Waltham Watch Case Co. - Open face - 73414 - 1900-1949
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Silver 0.925 pocket watch by Waltham Watch Case Co. with open face, reference 73414, manual movement, a Goliath-sized case over 50 mm, weighing 129 g, a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals and a small seconds subdial, and includes a winding key on a cord; in working order and shipped insured.
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Description from the seller
The plaques with letters (W, M, A)
-Silver. 0.925, 129 g.
-The four impressed plaques together form the trademark of the watch case maker.
-The top plaque shows an S (for Swiss). The three lower plaques contain the initials W, M and A.
This is the official emblem of Waltham Watch Case Co. (a specific branch or Swiss import/casing partner at the time) or a Swiss case maker such as Willing & Co / Wilsdorf & Davis who used this kind of symbolic plaques to resemble prestigious English silver marks (pseudo-hallmarks), which at the time was very popular for the export market.
Dial: A white enamel dial with black Roman numerals.
Subdial: A small seconds indication (small hand) at the bottom near 6.
Size: It is an extra-large case (the so-called Goliath size, typically around 5.5 cm or larger).
Accessory: Beside the watch there is a matching winding or setting key on a cord.
Silver antique Swiss Goliath pocket watch (or a large carriage-pocket watch), produced around the early 20th century (circa 1900–1920).
Will be sent by registered mail and well packaged.
The plaques with letters (W, M, A)
-Silver. 0.925, 129 g.
-The four impressed plaques together form the trademark of the watch case maker.
-The top plaque shows an S (for Swiss). The three lower plaques contain the initials W, M and A.
This is the official emblem of Waltham Watch Case Co. (a specific branch or Swiss import/casing partner at the time) or a Swiss case maker such as Willing & Co / Wilsdorf & Davis who used this kind of symbolic plaques to resemble prestigious English silver marks (pseudo-hallmarks), which at the time was very popular for the export market.
Dial: A white enamel dial with black Roman numerals.
Subdial: A small seconds indication (small hand) at the bottom near 6.
Size: It is an extra-large case (the so-called Goliath size, typically around 5.5 cm or larger).
Accessory: Beside the watch there is a matching winding or setting key on a cord.
Silver antique Swiss Goliath pocket watch (or a large carriage-pocket watch), produced around the early 20th century (circa 1900–1920).
Will be sent by registered mail and well packaged.
Details
Brand
Waltham Watch Case Co.
Model
Open face
Reference number
73414
Shipped insured
Yes
Period
1900-1949
Movement
Manual winding
Case material
0.925, Silver
Case diameter
Greater than 50 mm
Condition
Good - visible signs of wear
Weight
129 g
Width lug/ watch band
55 cm
In working order
Yes
