This is a story written in 1881 about the operation of the waltham factory. Producing millions of timepieces over their 107year history, waltham watch company is a landmark in american timekeeping. The company was founded by david davis, aaron dennison, and edward howard. 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. View this item and discover similar for sale at 1stdibs vintage waltham 14k yellow gold ladies pendant watch manual winding.
With financial backing from samuel curtis, of smallarms. Waltham open face antique pocket watches for sale ebay. Pocket watch database has a searchable database you can use. It has 15 jewels, screw down gold jewel settings, a patent micro regulator, solid gold balance weights, breguet hair spring and is lever set. Each timepiece has been engraved with a serial number since 1852, starting with number 50. Some pocket watches have been converted to wrist watches. Waltham pocket watches are perhaps the easiest timepieces to date. Vintage waltham yellow gold ladies pendant watch at 1stdibs. Shop authentic mens pocket watches at up to 90% off. Waltham is the only american company to ever make repeater pocket watches. The following pricing is a guideline of what your pocket watch may need to again become a beautiful and dependable daily companion.
Waltham waltham were established in 1850 and are wellknown for their innovative techniques in mass pocket watch production. 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 ones made were only in limited quantities, making them highly collectible today. The american waltham watch company had its beginnings in 1850 in roxbury, massachusetts. This identifies the watch as being made by the american waltham watch co. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. The serial number will pinpoint the year of manufacture but not the exact date. Make offer 1903 waltham pocket watch 12611447 riverside 19j sz 16 aww.
Since most were made as repeaters only, the fact this piece also has a chronograph function, makes this one of the rarest american pocket watches ever made. The brand of the watch can also greatly impact the value. This had the combined effects of increasing productivity and lowering the prices of walthams watches to its customers. If youre buying or selling a car, its not enough just to know that its an old ford. Is the serial number you provided off of the movement and is this 14k gold. Before the waltham watch company went out of business in 1957, it founded a subsidiary in switzerland in 1954, waltham international sa.
Their vision was to form a watch company that could produce highquality watches at a lower cost using interchangeable parts. How to value your waltham pocket watch flux magazine. You can find many waltham pocket watches for sale on ebay. I have done my due diligence by researching within ebay and can not find any similar. Prior to that year, pocket watches were not made of standard parts and. If your watch isnt in poor condition as most 70 year old watches are, expect to pay less. See todays waltham pocket watches for sale, best offer and auction. Waltham watches all prices for waltham watches on chrono24.
Every antique waltham pocket watch is confirmation of mans willingness to dream and ability to persevere. This is a waltham 10k goldfilled pocket watch in working order. The american waltham watch company can trace its roots to 1849. Railroad grade vintage mens waltham pocket watches. Check out our waltham pocket watch selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our pocket watches shops. This returns any information available about a specific watch serial number.
How much is my waltham pocket watch serial number 516678. In 1907 the company name changed to waltham watch co. Buy waltham pocket watches and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Waltham 14k yellow gold pocket watch octogan shaped case. To get a better feel of which watches are particularly successful at our auctions, take a look at some of the most expensive pocket watches to have sold on catawiki. How much is my waltham pocket watch serial number 516678 worth answered by a verified appraiser. Waltham antique pocket watches for sale shop with afterpay. How to identify a waltham pocket watch our pastimes. Waltham silver grade nickel model 1868 pocket watch at 1stdibs. Waltham antique pocket watches are a must for any collector. How to determine the value of a pocket watch catawiki. They were made between 1851 and 1957 in waltham, massachusetts. Ive long specialized in waltham pocket watch repair and look to gain you as life long customer, as i have with so may others in possession of such waltham watches. White and blue guilloche enamel face reads bonheur.
Waltham pocket watch serial numbers with description of waltham watch movements, and price guide included years 1857 thru 1944 included illustrations in detail. Waltham pocket book of responsible pet ownership nutrition and healthcare. Waltham fancy dial 16s 15j gold plated antique pocket watch. Waltham international sa retains the right to the waltham trade name outside of north america, and continues to produce mechanical wrist watches and mechanical pocket watches under the waltham brand. 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. Waltham pocket watch this watch has two dustcovers over the back, and a huntingcase lid over the front. It should have given waltham an immediate and early edge over the competition. This had the combined effects of increasing productivity and lowering the prices of waltham s watches to its customers. 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.
Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. How to value a pocket watch 7 simple rules to follow medium. They were most common type of watch from their development in the 16th century until wristwatches became popular after world war i during which a transitional design, trench watches, were used by the military. How to determine value of waltham watches lovetoknow. In this section, you will find a nice selection of vintage waltham or the earlier american waltham watch co. Antique mechanical pocket watch repair, cleaning, repair. A pocket watch is a watch made to be carried in a pocket, as opposed to a wristwatch. It is fairly simple to confirm a watch is a waltham pocket watch and to identify the model and manufacturing date. The serial number 3097487 allows you to date this watch. Some of the pages will be able to provide additional information.
So now in this example, you know you have a waltham riverside 18k gold hunting case pocket watch made in 1886. In 1857 the american watch company in waltham, massachusetts introduced. Susanins will not comment on the working condition of any watch or clock movement watch face. The spruce crafts is part of the dotdash publishing family. It should have given waltham an immediate and early edge. Get the best deal for waltham antique pocket watches from the largest online selection at. The current condition of your pocket watch will determine all. New listing rare 1904 waltham royal 17 jewel 12 size solid 14k gold pocket watch no reserve. Together with a goldfilled watch chain, and a goldfilled masonic fob. Waltham rare collectible five minute repeating chronograph. It is worth noting that puppy and kitten diets are not. Model 1883 with ps bartlett movement from circa 18931894. Learn to repair and restore mechanical pocket and wrist watches. A colorado startup resurrects waltham pocket watches morning.
Although less accurate than pocket watches, wrist watches were. Waltham antique 1914 waltham 12 size 17 jewel pocket watch for. Watch repair is a fascinating hobby, one of the few that is actually worth doing yourself. 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. How much is my waltham pocket watch serial number 516678 worth. Wwco, in 1923 briefly to the waltham watch and clock company and finally in 1925 to the waltham watch company wwc. 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. If you dont know what your watch is, theres no possible way to know what its worth. Get the best deals on waltham open face antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. Waltham watch company was the first watchmaker to massproduce watch movements on an assembly line. With this info, i should be able to find and value this watch for you. This is a very rare nickel movement american watch co. Due to the fact that i own a lot of waltham pocket watches i. There are only a handful of these in existence today.
I have researched this quite a bit but cant seem to. I want to give good service to a client who brought this in, but dont have any background in vintage pocket watches. I see you are looking for a value for your waltham pocket watch. Look up your waltham pocket watch serial number here. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them. Check the list for examples of jewelry that heritage auctions seeks for consignment.
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. The waltham watch company contributed greatly to the world of antique pocket watches with their precision engineering and fine craftsmanship. Open the back cover of the watch with your fingernail and look for identifying names a magnifying glass or loupe may be necessary. While the values of waltham pocket watches vary immensely, these watches are sought after by many collectors. New listing antique 14k solid gold diamond waltham pocket watch 10. New listing beautiful waltham 18s pocket watch sterling silver engraved case serviced. I have researched this quite a bit but cant seem to find this exact one. Find the value of estate jewelry and vintage and custom jewelry easy as 123. Unfollow waltham pocket watch value to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. 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. The waltham watch company went out of business in 1957, but had founded a subsidiary in switzerland in 1954, waltham international sa. The waltham model 1857 is a watch made by the american watch company, later called the waltham watch company in waltham, massachusetts. Waltham pocket watch serial numbers with description of waltham watch movements, and price guide included years 1857 thru 1944 included illustrations in detail on. What materials are waltham pocket watches made out of.
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Tonight history channels pawn stars tv show had a waltham pocket watch on the episode. High jewel examples are fervently sought by pocket watch collectors. 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. A pocket watch or pocketwatch is a watch that is made to be carried in a pocket, as opposed. Waltham mens 100 jewels centennial autochron automatic wdate.
Two groups of highquality watches were produced by the company for orders placed by the canadian pacific railway. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Waltham and elgin both produced over one million watches per year in their peakproduction years. The american waltham pocket watch is noted among collectors for their intrinsic beauty, high quality, unique designs, and for being made in america from 1850 to 1957 when they moved to switzerland. A waltham gents 9ct gold cased full hunter pocket watch, having signed white enamel dial with subsidiary seconds dial, keyless fifteen jewel movement numbered 22781810, with gold inner back cover, 97. The waltham pocket watch is equally celebrated and is part of the companys history from its very beginning. Aug, 20 how much is my waltham pocket watch serial number 516678 worth answered by a verified appraiser we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Request a free appraisal from the experts at heritage auctions.
See more ideas about watches, pocket watch and antiques. It has 15 jewels, screw down gold jewel settings, a patent micro regulator, solid gold. In this section, you will find a nice selection of vintage railroadgrade waltham or the earlier american waltham watch co. Every watch i accept for restoration is fully disassembled. It is in its original silver case and in excellent condition 58mm diameter. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Waltham pocket watches have been around for more than 150 years and are a collectors item. Discover fantastic waltham pocket watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches large selection secure purchases. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Value guide for estate and antique jewelry heritage auctions. You may have a rare early lecoultre, longines, waltham or omega military pocket watch, which are much sought after by collectors and fetch a. Next, search the heritage auctions archives to find the value of similar items sold at auction. I have a american waltham watch co pocket watch that i think is pretty rare.