Waltham P.S. Bartlett 14k Gold Hunter Pocket Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1908
This is a gentleman's hunter-case pocket watch manufactured by the Waltham Watch Company. The timepiece is assigned to the P.S. Bartlett model series, which the source suggests dates to approximately 1908.
The watch is constructed with a heavy 14-karat gold hunter case featuring deep relief engraving and an integrated blank cartouche on the cover. Measuring at a standard American size 16, the piece weighs 92 grams total. The mechanical movement is wound via a crown and employs a lever-set mechanism for time adjustment. Internally, it is equipped with 17 ruby jewels, gold jewel settings, and a Church 1892 style regulator.
The dial is a double-sunk, off-white surface featuring black Roman numerals, precise outer graduation, and spade-style hands, with a dedicated subsidiary seconds dial positioned at the bottom.
Evidence at a glance
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- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Hunter-case watch
- Maker
- Waltham
- Model
- P.S. Bartlett
- Weight
- 92 grams
- Case Size
- Size 16
- Dial Type
- Double sunk
- Regulation
- Church 1892
- Case Material
- 14-karat gold
- Place recorded
- United States
- Movement Jewels
- 17 jewels
- Maker / attribution
- Waltham
Design
- Case and Dial
- The watch is housed in a heavy 14-karat gold hunter case, characterized by deep, elaborate engravings and curved, floral-inspired patterns. A central cartouche is provided on the front cover for the personalization of initials or a monogram. The case follows the American size 16 standard and includes a traditional French-style crown loop. The dial is designed in a double-sunk, off-white format. It features black Roman numerals and a secondary dial for seconds located at the six o'clock position. The hands are fashioned in the spade style.
- Visible features
- • Case features deep relief floral engraving • Dial has a dedicated subsidiary seconds register • The movement uses a lever-set mechanism for time adjustment • Case is of the hunter (front-opening) variety
- Movement and Mechanics
- This Waltham P.S. Bartlett model is powered by a mechanical, crown-wound movement. It incorporates a lever-set mechanism for time adjustment, which requires the movement of a small lever located near the bezel to manipulate the crown. The internal assembly includes 17 ruby jewels for friction reduction, supported by gold-colored jewel settings. Technical components within the movement include the Church 1892 style regulator, used for fine adjustments to the watch's rate. The bridges of the movement carry inscriptions identifying the manufacturer and the model designation, along with a movement serial number consistent with its classification as a Bartlett series caliber.
- Provenance and Documentation
- The provenance of this object is linked to the documentation provided by the Ashton-Blakey Antiques company, as translated and summarized in the Zamanito record. The source identifies the manufacturing period as circa 1908, noting that Waltham was recognized for the precision of its Bartlett series movements. The technical information regarding the weight of 92 grams and the inclusion of specific components is derived directly from the seller's initial listing data. This record serves as an archival summary and does not imply an independent expert verification of the watch's condition or internal mechanical integrity.
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: The specific production date of 1908 is provided as an estimate
- Research required: The claim regarding the exact service history or mechanical performance is not independently verified