1883 Waltham Pocket Watch 18s Key Wind/Set Grade Wm. Ellery 11 Jewels - With Key

Watch Overview

This is a vintage Waltham pocket watch, a classic American timepiece dating to circa 1883. It features a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, a precise "railroad" minute track, and a sub-seconds register at 6 o'clock.

It is a open-face, manual-wind pocket watch powered by the original Waltham Watch Co. mechanical movement grade Wm. Ellery with 11 jewels, size 18s, model 1877, key wind/set mechanism and a sub-second hand. Made in the U.S.A.

The silver-tone 59mm round case features a polished finish with a engraved design, paired with a classic bow and onion-style crown.

Presented in working condition with clean movement and dial. A great collectible for vintage timepiece enthusiasts and watch collectors.

Product Details

General Specifications

• Brand: Waltham
• Type: Pocket Watch
• Year / Era: 1883 - Vintage
• Gender: Men's
• Country of Manufacture: United States

Dial & Display

• Display: Analog
• Color: White
• Features: Roman numerals, minute track, sub-seconds

Movement

• Type: Manual-wind
• Caliber: Grade Wm. Ellery
• Jewels: 11
• Some Features:
  • Small-second hand
  • Model 1877
  • Size 18s
  • Key wind/set mechanism
  • Movement SN 2079461

Case

• Shape: Round
• Crystal: Acrylic
• Caseback: Snap
• Crown/Setting: Key wind/set
• Closure: Open face

Case Measurements (mm)

• Case Size: 59
• Case Diameter w/Crown: 76
• Case Thickness: 19.7

Additional Info

• Box & Papers: NO
• Condition: The watch is in good condition, light signs of wear consistent with its age and use.
• Extras: It runs accurately. It is ready to wear and enjoy. The pocket watch holder is not included in the purchase.

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