American waltham pocket download model 1873

Vintage 1883 waltham american watch company 1873 pocket movement runs 8s 15j usa. American waltham pocket watch model 1894 circa 1903 1904 etsy. The author is unknown but it gives a wonderful insight into the company and its operation. American waltham 1873 for sale collectible pocketwatch shop. The spruce crafts is part of the dotdash publishing family. See todays waltham pocket watches for sale, best offer and auction. 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. Grade nickel model 1860 pocket watch manual winding. 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.

Jul 07, 2011 18 size, william ellery, 11 jewels, hunter case movement made in 1884. The waltham model 1857 is a watch made by the american watch company, later called the waltham watch company in waltham, massachusetts. The date of production was between december of 1887 and september of 1888. Coin silver american waltham pocket watch c1885 size. The waltham watch company, also known as the american waltham watch co. Model 1883 waltham pocket watch originally posted by abslomrob i suspect the case isnt original. American waltham pocket watches ashtonblakey vintage. The model 18736 grade b has an unusual frosted nickel finish to the high grade movement.

Waltham, rare american watch co grade model 1872 with sawtooth balance, 16s. How 3d printing is changing the game for artists and designers. Wm ellery waltham antique pocket watch model 187410 size. Waltham watches antique time rolex repair service pocket. It should have given waltham an immediate and early edge. I have a waltham pocket watch, model 1892, crescent st. This is a waltham 10k goldfilled pocket watch in working order. The example below uses information from the american waltham watch company, but that is just an example. This is a very rare nickel movement american watch co. Known for fantastic movement designs and beautiful raised gold jewel settings. May 05, 2016 the watch is a wm ellery waltham antique pocket watch. The adjusted 7 jewel movement is key wind and has a gilt finish.

The first is the crescent street and the second is the vanguard model. American waltham pocket watch model 1894 circa 1903 1904. American watch company waltham royal special pocket watch o model. Alice frei was a hairspring vibrator and otto frei was a watchmaker and they began by fixing watches and selling watch parts to.

Wind indicator watches were perfected by waltham and are highly sought after. Total production of model 1874 hillside 11j kw was 3978 movements. These will typically sell higher in an antique shop or private sale compared to an. Waltham antique pocket watches with roman numerals for sale. Vintage 1877 waltham riverside model 1873 pocket watch movement runs 8s 7j usa. Casemaker ab is most likely alfred bedford, which was the name of walthams english manager. During the heyday of the american pocket watch, many beautiful watches were made by the truly gifted and skilled watchmakers of this country.

There are a few errors but the article is shown as is for historical interest. The balance 1017 is 15 mm in diameter excluding the screws. Vintage 1884 american waltham wm ellery cal 1873 pocket watch movement 8s 7j. American watch company waltham double hunter pocket watch. Waltham antique pocket watches with roman numerals for. In 1850, at roxbury, massachusetts, david davis, edward howard, and aaron lufkin dennison formed the company that would later become the waltham watch company. Waltham uses the name again on the model 1883 and will use it from the 8 th run of model 92 movements almost to the very end of model 92 production. American watch parts available at the otto frei web site. Get the best deal for waltham antique pocket watches from the largest online selection at. Waltham gold antique pocket watches with roman numerals. Get the best deals on waltham pocket watches 18701879 when you shop the largest online selection at. New listing 1890s american waltham pocket watch model. Review vintage 1873 waltham grade royal size 87 j pocket watch movement runs.

The waltham model 1857 was the first made in the year 1857 and in years prior to that year, pocket watches were not made of standard parts and there was a difficulty in. We just had the pleasure of servicing a waltham model 1870 with a serial number of 500785. In the model 92 it is found in 17, 19 and 21 jewel movements as well as twotone movements. Sidestepping any debate over which one was most beautiful, it is suffice to say that waltham s model 92 would be included with the finalists in any competition for such an honor. Antique coin silver american watch co pocket watch. It features a single sunk enamel dial with black roman numeral and light spade blues steel hands. I usually try to ship the next business day after receiving payment but it might take two. This is a vintage 1873 waltham size 8, 7 jewel pocket watch. It is lever set but with the lever in the 11oclock position. The model 18736 was walthams first successful 6 size pocket watch.

Over the years, weve discovered that our customers have some common questions about their vintage and antique watches. Shop our extensive collection of unique and original waltham vintage pocket watches. The case is signed empress and the case serial number is 1,818,291. See more ideas about watches, pocket watch and pocket watch antique. Bartlett in fantastic running condition with original key. Waltham watch company was the first watchmaker to massproduce watch movements on an assembly line. The watch has a serial number 3499842 and is model number 1873 6. Case was gold so somebody scrapped it and i bought the leftovers. The watch has 7 jewel movement with hunting configuration. Wm ellery waltham antique pocket watch model 187410 size 10s. Instructions for using our serial number lookup tables. New listing serviced, nice working, 1889 waltham 18s model 1883 pocket watch, 11 jewels. Movement is a model 1894 american waltham watch company 17 jewel adjusted, serial number,485,283, which dates this pocket watch to 19031904. The brand of the watch can also greatly impact the value.

May just need to be serviced and put in a nice case. Rare 1906 american waltham pocket wrist watch size 00 mvmt 20yrs star gf case. High jewel examples are fervently sought by pocket watch collectors. Antique american waltham model 1857 key wind set 18s coin. The waltham model 1857 is a watch made by the american watch company, later called the waltham watch company in waltham, massachusetts the model 1857 was first made in 1857. Antique 1873 riverside waltham 15 jewels size 8s pocketwatch a13. Production of the 10 size movements ceased in 1873, but the company had manufactured enough movements, to assemble and offer them throughout the life of the american watch company. Prior to that year, pocket watches were not made of standard parts and repairing and making the watches was difficult and expensive.

Waltham sterling coin silver hunter pocket watch model 1877 18s 7j ca. What is the value of a american waltham pocket watch. Movement needs service with bent hour hand and hairlines on the dial at 3 and 7 oclock. Rare waltham model 18736 hunting case pocket watch only.

Jul 17, 2016 this feature is not available right now. The american watch company created and marketed the. American waltham pocket watches ashtonblakey vintage watches. Dec 31, 2015 american watch company waltham double hunter pocket watch. Waltham wm ellery pocket watch movement model 1873 ref. Waltham open face antique pocket watches with roman numerals. I do not know if the watch will run, i cannot wind it.

This waltham pocket watch company article is reproduced from the scientific american, dated august 1881. Most waltham pocket watches have some value, even if its only for scrap and. Case shows minor wear with the front shield engraved. It is in its original silver case and in excellent condition 58mm diameter.

American watch co waltham model 1877 18s appleton tracy serial number 2489453. Also included are new textual graphics and minor navigational additions and corrections. Missing balance and other parts including pallet fork. There are only a handful of these in existence today. As described elsewhere, the model of a watch is the overall design of the watchs movement i. This had the combined effects of increasing productivity and lowering the prices of walthams watches to its customers. Get the best deals on waltham antique pocket watches with roman numerals when you shop the largest online selection at. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Antique waltham pocket watch repair, mechanical waltham. Antique 1881 waltham grade riverside model 1873 8s j hunters. Discussion in american pocket watches started by mauleg, aug 2, 2014.

American waltham royal special pocket watch youtube. This model was produced from may to august of 1887 and is one of the scarcer models of waltham watches. These are very interesting pocket watches and they have some very interesting features. Antique 1903 waltham pocket watch grade 625 model 1899 size 16s 17j not running. Waltham model 1892 hairspring and stud, part number 1676a heavy. Due to the fact that i own a lot of waltham pocket watches i. Waltham crescent street model 1870 serial number 500785. We have one of the largest collections of railroad grade and keywind pocket watches on the internet. When used on the model 92, it indicates a grade second to the vanguard grade. Casemaker ab is most likely alfred bedford, which was the name of waltham s english manager. Describes the evolution of the american waltham watch company from its founding in 1851 until its closure in 1957.

How to value your waltham pocket watch flux magazine. Some pocket watches have been converted to wrist watches. It should have given waltham an immediate and early edge over the competition. Waltham silver grade nickel model 1868 pocket watch at 1stdibs. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Antique american waltham watch company pocket watch ebth. The enamel dial has elongated roman numerals and this is an indication this is an early 1883 model pocket watch from the waltham watch factories near boston mass. How to determine value of waltham watches lovetoknow. The hands are medium spade design for this waltham pocket watch. You should consult the serial number table for the specific brand of. An antique american waltham watch company pocket watch. On these pages, weve provided short howto articles in an attempt to answer a few of the most common questions and help you to learn more about the proper care and handling of your vintage pocket watch.

Daves watch parts and tools waltham parts movements. Home forums horological education watches american pocket watches. It was one of the most prolific american watch companies and by the early. Hamilton, illionois, waltham, howard and american watch company. Well, theres usually not much i can tell people without actually seeing the watch, but if someone knows the watchs serial.

Waltham model 1873 is a 8size 34plate leverset movement featuring a gilt or nickel finish. Model 1883 american waltham 18sz pocket watch youtube. An examination of the american waltham watch company. Original heavy silver case in excellent condition 58mm diameter. Antique 1880 waltham broadway 18s 7j silver pocket watch parts as is b4956. My first waltham was a vanguard model railroad style watch, 16 size, 23 jewels. Boston private jewelers estate watches vintage pocket. American waltham pocket watch hunters case model 1890. Get the best deals on waltham antique pocket watches with roman. The 4th wheel on quick beat versions have 70 teeth. Jul 18, 2012 the waltham model 1857 is a watch made by the american watch co. Waltham pocket watch model 1892 nawcc message board. The watch is in good running condition and will make a very fine addition to a waltham collection. Brief history of the american waltham watch company including serial number lookup tables for production dates.

What is the value of a american waltham pocket watch, model. Boston private jewelers estate watches vintage pocket watches. Sidestepping any debate over which one was most beautiful, it is suffice to say that walthams model 92 would be included with the finalists in any competition for such an honor. The watch is a wm ellery waltham antique pocket watch.