Pocket Watch Case

RARE IWC International Watch Co 16J Cal 53T Pocket Watch 14k Solid Gold Case. Very unusual and beautiful IWC pocket watch. The movement serial number 400626 and case serial number 427288 date the watch to about 1907. The vast majority of Cal 53 movements were lever or pin set. However, t his movement is stem set. In 1927 approx 600 of the stem set 53T were produced. I believe the deco style of the case makes it more likely to be from that era. It is a mystery as to why a 53T would have such an early serial number. Either that or this may be some earlier unknown stem set variation of the 53. A truly stunning example that you will likely never find again! Gilt 16 Jewel IWC Movement with Probus Scafusia logo. Setting : Stem Wind Stem Set. Dial : Single sunk white enamel dial with Arabic numerals signed International Watch Co. Case : Original 14k solid gold case. Signed International Watch Co. Schaffhausen serial number 427288 with beautiful checkerboard engraving detail and stepped perimeters. Diameter : 54.25 mm. Total Weight : 88.06 grams. When fully wound and placed on a timegrapher in the dial up position for one minute it shows the watch gaining approximately +35 seconds per day. A few very fine scratches on the movement. Dial : Fracture and surface flake near 7. Hairlines near 1 and 3. Case : Excellent engraving detail with hardly any wear. No dents or dings. There are many very fine micro scratches on the exterior. Crown shows moderate wear. Front cover will tip forward and close easily with gravity. Stiff bow is worn thin at the top. Crystal : Crystal has a couple very light scuffs. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Watches\Pocket Watches”. The seller is “scooterbooterscott” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada.

• Water Resistance: Not Water Resistant
• Number of Jewels: 16 Jewels
• Handmade: No
• With Manual/Booklet: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland
• Department: Men
• Case Color: Gold
• Caseback: Snap
• Case Material: Yellow Gold
• Pocket Watch Size: 16
• Dial Style: Arabic Numerals
• Movement: Mechanical (Manual)
• Type: Pocket Watch
• With Service Records: No
• Customized: No
• With Papers: No
• Year Manufactured: 1900-1909
• Vintage: Yes
• With Original Box/Packaging: No
• Dial Color: White
• Closure: Full Hunter
• Display: Analog
• Brand: IWC

This is a stunning piece that has been in the family for quite some time. This is an Open Face American Waltham pocket watch, in a Crescent Watch Company nickel based watch case. This pocket watch has been in the family for generations, and (quite incredibly) in all its time has maintained perfect function. The pocket watch is large, and heavy – Open Face in style with a hanging loop. The “crystal” covering on this pocket watch is a very old thick plastic, red orange in color. I’ve never seen a Waltham Open Face as old as such with a red/orange covering. I have always found the contrast between the nickel case, deep gold hued brass winding crown, and red/orange “crystal” to be quite breathtaking. The dial color on this American Waltham Pocket watch is a high white – though (of course) it appears red orange through the thick age old plastic crystal. The dial is roman numeral, with spaced minute markers (and Arabic numerals every 5 minutes). There is a second hand dial, with indicators marks for every passing second and Arabic numerals (10-60 seconds). Just under the Roman Numeral 12, there is “Waltham” brand insignia. The hands, Roman numerals, Arabic numerals, and all indicators on the dial are black in color – up against the white dial (very legible). The bezel at the front is screw fastened. Once the front bezel is unscrewed and removed, pulling the winding crown up will free the internal timekeeping mechanism. There is a hinge, and the internal timekeeping mechanism can be flipped up – revealing the interior of the back of the Crescent case. While this pocket watch is stunning at the exterior, the true beauty of this timepiece comes at the interior. The movement is very ornate, elegantly etched in meticulously inlaid pattern and design. Thorned vines of dark black sprawl across the movement in finite detail. “American Waltham Watch Co” is engraved in a whimsical font that becomes one with the inlaid vines. The balance wheel, screws, micrometer are a high polish gold tone. The movement is marked “17 Jewels, ” as well as 16910930. ” The inside back of the case (visible when the movement is flipped up and pictured above) is stamped “Trade Mark with crescent and star – the Crescent Watch Company logo. The number 4681 is imprinted right below the Crescent logo. There are some sequences of numbers and letters hand etched in the interior of the case: seen above in the listing photos. They are: F3986, F6996, F9354, along with three other indecipherable sequences. 5.5 cm Wide by 5.5 cm Height (excluding winding crown). With winding crown about 7.7 cm in height. Overall, this is truly a one of a kind antique. A family heirloom that we hope to pass on to a new family… A family that can give it all of the love, admiration, and care we have through all the years. I will get back to you promptly. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Watches\Pocket Watches”. The seller is “uniqueluxurygoods” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Water Resistance: NA
• Number of Jewels: 17 Jewels
• Handmade: Yes
• With Manual/Booklet: No
• Model: Open Face
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Department: Unisex Adult
• Case Color: Silver
• Style: Luxury
• Caseback: Screw On Front
• Case Material: Nickel
• Escapement Type: NA
• Pocket Watch Size: Large (see description for exact dimensions)
• Dial Style: Arabic Numerals, Roman Numerals
• Theme: Antique
• Movement: Mechanical (Manual)
• Type: Pocket Watch
• With Service Records: No
• Seller Warranty: No
• Customized: No
• With Papers: No
• Case Finish: Polished
• Vintage: Yes
• Year Manufactured: 1882-1904
• With Original Box/Packaging: No
• MPN: NA
• Dial Color: White
• Closure: Open Face
• Display: Analog
• Brand: American Waltham
• Crescent Watch Case Model Number: 4681
• American Waltham Model Number: Marked 16910930
• Serial Number: 16910930