Pocket watches from european manufacturers like omega, rolex and longines are much hotter in the market right now than pocket watches from u. The pocket watch database has compiled data covering the major american pocket watch manufacturers and created an easy way to find information using the serial number on the watch movement. For sale on 1stdibs this wonderful pocket watch from circa 1904. 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. Save waltham pocket watch value to get email alerts and updates on. A pocket watch or pocketwatch is a watch that is made to be carried in a pocket, as opposed. Waltham 14 karat gold 1920s pocket watch antique sage. This identifies the watch as being made by the american waltham watch co.
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There are many individuals and companies that specialize in vintage and antique watches. The company was founded by david davis, aaron dennison, and edward howard. With incredibly low and predictable friction, the jewels are highly durable, making them stay accurate for longer. Waltham pocket watches value old waltham pocket watches. 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. Unfollow waltham pocket watch 17 jewel to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Thanks to all of you for the continous outpouring of information. Get the best deals on waltham 17 jewels antique pocket watches with 12hour dial when you shop the largest online selection at. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. The term vanguard was originally the name for the 1892 movement, but later was used to refer to a grade of movement among other 1892 grades. While the values of waltham pocket watches vary immensely, these watches are sought after by many collectors.
How to value your waltham pocket watch flux magazine. Diy brick rocket stove cooking without electrical power duration. These wristwatches typically include four cap and hole jewels, two pallet jewels, and a roller jewel. The serial number 3097487 allows you to date this watch. Waltham 17 jewels pocket watch, my grandfathers, more. 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. Buy waltham pocket watches with 15 jewels and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Waltham pocket watch for sale shop with afterpay ebay. 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. With financial backing from samuel curtis, of smallarms. This waltham 100 jewel wristwatch movement actually has 100 total jewels, but only 17 of them are functional. Waltham and elgin both produced over one million watches per year in their peakproduction years. Sometimes the number of jewels is clearly marked on the movement, as in 19j, and sometimes it can only be determined by a watchmaker examining the watch. Waltham pocket watches with 15 jewels for sale ebay.
See todays waltham pocket watches for sale, best offer and auction. The waltham model 1892 actually hit the market in 1892. Waltham pocket watches with 17 jewels for sale ebay. Finding the value of a waltham or any collectible watch needs to take into account many factors. Waltham pocket watches have been around for more than 150 years and are a collectors item. Vanguard grade 17, 19, 21, and 23 jewels the best grade. 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 serial number 14385946 dates this openfaced, size 18, 7 jeweled, unadjusted. Info, specs, and value american antique pocket watches, with serial number lookups for. The watch has a good quality 20 year rolled goldgold filled case, with a decent quality if unsurprising full plate movement with micro regulation, but the chain looks as if has a chance of being a gold guard chain with a gold a diamond fob. Beautiful antique solid silver cased broadway waltham pocket watch c1879. Buy waltham pocket watches with 17 jewels and get the best deals. Pocket watch features a gold plated watch case by kingston serial number 795746, a white face, blue dials, screw off back, and a lovely short chain with an egyptian theme. It is a joy reading through these posts and seeing others who are still enthustiastic about watches.
Waltham 17 jewels antique pocket watches with 12hour dial. If working and able to be cleaned i would value it at 50 bucks. In order to find out waltham watches values, a valuer will consider the following. Waltham 17 jewels pocket watch, my grandfathers, more info. In 1885, after 26 years, the company name changed to american waltham watch co. I want to give good service to a client who brought this in, but dont have any background in vintage pocket watches.
How to determine value of waltham watches lovetoknow. 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. They were made between 1851 and 1957 in waltham, massachusetts. In 1857 the american watch company in waltham, massachusetts. To be a railroad grade watch, the following criteria must be met.
The interworkings are marked american waltham watch company, 15. Waltham antique pocket watches are a must for any collector. Buy waltham pocket watches with 7 jewels and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. I look to have it restored as a piece to wear and enjoy as someone else did. The gimmick of high jeweled watches of the 1950s and 1960s. Elgin 12 size, 15 jewels, hunting style mens pocket watch. As of 2014, a 17 jewel watch will most likely bring no more than 100 dollars. Get the best deals on waltham antique pocket watches with 17 jewels 19001909 year of manufacture when you shop the largest online. Have an open face case, with the stem at 12 oclock. Here are a few tips to find information about your pocket watch. This had the combined effects of increasing productivity and lowering the prices of walthams watches to its customers.
Answer a lot depends on the pocket watch such as the year of it the gold value the amount of gold you need to run the sn from then back inside of the watch though a online database, it could. Waltham 17 jewels warranted pocket watch the ebay community. Live simple, live free tinyhouse prepper recommended for you. How to determine the value of a pocket watch catawiki. Shop forand learn aboutantique waltham pocket watches. In contrast, the very best movements typically had 19, 21 or 23 jewels. The companys historic 19thcentury manufacturing facilities in waltham, massachusetts have been preserved as the american waltham watch company. Waltham pocket watches with 7 jewels for sale ebay. Waltham yellow gold pocket watch retailed by bailey. Waltham antique pocket watches with 17 jewels 19001909 year of. This is a waltham 10k goldfilled pocket watch in working order. Waltham 7 jewel watches are great for any occasion.
Model 1883 with ps bartlett movement from circa 18931894. Waltham watch company was the first watchmaker to massproduce watch movements on an assembly line. The waltham watch company, which had a variety of locations over the many years it was in operation including waltham, massachusetts, was in business from 18511957, and was one of the most prolific of the american watch companies. The waltham pocket watch is equally celebrated and is part of the companys history from its very beginning. Movement a pocket watchs movement is the entire mechanism which makes a watch function. Make offer antique 1908 waltham 16s gold of pocket watch 17jwl movt orig gold fob chain c. The more jewels and adjustments a watch has, the better its quality and therefore the higher its value. The waltham watch company, also known as the american waltham watch co. Waltham 17 jewel gold plated hunting case pocket watch. Waltham pocket watch 110086 18k white dial 27mm manual watch. Waltham pocket watch 12 size 17 jewels adjusted movement. Discover fantastic waltham pocket watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches.
Railroad grade vintage mens waltham pocket watches. Wns60704011 waltham 100 jewels solid 14k dial close. This waltham 100 jewel wristwatch movement actually has 100 total jewels, but only 17 of. I am starting a small collection and started with this waltham 17 jewels self winding. While this significantly reduces the value of our waltham 1920s pocket watch, it also affords us the opportunity to acquire it. A real live 100 jewels automatic movement by the waltham watch company running fine. Dec 10, 2010 waltham pocket watch 12 size 17 jewels adjusted movement. Grade, model 1883, hunting style mens pocket watch. I need help identifying the year and any other information available. Get the best deals on waltham antique pocket watches with 17 jewels 19101919 year of manufacture when you shop the largest online. A 17 jewel watch is worth different amounts, depending on the make and condition. Waltham railroad pocket watch with locomotive design on dial, ca 1960s 16 size, 17 jewel. Get the best deals on waltham 17 jewels antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at.
The american waltham watch company had its beginnings in 1850 in roxbury, massachusetts. Waltham antique pocket watches with 17 jewels 19101919 year of. How much is a 15 jewel elgin pocket watch worth answers. Waltham 17 jewels pocket watch, my grandfathers, more info please. 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.
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