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WALTHAM ANTIQUE 9CT SOLID GOLD POCKET WATCH USA MADE 1912

Estimated price for orientation: 961 $

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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
Display: Analog Material: Solid Gold
Case Colour: Yellow, Yellow Gold Closure: Open Face
Face Colour: White, White Gold Year of Manufacture: 1910-1919
Serial Number: 22104389 Features: 12-Hour Dial
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Movement: Mechanical (Hand-winding)
Number of Jewels: 17 Jewels Escapement Type: Lever
Pocket Watch Size: 16


About the watch :Hello,Today I want to introduce you very good watch.  The watch looks like just left the Factory.I offer you that timepiece in high preserved quality.  It is very hard to find that WALTHAM in that condition.  I present to you one very interesting exemplar of an brand WALTHAM, one of the biggest maker of the watches in the world,  impressive dial, the case is in mirror clean condition, we can date  this watch with very good precision, watch is made in 1912 year, this means that the watch is around 104 years old and it is still in very good preserved and working condition, just has been serviced by professional watchmaker and work very accurate. In full winding the watch works 32 - 33 hours.This watch was wind up over 10 times and it work until completion of the entire course of the mainspring, so I can confirm that watch runs very precise, and showed no other defects.This watch looks and works very well, I thing that every collector would love to own it, or can be very good present.Now I will  divided this watch to several categories. The case :  Case of this watch is in very clean condition, there are no dents or scratches on the case and covers,  for sure there are no serious injuries from dropping or impact.Very tight and pretty covers,  like the watch just coming out from the factory.The glass is absolutely no scratches on it and it is real glass what it should be.On the inside cover on gold case, first(big) cover there are inscription " A.L.D" "375"  "ANCHOR" which show us that the watch case is made in Birmingham.There are also letter "n" show us the year of made 1912 year, and number "9" show us the purity of gold, 9 carat and serial number.on the inside cove there is inscriptions "Dennison watch case Co LTD" show us manufacturer of the case, also there is "9,375" also there is "A.L.D" serial number.The crown it is gold tone onion style, very tight good working order, the bow is very tight also perfect condition.The serial number of the case is : 42964 The movement : I can safely say is rarely seen as a well preserved movement.The movement is completely cleaned and oiled, it works perfect and has been tested for a period of time and shows very good results.  The movement is composite of 1 main plate and 4 bridges, one bridge which hold balance wheel, second one which hold mainspring, third and fourth they hold gear wheels and they all create the movement of the watch.To clean it every one part was disassembled, cleaned and oiled, then placed back very precisely.The balance running  very strong, absolutely perfect condition.That movement has 17 Jewels, this means that the movement has 17 precious stones (17 rubies), the stones are on the places where it is a large friction in order to protect the metal from abrasion.Inscription on the movement "17 jewels" "ADJUSTED W.W.CO WALTHAM MASS USA" "THOMAS RUSELL" .The serial number of the movement is : 22104389  The dial :  It has Arabic numerals, black numbers on a white background,  Very beautiful dial.The dial is in perfect condition with no damages and no visible cracks on it.The subs-dial has Arabic numerals also very clean condition.There is no fingerprints on the dial. The hands : Blue black stainless steel hands in very good condition. Minute hand extended, end exactly in a circle.Very well preserved condition. Measurements and Weighs : Watch weighs : 87.3 grams.Diameter of the watch is 49.48mm.Excluding the crown.16.52mm. depth.Payment : PAYPALMust be made 48 hours after auction end, if you want to use other payment method, please contact with me before auction end.Thank you Postage : UK POSTAGEFor all UK bidders the shipping price will be FREE OF CHARGE next day delivery.Tracking number will be provided.Insurance included in that price. INTERNATIONAL :for the rest of the world will be 12.20 poundsTracking number will be provided.4 - 6 business days deliveryInsurance included in that price. Return Policy : I will accept return for this item 14 days of receipt,If you are not satisfied with this item please contact me for  full refund and return of the item. My rating shows my dedication to what I do. If you liked the watch just participate.Thanks again for visiting my auction.