In the model 92 it is found in 17, 19 and 21 jewel movements as well as twotone movements. This is a quality old watch from one of americas premier watch manufacturers. This had the combined effects of increasing productivity and lowering the prices of walthams watches to its customers. See todays waltham pocket watches for sale, best offer and auction. How to identify a waltham pocket watch our pastimes. Model 1883 waltham pocket watch originally posted by abslomrob i suspect the case isnt original. Here we see it with the balance cock and the mainspring bridge and barel removed. This example is a big, heavy watch with a thick crystal and a swingout case. Co gf hunter pocket watch stunning 14ct full hunter waltham traveler pocket watch b.
Prior to that year, pocket watches were not made of standard parts and repairing and making the watches was difficult and expensive. The waltham pocket watch is equally celebrated and is part of the companys history from its very beginning. The hands are medium spade design for this waltham pocket watch. This model was first produced in 1883, thus the model number. Waltham watch company was the first watchmaker to massproduce watch movements on an assembly line. The most common 1883 pocket watch material is metal. What is the value of a model 1883 waltham pocket watch. John lacambria chapter 149, protecting our passion one watch at a time. 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. 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.
When used on the model 92, it indicates a grade second to the vanguard grade. Pocket watch dials lot of 18 size american waltham watch co. Get the best deal for waltham 17 jewels antique pocket watches from. 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. Dismantling a waltham pocket watch model 1883 youtube. This is a waltham 10k goldfilled pocket watch in working order. Antique waltham 17j 1883 model strong running pocket watch gold filled. The waltham model 1857 is a watch made by the american watch co. Waltham silver grade nickel model 1868 pocket watch at 1stdibs.
Welcome to the waltham model 1892 research website during the heyday of the american pocket watch, many beautiful watches were made by the truly gifted and skilled watchmakers of this country. White dial with roman numeral markers and blued spade style hands. This is a very rare nickel movement american watch co. Get notified well let you know when another one like it comes in. Robbins continued to manage the company until his death in 1902. Daves watch parts and tools waltham parts movements. Waltham size 18 antique pocket watches for sale ebay. Get the best deals on waltham antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. Grade, model 1883, hunting style mens pocket watch. The 2020 national meeting in dayton has been canceled. How to value your waltham pocket watch flux magazine. Get the best deals on waltham pocket watches 18801889 when you.
Waltham model 1883, size 18, 11 jewels, nickel case, faint hairlines on dial, faint locomotive on back cover. Model 1883 american waltham 18sz pocket watch youtube. Which is not impossible, but the misidentification of the model subtracts credence from that possibility. 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. Get the best deal for waltham antique pocket watches from the largest. So, it was a tough decision if i should try to save it or part it out. Overall a beautiful watch with gorgeous inside scroll work. Runs face down, stops face up due to a broken staff.
According to the waltham database, your watch is a model 1883, grade 84, 15jewel, open face pocket watch, size 18 mens watch, unadjusted, with a breguet spring balance. If the watch truly is 19021904, that would not be the original dial. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Lot includes two 1883 model waltham pocket watches. American waltham model 1883 pocket watch nawcc message board. Worldwide chapter 149 message board view forum 1883. The old guy was extremely dirty and the 3rd wheel in the train was damaged. 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. There are only a handful of these in existence today. In part one the movement is removed from the case and the dial and hands are taken apart from the movement. They were made between 1851 and 1957 in waltham, massachusetts.
The pequegnat family moved from switzerland in 1874 after being in the jewellery business over there. Waltham 18size, doublesunk center section is just pressed in dial. Model 1883 with ps bartlett movement from circa 18931894. One or more of its 200 parts may be broken, rusted, miscalibrated, unoriginal, previously improperly serviced, under lubricated or just plain tired.
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. Gorgeous 21j two toned of sw 1883 model waltham watch view previous topic view next topic gorgeous 21j two toned of sw 1883 model waltham watch. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about 1883 pocket watch. Waltham antique pocket watches with 15 jewels 18 pocket watch. It is stamped inside the back cover patented trade mark 8492. This is an antique 1883 waltham william ellery ladies pocket watch 7 jewel, 8s, wind up mechanical, running pocket watch with gold filled case and 30 slider chain. Waltham gold plated pocket watches with 15 jewels for sale ebay. This watch is a lever set, stemwind sidewinder watch3 oclock stemcrown position. The serial number for this damaskeened nickel waltham movement is 15,367,349 and this serial number tells me it was made in waltham mass at the waltham factory in the year 2907. Antique american waltham watch co model 1883 sidewinder. Waltham massive 17j antique 1883 model strong running mens.
Antique waltham model 1883 gold fill pocket watch 18 size 11 jewels sn 4863599. Yellow gold filled waltham full hunter pocket watch 17 jewel size 18 1905 825. Waltham pocket watch 11j model 1883 size 18 grade 3 made in 1891 waltham model 72 gold pocket watch circa 1883 timepieces timezone vine watches two model 1883s the same but rare american waltham watch co maritime pocket w the waltham 15 jewel leton tracy model 1883 pocket watch lot. Waltham pocket watches have been around for more than 150 years and are a collectors item. The movement is a model 1883 with 11 jewels and they have been inspected and oiled properly. Rare antique 1883 waltham coin silver model 1877 pocket watch. Waltham 18 size 17 jewel grade 825 model 1883 pocket watch 72647. Pocket watch repair video on how to disassemble a waltham 1883 model. Replaced the balance wheel without hairspring and roller table so i could test that the deep cleaning of the. The second video is the actual disassembly of the movement.
Here is a very rare dominion railways pocket watch i wanted to share with you. Make offer waltham 18s 11j open face alaska silver massive 8. The american watch company created and marketed the. Most waltham pocket watches have some value, even if its only for scrap. It should have given waltham an immediate and early edge. The model 1892 was considered one of walthams most successful watches. Also commonly referred to as the waltham watch company, the american waltham watch company was the first watch company to mass produce watches in america and is generally considered to be the most important american watch company. Waltham pocket watch model 1883 movement 8911964 rebuild. Get the best deal for waltham size 18 antique pocket watches from. I do not know how to tell how many jewels and i do not know the age. Waltham 18 size model 1883 pocket watch parts waltham 18 size model 1892 waltham 16 size model 1899 parts waltham pocket watch hands waltham watch mainsprings waltham 18 size barrel bridges waltham 18 size balance cocks waltham balance staffs waltham bracelet size watch stems waltham plate jewels and train hole bushings waltham 16 size hunting. History of the american waltham watch company waltham, ma. As described elsewhere, the model of a watch is the overall design of the watchs movement i. It is in its original silver case and in excellent condition 58mm diameter.
Discussion in american pocket watches started by reasonone, sep 4, 2019. Find great deals on ebay for bartlett pocket watch and ellery pocket watch. Waltham model 1883 pocket watch image of blouse and pocket. The case is signed empress and the case serial number is 1,818,291. The waltham model 1883, grade 81, is an 18 size, 15 jewel, full plate watch with a lever set mechanism. Value of a waltham watch co ps bartlett pocket watch. Antique american waltham watch co sidewinder pocket watch. Antique pocket watch services antique swiss and american mechanical watch repair specialists since 1987 there are over 100 reasons why your swiss or american pocketwatch wont run. Waltham pocket watch for sale shop with afterpay ebay. Just finished restoring a 15 ruby jeweled waltham pocket watch that is 102 years old.
Waltham 17 jewels antique pocket watches for sale ebay. Movement is 16 jewels, all steel parts gilt, gold filled engraving, silveroid case, 12hour dial marked for jos. Making the waltham model 1883 raindrop laboratories. Arreton amateur timepieces this is my first video relating to my new hobby horology.