Waltham Model 1899 Grade 625 Pocket Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1903
This American Waltham Watch Co. timepiece is a size 16 pocket watch produced around 1903. It features a hunter-style gold-filled case manufactured by the Keystone Watch Case Company, rated for 25 years of wear.
The exterior of the case is decorated with engraved foliage patterns and includes a cartouche shield on the front cover. The movement, identified as Model 1899 Grade 625, is a three-quarter plate design finished with nickel plating and houses 17 jewels set in gold chatons. It includes a patented regulator for precise time adjustments and is set and wound via the pendant. A small seconds register is located at the 6 o'clock position.
According to the provided information, the watch is currently in functional condition following a recent mechanical service.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Size
- Size 16
- Type
- Hunter-case watch
- Maker
- Waltham
- Jewel Count
- 17 jewels
- Model/Grade
- Model 1899 Grade 625
- Case Material
- 14k gold-filled, 25-year rating
- Movement Type
- 3/4 plate, nickel finish
- Place recorded
- United States
- Production Date
- circa 1903
- Maker / attribution
- Waltham
Design
- Case and Dial
- The watch is housed in a size 16 hunter case, meaning it features protective metal covers over both the front and back. The external surfaces of these covers are decorated with hand-engraved foliate and floral motifs, which the source describes as Art Nouveau in style. The front cover includes a blank cartouche or shield intended for the future engraving of initials or personal markings. The dial is white and features stylized black Arabic numerals. Decorative gold-colored engravings are applied to the dial surface both around the chapter ring and within the center. The watch utilizes black spade-style hands for hour and minute indication, complemented by a subsidiary seconds dial located at the bottom of the dial at the 6 o'clock position.
- Visible features
- • Case features Art Nouveau style floral and foliate engravings on the outer lids. • White dial contains decorative gold-tone filigree elements between the numerals. • The movement bridge is marked with the Waltham name and serial information. • Small seconds sub-dial is positioned at 6 o'clock.
- Movement and Technical Details
- The mechanical movement is an American Waltham Watch Co. Model 1899, Grade 625. It is constructed in a three-quarter plate configuration with a polished nickel finish. The mechanism is jeweled with 17 stones, which are fitted into gold chatons. It is designed for pendant winding and time setting. Functionality is managed through a patented regulator mechanism, which allows for precision adjustment of the timing. The watch is reported to be in regular working order, and it has recently undergone a comprehensive mechanical service. The case diameter measures between 50 and 51 millimeters, which is approximately 2 inches.
- Provenance and Historical Context
- This specific piece is identified as part of the 1899 model production run. While the watch is dated to approximately 1903 based on technical specifications provided by the seller, the source notes that this information and all assessments regarding the authenticity of the components are derived directly from the dealer's statements. The information has not been subjected to independent expert verification by the cataloguing body.
Identification
- Reference
- Model 1899 Grade 625
- 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: The exact serial number is not provided in the source text.
- Research required: The claim of '25 year' gold filling is a manufacturer specification and not independently verified.