Waltham Multicolor 14K Gold Hunter Case Pocket Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1918
This Waltham pocket watch is a hunter-case model manufactured circa 1918. The case, measuring approximately 35 mm in diameter, is crafted from 14-karat gold and features multicolored ornamentation in yellow, rose, and green tones.
The exterior displays floral engravings and a pie-crust edge design. The dial is finished in a light green/blue hue with gold-tone foliage accents, featuring black Roman numeral hour markers and gold-tone Louis XV style hands. A subsidiary seconds dial is positioned at 6 o'clock. The mechanical movement is equipped with 15 jewels and gold jewel settings, with bridge engravings identifying the manufacturer as A.W.W. Co.
Waltham, Mass. The inner case back bears the Keystone mark. The watch is stem-wound, and according to the seller, it is in operating condition. The dial is reported to be in excellent condition.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Size
- 0-size
- Type
- Hunter-case watch
- Maker
- Waltham
- Diameter
- 35 mm
- Movement
- 15 jewels
- Case Edge
- Pie crust
- Case Material
- 14K multicolored gold
- Place recorded
- United States
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Maker / attribution
- Waltham
Design
- Dial and Hands
- The dial is characterized by a pale green/blue base color with applied gold-tone foliage decorations. Time is indicated by black printed Roman numerals. The hour and minute indicators consist of ornate gold-toned hands executed in the Louis XV style. A subsidiary seconds dial is positioned at the 6 o'clock mark, featuring a matching gold-toned needle. According to the source, the dial is in excellent condition.
- Visible features
- • Pie-crust decorative scalloped edge on case • Tri-tone gold floral engraving on case • Subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock • Louis XV style ornate gold hands
- Movement and Performance
- The watch is powered by a mechanical movement featuring 15 jewels set in gold jewel cups. The bridges are engraved with the manufacturer's identification: A.W.W. Co. Waltham, Mass. The watch utilizes a stem-winding mechanism, although the exact caliber remains unspecified in the provided details. The auction description reports that the watch is currently in a well-running state. No information regarding the history of servicing or potential part replacements is provided by the seller.
- Case and Aesthetic Features
- The watch features a hunter-style gold case decorated with a multicolored palette including yellow, rose, and green gold. The exterior surface is embellished with engraved floral motifs and a decorative pie-crust edge. A star-shaped rose-gold plaque is centered on the front cover, while a shield-shaped plaque is located on the back. The bow and crown are designed to match the ornate nature of the case. The watch diameter is approximately 35 mm, and it conforms to a 0-size specification. The case interior includes markings from the Keystone case company and indicates the 14-karat gold purity.
Identification
- 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 caliber is not specified by the source
- Research required: Actual service history remains unverified