18s 17J Waltham Canadian Railway Time Service pocket watch c1896

18s 17J Waltham Canadian Railway Time Service pocket watch c1896

Code: 4.224

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This is a Canadian railroad approved grade pocket watch made by Waltham, USA.

Movement – full plate model 83, nickel movement has a lever escapement and has a micrometer regulator, large gold raised jewel settings and is decorated with damascening. The movement is signed “Made for Canadian Railway Time Service 17 Jewels” # 7453520. The movement is in 90% mint condition – many light marks and scratches which you can see under close inspection with an eye glass

Case – the movement comes in a white metal guaranteed silveroid case, which has a hinged back and bezel. The case has a smooth plain finish and is in 85% mint condition - a dull case with a light build up of scratches

Dial – the white enamel, double sunk dial has a full set of blue steel hands and is signed “American Waltham Watch Co”. The dial is in 90% mint condition – a hairline on the 10.

The watch is stem wound / stem set

The watch measures 57mm wide x 22mm deep.

The watch has a bevelled mineral glass