Antique Waltham Open-Face Pocket Watch

This is an antique American open-face pocket watch, likely manufactured by the Waltham Watch Company between the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The watch features a white enamel or porcelain dial with thin, elongated Roman numeral hour markers in black. A subsidiary seconds sub-dial is positioned at the 6 o'clock mark, containing a 60-second track. The name 'Waltham' is visible on the upper portion of the dial, though the script shows some fading. The hands are styled in a classic spade motif, likely heat-blued steel. The case appears to be coin silver or silver-filled, exhibiting a notable rope-twist or coin-edge texture around the bezel, which provides both decorative flair and tactile grip. Condition-wise, a prominent hairline crack is visible on the dial, extending from the bottom right towards the center, which is a common aging indicator in ceramic dials. There is visible wear and a significant patina/tarnishing on the metal case, particularly around the crown and bowtie-shaped bow. The crystal shows light surface scratches, and there is significant discoloration around the outer rim of the dial, suggesting moisture ingress or oxidation of the casing over several decades.