1903 Lady Waltham Dress Pocket Watch 14K Gold Hunter Case 0s 16 Jewels

Watch Overview

This exquisite Waltham pocket watch, dating from 1903, represents the golden age of American horology. It features a 14K yellow gold hunter case with intricate engraving and elegant proportions—an enduring piece that captures the refinement and precision of early 20th-century watchmaking.

The watch is powered by Waltham’s Grade “Lady Waltham” manual-winding movement, Model 1900, featuring 16 jewels, small seconds, and fine adjustment for accuracy.

Its white enamel dial is beautifully decorated with black Arabic numerals with gold details, a minute track, and a small seconds subdial, offering timeless legibility and charm. The 34.4mm round case, finely engraved and double-hinged with inner and outer covers, adds both durability and elegance to the design.

Fully inspected and confirmed authentic, this vintage Waltham pocket watch remains in very good condition with light, honest signs of age. A fine collector’s piece and a genuine reflection of America’s early watchmaking excellence.

Product Details

General Specifications

• Brand: Waltham
• Type: Pocket Watch
• Year / Era: 1903 - Vintage
• Gender: Women's
• Country of Manufacture: United States

Dial & Display

• Display: Analog
• Color: White
• Features: Arabic numerals. Sub-second. Minute track

Movement

• Type: Manual-winding
• Jewels: 16
• Caliber: Grade Lady Waltham
• Some Features:
  • Small-second hand
  • Model 1900
  • Run quantity 1,200
  • Size 0s
  • Adjusted
  • Movement SN 14054805

Case & Band

• Material: 14K Yellow Gold
• Case Shape: Round.
• Bezel: Smooth. Fixed
• Back: Snap. Double-hinged back (cuvette)(inner and outer cover)
• Crown: Pull-push
• Band: -
• Water Resistance: -
• Case Back Markings: Solidarity. 14K U.S.ASSAY 108099 - Mrs. Mendell Dec. 25-1903
• Closure: Hunter case
• Other Info: Beautifully engraved case

Case Measurements (mm)

• Case Size: 34.4
• Case Diameter w/Crown: 43
• Case Thickness: 10

Additional Info

• Box & Papers: NO
• Condition: The watch is in good condition, light signs of wear consistent with its age and use, a solid case, bezel and beautiful dial
• Extras: This timepiece has been fully inspected and authenticated by our in-house watchmaker, confirming that it runs accurately. It is ready to wear and enjoy. The pocket watch holder is not included in the purchase.

History & Legacy of Waltham

The Waltham Watch Company, originally founded in 1850 in Roxbury, Massachusetts, was a true pioneer of American horology. Established by David Davis, Aaron Dennison, and Edward Howard, Waltham introduced the revolutionary concept of interchangeable watch parts, making high-quality timepieces more accessible while setting new standards of precision and consistency. Through innovation and determination, the company became one of the most respected watchmakers of the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Waltham’s legacy includes iconic models such as the P.S. Bartlett, Appleton Tracy & Co., and Vanguard, highly regarded for their accuracy and craftsmanship. Even Abraham Lincoln is known to have owned a Waltham “Wm. Ellery” watch during the Civil War, underscoring the brand’s historical importance. Although production ceased in 1957, Waltham watches remain celebrated by collectors worldwide as symbols of American ingenuity and a milestone in industrial watchmaking.

About Second Hand Horology

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