
Vintage Waltham Open-Face Pocket Watch
This is a vintage open-face pocket watch manufactured by the American Waltham Watch Co. The piece features a classic white enamel or porcelain dial with black Arabic numeral hour markers and a secondary sunken sub-dial for seconds located at the 6 o'clock position. The dial prominently displays the 'WALTHAM' brand mark in block lettering. The hands appear to be blued steel, including a leaf-style hour hand and a slender minute hand. The case is constructed from a yellow-toned metal, likely gold-filled or 10k/14k gold, characteristic of mid-to-late 19th or early 20th-century American horology. It is equipped with a classic circular bow and a textured winding crown at the 12 o'clock position. The outer perimeter of the dial includes a fine track for minutes with small numerical intervals. Condition-wise, the case shows moderate surface wear, light scratches, and some tarnishing or brassing around the bezel consistent with its age (likely circa 1890-1920). The glass crystal appears intact, though minor surface abrasions are visible under close inspection. The dial shows a clean surface without significant hairline fractures visible in the provided image. The craftsmanship represents a high-standard industrial production period for Waltham, which was known for its precision 'railroad grade' and consumer movements.
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Estimated Value
$250 - $450
Basic Information
Category
Horology / Vintage Timepieces
Appraised On
March 10, 2026
Estimated Value
$250 - $450
Item Description
This is a vintage open-face pocket watch manufactured by the American Waltham Watch Co. The piece features a classic white enamel or porcelain dial with black Arabic numeral hour markers and a secondary sunken sub-dial for seconds located at the 6 o'clock position. The dial prominently displays the 'WALTHAM' brand mark in block lettering. The hands appear to be blued steel, including a leaf-style hour hand and a slender minute hand. The case is constructed from a yellow-toned metal, likely gold-filled or 10k/14k gold, characteristic of mid-to-late 19th or early 20th-century American horology. It is equipped with a classic circular bow and a textured winding crown at the 12 o'clock position. The outer perimeter of the dial includes a fine track for minutes with small numerical intervals. Condition-wise, the case shows moderate surface wear, light scratches, and some tarnishing or brassing around the bezel consistent with its age (likely circa 1890-1920). The glass crystal appears intact, though minor surface abrasions are visible under close inspection. The dial shows a clean surface without significant hairline fractures visible in the provided image. The craftsmanship represents a high-standard industrial production period for Waltham, which was known for its precision 'railroad grade' and consumer movements.
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