Pocket Watch - American Waltham Watch Co, 'Traveler', 1908

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Summary:: Gents pocket watch, gold hunter case, American Waltham Watch Co, 'Traveler', 1908.

Gold hunter case marked '25:12:23' and 'G. Newham'.
Description:: White enamel dial has roman numerals and seconds dial at 6. In soft pouch.

Spring wound; lever escapement. Stem and button wound.

Discipline:	Technology
Dimensions:	1.4 cm (Width), 5 cm (Diameter)

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Themes this item is part of:	Horology Collection, Science & Measurement Collection
Primary Classification:	HOROLOGY
Secondary Classification:	Watches
Tertiary Classification:	united states of america
Inscriptions:	Dial is marked 'Waltham, USA'. Back plate is marked 'American Waltham USA, Traveller' and '23281528'. Inside back case is marked 'Moon', 'Trade Mark', 'A.L.D.', 'Dennison Watch Case Co Ltd' and '682594'. Gold hunter case marked '25:12:23' and 'G. Newham'.
Maker:	Waltham Watch Co, Waltham, Massachusetts, United States of America, 1908

Comments

stuart Vernon Posted on 11 Jan 2010 8:04 AM

I have a watch that is a mirror image of the pocket watch above(29224). It is in A BOX FROM R Stewart of Glasgow. Any info would be great. Given to my great grandad in 1916.

James Richmond Posted on 13 Jan 2010 3:45 AM

I have my father's pocket watch which I believe was given to him around 1918 - 1925 the markings are as follows;- Dial face Waltham USA on opening first cover state Moon Trade Mark - top one 5 Stars Left hand side below Moon and right hand side a star. ALD Dennison watch case com. LMT. Inside the second cover states English Make Guarenteed to be made in two plates of 10Ct Gold with plate of compsition between and to wear 20 years 822557
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Good you let me know any further details in respect of this watch.

Discovery Centre Posted on 13 Jan 2010 10:50 AM

Hi Stuart, thanks for your enquiry. You may be interested to do an internet search and add the word ‘history’ to Waltham Watch Company. These sites also provide background and further references that may be of interest.
Another internet search of ‘antique watch collectors’ in your locality may provide an expert you could take your watch to for further appraisal. They may also be interested in the box particularly if it is the original one.

Discovery Centre Posted on 13 Jan 2010 3:04 PM

Hi James. The above answer should probably give you some answers as to researching the history of the company and you may be able to find out more information from a local horologist or horology society. Additionally this site http://www.pocketwatchrepair.com/histories/waltham.html gives a list of serial numbers and years of Waltham watches. You should of course verify these with an independent expert, but they may give you an idea of the age of your watch if you look for the serial number on it.

kathleen daley Posted on 05 Feb 2010 1:32 AM

Hi James
Wonder if you got any further in your research or links as I have an identical one but with different serial number? Kate

Frank Keller Posted on 10 Feb 2010 6:31 AM

Hi
I have a watch from my grandfather for his 40 years of service back in the 1800s. On the back of the case says moon trade With a quater
moon and a star both in circles LTD Dennison watch case co 574056. Can you tell me if this is gold or gold filled?
Thanks

David Batty Posted on 18 Feb 2010 11:56 PM

Hi, I have a pocket watch with the words 'STAR' on the inside back of the case and also 'AMERICAN WALTHAM WATCH COMPANY' surrounding the logos of a fish decorated with a capital W , there is a number 105072 below this. The dial has roman numerals but does not have any makers name on it. It has a second hand and a winder. Could you possibly tell me anything about this watch? Thanks

Judith Gunstone Posted on 19 Feb 2010 8:43 AM

I have same make but in sterling
AWC co 1257691 engraved 1921with a wings type logo
inside is a gold color not sure what metal
could you please comment.

David Batty Posted on 26 Feb 2010 9:02 AM

If you open the case and gently prize open the plate covering the works, you will find a serial number then type in Waltham watch data base in google and type in this serial number which will tell you quite a bit about your watch. Also go to Barry S Goldbergs pocket watch colection -its very helpful.

Discovery Centre Posted on 27 Feb 2010 3:40 PM

Hello Judith - David has given you some excellent advice. That 7-digit number does give a result on one of the online Waltham databases, with information regarding the construction materials. Best of luck!

Discovery Centre Posted on 01 Mar 2010 3:19 PM

Hi Frank, the Dennison Watch Case Company was a very successful firm based in Birmingham, England. The cases stamped with a moon were gold filled and nominally guaranteed for 20 years (before the brass wore through). This was higher quality than the “star” cases but less than the “sun” cases. For a proper analysis we recommend you take the watch and case to a professional valuer or horology expert.

Mark Posted on 10 Feb 2011 3:16 AM

Hello James Richmond. My pocket watch sounds identical! The serial # is 12174009. It's in great nick and keeps excellent time.

Wilson Posted on 28 Sep 2011 7:01 AM

I have a star poket watch sn 172010. the ingraving says it was given in 1912. I was hoping to find more information on it. still ticks but has no hands.