1890s Waltham Pocket Watch Open face 18s Grade Crescent St. Adjusted 17 Jewels

Watch Overview

This is a vintage Waltham pocket watch, a classic American timepiece from the 1890s. It features a white enamel dial with black Arabic numerals, a black railroad minute track, and a sub-seconds register at 6 o'clock.

It is a manual-wind pocket watch powered by the original American Waltham Watch Co. mechanical movement, grade Crescent St., with 17 jewels, size 18s, Model 1883, lever-set mechanism, and made in the United States. The movement was professionally serviced in December 2025 and runs accurately.

The 54.4mm round 14K gold-filled case features a polished finish and classic bow with crown. The case is a hinged hunter-style opening back (snap closure).

Presented in working condition with a clean movement and well-preserved dial. A desirable collectible for vintage American horology enthusiasts.

Product Details

General Specifications

• Brand: Waltham
• Type: Pocket Watch
• Year / Era: 1890s - Vintage
• Gender: Men's
• Country of Manufacture: United States

Dial & Display

• Display: Analog
• Color: White
• Features: Arabic numerals, sub-seconds, minute track

Movement

• Type: Manual-winding
• Caliber: Crescent St.
• Jewels: 17
• Some Features:
  • Small-second hand
  • Model 1883
  • Size 18s
  • Run quantity 500
  • Adjusted to position
  • Movement SN 5726726
  • SERVICED ON 11/2025

Case

• Material: 14K Gold filled
• Shape: Round
• Caseback: Screw
• Crown/Setting: Lever-set
• Closure: Open face
• Case Back Markings: Warranted B&B Royal 20 Years 6804484

Case Measurements (mm)

• Case Size: 54.4
• Case Diameter w/Crown: 68.5
• Case Thickness: 18

Additional Info

• Box & Papers: NO
• Condition: The watch is in good condition, light signs of wear consistent with its age and use.
• Extras: Fully serviced and running accurately. Pocket watch holder not included.

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