Make offer 1902 waltham 15 jewel rr style pocket watch grade 620 large 16s antique usa waltham open face pocket watch, model 1891, grade no. They were made between 1851 and 1957 in waltham, massachusetts. After 1908, watches approved for railroad service were required to be cased in. How to identify a waltham pocket watch our pastimes. I spent time cleaning up each individual image as well. They were most common type of watch from their development in the 16th century until wristwatches became popular after world war i during which a transitional design, trench watches, were used by the military.
The american waltham watch company was one of the largest american watch companies, and their watches are one of the most common brands we repair. Unfollow antique waltham pocket watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The new collectors 3 guide to pocket watches ingenious invention called the escapement. New listing beautiful waltham 18s pocket watch sterling silver engraved case serviced. You can see a few example pages for comparison here. This had the combined effects of increasing productivity and lowering the prices of walthams watches to its customers. Repair, mechanical waltham pocket watch cleaning, waltham pocketwatch. Set up a well lit workspace with a clean, flat surface. The ones made were only in limited quantities, making them highly collectible today.
We got it on the cheap and as soon as i opened it up my mediocre repair skill caught an issue. For a beginner a kitchen table will do just fine, but as you become more serious you may want to consider a watchbench made specially for repairing watches and a good fluorescent lamp which is easier on the eyes. Wwco, in 1923 briefly to the waltham watch and clock company and finally in 1925 to the waltham watch company wwc. Through production waltham found that even though they were using interchangeable parts, each watch was still unique and required its own corrections. May 23, 2018 a pocket watch is a watch made to be carried in a pocket, as opposed to a wristwatch. Waltham pocket watches have been around for more than 150 years and are a collectors item. We completely disassemble a vintage waltham pocket watch, including the entire watch movement down to the main plate. 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. Make offer one waltham pocket watch mainspring, these are antique carbon steel waltham 6 12 size pn 6230 balance staff 450. We only service pocket watches that are either 18 size or 16 size that are american made such as hamilton, waltham, elgin, howard, ball, illinois and south bend. Cant remove the movement of a waltham pocket watch watch. Waltham pocket watch this watch has two dustcovers over the back, and a huntingcase lid over the front.
Due to the fact that i own a lot of waltham pocket watches i. Between 1850 and 1957 the waltham watch company, also known as the american waltham watch co. The waltham pocket watch is equally celebrated and is part of the companys history from its very beginning. Repairing a pocket watch that could be 150 years old requires a vast amount of knowledge and expertise to ensure the integrity of the timepiece. Waltham watch repair specialists renaissance watch repair. Two groups of highquality watches were produced by the company for orders placed by the canadian pacific railway. How to send your watch for a repair estimate renaissance. A pocket watch or pocketwatch is a watch that is made to be carried in a pocket, as opposed. Our master watchmaker is able to work on any timepiece from simple pocket watch mechanisms, to verge, fusee and repeater movements.
Railroad grade vintage mens waltham pocket watches. Antique pocket watch repair beginner course youtube. I want to give good service to a client who brought this in, but dont have any background in vintage pocket watches. New listing rare 1904 waltham royal 17 jewel 12 size solid 14k gold pocket watch no reserve.
Apr 11, 2020 we may earn a commission for purchases using our links. Beyond simply making a statement, a fine pocket watch should be made from a quality material, have a crystal that wont easily scratch, all while accurately keeping time. Im trying to remove the movement of a waltham model 1908 pocket watch but to no avail. One or more of its 200 parts may be broken, rusted, miscalibrated, unoriginal, previously improperly serviced, under lubricated or just plain tired. Waltham watch company was the first watchmaker to massproduce watch movements on an assembly line. Our master watchmaker is one of the uks leading experts in waltham pocket watch repair and refurbishment. Waltham watch company started in 1854 in waltham mass. By the early 1870s waltham watches were winning prizes all over the world.
Each timepiece has been engraved with a serial number since 1852, starting with number 50. I know it should come out of the front once the case screws are removed, and the stem is moved to the setting position the stem is actually a square that engages in the keyless works, and with a bit of a wiggle, but ive tried everything and it just wont come out as the stem is obviously hanging. 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. We may earn a commission for purchases using our links. Gold filled waltham grade 630 pocket watch 17j 16s c. Railroad grade vintage mens waltham pocket watches in this section, you will find a nice selection of vintage railroadgrade waltham or the earlier american waltham watch co. For clarity this picture does not include the sponsors mark, but a set of british hallmarks is not valid without a sponsors mark. Download watch repair for beginners an illustrated howtoguide for the. Pocket watch repair, servicing and commission sales. If you can open up the second rear dustcover, there is a serialnumber engraved on the watchmovement all waltham pocket watches have a serial number, so dont tell us its not there.
It has 15 jewels, screw down gold jewel settings, a patent micro regulator, solid gold balance weights, breguet hair spring and is lever set. Waltham pocket watches are perhaps the easiest timepieces to date. See todays waltham pocket watches for sale, best offer and auction. Pocket watch repair near me vintage pocket watch repair w. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Waltham watches all prices for waltham watches on chrono24. They were most common type of watch from their development in the 16th century until wristwatches became popular after world war i during which a transitional design, trench watches, were. Waltham is the only american company to ever make repeater pocket watches.
The process was imprecise, time consuming, and resulted in a product that was unaffordable for a majority of people. My first pocket watch repair, escapement results after pallet. Waltham pocket watch 110086 18k white dial 27mm manual watch. This website showcases the pocket watch repair and restoration work i do. See more ideas about watches, pocket watch and antiques. If you agree to our repair estimate we will proceed with the work and your deposit will be applied infull toward the work to be done. New listing antique 14k solid gold diamond waltham pocket watch 10. 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. Our commitment to excellence has earned us a reputation as a leading american waltham watch co. Waltham pocket watch repair services sands point shop 888. While the values of waltham pocket watches vary immensely, these watches are sought after by many collectors.
Let me know if these would be useful for your new site. History of the watch factory until the mid 19th century, watch making was a cottage industry with watch parts being manufactured at different locations and then assembled together by hand. I repaired this waltham pocket watch that we found on ebay. Bestfit catalogues scanned and available for download, lots of other technical. I am also involved in sales of pocket watches once they have passed through my workshop,or are being sold on commission for customers. 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. Americal waltham watches are very popular with collectors, and because so many waltham watches were sold, parts can still be located for most waltham models. Smiths ingersoll cal py pocket watch service part 2 pegging out watch service. Marks in watch cases hallmarks, sponsors marks, etc. 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.
This identifies the watch as being made by the american waltham watch co. Waltham antique pocket watches are a must for any collector. The serial number will pinpoint the year of manufacture but not the exact date. We love the fact that every waltham pocket watch has its own delightful peculiarity. Waltham 17 jewel gold plated hunting case pocket watch. It should have given waltham an immediate and early edge over the competition.
In simplest terms, an escapement is a device that interrupts the path of the falling. The second group has canadian railway time service engraved on the movements, and is known as. Well, theres usually not much i can tell people without actually seeing the watch, but if someone knows the watchs serial. We do not service any 12 size or smaller pocket watches. Total watch repair is the fastest, easiest and most convenient way to repair your waltham watch.
If you enjoy antique watches as a hobby, repair your collection or start a watch repair business, this dvd course is for. In 1907 the company name changed to waltham watch co. A valid and legal british hallmark in a nineteenth or twentieth century watch case must have four marks. 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 156 parts of a typical waltham pocket watch were each made on a special machine. Waltham pocket watch for sale shop with afterpay ebay.
A pocket watch is a subtle way to demonstrate both sophistication and style. Since most were made as repeaters only, the fact this piece also has a chronograph function, makes. Waltham rare collectible five minute repeating chronograph. Our waltham pocket watch repair services include routine cleanings, complete overhaul of your watchs movement, and crystal and crown replacements. The american waltham watch company can trace its roots to 1849. In 1857 the american watch company in waltham, massachusetts introduced the waltham. Antique waltham pocket watch repair, mechanical waltham. Waltham antique pocket watches for sale shop with afterpay. Pocket watch repair and restoration is an area in which we specialise.
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