1885 Waltham Pocket Watch Grade Wm. Ellery 11 Jewels 6s Engraved Hunter G.F. Case

Watch Overview

This is a vintage A.W.C. Waltham dress pocket watch, a classic American timepiece from 1885. It features a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, black "railroad" minute track, and a sub-seconds register at 6 o'clock. The crown is located at 3 o'clock.

It is a manual-wind pocket watch powered by the original Waltham Watch Co. mechanical movement grade Wm. Ellery with 11 jewels, size 6s, model 1873, small second hand, featuring a lever-set function and made in the United States. The gold-tone 40mm round gold filled hunter case with engraved details and double-hinged back. It is paired with a classic bow and onion-design crown.

Presented in working condition with clean movement and dial. A great collectible for vintage timepiece enthusiasts and watch collectors.

Product Details

General Specifications

• Brand: Waltham
• Type: Pocket Watch
• Year / Era: 1885 - Vintage
• Gender: Men's
• Country of Manufacture: United States

Dial & Display

• Display: Analog
• Color: White
• Features: Roman numerals. Sub-seconds. Minute track

Movement

• Type: Manual-winding
• Caliber: Grade Wm. Ellery
• Jewels: 11
• Some Features:
  • Small-second hand
  • Model 1873
  • Size 6s
  • Run quantity 3,000
  • Movement SN 2769758

Case

• Material: Gold filled
• Shape: Round
• Caseback: Snap
• Crown: Lever-set
• Closure: Hunter case
• Case Back Markings: C.W.C.C.O. Trade Mark 45601

Case Measurements (mm)

• Case Size: 40
• Case Diameter w/Crown:
• Case Thickness:

Additional Info

• Box & Papers: NO
• Condition: The watch is in good condition, light signs of wear consistent with its age and use.
• Extras: It runs accurately. It is ready to wear and enjoy. The pocket watch holder is not included in the purchase.

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