Morris Wartski, Bangor, Wales (1865-) 43mm 16J key wind pocket watch #10767, case is hallmarked for Sterling silver (lion), Chester (3 wheat sheaths & a sword) and 1897 (capital O), JM maker mark & serial #13 10767, handsome gilt full plate fusee movement with sculpted pillars, an elaborately engraved balance bridge, a brushed finish and a removable brass dust cover, movement does have some scratches that are cosmetic flaws but are not affecting the running condition, off-white porcelain enamel single sunk (SS) dial with bold black Roman numerals, a thin black imitation double sunk (DS) line, a black-marked minute register and black-marked subsidiary seconds register, dial has a few faint hairlines, gold steel spade & whip style hands.
Heavy smooth polish Sterling silver swing out (SRC) case with a large circular blank monogram shield, offset recessed gold hinges and a large heavy bow, case is showing moderate wear with some small dents on the back & frame, some light smoothing to the monogram engraving and some looseness to the front bezel hinge, additionally there are signs that the frame did used to have coin edge engraving but it is so smoothed down now that it matches the other smooth polish areas of the case, measures approx. 55mm in diameter x 78mm in length x 19mm thick (crystal included). A fine example of high quality British watches from the 1890s in excellent overall condition!
- Year Made: 1897
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Company:
Morris Wartski
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Movement Size:
3343mm
- Jewels: 1216J
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Setting/Movement Type:
key wind
- Serial #: 10767
- Movement Finish: gilt
- Movement Details: fusee escapement
- Dial Material: porcelain enamel
- Dial Color: ivory/off-white
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Dial Details:
imitation double sunk (DS) accent line
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Hand Style:
spade & whip
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Case Style:
swing-out
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Case Material:
Silver - Sterling/Solid
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Case Details:
offset gold hinges, recessed hinge
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Case Width/Diameter:
55mm (2.17 inches)
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Case Length, bow included:
78mm (3.07 inches)
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Case Thickness:
19mm (0.75 inches)
- Crystal Material: plastic
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Condition:
Excellent
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Gender:
Gentlemen's
This watch is in good running condition, unless otherwise noted in the description. This means that on receipt, pending any item-specific running conditions noted in the description, you can expect the watch to be winding and setting properly and to run smoothly while keeping reasonable time. We consider "reasonable time" to meet these basic guidelines:
- Railroad Grade Watches will be keeping +/- 5 minutes per day
- Pocket and Wrist Watches with 15 or more jewels will be keeping +/- 10 minutes per day
- All key wind watches and watches with 14 or fewer jewels will be keeping +/- 15 minutes per day
The above guideline is the lowest standard in which we would ship out a watch, however in most cases, you will see much better timekeeping. Most of our watches have been in storage for many years, so if you plan on carrying/wearing them everyday, you should consider having them cleaned and oiled soon, and then once a year thereafter to keep them in top running condition. If the watches will be for occasional use or display, they should be cleaned and serviced every 3 to 5 years depending on use.
As of December 28th, 2025, we are not offering a cleaning and service option through PM Time Service. While we do hope to offer this again in the future, we are unfortunately unable to meet customer requests for watch servicing at this time. Please note that, unless otherwise mentioned within the "Full Description" tab, this watch is being sold in good running condition and is ready to wear or carry on arrival.
This watch comes complete with an appropriate, intact plastic crystal; however, on request PM Time Service can replace the current crystal on this pocket watch for you. We offer a number of new and vintage crystal choices for pocket watches; you can select your desired choice from the dropdown menu below.
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Unlike modern quartz watches, most vintage watches need daily winding in order to keep the watch functioning for timekeeping. Additionally, there are a number of different ways to set the time other than simply pulling the crown away from the watch body. We are happy to provide an overview of each of the different setting types on our
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