inside of the case says waltham watch co france hp40. The watches are highly collectible and people often want to know waltham watches values. It should have given waltham an immediate and early edge over the competition. Waltham mechanical handwinding antique pocket watches. The american waltham watch company had its beginnings in 1850 in roxbury, massachusetts.
Wanting to get some information on a waltham pocket watch. With financial backing from samuel curtis, of smallarms. The serial number 3097487 allows you to date this watch. Engraved initials, especially on the back cover can affect the price. On the inside of back cover of the case it says waltham watch co, swiss made, base metal case, b 345 z, 6431. Beautiful stem train engraved silver cased pocket watch. 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. There is a picture of a train engraved on the back of the case. 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. Antique american waltham pocket watch with train on back. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands.
Did you scroll all this way to get facts about train pocket watch. Vintage waltham 17 jewel pocket watch railroad train engraved back swiss made. Each timepiece has been engraved with a serial number since 1852, starting with number 50. See todays waltham pocket watches for sale, best offer and auction. Another variant commissioned by cp from waltham was the canadian railway time service watch, again, mostly 1883 and 1892 models. The companys historic 19thcentury manufacturing facilities in waltham, massachusetts have been preserved as. This watch has two dustcovers over the back, and a huntingcase lid over the front. Its a train watch because theres a fast moving train on the back. Outer edge on the back the number engraved is 8004 and on the inner edge of the movement is the number 11045567. Every watch movement that waltham produced was engraved with an individual serial number.
Pocket watch identification and value guide the spruce crafts. 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. 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. American waltham watch company waltham watch company waltham, massachusetts.
The waltham pocket watch is equally celebrated and is part of the companys history from its very beginning. The companys historic 19thcentury manufacturing facilities in waltham, massachusetts have been preserved as the american waltham watch company. It has a train on the case as well as the face of the dial. 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. For sale waltham pocket watches ive recently moved house and clearing out some items that are no longer. New era usa 18s open face pocket watch with train engraved on back of case. 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. The company was founded by david davis, aaron dennison, and edward howard. Personalized pocket watch, gift for him, wooden vintage pocket watch, pocket watch. Antique 18s engraved coin silver hunting case 17j waltham pocket watch ca 1902.
If you are new to collecting pocket watches my best advice is to take your time, even buying from me. This had the combined effects of increasing productivity and lowering the prices of waltham s watches to its customers. New listing antique 14k solid gold diamond waltham pocket watch 10. Vintage antigue train case waltham swiss pocket watch 16s. How to determine value of waltham watches lovetoknow.
The dial has a picture of a train and says waltham on top and shock resistant underneath. Printable wall art, vintage map old americas instant download. 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. A pocket watch or pocketwatch is a watch that is made to be carried in a pocket, as opposed. With it, well be able to tell you how old this watch is. Their vision was to form a watch company that could produce highquality watches at a lower cost using interchangeable parts. These railroadgrade pocket watches, as they became colloquially known, had. Waltham serial number lists indicate that between 1897 and 1919 4570 of these cpr walthams were produced for the railway. 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.
Most waltham pocket watches have some value, even if its only for scrap. The waltham watch company, also known as the american waltham watch co. While the values of waltham pocket watches vary immensely, these watches are sought after by many collectors. Well, theres usually not much i can tell people without actually seeing the watch, but if someone knows the watchs serial. The waltham watch company went out of business in 1957, but had founded a subsidiary in switzerland in 1954, waltham international sa. Open the back cover of the watch with your fingernail and look for identifying names a magnifying glass or loupe may be necessary. Dec 15, 2014 wanting to get some information on a waltham pocket watch with a train engraved on the other side. Be aware if you are purchasing a railroad grade watch that some will be. Waltham continued to manufacture watches until 1957.
Unfollow waltham railroad pocket watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Flying scotsman personalised pocket watch custom engraved steam engine train railway locomotive gifts luxury metal case gift set trains. Waltham gold 18 size model 83 special railroad king pocket watch case. Get the best deal for waltham antique pocket watches from the largest. New listing rare 1904 waltham royal 17 jewel 12 size solid 14k gold pocket watch no reserve. Waltham watch company was the first watchmaker to massproduce watch movements on an assembly line. Solid silver waltham pocket watch circa 1900 in the strong case shows some signs of wear here and there. Waltham mechanical handwinding antique pocket watches for. 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. The fully stamped case is in excellent condition and engraved to the back is the issue marks and numbered 1558. Determining the date of your waltham pocket watch involves opening the back cover.
The back of the case is decorated with an etched train locomotive. This is a waltham 10k goldfilled pocket watch in working order. Waltham antique pocket watches for sale shop with afterpay. 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. Vintage pocket watch molnija steam engine train working mechanical. These watches had the words canadian railway time service engraved on the back plates. Unfollow antique waltham pocket watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Discover fantastic waltham pocket watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches large selection secure purchases. In 1857 the american watch company in waltham, massachusetts.
About 69% of these are pocket watches, 14% are quartz watches, and 3% are wristwatches. Antique waltham pocket watch repair, mechanical waltham. Waltham movement with roman numerals and a second hand. That number can be used to estimate the date of production. The rights to the name waltham watch company were sold to various companies who continued to sell imported watches using the waltham name. For sale on 1stdibs this wonderful pocket watch from circa 1904. How to value your waltham pocket watch flux magazine. 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 inside of the back is printed illinois watch case co.
Waltham pocket watch antique pocket watch gold plated pocket watch. 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. Waltham pocket watches for sale in uk view 60 bargains. Vitg antique 1883 train on back 18s 15j gr 820 waltham pocket watch qyd5. 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.
In the beginning of 2003, a few waltham collectors, including tom mcintyre and myself began development of the waltham database. Remember, the serial number being referred to is the serial number on the movement i. Hi, my stepdad left me a watch that belonged to his father. This had the combined effects of increasing productivity and lowering the prices of walthams watches to its customers. See more ideas about watches, pocket watch and antiques. Solid silver a w co waltham mass pocket watch 1891.
The fully signed waltham movement is working well keeping time. 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 movement number is 15340548, movement diameter is about 36. Rare government railway melbourne australia issue railway. Due to the fact that i own a lot of waltham pocket watches i. Shop the 163 results for train pocket watch and support etsys oneofakind creative community. Info, specs, and value american antique pocket watches, with serial number lookups for manufacturers such as elgin, illinois, waltham, and hamilton. Waltham watches all prices for waltham watches on chrono24.