Waltham 1883 Size 18s Model 1877 Pocket Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1883
This open-face pocket watch by Waltham dates to circa 1883 according to the dealer. It is housed in a polished silver-tone round case measuring 59 mm in diameter, complete with a classic bow and onion-style crown.
The white enamel dial is inscribed 'A.W.Co. WALTHAM' and features black Roman numerals, an outer track, and a subsidiary seconds dial at the 6 o'clock position. The dealer states the watch is powered by a size 18s, 11-jewel Model 1877 manual-wind mechanical movement (Grade Wm. Ellery, serial number 2079461) with key wind and set operation.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Size
- 18s
- Type
- Open-face watch
- Model
- 1877
- Case Size
- 59 mm
- Movement Grade
- Wm. Ellery
- Place recorded
- United States
- Setting Mechanism
- Key wind/set
- Maker / attribution
- Waltham
- Movement Serial Number
- 2079461
Design
- Visible features
- • White enamel dial signed 'A.W.Co. WALTHAM' beneath the 12 o'clock position • Dial features black Roman hour numerals and an outer track • Subsidiary seconds register located at 6 o'clock • Polished silver-tone open-face case with an onion crown and round bow
- Identity and Dating
- This vintage Waltham timepiece is described by the dealer as dating to circa 1883 and manufactured in the United States. The movement is identified by the serial number 2079461. The timepiece is identified as a size 18s, Model 1877, Grade 'Wm. Ellery'.
- Movement and Operation
- The timepiece utilizes a manual-wind, 11-jewel mechanical movement. It is designed with a key wind and key set mechanism. Mechanical details provided are based on dealer specifications; the movement is not fully detailed in the provided documentation.
- Dial and Visual Features
- The dial is white enamel and features black Roman numerals with an outer 'railroad' minute track and a subsidiary seconds register positioned at the 6 o'clock mark. The watch is housed in a 59 mm round, silver-tone case with a polished finish and an engraved design. The exterior includes an onion-style crown and a classic bow.
Identification
- Serial number
- 2079461
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Movement is not visible in the provided photograph; specifications rely on seller description
- Research required: Case interior and markings are not visible