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Offered here is a vintage American Waltham Watch Co. Sterling grade pocket watch, featuring an 18 size, 7 jewel, full plate Model 1883 movement with serial number [phone removed by ], dating the movement to approximately 1897.
The movement is marked American Waltham Watch Co. and shows attractive period engraving with a visible regulator and full plate layout. The white dial is signed American Waltham Watch Co. and features black Roman numerals, blued hands, and a subsidiary seconds register at 6 o’clock.
The watch is housed in a decorative Defiance case with ornate bow, crown, engraved back cover, and hinged front bezel with crystal. The case shows visible wear, oxidation, scratches, and plating loss consistent with age and use, giving it a strong antique presentation.
Movement Details
Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: [phone removed by ]
Grade: Sterling
Model: 1883
Estimated Production Year: 1897
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7
Movement Configuration: Open Face
Setting: Pendant Set
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Features
Antique American Waltham pocket watch
Approx. 1897 production year
18 size Model 1883 movement
7 jewel Sterling grade
Full plate movement
Pendant set
Signed Waltham dial and movement
Decorative Defiance case
Ornate bow and crown
Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds
Great collector, display, or restoration candidate
This is a vintage/antique timepiece over 100 years old. Expect normal signs of age including scratches, discoloration, oxidation, plating wear, dial marks, crystal wear, and service-related marks. No service history is included unless specifically stated.
Every piece is subject to final performance testing prior to shipping, and only running examples will be shipped unless otherwise noted in the listing. Because this is a vintage watch, no guarantee is made regarding long-term accuracy or precise timekeeping unless a recent service history is explicitly stated.
