Code: 4.232
This is a large American pocket watch, very sturdy and practical with a superb movement made by Waltham. This particular movement was their Waltham Grade Special 1883. Which had 19 runs and a total production of 14,080 between 1896 – 1909.
Movement – the model 1883, nickel full plate movement has a lever escapement with a micrometer regulator and is decorated with damascening. The movement has gold jewel settings and is signed “Appleton Tracy & Co, Waltham, Mass, 17 Jewels, Adjusted” # 10586341. The movement is in 95% mint condition
Case – the movement comes in a Waltham Sterling open face case which has a non magnetic metal liner and which has a screw on bezel. You then pull out the winder and swing the movement out from the front. The case has a smooth plain finish and is in 90% mint condition –light wear externally.
Dial – the white enamel dial has a full set of blue steel hands and signed “AWWCo, Waltham, Mass”. The dial is in 98% mint condition – a very faint hairline on the 12-1.
The watch has a thick beveled mineral glass
The watch measures 56mm wide x 19mm deep
The watch is stem wound / stem set.
