Pocket Watch Case

Up for sale is a premium example of American horological engineering: an American Waltham Crescent Street railroad-grade pocket watch, powered by a robust 21-jewel movement and beautifully housed in a Fahys No. 1 Coin Silver case. This Model 1892 movement, serial no. 10584760, was produced in a very limited run of just 500 units around 1901, placing it in the golden age of precision railroad timekeeping. Jewels : 21 Ruby Jewels. Setting : Lever-set (Railroad Standard). Finish : High-grade nickel damaskeening. Regulator : Church 1892 pattern. Adjusted : Yes – to Temperature & Position. Total Production of this Grade/Model : Only 70,018. Run Quantity : Just 500 watches in this specific run (Run 48 of 118). Material : Solid Coin Silver (90% pure). 1 – one of the most respected American case manufacturers. Design : Engine-turned edges with a richly engraved back and front cover featuring floral & architectural details. Fit : Tight closures, no lift spring slop, firm bow. Running strong with excellent balance motion and no visible corrosion. Movement is clean and properly seated. Dial : Original Waltham porcelain dial with bold Arabic numerals and red 5-minute markers – some hairlines noted, but no chips. Hands : Original blued spade-style with whip seconds hand. Crystal : Intact and free from major defects. ? Why This Watch? The Waltham Crescent Street Grade Model 1892 is widely considered one of the finest American 18-size railroad watches ever produced. This 21-jewel version, paired with a Fahys coin silver hunting case, makes for a rare, high-grade, investment-worthy timepiece with turn-of-the-century railroad provenance. ? See my other railroad watches for more high-grade American classics. Questions welcome – thank you for your interest, and please see my other vintage watch listings!