Description:
Waltham 16S 23J lever set (LS) adj. 8p Vanguard grade No. 1623 pocket watch #33768231, impressive nickel bridge movement with bold red ruby jewels, a gold center wheel and a wide-bar style damascene pattern, off-white hard enamel dial with a black imitation double sunk (DS) line, black boxcar style numbers, black minute markers and a black-marked subsidiary seconds register is marked "Waltham Vanguard 23 Jewels", dial has a number of small scratches and spots of light discoloration, bold black steel spade & whip style hands, heavy yellow gold filled (YGF) smooth polish Star screw back & bezel (SB&B) case with coin edge bezels, short heavy sculpted shoulders with a recessed crown and a heavy fancy bow, case is showing normal moderate wear with small spots of brass starting on the bezels, pendant & bow along with some short but notable scratches and patches of scuffing on the back cover, measures approx. 51mm in diameter x 63mm in length x 13mm thick (crystal included). A high quality Waltham railroad grade watch from the 1950s, running great and perfect to carry everyday in excellent overall condition!
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