The waltham watch company, also known as the american waltham watch co. Jan 27, 2012 i have a 1892 vanguard waltham pocket watch serial 11525766, 21 jewel, adjusted, size 18 open face. The waltham pocket watch is equally celebrated and is part of the companys history from its very beginning. May 29, 2017 i have a american waltham us travellers pocket watch serial number 15338802.
How to use our vintage watch serial number lookup tables. The case is decorated with floral and flourish accents. Looking at the table of waltham serial numbers see example below, you can see that number 20,900,000 was made in 1917 and 21,800,000 was made in 1918 marked in. They were made between 1851 and 1957 in waltham, massachusetts.
Antique 1889 mens pocket watch by waltham in working condition. Info, specs, and value american antique pocket watches, with serial number lookups for manufacturers such as elgin, illinois, waltham, and hamilton. Tell us what else you do know and the antiques appraiser will be able to better assist you. Find the perfect deal for waltham double hunter antique pocket watches with free shipping on many items at ebay. Unfollow american waltham pocket watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The serial number on the case does not give any more. The serial number can be checked against an online waltham pocket watch list, which will give the approximate year of manufacture. Shop by year of manufacture such as 19001909, 19101919, 18701879. 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. Waltham pocket watch serial numbers with description of waltham watch movements, and price guide included years 1857 thru 1944 included illustrations in detail on.
Waltham movement with roman numerals and a second hand. Waltham pocket watch identification and price guide using serial numbers and pictures of waltham watch movements. Expert pocket watch repairpersons and watchmakers also carry the list. Pocket watch information custom engraved swiss pocket watches. 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. Their vision was to form a watch company that could produce highquality watches at a lower cost using interchangeable parts. White enamel dial has roman numerals and seconds dial at 6. American waltham pocket watches ashtonblakey vintage watches.
Waltham watch company used serial numbers on their pocket watches. The company established an expertise in machining quality highprecision. Waltham watches all prices for waltham watches on chrono24. The serial number database features include the ability to find information and view the source pages for the information about waltham watches and view observaton information provided by other collectors.
It is 2 14 inches in diameter, 1 58 inches thick and quite heavy. Waltham pocket watch serial numbers with description of. I have a american waltham us travellers pocket watch serial. American waltham pocket watch with key fob movt serial. The serial number database features include the ability to find information and view the source pages for the information about waltham watches and view. However, the serial number lookup version hosted by waltham international in switzerland is available. When looking for the number on your watch you should be looking at the serial number on the movement, not the case. I have noticed that someone inquires when their waltham pocket watch was manufactured and gives a serial number. This identifies the watch as being made by the american waltham watch co. It has a thick crystal, is leaver set and is accurate to within 2 3 minutes over a.
See below below is a picture of the serial number on the pocket watch case. The find serial tab requests a serial number and displays the detailed information about that number on the same page. Well, theres usually not much i can tell people without actually seeing the watch, but if someone knows the watchs serial. 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. Pocket watch american waltham watch co, traveler, 1888. Solid 18k yellow gold waltham usa 12s seventeen 17 jewel pocket watch excellent. Serial number production date tables for various american pocket watches. This returns any information available about a specific watch serial number. Get the best deals on waltham full hunter antique pocket watches when you shop the. A winding key is included the movement is the home watch co grade and the serial number 1205292 tells us that it was made between july and october 1879. A traveler with the serial number 23289192 which dates the watch to 1919. Antique mens pocket watch by waltham in working etsy.
Also go to barry s goldbergs pocket watch colection its very helpful. Waltham watches are highly collectible and are perhaps one of the easiest timepieces to date due to their serial numbers. I picked up a waltham hunters pocket watch at an auction recently. Waltham watches are highly collectible and are perhaps one of the easiest timepieces to date due to their serial. Be sure to verify this number, as it will also show that the watch is a true waltham. Lets say you have a waltham watch with serial number 21,607,210 as shown in the photo below. Watch and patent information guide with serial numbers.
Shop our extensive collection of unique and original waltham vintage pocket watches. I always love having an appraiser look at my stuff. Waltham pocket watches have been around for more than 150 years and are a collectors item. In 1957 the company ceased manufacture of watches and clocks and became the waltham precision instrument co.
The american waltham watch company had its beginnings in 1850 in roxbury, massachusetts. Sometimes its turned out to be surprisingly valuable. This had the combined effects of increasing productivity and lowering the prices of walthams watches to its customers. The company was founded by david davis, aaron dennison, and edward howard. 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, for example, your waltham pocket watch is engraved with a serial number between 10,200,000 and 11,099,999 it was manufactured in 1901. Use this table to look up your waltham pocket watch serial number of and hence the year of manufacture.
The waltham watch company was founded in 1850 by david davis, edward howard, and aaron lufkin dennison. Then notice the first serial number of this type of watch made by waltham. How to determine value of waltham watches lovetoknow. Waltham pocket watch serial numbers can be accessed by opening the case back. Finding the value of a waltham or any collectible watch needs to take into. Reports coming in from many areas of the country seem to indicate that books are continuing to function moreorless normally in spite of the data base outrages. All waltham pocket watches have a serial number stamped on the movement the works inside the watch.
This had the combined effects of increasing productivity and lowering the prices of waltham s watches to its customers. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Always input the serial number from the pocket watch movement the mechanism of the watch. Dial face waltham usa on opening first cover state moon trade mark top one 5 stars left hand side below moon and right hand side a star. American waltham watch company production dates ball watch. With financial backing from samuel curtis, of smallarms. Check out kevin zavians appraisal of a 1926 waltham railroad pocket watch from roadshows 2007 visit to spokane. With gold case the case is dueber speacial5482778 read more. Note that were using the serial number from the watch movement, not from the watch case. Waltham pocket watch for sale shop with afterpay ebay. The serial number 14385946 dates this openfaced, size 18, 7 jeweled, unadjusted, full plate pocket watch to the beginning of 1905. Waltham full hunter antique pocket watches for sale ebay. Get the best deal for waltham antique pocket watches from the largest online selection at. Waltham watch company was the first watchmaker to massproduce watch movements on an assembly line.
Antique pocket watch information pocket watch site. Rolled gold hunter case decorated with feather design. Jul 30, 2005 william ellery, solid steel balance wheel. In the beginning of 2003, a few waltham collectors, including tom mcintyre and myself began development of the waltham database. Waltham pocket watch for sale in uk view 62 bargains. Please do not call us for antique pocket watch information andor values. This tells us the case was made by the american waltham co. The next movements produced, serial numbers 5001 to 14,000, were used in the. 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. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Here are a few tips to find information about your pocket watch. How to identify a waltham pocket watch our pastimes. Pocket watch database has a searchable database you can use.
There you can look up more information about your waltham, including model, size, and grade. It should have given waltham an immediate and early edge over the competition. Every waltham watch produced since 1852 was engraved with a serial number. Waltham pocket watch antique pocket watch serial 26223918 etsy. I have this pocket watch in my stuff from years ago.
Get the best deal for waltham pocket watches from the largest online selection at. Due to the fact that i own a lot of waltham pocket watches i. Waltham double hunter antique pocket watches for sale ebay. Gents pocket watch, gold hunter case, american waltham watch co. How to value your waltham pocket watch flux magazine. Remember, the serial number being referred to is the serial number on the movement i. Sn 5001 to 1400 were used in the 1857 first watch, which was the first. Watch crystal chart for watchmakers and hobbyists free download. It should have given waltham an immediate and early edge. Vintage watch, 1919 waltham traveler gold plated full hunter. How to find the serial number on a waltham wrist watch our. Determining the date of your waltham pocket watch involves opening the back cover. See todays waltham pocket watches for sale, best offer and auction.
The next movements produced, serial numbers 5001 to 14,000, were used in the waltham model 1857 watch, the first pocket watch produced in america of standard parts. This serial number can be used to find out the date the watch was made and any other information that may have been taken from the ledgers of the waltham watch company. 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. Find great deals on beautiful antique pocket watches when you. It is important to look at the serial number of the watch movement and not any number on the case. Shop forand learn aboutantique waltham pocket watches. Inside each watch, there is a serial number that will indicate what year the pocket watch was made. The serial number 3097487 allows you to date this watch.
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