Hamilton 992b railroad pocket watch 21 jewel, 16 size. Disassemble a waltham model 1883 18 size pocket watch, part 1. The first run of open face movements listed is 1265200112652200. Waltham premier military wwii pocket watch in well running condition. The american railroad pocket watch renaissance watch repair. These were amongst the highest grade watches made, perhaps being superseded in time keeping quality only by presentation watches and navigational chronometers. 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. Waltham, 23 jewel vanguard, model 1908, made around 1914, 16 size, railroad grade, lever setting, diamond end stones, micrometer regulator, 20 year gold filled screw type case. Waltham model 1870 crescent street railroad pocket watch. Two groups of highquality watches were produced by the company for orders placed by the canadian pacific railway.
Video of waltham premier vangard 23 jewel pocket watch 10k rgp, beautiful watch. It should have given waltham an immediate and early edge over the competition. Make offer waltham 10k ygf 21j railroad rr pocket watch 16s riverside premier. Following the great train disaster in america in 1891 the tragedy occurred due to a faulty timepiece, waltham and a. Hi everybody, im interested in buying a very nice looking rr king special and would like to know what the specifications are and the validity of the sellers statement that the watch is a 2 starno more than produced i am a very, very green watch collector and am little concerned about traps for the unwary buyer. If you are new to collecting pocket watches my best advice is to take your time, even buying from me.
After the civil war, the company became the main supplier of railroad chronometers to. Get the best deals on waltham premier pocket watch when you shop the. Extra fine vintage waltham pocket watch 21 jewel premier. Buying or selling a waltham watch is relatively straight forward. See todays waltham pocket watches for sale, best offer and auction. Waltham serial number lists indicate that between 1897 and 1919 4570 of these cpr walthams were produced for the railway. Vintage 1926 waltham premier usa 17j jewel beautiful design pocket watch. How to identify a waltham pocket watch our pastimes. Info, specs, and value american antique pocket watches, with serial number lookups for manufacturers such as elgin, illinois, waltham, and hamilton.
Vintage american waltham vanguard premier railroad 23j pocket watch in. They initially outfitted space for design and manufacturing in howards clock factory in roxbury, massachusetts, a community. Buy online, view images and see past prices for waltham premier railroad grade pocket watch. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. Waltham 16 size waltham premier vanguard 23 jewel pocket watch, made circa. This had the combined effects of increasing productivity and lowering the prices of waltham s watches to its customers. And, contrary to common belief, there were many regulations in place before webb c. Unless a pocket watch is very rare small differences can make a big difference in price. American watch manufacturers would offer only their highest grade watches for railroad service, but it is more than just accuracy that has made the american railroad watch so desirable today. Suddenly it was found that waltham had not let us down.
Waltham vanguard 23 jewel pocket watch the waltham watch company, also known as the american waltham watch co. This had the combined effects of increasing productivity and lowering the prices of walthams watches to its customers. It is ticking and movement of hands are going on the second hand part which makes the time on big hands move but of course not the right time. Waltham pocket watches are popular with antique collectors and retailers who specialize in watches.
Antique waltham 14ct gold pocket watch working well. New listing antique waltham premier vanguard 16s 23j railroad grade pocket. Another variant commissioned by cp from waltham was the canadian railway time service watch, again, mostly 1883 and 1892 models. There is a ready market for waltham watches and many antique and vintage watch dealers are happy to deal with these collectible watches. The railroad pocket watch is a distinctive and valuable addition to anyones collection.
Waltham open face antique pocket watches with 23 jewels for. Pocket watch database has a searchable database you can use. We have a wonderful offering for your consideration in this 21 jewel waltham premier railroad pocket watch circa 1940. There are 21 clean and inspected jewels to this 18 size waltham pocket watch and they are all in gold jewel settings. The specific definition of railroad grade evolved quite a bit over the years. Waltham open face antique pocket watches with 21 jewels for.
Waltham pocket watch serial number lookup the waltham watch company was founded in 1850 by david davis, edward howard, and aaron lufkin dennison. Waltham premier vanguard 23 jewel railroad grade pocket watch 10k gold filled. Porcelain double sunk dial with subsidiary seconds, marked american waltham watch co. This returns any information available about a specific watch serial number. Vintage waltham pocket watch 17 jewels gold plated hand. Many of the major pocket watchmakers, including elgin, waltham, illinois and hamilton, began making railroad pocket watches that met the railroad specs. The railroad industry produced a set of operating specifications for the watchmakers to follow. In a goldfilled case decorated with scrolling and back cover with hunting dog.
See more ideas about watches, pocket watch and pocket. The watch is a 21 jeweled pocket watch in working order. Renaissance watch repair table of pocket watch sizes. Open the back cover of the watch with your fingernail and look for identifying names a magnifying glass or loupe may be necessary. Customs services and international tracking provided. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Get the best deals on waltham premier pocket watch when you shop the largest online selection at. Railroad grade vintage mens waltham pocket watches. The waltham watch company, also known as the american waltham watch co. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Waltham watch company was the first watchmaker to massproduce watch movements on an assembly line. This high grade waltham pocket watch is lever set and stem wound and is a size 16 measuring 2 inches in diameter, the most popular of sizes. Unfollow waltham railroad pocket watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
The first run of 845s listed in the gray book is 12,577,50112577600, a run of hunting case movements. Waltham railroad pocket watch with locomotive design on dial, ca 1960s 16 size, 17 jewel. Movement marked special railroad king safety pinion adjusted 2634581. Waltham premier vangard 23 jewel pocket watch 10k rgp. Waltham premier pocket watch 21 jewels image of blouse. How to determine value of waltham watches lovetoknow. These movements were unique in that engraved on them was the cpr logo of a beaver and shield. This hamilton railroad service watch came with its original celluloid stamp holder. How to value your waltham pocket watch flux magazine. View dial, view movement, view caseback, view inside caseback.
Waltham premier 21j rr railroad pocket watch 16s yellow 10k. This is an article written by antiques writer mike mcleod, who has kindly given us permission to feature this and other interesting and informative articles in antique pocket watch. Railroad grade vintage men s waltham pocket watches in this section, you will find a nice selection of vintage railroadgrade waltham or the earlier american waltham watch co. Get the best deal for waltham pocket watches from the largest online selection at. The serial number for this waltham railroad movement is 17,163,255 which dates this pocket watch to the year 1909. Table of standard watch sizes, pocket watch and wristwatch sizes. Jewel 16s grade 1621 railroad pocket waltham premier vanguard 23 jewel premier waltham riverside all 21 jewels 21 jewels railroad grade pocket watch railswest american waltham. American waltham pocket watches ashtonblakey vintage watches. It is fairly simple to confirm a watch is a waltham pocket watch and to identify the model and manufacturing date. Get the best deals on waltham open face antique pocket watches. Antique ladies waltham pocket watch suffragette dial working plz. It was first used on the model 1870 and that movement has the distinction of being the first advertised as a railroad watch. Waltham vanguard 23 jewel pocket watch the waltham watch c.
Wwco, in 1923 briefly to the waltham watch and clock company and finally in 1925 to the waltham watch company wwc. A railroad grade pocket watch is simply a watch that was approved by a particular railroad organization for use by conductors on their rail. Waltham watches can also bought and sold on online auction sites such as ebay. Waltham railroad pocket watch, 17 jewel nov 25, 2011. A strong example of this scarce grade 999b variant, the total production of the grade 999b with 2bprefix serial number is only 700 made with all having been produced in a single span of serial numbers from 2b001 to 2b700 that was finished between july 1943 and march 1944. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. In 1849 aaron lufkin dennison, edward howard and david davis formed a company with a plan to use machinery to manufacture watch movement parts so precisely that they would become fully interchangeable. Taking apart a waltham pocket watch, part 1 of 2 youtube. Waltham 16s 21j premier railroad pocketwatch beautiful condition. Get the best deals on waltham open face antique pocket watches with 23 jewels when you.