Waltham Grade 220 Art Deco Pocket Watch Set
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1928
This set comprises an open-face pocket watch manufactured by the Waltham Watch Company, paired with a matching chain and pocket knife. The case was manufactured by the A.W.C.CO in Canada, as indicated by internal stampings.
The timepiece is powered by a Grade 220 mechanical movement, configured as a 3/4 plate with 15 jewels and a Breguet hairspring, featuring a nickel finish and pendant setting. The dial displays a two-tone gold and cream finish with applied Arabic numerals, spade-style hands, and a subsidiary seconds dial at the six o'clock position. The accompanying accessories include a 13.75-inch 14-karat gold chain and a 2.25-inch pocket knife with 10-karat gold plating.
The auction description reports the watch is in working condition.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Open-face watch
- Maker
- Waltham
- Chain Length
- 13.75 inches
- Pocket Knife
- 10K Gold plated
- Case Material
- 14K Gold
- Movement Grade
- Grade 220
- Place recorded
- United States
- Case Manufacturer
- A.W.C.CO
- Maker / attribution
- Waltham
- Movement Configuration
- 3/4 Plate, 15 Jewels
- Movement Serial Number
- 26433229
Design
- Visible features
- • Case shape is octagonal • Dial features centralized geometric motifs • Subsidiary seconds register at 6 o'clock • Internal case stamp identifies A.W.C.CO manufacturer
- Case and Dial Design
- The pocket watch is housed in an octagonal 14-karat gold case measuring 42mm in diameter. The exterior exhibits geometric engravings and decorative motifs on the bezel and case back, consistent with the identified era. The back of the case is inscribed with a shield design and minute initials. The dial is finished in a two-tone gold and cream palette. It utilizes Arabic numerals and spade-style hands for time indication. A subsidiary seconds dial is positioned at the six o'clock mark, and the central portion of the dial contains geometric patterns featuring the Waltham signature.
- Movement and Mechanism
- The watch functions via a Waltham Grade 220 mechanical movement. This caliber is constructed as a 3/4 plate movement containing 15 jewels. Technical specifications include a nickel-plated finish and a Breguet hairspring. The movement is wound and set via the pendant. The serial number 26433229 is recorded on the movement, attributed by the source to the Waltham factory in the United States.
- Provenance and Accessories
- The ensemble includes a 13.75-inch gold chain manufactured from 14-karat gold and a 2.25-inch pocket knife with 10-karat gold plating. The A.W.C.CO stamp on the internal case indicates Canadian manufacturing for the housing. The auction description reports the watch is in a working state described as 'well running'. No recent service documentation is provided in the source material.
Identification
- Serial number
- 26433229
- 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: Historical accuracy of the 1928 date is dependent on seller claim
- Research required: Functional longevity and timekeeping precision are unverified by independent testing