Vintage Waltham Open-Face Pocket Watch

This is a vintage open-face pocket watch manufactured by Waltham, likely dating from the early 20th century. The watch features a white enamel or porcelain dial with black Arabic numerals for the hours and a secondary outer track with red numerical markers at five-minute intervals. A dedicated sub-dial for seconds is located at the 6 o'clock position. The dial is signed 'WALTHAM' centered below the 12 o'clock marker. The hands appear to be blue-steeled with a classic spade-style hour hand. The case is gold-toned, potentially gold-filled or brass, exhibiting significant patina and wear, particularly around the bezel and the crown area. A substantial knurled winding crown is positioned at 12 o'clock, topped with a circular bow for chain attachment. The crystal shows some surface scratches, and there is visible discoloration or 'brassing' on the metal where the gold plating has worn away through years of use. This timepiece represents a classic American watchmaking style from the late Victorian to Art Deco transition period, showing signs of honest age and historical utility.