The smaller size was slow to be adopted, 20 years later it only accounted for 5% of. The first run of open face movements listed is 1265200112652200. We have a wonderful offering for your consideration in this 23 jewel waltham vanguard railroad pocket watch circa 1942. Waltham ball official rr standard sn b 263497 in its stirrup bow case is also highly recognizable as a railroad watch. Antique waltham wind pocket watch sterling silver untested. Micro regulation via the ohlson regulator, invented by olof ohlson of newton, massachusetts, jewlled gold pallets, 17. There you can look up more information about your waltham, including model, size, and grade. Waltham railroad pocket watch ashtonblakey vintage watches. This heirloom waltham pocket watch with a swing out case was restored to running condition. This case has a snapon curvettedust cover inside of the back bezel and is the presson type. Beautiful 16s waltham rr grade watch and 10kt goldfilled nawco railroad case with dieengraved bezels that look like they were made yesterday. This is a combined list of railroad grade watches which is generally attributed webb c. Unfollow waltham railway pocket watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
It is lever set but with the lever in the 11oclock position. 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. Antique waltham pocket watch repair, mechanical waltham. We specialize in rare vintage railroad pocketwatches and wristwatches including illinois, ball, hamilton, elgin, waltham, and hampden for investment or hobby. Suddenly it was found that waltham had not let us down. Waltham lever open face antique pocket watches for sale ebay. Railroad grade waltham 21jewel pocket watch 2dia buyers premium. Some of the most commonly seen railroad pocket watches include. Information about antique and vintage railroad grade pocket. Wwco, in 1923 briefly to the waltham watch and clock company and finally in 1925 to the waltham watch company wwc. See todays waltham pocket watches for sale, best offer and auction. This high grade waltham pocket watch is lever set and stem wound and is a size 16 measuring 2 inches in diameter, the most popular of sizes.
We do not service any 12 size or smaller pocket watches. Stunning 1906 gold waltham pocket watch with display case. How to value your waltham pocket watch words al woods. Unfollow waltham canadian pacific railway pocket watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
The movement was disassembled, cleaned and lubricated. In 1906 the company was renamed the waltham watch company. Railroad pocket watches o gauge railroading on line forum. Fancy waltham vanguard model 1892 18s 23j rr railroad grade of pocket watch 53mm. How to identify a waltham pocket watch our pastimes. Waltham watch repair repair service of a 1907 waltham grade no. Waltham silver grade nickel model 1868 pocket watch at 1stdibs. Gold filled waltham grade 630 pocket watch 17j 16s c. And, contrary to common belief, there were many regulations in place before webb c. Com specializing in vintage railroadgrade pocketwatches compare our price and quality our 22nd year online est. While there had been discussions of timekeeping standards as early as 1853, when the superintendent of the boston and providence railroad instituted the first watch inspection program to determine whether the watches used were fit to be trusted or not, it is the 1893 general railroad timepiece standards that first defined and identified a true railroad pocket. General railroad timepiece standards for railroad pocket. Not all of these were railroad approved even though all are railroad grade.
The waltham watch company, also known as the american waltham watch co. Towards the end of their use, the most popluar pocket watches in use by cpr rail crews tended to be the hamilton 992b, and the waltham vanguard. This is the highest of grade pocket watch the american waltham watch company offered for sale and shows. Read this page for detailed information about using and caring for pocket watches. Pocket watch identification and value guide the spruce crafts. As described elsewhere, the model of a watch is the overall design of the watchs movement i.
The movement is fully signed and the serial number 22,098,427 dates it back to 1918. Railroad grade vintage mens waltham pocket watches. Railroad grade vintage mens waltham pocket watches in this section, you will find a nice selection of vintage railroad grade waltham or the earlier american waltham watch co. Information about railroad grade pocket watcheswe all love and cherish railroad memorabilia. Waltham watches all prices for waltham watches on chrono24. This had the combined effects of increasing productivity and lowering the prices of waltham s. The riverside grade, another popular one, was so named because the factory was located on the banks of the charles river.
Atc grade as being 1721 jewels 1200200112002300 and 1257760112578000. In 1907 the company name changed to waltham watch co. This illinois hunter case pocket watch was special for a railroad company. Extra fine waltham pocket watch highest of grades the 23. This had the combined effects of increasing productivity and lowering the prices of walthams. Co this pocket watch has a size 16 adjusted 5 positions its 23 jewels the following serial numbers 2536723 b604431 crescent 25 years this ball pocket watch has 23. A railroad grade pocket watch is simply a watch that was approved by a particular railroad organization for use by conductors on their rail. Railroad grade waltham 21jewel pocket watch aug 12. Here is a list of the railroad grade approved watches required for use as outlined by webb c. Beautiful 16s waltham rrgrade watch and 10kt goldfilled nawco railroad case with dieengraved bezels that look like they were made yesterday. Many people are fascinated by pocket watches, but are a bit intimidated by the thought of actually owning a miniaturized piece of complicated machinery made a hundred years ago or more. Pristine waltham pocket watch highest grade 23 jewel.
According to the waltham database, your watch is a model 1883, grade 84, 15jewel, open face pocket watch, size 18 mens watch, unadjusted, with a. Following the great train disaster in america in 1891 the tragedy occurred due to a faulty timepiece, waltham and a number of other watch brands, such as elgin and hamilton produced watches to a new set of standards. General railroad timepiece standards for railroad pocket watches. Im after some more info about waltham movementsgrades considered as railroad issues. This changed over the years, but generally only to be more strict and lean toward better time keeping. In the beginning of 2003, a few waltham collectors, including tom mcintyre and myself began development of the waltham database. A product of waltham s nashua department, the kw16 was a 34 plate, key wind movement which was available in the american watch co. Railroaders corner master index welcome to the nawcc. Vintage waltham 16s 21 jewel railroad grade pocket watch with. Beautiful vintage 16s waltham 21j 645 railroad pocket watch. In fact this grade was produced in low numbers with just 3000 being produced in total, and all during 1918. Railroad grade pocket watches explained the vortic blog. Some, though, do still retain a full sized pocket that can comfortably hold an 18 size watch. The waltham vanguard the ball 20th century model the illinois burlington special the waltham crescent the illinois bunn special the hamilton 992.
Information about antique and vintage railroad grade. To identify a railroad watch, use the specifications checklist above to make sure it is truly railroad grade. Ive got a modest waltham collection and recently aquired two nice pieces a 1918 riverside sn 22330234 and 1902 crescent street sn fontarial, helvetica, sansserif 11010460 font, both described as railroad grade. Here is a wealth of information about the requirements of a railroad grade watch.
Vintage waltham masonic octagon pocket watch 17 jewel. Waltham pocket watch info and help needed tyia the ebay. Antique waltham railroad grade pocket watch antiques atlas. Waltham watch company was the first watchmaker to massproduce watch movements on an assembly line. Unfortunately, though, many have a tiny and mostly useless watch pocket that wont hold anything larger than an american 12size. Railroad timekeeping standards were developed and the american watch companies needed to produce better and better grades of watches known as railroad grade. Vintage waltham 16s 21 jewel railroad grade pocket watch. Most even today have a watch pocket, which is the small pocket on the right side above the main pocket. The case is gold filled like gold plated but better, though not solid gold. View dial, view movement, view caseback, view inside caseback. Online auction on site fellow collectors and investors. Waltham, 21 jewel crescent street, model 1908, made around 1909, 16 size, railroad grade, lever setting, micrometer regulator, awco silveroid base metal screw type case. The companys historic 19thcentury manufacturing facilities in waltham, massachusetts have been preserved as the. A product of walthams nashua department, the kw16 was a 34 plate, key wind movement which was available in the american watch co.
How to value your waltham pocket watch flux magazine. Waltham riverside a,colonial 21j, pocket watch movement w hallmark. A railroad grade pocket watch is a pocket watch that meets the physical requirements and operating parameters that were specified by the various railroads. Waltham pocket watch 70698 14k white porcelain dial 54mm. Railroad grade is a term that you often see applied to pocket watches sometimes just railroad or railways is used with the implication that these watches were suitable for use by guards, stationmasters, drivers, etc. Use the links on the side of the page to find the brand you are looking for. Vintage waltham railroad grade pocket watch, 1948 ebth. Gold 1911 elgin bw raymond 19 jewel railroad grade pocket watch. The watch has a grade 642 stemwinding movement which is working nicely. It is in its original silver case and in excellent condition 58mm diameter. This serial number will tell a little about the watch and is useful information to know when looking to find out the value of a waltham watch.
Two groups of highquality watches were produced by the company for orders placed by the canadian pacific railway. For example, the crescent street, one of the more popular railroad grade watches, was so named because the waltham factory was located on crescent street in waltham, ma. This highest of grade waltham pocket watches is lever set and stem wound and in excellent condition. Com specializing in vintage railroad grade pocketwatches compare our price and quality our 22nd year online est. Railroad grade pocket watches from all major brands can be found here. There are only a handful of these in existence today. The specific definition of railroad grade evolved quite a bit over the years. This is a grade 645, model 1908 with a lever set and pendant wind, patented regulator, adjusted to temperatures and five positions and a solid gold center wheel. Antique waltham railroad grade pocket watch la168560. Customs services and international tracking provided. My first waltham was a vanguard model railroad style watch, 16 size, 23 jewels. Pocket watch information custom engraved swiss pocket. Keeping time with waltham, hamilton, and illinois pocket.
We have a very special offering for your consideration this 23 jewel waltham railroad pocket watch. Novice collectors typically think of all large pocket watches as railroad watches but in truth, only the best of the american production conformed to the continually evolving. Big 1892 waltham mechanical pocket watch large 18s grade no. The back bezel has been engraved internally with two names. While there had been discussions of timekeeping standards as early as 1853, when the superintendent of the boston and providence railroad instituted the first watch inspection program to determine whether the watches used were fit to be trusted or not, it is the 1893 general railroad timepiece standards that first defined and identified a true railroad pocket watch.
Waltham mechanical handwinding antique pocket watches for. In 1885, the company became the american waltham watch company. How to determine value of waltham watches lovetoknow. This is a very rare nickel movement american watch co. Waltham made many grades of watch, and the vanguard is one of the best, just below the riverside maximus. The first run of 845s listed in the gray book is 12,577,50112577600, a run of hunting case movements. The great north american railroad watch became an institution after a fatal.
This is one of the highest of grade pocket watches in the american waltham watch company line up of pocket watches and shows their commitment to manufacturing the. Waltham gold filled size 16 railroad watch with a 21 jewel beautiful and sparkling just serviced movement. Vintage 16s waltham pocket watch grade 645 railroad grade. 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. The watch has a stemwinding movement, grade 642, which is working nicely.
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