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Waltham Pocket Watch 14k Yellow Gold White Porcelain Dial, 1900

DocumentedDocumented from a dealer's listing; attribution and date as stated by the dealer.
Maker / attribution
Waltham (maker)
Date
1900
Country of origin
United States
Object type
Pocket watch
Materials / technique
gold
Stock no.
Product 4374
Credit line
Dealer listing, WatchMuseum.org shop (product 4374)
Catalogue title (original)
Waltham Pocket Watch 14k Yellow Gold White Porcelain Dial (English)

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Record summary

Catalogued by WatchMuseum.org shop (stock number Product 4374), this is a pocket watch by Waltham, made in United States, dated 1900. The Atlas places it in the Golden Age of Mechanical Watchmaking period (1900 – 1945) of its Pocket Watches collection. Materials and techniques recorded by the source: gold. The record is illustrated with 5 photographs.

Assembled from the source record's structured fields. Dates and attributions are given as the source states them; where a field is missing the Atlas leaves it blank rather than estimating.

Catalogue description

Dealer description — WatchMuseum.org shop

Step back in time with the exquisite Waltham Pocket Watch, a vintage masterpiece from the 1900s that epitomizes the elegance and craftsmanship of a bygone era. Encased in 14k yellow gold, this stunning timepiece features a hunter case adorned with intricate and beautiful engravings that showcase the meticulous artistry of its creators. The watch’s white porcelain dial, complemented by spade hands and a sub-seconds display, exudes a timeless charm and sophistication, making it an essential addition to any discerning collector’s repertoire. Boasting 15 jewels and a manual wind movement, this certified preowned Waltham pocket watch is not only a testament to the high quality and precision of early 20th-century watchmaking but also a functional piece of history that remains in very good condition. Measuring 34mm in diameter, it is perfectly sized for everyday wear, ensuring that its stunning design will continue to turn heads and captivate admirers for many years to come. This vintage Waltham pocket watch is a true gem, featuring a stunning hunter case in 14k yellow gold with intricate and beautiful engraving. With 15 jewels and a porcelain dial adorned with spade hands, this manual watch is a must-have for any collector. Its sub-seconds display only adds to its charm and sophistication. Circa 1900’s, this certified preowned Waltham timepiece is testament to the high quality and precision of watchmaking from that era. Measuring 34mm, this watch is the perfect size for everyday wear, and is sure to turn heads with its stunning design. Despite its age, this Waltham pocket watch is in very good condition and is sure to serve its new owner for many years to come. Creator: Waltham Case Material: Yellow Gold Case Shape: Round Movement: Manual Wind Case Dimensions: Width: 34 mm (1.34 in)Length: 34 mm (1.34 in) Period: 1900-1909 Date of Manufacture: 1900 Condition: Excellent

Historical context

Golden Age of Mechanical Watchmaking (1900 – 1945)

The wristwatch displaces the pocket watch; waterproof cases, self-winding and grand complications.

The pocket watch reached technical maturity and then began to give way to the wristwatch after the First World War. Complicated watches for collectors such as Henry Graves Jr. and James Ward Packard, railroad watches, and slim Art Deco dress watches are characteristic.

Read the period in the timelineMore pocket watches from this periodEarlier: Industrial Revolution

Atlas type guide

Pocket watches

The pocket watch was the dominant personal timekeeper from the late seventeenth century until the First World War. Its development tracks the history of the escapement: verge watches with fusees until the late eighteenth century; Thomas Mudge's lever escapement (c. 1755) and the cylinder escapement popularised by George Graham and later by Swiss makers; and the Swiss and English lever watches of the nineteenth century. Lépine's bar-bridge calibre and keyless winding made watches thinner and easier to use.

Industrialisation transformed the trade: American factories such as Waltham (from 1850) and Elgin produced interchangeable parts by machine, and Swiss makers responded with their own mechanisation after the 1876 Philadelphia Exhibition. By 1900 a reliable watch was affordable to millions; the finest makers continued to produce complications and precision watches.

What to look for

  • The escapement: verge (crown wheel), cylinder, duplex, English or Swiss lever.
  • Key winding (a square arbor in dial or back) or keyless crown winding.
  • Signatures and serial numbers on the movement, dial and inside case back.
  • Hallmarks, case maker's marks and gold or silver standards stamped in the case.
  • Dial material: enamel, silver, gold, later printed metal.

Dating clues

  • Verge watches dominate before c. 1800; cylinder watches c. 1770–1900; lever watches after c. 1820.
  • Keyless winding: increasingly common after c. 1860.
  • Manufacturer serial number lists exist for Waltham, Elgin, Longines, Omega, Patek Philippe and others.

General guidance written by the Atlas editors about this kind of object. It is not a statement about this particular piece; for that, rely on the source record above and on physical examination.

Read next:Verge escapementDetached lever escapementFuseeIdentification Centre

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