Waltham Traveler gold-filled hunter-case pocket watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Circa early 1900s
This antique pocket watch is a classic example of a hunter-case design produced by the American Waltham Watch Company during the early 20th century. The watch features a gold-filled case manufactured by the Dennison Watch Case Company, specifically the 'Moon' model, which carries a 20-year guarantee mark.
The white enamel dial is accented with painted black Roman numerals, an outer minute track, and a dedicated subsidiary seconds dial positioned at the 6 o'clock mark, all complemented by spade-style hands. Internally, the timepiece is powered by a manual-wind Waltham 'Traveler' calibre movement, finished in gilt and containing 15 jewels. The watch has a diameter of 50 mm and an approximate gross weight of 114.75 grams.
Signatures for Waltham are present on the dial, movement, and case, which also bears marks identifying it as English make. The case is a hunter style, featuring a hinged cover that protects the dial. This vintage piece reflects the industrial precision and aesthetic sensibilities of early American watchmaking, combining a durable gold-filled exterior with a reliable mechanical movement.
Evidence at a glance
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- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Physical characteristics
- Weight
- 114.75 g
- Diameter
- 50 mm
- Material
- Gold-filled
Technical characteristics
- Jewels
- 15
- Calibre
- Waltham Traveler
- Movement
- Manual-wind
- Movement finish
- Gilt
Design
- Dial
- White enamel
- Hands
- Spade
- Numerals
- Roman
- Case type
- Hunter case
Identification
- Source note
- Described from a single auction-house listing published on Invaluable (reproduced with Invaluable's permission). Details apply to that one example; other examples of the type may differ, and the listing is supplementary evidence, not authentication.
- Maker named in listing
- American Waltham Watch Company
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.