Wwco, in 1923 briefly to waltham watch and clock company and finally in 1925 to waltham watch company wwc. The movement is signed american, waltham, watch co. Although it is possible to trace the roots of american watches and watchmaking much earlier, arguably the first factorymade, american watch was produced in the early 1850s by the american horologe company of roxbury, ma. 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. The company was founded by david davis, aaron dennison, and edward howard. American horology owes much to the brilliant visionaries of the waltham watch company. Unfollow american waltham pocket watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. One or more of its 200 parts may be broken, rusted, miscalibrated, unoriginal, previously improperly serviced, under lubricated or just plain tired. American waltham pocket watches ashtonblakey vintage watches. The american waltham watch factory on the banks of the charles river. Pocket watch by waltham watch company aka american waltham. Waltham in 1849 aaron lufkin dennison, edward howard and david davis formed a company with a plan to develop machinery that could mass produce. Info, specs, and value american antique pocket watches, with serial number lookups for manufacturers such as elgin, illinois, waltham, and hamilton.
A colorado startup resurrects waltham pocket watches morning. For decades, waltham manufactured millions of mechanical pocket. Pocket watch by waltham watch company aka american waltham watch co. The first republic corporation of america purchased the property in 1961 as a multitenanted light manufacturing and warehousing facility. You can find many waltham pocket watches for sale on ebay.
Riverside and it has the serial number 6031568 which dates it back to around 1898. Pocket watch information custom engraved swiss pocket watches. It is made of silveroid 45% nickel, 5% mang read more. Originally given to my great great grandmother, elizabeth eliza milloy, nee bothwell, in 1898. American waltham watch company stock photos and images alamy. The waltham watch company, also known as the american waltham watch co. Taking no notice of cheap, inferior goods, there are made, on average, 3,650 watches a day by nine first class factories in the united states. Two highquality groups of watches were produced by waltham as direct result of orders placed by the canadian pacific railway. How to determine value of waltham watches lovetoknow. Antique 1890 american waltham 18s large pocket watch with 14k keystone watch case co. Waltham watch company in 1907 the name changed to waltham watch co. They were made between 1851 and 1957 in waltham, massachusetts. A colorado startup resurrects waltham pocket watches. The movement is protected by an inner hinged cover.
What should a wristwatch nerd know about american pocket watches and the industry that made them. The waltham watch company was steeped in american history, the company was founded by david davies, edward howard and aaron lufkin dennison who in 1850 set up a company in roxbury massachusetts to manufacture watch parts. 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. Home american waltham pocket watches page 1 of 2 filter by. The ones made were only in limited quantities, making them highly collectible today. Pocket watch information custom engraved swiss pocket. Waltham pocket watches have been around for more than 150 years and are a collectors item. The waltham watch company was founded in 1850 by david davis, edward. Here are a few tips to find information about your pocket watch. American watch company american waltham watch company waltham watch company waltham, massachusetts. A walthammade timepiece that vortic watch company uses in their 100 percent americanmade watches. Discussion in american pocket watches started by rd99, may 24, 2009.
Always input the serial number from the pocket watch movement the mechanism of the watch. Remember, the serial number being referred to is the serial number on the movement i. 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. Vintage 14k gold filled american waltham pocket watch hunters case. Waltham rare collectible five minute repeating chronograph. 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. Out of the american waltham pocket watch company all the others have originated. The companys historic 19thcentury manufacturing facilities in waltham, massachusetts have been preserved as the american waltham watch company. They initially outfitted space for design and manufacturing in howards clock factory in roxbury, massachusetts, a community. The serial number will pinpoint the year of manufacture but not the exact date. Waltham watches all prices for waltham watches on chrono24. In the beginning of 2003, a few waltham collectors, including tom mcintyre and myself began development of the waltham database. With financial backing from samuel curtis, of smallarms.
Curt nickisch wbur this article is more than 4 years old. The american waltham pocket watch is noted among collectors for their intrinsic beauty, high quality, unique designs, and for being made in america from 1850 to 1957 when they moved to switzerland. American waltham vintage pocket watch 1925 delman watch. 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. The watches are highly collectible and people often want to know waltham watches values. You can find this information on the american waltham page.
American waltham pocket watch is available on hibid. The robbins and appleton case company effectively merged with appleton tracy and company and the waltham improvement co. The company was founded by david davis, aaron dennison, and mr. I want to give good service to a client who brought this in, but dont have any background in vintage pocket watches. American horologe eventually became the american watch company of waltham, ma, or what we know simply as waltham. They made wristwatches, as well as the classic pocket watches. Antique waltham pocket watch repair, mechanical waltham. 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 antique pocket watches with chain for sale ebay. Waltham full hunter antique pocket watches for sale ebay.
Find the perfect american waltham watch company stock photo. This waltham pocket watch company article is reproduced from the scientific american, dated august 1881. Between 1805 and 1957 it produced more than 40 million watches, clocks, and other precision instruments. The only american watch case co was in toronto, i think. The riverside was made in relatively low volumes with only 4080 being produced in total february 1897 to june 1899. In 1905 the name was again changed to the waltham watch company.
Antique mechanical pocket watch repair, cleaning, repair. Watches by hourminsec products pocket watches american. In 1923, they became the waltham watch and clock company reflecting the new importance of clock manufacturing, but then in 1925 the name was changed back to waltham watch company. Like any other collectors items, the oldest and rarest pieces are the most valuable, so it is important to know as. Shop forand learn aboutantique waltham pocket watches. Total estimated us production of jeweled pocket watches. An antique waltham pocket watch stock image an antique waltham pocket. User jeanacross uploaded this pocket watch waltham watch company waltham watch company pocket watch elgin. American waltham pocket watches ashtonblakey vintage. Printable wall art, vintage map old americas instant download. Antique 1898 waltham riverside full hunter pocket watch. The property functioned as a watch factory until the 1950s. Pocket watch american waltham watch co, traveler, 1908.
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 watches are perhaps the easiest timepieces to date. American waltham pocket watch 18s 15j crescent street vtg old antique. 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.
In the year 1885 the name changed to the american waltham watch company. I have an american waltham company pocket watch, serial numbernnn nnnnnnn the watch is in running condition, and is in verygoodtoexcellent condition. The american waltham watch company can trace its roots to 1849. Waltham watch company full hunter pocket watch, the dial signed american watch company, with arabic and roman numerals and subsidiary seconds, the movement numbered 592103, the case inscribed, suspended from a heavy english silver albert with fob. Each timepiece has been engraved with a serial number since 1852, starting with number 50. American waltham case serial numbers torrentssuper9s diary. This had the combined effects of increasing productivity and lowering the prices of walthams watches to its customers. 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. The waltham watch company is also known as the american watch company.
Get the best deal for waltham antique pocket watches from the largest. The dial has roman numerals but does not have any makers name on it. American waltham pocket watch live and online auctions. Waltham watch company was the first watchmaker to massproduce watch movements on an assembly line. American waltham 14k gold ladys open faced pocket watch. The waltham pocket watch is equally celebrated and is part of the companys history from its very beginning. The table below is our best estimation of total production of jeweled nondollarstyle pocket watches made by american watch manufacturers. In my opinion, from the late 1850s until just after wwii, the american watch industry produced more and probably better portable timekeeping machines than the rest of the world combined.
It should have given waltham an immediate and early edge over the competition. How to value your waltham pocket watch flux magazine. Waltham is the only american company to ever make repeater pocket watches. Waltham 15 jewels antique pocket watches with roman numerals. The american waltham watch company had its beginnings in 1850 in roxbury, massachusetts. Waltham watch company full hunter pocket watch, the. Get the best deals on waltham full hunter antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. Production numbers are not exact, but give a good picture of. Info, specs, and value american antique pocket watches, with serial number. The serial number 3097487 allows you to date this watch. How to identify a waltham pocket watch our pastimes.
See more ideas about watches, pocket watch and antiques. The watch has a stemwinding 17 jewel movement which is working nicely. Waltham size 18 antique pocket watches for sale ebay. Shop our extensive collection of unique and original waltham vintage pocket watches. Click here to view additional historical photos of the waltham factory. This identifies the watch as being made by the american waltham watch co. 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. American waltham watch company one of the earliest and most prolific u. View this auction and search for other auctions now on the leading online auction platform. Waltham watch company used serial numbers on their pocket watches. Since most were made as repeaters only, the fact this piece also has a chronograph function, makes this one of the rarest american pocket watches ever made. See todays waltham pocket watches for sale, best offer and auction. The perfected american watch, american waltham watch company, waltham mass.
Waltham watch company waltham watch company pocket watch. There are a few errors but the article is shown as is for historical interest. Production numbers are not exact, but give a good picture of the relative size of various american manufacturers. Find great deals on ebay for american waltham pocket watch and american waltham pocket watch 14k. Model 1883 with ps bartlett movement from circa 18931894. In 1906 the company was renamed the waltham watch company. The story of the waltham watch, with retail selling prices, waltham watch coompany, waltham mass. The author is unknown but it gives a wonderful insight into the company and its operation. American waltham waltham watch company pocket watch, png. Jan 27, 2012 i have an american waltham company pocket watch, serial numbernnn nnnnnnn the watch is in running condition, and is in verygoodtoexcellent condition. The waltham watch company thus served to expand america and the worlds time consciousness.
The company s historic 19thcentury manufacturing facilities in waltham, massachusetts have been preserved as. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Waltham pocket watch american waltham waltham watch company pocket watch. Of course, the only way to know the true value is to take your waltham watch to a professional watch valuer or a waltham pocket watch expert.
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