Pocket Watch Case

1896 American Waltham Watch Company 18 size, seven jewels pendant wind & set antique pocket watch in fine looking and running condition. The movement was professionally serviced recently, runs strong & keeps good time. This watch appears to not have been carried much and is very well preserved. The serial number on the Model No. 1883, Grade 18 pendant wind & set movement is 97830269 which dates it to 1896. The movement has 7 jewels, a patent safety pinion and a gold plated regulator scale, a very intricate damaskeening pattern on the back plates, an engraved balance arm and very fancy lettering. The porcelain enameled single sunk dial is in excellent original condition, has a very faint hairline in the center which is hard to see. The deep blued steel hour spade style hands are in fine condition. The original antique stock high dome beveled glass crystal is in fine condition with a very faint scratch or two, too nice to replace. The Sun Watch Case Co. 5 year gold filled case has a threaded bezel and back cover, and is in fine condition with very little pocket wear; no dents or engravings, just some very tiny nicks on the bezel. The approximate case measurements are 2-1/8 inches in diameter (not including the bow & crown) x 5/8 inch thick including the crystal. The crown and thick bow are in extra fine condition. This antique Waltham restored timepiece is great for your collection & use, or would make a fine gift for someone! Also a great investment! My pictures have many shadows, reflections and dust spots that will be cleaned; the watch looks fine in person. Please note that an antique watch may not be as accurate as a modern watch. Also realize that these early watches are not guaranteed to be shock proof, water resistant or waterproof. Also, we cannot guarantee a watch that has been damaged or tampered with. INTERNATIONAL BUYERS International payments must be by Pay Pal to confirmed addresses only. Charges for their country. The Post Office rates may be expensive, which is beyond our control. We describe our items as accurately and honest as possible, please note that these are used items and have slight imperfections and honest wear from normal use over the years, and may have been serviced in the past by other technicians before we restored this item. Thanks for looking and please check out our other auctions, we will be listing more items soon! The item “1896 Waltham 18 Size, Seven Jewels, Beautiful Case, Just Restored. Outstanding” is in sale since Thursday, March 12, 2020. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Pocket Watches\Antique”. The seller is “jimariantiques” and is located in Prospect, Connecticut. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Number of Jewels: 7 Jewels
• Model: Model No.1883, Grade 18
• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Style: Dress/Formal, Casual, Etc.
• Escapement Type: Lever
• Pocket Watch Size: 18
• Material: Gold Filled
• Movement: Mechanical (Hand-winding)
• Features: 12-Hour Dial
• Closure: Open Face
• Brand: Waltham
• Serial Number: 97830269

Please look at my other items. Pictures don’t do these watches justice. (M1694) Waltham Vanguard 18 size 23 jewels high grade Railroad watch (1903) gold jewel settings gold regulator gold balance screws silverode Buck case. Great watch don’t miss this one!!! Please look at all pictures as they are most of the description!! All Watches have been serviced, cleaned and oiled, and run great and are guaranteed for 30 days. Because of there age they may not keep exact time. Most of the Watches will be within a few seconds a day, but a few may be up to a few minutes a day. The item “Waltham Vanguard 18 size 23 jewels adjusted Railroad (1903) silverode Buck case” is in sale since Thursday, March 12, 2020. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Pocket Watches\Antique”. The seller is “fiste-marti” and is located in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, El salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay, Russian federation.

• Escapement Type: Lever
• Brand: Waltham WATCH Company
• Closure: Open Face
• Year of Manufacture: 1900-1909
• Serial Number: 12565123
• Model: model 1892 grade Vanguard
• Number of Jewels: 23 Jewels
• Material: silverode
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Movement: Mechanical (Hand-winding)
• Pocket Watch Size: 18
• Features: 12-Hour Dial

Please look at my other items. Pictures don’t do these watches justice. 18 size 19 jewels high grade Railroad watch (1910) gold jewel settings gold balance screws base case. Great watch don’t miss this one!!! Please look at all pictures as they are most of the description!! All Watches have been serviced, cleaned and oiled, and run great and are guaranteed for 30 days. Because of there age they may not keep exact time. Most of the Watches will be within a few seconds a day, but a few may be up to a few minutes a day. The item “Waltham Crescent St. 18 size 19 jewels adjusted model 1892 (1910) Detiance case” is in sale since Thursday, March 12, 2020. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Pocket Watches\Antique”. The seller is “fiste-marti” and is located in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, El salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay, Russian federation.

• Escapement Type: Lever
• Closure: Open Face
• Brand: Waltham WATCH Company
• Year of Manufacture: 1910-1919
• Serial Number: 18037239
• Model: model 1892 grade Crescent St.
• Number of Jewels: 19 Jewels
• Material: base metal
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Movement: Mechanical (Hand-winding)
• Pocket Watch Size: 18
• Features: 12-Hour Dial

Please look at my other items. Pictures don’t do these watches justice. (M1700) Hamilton all original 16 size 21 jewels adjusted (Dec 14th 1914) high grade 993 14K. Gold filled hunter case. Please look at all pictures as they are most of the description!! All Watches have been serviced, cleaned and oiled, and run great and are guaranteed for 30 days. Because of there age they may not keep exact time. Most of the Watches will be within a few seconds a day, but a few may be up to a few minutes a day. The item “Hamilton 16 size 21 jewels adjusted grade 993 (1914) 14K Gold filled hunter case” is in sale since Thursday, March 12, 2020. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Pocket Watches\Antique”. The seller is “fiste-marti” and is located in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, El salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay, Russian federation.

• Brand: Hamilton
• Closure: Double Hunter
• Year of Manufacture: 1910-1919
• Model: model 2 grade 993
• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Material: 14K. gold filled
• Movement: Mechanical (Hand-winding)
• Features: 12-Hour Dial
• Escapement Type: Lever
• Serial Number: 1099297
• Metal: Gold Filled
• Number of Jewels: 21 Jewels
• Pocket Watch Size: 16

Please look at my other items. Pictures don’t do these watches justice. (M1698) Waltham Appleton Tracy & Co. 18 size 17 jewels high grade (1903) gold jewel settings gold balance screws 5 oz. Coin Silver Hunter Case. Great watch don’t miss this one!!! Please look at all pictures as they are most of the description!! All Watches have been serviced, cleaned and oiled, and run great and are guaranteed for 30 days. Because of there age they may not keep exact time. Most of the Watches will be within a few seconds a day, but a few may be up to a few minutes a day. The item “Waltham Appleton Tracy & Co. 18 size 17 jewels adj. (1903) 5 oz coin hunter case” is in sale since Thursday, March 12, 2020. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Pocket Watches\Antique”. The seller is “fiste-marti” and is located in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, El salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay, Russian federation.

• Escapement Type: Lever
• Closure: Double Hunter
• Brand: Waltham WATCH Company
• Year of Manufacture: 1900-1909
• Model: model 1892 grade Appleton Tracy & Co.
• Serial Number: 12652170
• Number of Jewels: 17 Jewels
• Material: coin silver
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Movement: Mechanical (Hand-winding)
• Pocket Watch Size: 18
• Features: 12-Hour Dial

Please look at my other items. Pictures don’t do these watches justice. 18 size 21 jewels high grade Railroad watch (1901) gold jewel settings gold regulator gold balance screws silverine case. Great watch don’t miss this one!!! Please look at all pictures as they are most of the description!! All Watches have been serviced, cleaned and oiled, and run great and are guaranteed for 30 days. Because of there age they may not keep exact time. Most of the Watches will be within a few seconds a day, but a few may be up to a few minutes a day. The item “Waltham Crescent St. 18S 21 jewels adjusted (1901) silverine locomotive case” is in sale since Monday, March 9, 2020. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Pocket Watches\Antique”. The seller is “fiste-marti” and is located in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, El salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay, Russian federation.

• Escapement Type: Lever
• Closure: Open Face
• Brand: Waltham WATCH Company
• Year of Manufacture: 1900-1909
• Model: model 1892 grade Crescent St.
• Serial Number: 11046033
• Number of Jewels: 21 Jewels
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Material: silverine
• Movement: Mechanical (Hand-winding)
• Pocket Watch Size: 18
• Features: 12-Hour Dial

HAMILTON, GRADE 990, SIZE 16, 21 JEWELS, ADJUSTED 5 POSITIONS, MODEL 1. GOLD SCREW SETTINGS, OPEN FACE, PW/LS, DOUBLE ROLLER. MICROMETER REGULATOR FOR PRECISE ADJUSTMENTS. RAILROAD GRADE, BEAUTIFUL DAMASKEENED MOVEMENT! WATCH WINDS, SETS AND RUNS WELL. STARTS RIGHT UP UPON WIND. S/N 383342 CIRCA 1907. NICE DOUBLE SUNK HAMILTON DIAL WITH A COUPLE OF HAIRLINES. VERY NICE BLUE SPADE HANDS. IN A NICE SWING OUT DISPLAY CASE. NICE CRYSTALS FRONT AND BACK. FIRM BOW AND GREAT CROWN! The item “HAMILTON GRADE 990, 21 JEWELS, IN DISPLAY CASE-SWING OUT. RUNS VERY NICE! RAILROA” is in sale since Wednesday, February 5, 2020. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Pocket Watches\Antique”. The seller is “rjandladyj-1946″ and is located in Carbon, Texas. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, Mexico, Bermuda.

• Number of Jewels: 21 Jewels
• Model: Hamilton 990
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Style: Railroad Grade
• Escapement Type: Lever
• Pocket Watch Size: 16
• Movement: Mechanical (Hand-winding)
• Year of Manufacture: 1900-1909
• Features: 12-Hour Dial
• Closure: Open Face
• Brand: Hamilton
• Serial Number: 383342

The photos for this watch were taken by a high megapixel digital camera and show detail far beyond what you could see with the naked eye. The details are such as you would see by using a magnifying glass. The American Waltham Watch Company had its beginnings in 1850 in Roxbury, Massachusetts. The company was founded by David Davis, Aaron Dennison, and Edward Howard. Their vision was to form a watch company that could produce high-quality watches at a lower cost using interchangeable parts. With financial backing from Samuel Curtis, of small-arms manufacturing fame, the watch production began in 1851, and the first small group of watches were finished in late 1852. The first watches produced went to officials of the company, and it was not until 1853 that the first watches were offered for sale to the public. Problems were encountered with the new production methods. The company was exploring innovative new ideas in watch manufacturing, such as using jewels, making enamel dials, and producing plates with a high-level of finish which required extensive tooling and resulted in a great financial burden. They also found that even though they were using interchangeable parts, each watch was still unique and had its own set of errors to be corrected. It took months to adjust the watches to the point where they were any better than other widely available timepieces. In 1853, the factory building was completed and the company began doing business under the name American Horologe Company. ” The name was changed to “Boston Watch Company in September 1853, and the factory in Waltham, Massachusetts was built in October 1854. The movements produced here (serial numbers 1001 – 5000) were signed “Dennison, Howard, & Davis, ” C. The company went through a series of financial reorganizations and renamings over the next decades. It was reorganized as Tracy, Baker & Co. ” and later that same year the name was again changed to “Appleton, Tracy & Co and watches 5001 – 14,000 were produced. The first movements carried the Appleton, Tracy & Co. Waltham During the Civil War Years. In January, 1859 the Waltham Improvement Co. And the Appleton, Tracy & Co. Merged to form the American Watch Company. In 1860, as Abraham Lincoln was elected President and the country found itself in the throes of the Civil War, the American Watch Company was faced with serious financial problems. By 1861, business had come to a standstill and bankruptcy seemed inevitable. The factory was kept in operation through these years by cutting expenses to the lowest possible level… A strategy that proved successful. According to the biography by Carl Sandburg, Abraham Lincoln owned and carried a Waltham Wm. The watch was an 11-jewel, 18 size, key-wind in a silver hunter case, and was produced in January of 1863. In 1885, the company became the “American Waltham Watch Company”. In 1906 the company was renamed the “Waltham Watch Company”. In 1923, they became the “Waltham Watch and Clock Company” reflecting the new importance of clock manufacturing, but then in 1925 the name was changed back to “Waltham Watch Company”. American Horology owes much to the brilliant visionaries of the Waltham Watch Company. Bacon, Church, Dennison, Fogg, Howard, Marsh, Webster, and Woerd all contributed greatly to American watchmaking. Waltham continued to manufacture watches (and clocks) until 1957, when they ceased production and became the Waltham Precision Instrument Company. Several of the original Waltham factory buildings are still standing, and were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1989. In addition to using grade numbers, Waltham also used many grade names on their watches, often choosing the names of Board members, company investors, or other prominent individuals. The grade name basically designates the model and/or level of finish of the watch. Some of the more popular Waltham named grades were. Bartlett, Appleton Tracy & Co. William Ellery, Crescent Street, Colonial, Riverside, Central Park, Broadway, Royal E. Robbins, Vanguard, Bond Street, Sterling, Premier, Royal, and Maximus. This is an antique U. Made Waltham pocket watch made in 1892. It has an 11 jeweled movement with three of the jewels being the “scew set” types, visible on the main plate in gold settings. The engraved hunter case is in near mint condition. The watch is not running though it is complete and appears to have a good balance and probably just needs a good cleaning. It is a model 1890, 6 size, Coin Silver hunter case, pendant. Wind & set, the movement plates are finished with nickle damaskeening. The hand painted porcelain dial is in great condition with only one small chip on the outside of the number 9 and no cracks at all. It has black Roman Numerals. It has blued hands. Both hands are in pristine condition. (It is missing the seconds hand) It is signed: “American Waltham” at the upper center dial. There is a sub seconds dial. There is a minutes/seconds. Around the outer rim of the dial with the main positions in red Arabic numerals. The crystal is missing. This is an Waltham pocket watch movement, made in Waltham. It is an 11 jewel movement with three screw-set jewel settings in gold visible on the plate.. It was made in 1892. The movement is signed: AMERICAN WALTHAM WATCH Co. / 5744640 / SAFETY BARREL It is not running. It is a model 1890, 6 size, 3/4 plate, hunter case, pendant set & wind. The movement is finished with nickle damaskeening. Looks shiny & new. Near mint condition Coin Silver case. Beautifully engraved front & back with flowers & leaves. Matching case serial number 8411 is on the inside of all covers and the main body of the case. The front cover is in near perfect condition. The spring action that opens the cover and holds it open works perfect. The cover stays on and never pops open on it’s own. The snap on back, and also a hinged snap on dustcover are also both Coin Silver. The inside of the dustcover is signed: “COIN SILVER (and a crown logo)” The dustcover and back cover both close perfect. The case is 43 mm in diameter not including the bow and stem. Both outer surfaces of the two covers are near mint, and on the inside of the three covers you have very near perfect smooth surfaces with one or two light scratches that you can barely see. On the area of the back cover where you pry open the covers there is the usual rough area where a hundred knife blades and watch openers have opened the case, though on this watch which obviously did not see much use it is not too bad at all. The outer rim of the main body of the case also is engraved and in excellent condition. Please see the photos I took from all angles. There are more photos available if anyone wants to see them. Excellent condition, no wear. The crown is in excellent vintage condition with light visible wear and it functions perfect to wind & set the time. The push action to open the hunter case front cover works perfect. The bow is in excellent vintage condition with only feint wear. I don’t refinish or polish any watch that I have in my possession. I do make sure that the watch and all of it’s functions are working perfectly before I list a watch. I ONLY ACCEPT PAY-PAL. If, after seven days, the item(s) is(are) not paid for, and other arrangements have not been made, I have the option to void the sale to cover the cost or file a dispute against you with E-Bay. IT WILL GO OUT VERY WELL PADDED AND PACKED AND A NUMBER WILL GENERATE IN PAY-PAL. IT WILL BE FULLY INSURED. THE WATCH’S CONDITION IS NOT RUNNING. PLEASE LET ME KNOW OF ANY PROBLEMS SOON AFTER RECEIVING IT. AND REPAIRS FROM TIME TO TIME. The item “U. S. Made 1892 Antique Waltham Pocket Watch 11 jewels, Coin Silver hunter case” is in sale since Saturday, January 25, 2020. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Wristwatches”. The seller is “sei78e” and is located in Miami, Florida. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Gender: Unisex
• Watch Shape: Round
• Case Color: Silver
• Case Material: Coin Silver
• Movement: Mechanical (Hand-winding)
• Year of Manufacture: Pre-1920
• Display: Analog
• Brand: Waltham
• Case Size: 43mm
• Face Color: White
• Number of Jewels: 11 Jewels
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Style: Dress/Formal
• Caseback: Snap
• Dial Style: 12-Hour Dial
• Age: 1892
• Features: Jeweled Movement
• Serial Number: 5744640

The photos for this watch were taken by a high megapixel digital camera and show detail far beyond what you could see with the naked eye. The details are such as you would see by using a magnifying glass. In 1874, General Ulysses S. Grant was President of the United States and Conestoga wagons creaked their way along the Lancaster Turnpike, as citizens heeded the call of Horace Greely to Go West. Another form of pioneer was building a factory in the pastoral community of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The Adams and Perry Watch Company was built right beside the turnpike. Its founders possessed a good combination of skills: Mr. Perry was a watch designer, and Mr. Adams was an organizer and promoter. They brought skilled watchmakers to. Lancaster and began production in 1875. Like so many infant industries, Adams and Perry did not have enough capital to market their product. The Lancaster Watch Company continued to suffer growing pains and was reorganized again in 1884, this time as the Keystone Standard Watch Company. Nevertheless, the financial problems persisted until 1892. In that year, the Hamilton Watch Company came into existence as a result of yet another reorganization. The name, Hamilton, was selected to honor Andrew Hamilton, original owner of the Lancaster site on which the factory was situated. Hamilton was granted the land by William Penn’s heirs and is credited with founding the city of Lancaster with his son James. Hamilton Watch was founded by merging Keystone with the Aurora (Illinois) Watch Company. Aurora machinery was moved to Lancaster in summer of 1892. Among the leading business and professional men of Lancaster who founded the Hamilton Watch Company were J. Franklin, John Sener, John C. North, Martin Ringwalt, J. Frederick Sener, William Z. Sener, James Shand, Peter T. Rood and Henry J. Cain of Springfield, Massachusetts represented the Aurora interests. The Hamilton Watch Company was founded in 1892 and set out to serve the railroad market with accurate timepieces. The rugged, precision watch that Hamilton produced became a favorite among railroad watch inspectors and personnel. In fulfilling the railroads’ requirements for accuracy, it also filled the needs of the general public for a timepiece of high quality. By the turn of the century it came to be known as Hamilton The Railroad Timekeeper of America. Miller, vice-president, left Lancaster to become its general manager. The Hamilton-Sangamo Corporation was formed in 1929 by the Hamilton Watch Company and the Sangamo Electric Company of Springfield, Illinois to market a new line of electric clocks. Trademarks of the E. Howard Watch Company were acquired by Hamilton in 1931. Although never extremely active in the manufacture of “Howard” watches, Hamilton has produced small quantities under this brand name. American soldiers during World War I preferred the smaller size and convenience of the wristwatch to the “old-fashioned” pocket watches. This trend caused a major shift in American watch production, with a new emphasis on producing wristwatch models for both men and women. During World War II, Hamilton ramped-up production of several models of chronometer to meet the US Armed Forces (particularly the US Navy’s) need for an extremely accurate timepiece which could be used for navigation at sea. Prior to WWII, such highly accurate instruments were only produced abroad. The first Hamilton chronometers were delivered to the Navy in February 1942, and at their peak Hamilton was making 500 chronometers per month! Hamilton Model 23 Military Chronograph was widely used during WWII as a navigator’s “stop-watch”. Based on the super-reliable 992B with Elinvar hairspring and mono-metallic balance, the Mod 23 adds a chronograph mechanism, making it one of the most complicated watches produced by Hamilton. Hamilton has always been on the forefront of horological innovation. The Elinvar hairspring was patented in 1931 and used in all movements thereafter. The name Elinvar was derived from the term “Elasticity Invariable” and was the first alloy to resist the changes in elasticity that occur with changes in temperature. In January of 1957 Hamilton introduced the World’s first electric wristwatch, a breakthrough for the industry and the first basic change in portable timekeeping since the early 16th century. Powered by a tiny 1.5 volt battery guaranteed to run the watch for more than a year, the new watch completely eliminated the need for a mainspring. The electric current necessary to operate one 100-watt bulb for one minute could run an electric watch for 20 years. The Hamilton Electrics featured not only a revolutionary movement design, but also were known for their avant garde styling, making them among the most collectible watches today. Also during the mid-fifties Hamilton embarked on a program of expansion and diversification. As a result, the company produced watches under three brand names Hamilton, Vantage and Buren in six plants in this country and abroad, manufactured sterling and plated silverware, fabricated and processed rare and exotic metals, and produced mechanical and electronic measuring devices and components. Hamilton also produced rocket fuel alloys, special metals for the Apollo program, missile timers and safety and arming devices for military applications. Hamilton continued to produce some of the finest American watches until 1969, earning them the distinction of being the only American watch company to survive global competition will into the 20th century. They truly represent the pinnacle of American watchmaking. Company had its genesis as an American. Design and manufacturing company, which incorporated in 1892 and produced its first. After its formation, the. Company went on to manufacture and market pocket. And wristwatches, ending American manufacture in 1969. It is owned by the Swatch group, one of the largest Swiss watch conglomerates. This is an antique U. Made Hamilton pocket watch made in 1919. It is a 17 jeweled movement with four of the visible jewels being the screw set type. The engraved white gold filled case is in excellent vintage condition. The watch runs great end keeps good time. It is a grade 956, size 16, pendant set, 3/4 plate, double roller, open face. The hand painted textured dial is in excellent vintage condition with only one of two feint spots that have some patina. It has black Arabic Numerals. It has blued hands. The bluing on all three hands is in pristine condition. It is signed: “HAMILTON” at the upper center dial. There is a sub seconds dial. There is a minutes/seconds. Around the outer rim of the dial with the main positions in bold. There is one photo of the watch with no bezel, here you can see the best detail of the dial. The crystal is in pristine condition with no flaws that I can see, even with a magnifier. This is an Hamilton pocket watch movement, made in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It is a 17 jewel movement with four of the jewels being the screw-set type. It was made in 1919. The movement is signed. / Lancaster, Pennsylvania / 17 Jewels / 956 /. Adjusted / 1704533 / MADE IN U. It runs great, keeping good time. It is a grade 956, size 16, Pendant set, 3/4 plate, double roller, open face. The pristine condition movement is finished with nickle damaskeening. It recently received maintenance by a watchmaker. Engraved all over, on the back there is a shield that can be monogrammed. The back cover has two serious scratches. (see close up photos) The back cover and the front bezel are both screw-on. The inside of the back cover is signed: “SUPREME / GOLD FILLED / GUARANTEED / 4250914″ Both cover and bezel screw on and off as designed, no issues. The case is 49 mm in diameter not including the bow and stem. Please see the photos I took from all angles. There are more photos available if anyone wants to see them. The back cover has two small areas along the edge where it is a little rough. You have to feel for it along the edge, it’s so small you really can’t see it without a magnifier but you can feel it on the edge with your fingers. Excellent condition engraved stem, with light wear close the the crown. The crown is in great vintage condition with no visible wear and it functions perfect to wind it & set the time. The beautiful engraved bow is excellent. With no visible wear. I don’t refinish or polish any watch that I have in my possession. I do make sure that the watch and all of it’s functions are working perfectly before I list a watch. I ONLY ACCEPT PAY-PAL. If, after seven days, the item(s) is(are) not paid for, and other arrangements have not been made, I have the option to void the sale to cover the cost or file a dispute against you with E-Bay. IT WILL GO OUT VERY WELL PADDED AND PACKED AND A NUMBER WILL GENERATE IN PAY-PAL. IT WILL BE FULLY INSURED. THE WATCH’S CONDITION IS RUNNING GREAT. PLEASE LET ME KNOW OF ANY PROBLEMS SOON AFTER RECEIVING IT. The item “U. S. Antique Hamilton Pocket Watch 17 jewels, Engraved Gold Filled case, running” is in sale since Tuesday, December 10, 2019. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Wristwatches”. The seller is “sei78e” and is located in Miami, Florida. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Gender: Unisex
• Watch Shape: Round
• Case Color: Silver
• Case Material: White Gold Filled
• Movement: Mechanical (Hand-winding)
• Year of Manufacture: Pre-1920
• Display: Analog
• Brand: Hamilton
• Case Size: 49mm
• Face Color: Silver
• Number of Jewels: 17 Jewels
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Style: Dress/Formal
• Caseback: Screwback Case
• Dial Style: 12-Hour Dial
• Features: Jeweled Movement
• Age: 1919
• Case Finish: Engraved White Gold Filled
• Serial Number: 1704533

Please look at my other items. Pictures don’t do these watches justice. (M1469) Waltham Vanguard Super Nice High Grade Railroad Pocket Watch, (1936)16 size 23 jewels adjusted grade No. 1623 Waltham Glass Back Display Case and Box. Please look at all pictures as they are most of the description!! All Watches have been serviced, cleaned and oiled, and run great and are guaranteed for 30 days. Because of there age they may not keep exact time. Most of the Watches will be within a few seconds a day, but a few may be up to a few minutes a day. The item “Waltham (1936) Vanguard 16S. 23 jewels Grade 1623 Waltham display case and box” is in sale since Monday, January 6, 2020. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Pocket Watches\Antique”. The seller is “fiste-marti” and is located in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, El salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay.

• Escapement Type: Lever
• Brand: Waltham
• Closure: glass back display case
• Year of Manufacture: 1920-Now
• Model: model 1908 grade No.1623 Vanguard
• Serial Number: 29307812
• Number of Jewels: 23 Jewels
• Material: Waltham glass back display case
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Movement: Mechanical (Hand-winding)
• Pocket Watch Size: 16
• Features: 12-Hour Dial