Waltham Appleton Tracy 15j 18s Key Wind 18k Gold Hunting Case Pocket watch
Offered for sale is an antique American Watch Co. (Waltham, Massachusetts, USA) pocket watch, ca. This is a 18-size watch, and measures approximately 53mm diameter. This watch features a solid 18K Gold full hunting case with a hinged bezel, a 15-jewel model #1857 full-plate Appleton Tracy key wind and key set movement, and a single sunk porcelain dial with Roman numeral hour markers and blue steel fleur-de-lis hands. The case is engine turned and also has beautiful intricate hand engraved floral designs on both the case front and back. The case is in very good condition, showing signs of normal pocket carry. The engine turned pattern is slightly worn around the edges, and there is a minor dent on the caseback. There are initials lightly engraved in the cartouche on the front. The entire watch weighs 4.2 troy ounces, and the 18K gold case alone weighs 2.4 troy ounces. The dial is in excellent condition. The movement runs and keeps excellent time. I serviced the movement in April of 2019. It has been said that the first very best American Watch Co. Overall, a very presentable watch that is ready to carry with pride. If you have questions about this watch or about my watch and clock repair services, please feel free to contact me. The item “Waltham Appleton Tracy 15j 18s Key Wind 18k Gold Hunting Case Pocket watch” is in sale since Monday, April 22, 2019. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Pocket Watches\Antique”. The seller is “clockfixer.com” and is located in Daytona Beach, Florida. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Number of Jewels: 15 Jewels
- Model: 1857
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Escapement Type: Lever
- Pocket Watch Size: 18
- Material: Gold
- Movement: Mechanical (Key-winding)
- Country Made: USA
- Age: Antique 1872
- Case Material: 18k Gold
- Country of Manufacture: United States
- Metal: 18k Gold
- Features: 12-Hour Dial
- Year of Manufacture: 1870-1879
- MPN: Does Not Apply
- Closure: Full Hunter
- Brand: American Watch Co.