Description:

Waltham (American Waltham) 18S 15J adj. 3p model 1883 grade No. 25 pocket watch #4678527, lovely nickel full plate movement with screw-down jewel settings and a distinctive geometric sunburst damascene pattern, double sunk (DS) porcelain enamel dial with fancy Arabic style numbers, red 5 minute markers and a black marked subsidiary seconds register has some faint hairlines, blue steel spade style hands, re-cased into a heavy yellow gold filled (YGF) screw back & bezel (SB&B) case with large floral and geometric patterns engraved on the back around a fancy blank monogram shield, heavy bow and a glass crystal, case is showing moderate wear with notable smoothing to the engraving and brass starting to show on the bow, pendant, frame and bezels; measures approx. 54mm in diameter x 73mm in length x 18mm thick (crystal included). A high grade watch from the 1890s that is running strong and is still handsome despite some cosmetic indications of its age, in very good overall condition, perfect to carry everyday!


Item Specifics:

  • Year Made: 1890-1891
  • Company: Waltham (American Waltham)
  • Movement Size: 0318S
  • Jewels: 1315J
  • Setting/Movement Type: pendant set
  • Adjustments: 1-3 positions
  • Model/Grade: No. 25
  • Serial #: 4678527
  • Movement Finish: nickel
  • Movement Details: screw-down jewel settings
  • Dial Material: porcelain enamel
  • Dial Details: double sunk (DS)
  • Hand Style: spade
  • Case Style: SB&B
  • Case Material: Gold Filled - Yellow
  • Case Details: re-cased
  • Case Width/Diameter: 54mm (2.13 inches)
  • Case Length, bow included:  73mm (2.87 inches)
  • Case Thickness:  18mm (0.71 inches)
  • Crystal Material: glass
  • Condition: Very Good
  • Gender: Gentlemen's