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Extremely Rare 1960 Walham Masonic Triangle Swiss 17J Manual LT2540 Men's Watch
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Description Condition: Pre-owned: An item that has been used or worn previously. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Waltham Band Material: Genuine Leather Gender: Men's Band Color: Black Features: 12-Hour Dial Lug Width: 20mm Movement: Mechanical (Hand-winding) Style: Luxury Water Resistance Rating: 30 m (3 ATM) Age Group: Adult Display: Analog Model: Waltham Masonic Watch Shape: Triangle Year of Manufacture: 1950-1959 Case Material: Gold Plated Water Resistance: 30 Metres / 3 ATM Case Color: Yellow Gold Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Case Finish: Polished Band Type: Two-Piece Strap Face Color: White Number of Jewels: 17 Jewels UPC: Does not apply
"Love Your Fellow Man Lend Him a Helping Hand" Triangular "Waltham" wristwatch with Masonic influences. If you've never seen one of these watches elsewhere online or in person, the dial has various Masonic symbols in place of the numerals and a triangular hour pointer to go with the overall triangular motif. Built in to the frame at the 12 o'clock position is a loop containing the typical logo for Freemasonry (compass, square, letter 'G'). The watch is featured in American Watches, Five Decades of Style and Design. by Faber and Unger page 171. It is noted "This wristwatch is highly sought after and collectible when found in the original condition" This is a massive watch measuring 45mm lug to lug and 40mm across at the widest part of the bezel. On the upper lug is the letter "G" within the star. Also represented is the "point within the circle." The case is 14K rolled gold with a stainless steel back. The movement is Waltham LT 2540 nickel-finished lever encasement, 17 jewels Swiss, manual wind. Has been clean and adjusted and is running excellent The dial is original.Waltham 17 Jewels is also noted under the 12 o'clock symbol. " Love Your Fellow Man Lend Him A Helping Hand " is printed above the 6 o'clock position. Symbols on this watch are derived from Phoenix masonry, the Blue Lodge and York Rite bodies, such as tools of the different degrees in Freemasonry on the dial. The outer rim of the dial and bezel is outlined, symbolizes the unbroken chain of Brotherly Love and Affection. The hand are original with triangle hour, baton minute and a red tip sweeping second. The crystal is original with some imperfections but no major scratches. Waltham Watch Company went out of business in 1957 when it became the Waltham Precision Instrument Company. The Finer DetailsWaltham (Swiss) Triangular Masonic Wristwatch, circa 1960's Movement: 17 jewel, manual windingBand: Black genuine leather, gold plated buckle Signed: movement, dial and case signed "Swiss Made", dial also signed Waltham Dial: full color Masonic symbols at hours Hands; triangle, baton and sweepMetal: Bezel 14K rolled gold, steel backCase Info: chain link bezel pattern, upper Masonic symbolCase Length: 45 mmCase Width: 40 mm across bottom edgeCrystal: acrylicCirca: 1960'sNo International Shipping
Description
| Condition: | Pre-owned: An item that has been used or worn previously. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | Waltham |
| Band Material: | Genuine Leather | Gender: | Men's |
| Band Color: | Black | Features: | 12-Hour Dial |
| Lug Width: | 20mm | Movement: | Mechanical (Hand-winding) |
| Style: | Luxury | Water Resistance Rating: | 30 m (3 ATM) |
| Age Group: | Adult | Display: | Analog |
| Model: | Waltham Masonic | Watch Shape: | Triangle |
| Year of Manufacture: | 1950-1959 | Case Material: | Gold Plated |
| Water Resistance: | 30 Metres / 3 ATM | Case Color: | Yellow Gold |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | Switzerland | Case Finish: | Polished |
| Band Type: | Two-Piece Strap | Face Color: | White |
| Number of Jewels: | 17 Jewels | UPC: | Does not apply |
"Love Your Fellow Man Lend Him a Helping Hand" Triangular "Waltham" wristwatch with Masonic influences. If you've never seen one of these watches elsewhere online or in person, the dial has various Masonic symbols in place of the numerals and a triangular hour pointer to go with the overall triangular motif. Built in to the frame at the 12 o'clock position is a loop containing the typical logo for Freemasonry (compass, square, letter 'G'). The watch is featured in American Watches, Five Decades of Style and Design. by Faber and Unger page 171. It is noted "This wristwatch is highly sought after and collectible when found in the original condition" This is a massive watch measuring 45mm lug to lug and 40mm across at the widest part of the bezel. On the upper lug is the letter "G" within the star. Also represented is the "point within the circle." The case is 14K rolled gold with a stainless steel back. The movement is Waltham LT 2540 nickel-finished lever encasement, 17 jewels Swiss, manual wind. Has been clean and adjusted and is running excellent The dial is original.Waltham 17 Jewels is also noted under the 12 o'clock symbol. " Love Your Fellow Man Lend Him A Helping Hand " is printed above the 6 o'clock position. Symbols on this watch are derived from Phoenix masonry, the Blue Lodge and York Rite bodies, such as tools of the different degrees in Freemasonry on the dial. The outer rim of the dial and bezel is outlined, symbolizes the unbroken chain of Brotherly Love and Affection. The hand are original with triangle hour, baton minute and a red tip sweeping second. The crystal is original with some imperfections but no major scratches. Waltham Watch Company went out of business in 1957 when it became the Waltham Precision Instrument Company. The Finer DetailsWaltham (Swiss) Triangular Masonic Wristwatch, circa 1960's Movement: 17 jewel, manual windingBand: Black genuine leather, gold plated buckle Signed: movement, dial and case signed "Swiss Made", dial also signed Waltham Dial: full color Masonic symbols at hours Hands; triangle, baton and sweepMetal: Bezel 14K rolled gold, steel backCase Info: chain link bezel pattern, upper Masonic symbolCase Length: 45 mmCase Width: 40 mm across bottom edgeCrystal: acrylicCirca: 1960'sNo International Shipping