Waltham Grade 610 Open-Face Pocket Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1915
This open-face pocket watch is signed by Waltham and dated by the source to circa 1915 according to movement serial number 20,222,519. The watch is powered by a seven-jewel grade 610 movement that is protected by an inner hinged metal cover.
Enclosed in a 50mm gunmetal case exhibiting surface markings and a dark patina, the piece features a contrasting fluted brass winding crown and loop. The white dial displays black Roman numerals, an outer chapter ring, and a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock, complemented by blued steel hands.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.
Technical characteristics
- Type
- Open-face watch
- Hands
- Blued steel
- Case Diameter
- 50mm
- Case Material
- Gun metal
- Serial Number
- 20,222,519
- Movement Grade
- Grade 610
- Place recorded
- United States
- Maker / attribution
- Waltham
Design
- Visible features
- • White dial with black Roman hour numerals and an outer minute track. • Subsidiary seconds dial positioned at the 6 o'clock location. • Dial is signed 'Waltham U.S.A.' below the 12 o'clock marker. • Fluted brass winding crown and loop bow positioned at 12 o'clock. • Dark gunmetal case rim with visible age patina and finish wear.
- Identity and Dating
- This Waltham pocket watch is identified by the dealer as a Grade 610 timepiece. It is powered by a seven-jewel movement. The timepiece is associated with the serial number 20,222,519, which the source uses to date the watch to 1915.
- Dial and Visual Observations
- The white dial is signed 'Waltham' and features black Roman numerals with a subsidiary seconds dial located at the 6 o'clock position. The hands are made of blued steel. While the dial is described as appearing good to the naked eye, inspection with a jeweller’s loupe reveals a short, faint hairline crack between the center and the sub-seconds dial.
- Case and External Construction
- The watch is housed in a gunmetal case with a diameter of 50mm, excluding the winding stem and loop. The case displays surface markings and a patina developed over time. The winding mechanism features a contrasting brass crown and loop. An inner hinged cover protects the movement and exhibits surface marking.
Identification
- Reference
- Grade 610
- Serial number
- 20222519
- 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 image; movement details are source-reported.
- Research required: Dealer reports a faint hairline crack visible under magnification between the centre and sub-seconds dial.