Waltham Crescent Street 18-Size 21-Jewel Pocket Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
c1903
This antique American open-face pocket watch dates to circa 1903 according to the source. It features an 18-size, 21-jewel nickel movement signed 'Crescent St, Waltham, Mass' with serial number 12502820.
The source reports a full-plate damascened movement with lever escapement, raised gold jewel settings, and a micrometer regulator. The movement is housed in a white metal 'guaranteed silveroid' case measuring 53 mm in diameter with a screw-off back and bezel. The dial features bold Arabic hour numerals, blued steel hands, and a subsidiary seconds track at 6 o'clock.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Open-face watch
- Case Diameter
- 53mm wide
- Case Material
- White metal guaranteed silveroid
- Place recorded
- United States
- Case Construction
- Screw off back and bezel
- Maker / attribution
- Waltham
- Winding and Setting
- Stem wound / lever set
- Movement Inscription
- Crescent St, Waltham, Mass, 21 Jewels
- Movement Serial Number
- 12502820
Design
- Visible features
- • Open-face dial featuring stylized Arabic numerals and blued steel hands • Subsidiary seconds dial positioned above the 6 o'clock marker • Crown positioned at 12 o'clock surrounded by a metal bow • Signed 'WALTHAM' in block capital letters beneath the 12 o'clock numeral
- Dial and Visual Appearance
- The timepiece presents an open-face dial configuration with stylized Arabic hour numerals, a subsidiary seconds track positioned above the 6 o'clock position, and blued steel hands. It is marked 'WALTHAM' in block capital letters directly beneath the 12 o'clock marker. A winding crown and metal bow are situated at the 12 o'clock position. The source describes the dial as a 'silvered paint on metal' surface. The dealer notes that inspection with an eye glass reveals 'small bubbles under the paint'. The front bezel is fitted with a bevelled mineral glass crystal.
- Case Construction and Dimensions
- The movement is housed in a white metal case cataloged as 'guaranteed silveroid', measuring 53 mm in width. The case features a screw-off back and bezel with a smooth plain exterior finish. The mechanism is described as stem wound and lever set. While the listing notes the presence of a setting lever, specific lever operation details or external bezel removal instructions are not elaborated within the dealer text.
- Reported Movement Specifications
- Direct visual inspection of the movement is not possible from the single front-facing photograph; all internal specifications derive exclusively from dealer reporting. The seller records a full-plate nickel movement decorated with damascening, equipped with a lever escapement, a micrometer regulator, and large raised gold jewel settings. According to the source, the movement bears the inscription 'Crescent St, Waltham, Mass, 21 Jewels' along with serial number 12502820. The listing assigns an approximate date of 'c1903' to the watch.
Identification
- Serial number
- 12502820
- 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: Internal movement specifications and serial number are reported by the dealer and cannot be verified from the single dial-side photograph
- Research required: Condition ratings and micro-imperfections are source-reported