Pocket Watch Case

Waltham Civil War era. 18 size 15 jewel keywind and keyset Appleton Tracy & Co. Movement is a Model 1857 and is of Civil War era vintage, being from a run listed in Waltham factory records as having been made between September of 1864 and February of 1865. This watch is highlighted by its unusual and very impressive A. W. Co. Hunting case which is silver (though unmarked) and appears to be the original to the watch and features a ten-sided band, pumpkin style crown, and an engraved hunting scene to its front with a dog chasing a fox. Dial is sunk-seconds enamel and signed American Watch Co. Movement serial number is 132897. Running though balance motion is somewhat sluggish and watch gained about 5 minutes over 24 hours and I think likely hasn’t seen any type of servicing in years. Movement plates have a somewhat yellowed tone and scattered surface spots. Case screw is a replacement with smaller sized head than the original. Dial has some hairlines within its seconds-register, a hairline at the 5 O’clock area, and some tiny edge nicks outside the minute chapter marking. Minute hand is somewhat short and has a bend. Case is very attractive with a darkened patina, typical scattered fine scratches, excellent engraving detail, and case front and rear open a bit short of 90 degrees to approximately 80 degrees each. Please check out my other items this week for more great watches and watch related items for sale. New to watch collecting? – Check out the NAWCC! The NAWCC (National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors) is a group that has a 65 year history, a terrific online message board for collectors, and the NAWCC puts on many watch and clock shows across the United States every year. I’ve been an NAWCC member since 1991 and recommend it to every collector of watches or clocks. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Watches\Pocket Watches”. The seller is “fhwatch” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Norway, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Republic of Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Panama, Jamaica, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion.

• Brand: Waltham
• Department: Men
• Type: Pocket Watch
• Pocket Watch Size: 18
• Number of Jewels: 15 Jewels