Ingersoll - Yankee Pocket Watch - 1900-1949

Ingersoll Yankee Pocket Watch – Vintage USA Mechanical Watch

Offered for auction is a charming Ingersoll Yankee pocket watch, a classic piece of American horological history with a strong vintage character. This watch features a large 52 mm stainless steel case, a clean white dial with elegant Arabic numerals, blued-style hands and a small seconds sub-dial at 6 o’clock.

A beautiful collectible pocket watch with authentic age, mechanical soul and a very nostalgic presence.

Technical Details

Brand: Ingersoll
Model: Yankee Pocket Watch
Origin: USA Made
Case Material: Stainless steel
Case Diameter: 52 mm
Glass: Acrylic glass
Dial: White dial with Arabic numerals
Dial Details: Small seconds at 6 o’clock, classic railway-style minute track, “Ingersoll Yankee” signature
Movement: USA mechanical movement
Functions: Hours, minutes and small seconds
Total Weight: 78 grams
Water Resistance: Not tested
Box: Generic watch box

Condition Report

The watch is in Grade B condition, with signs according to age.

The case shows visible age-related marks, fine scratches and normal vintage wear. The dial has natural signs of aging, especially around the central area and small seconds register, giving the watch an honest and authentic antique look.

The inner caseback still preserves its original-style guarantee label, a very charming historical detail. The mechanical movement is visible in the photos and adds to the collectible character of the piece.

Water resistance has not been tested, therefore contact with water is not recommended.

Please examine all photos carefully, as they are an important part of the description.

Story & Heritage

Ingersoll is one of the most important names in American watch history. Known for making reliable and accessible timepieces, the brand helped bring personal timekeeping to a much wider public during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Ingersoll watches became famous for their practicality, honest construction and democratic spirit — watches made to be carried, used and trusted every day.

The Yankee line perfectly reflects this philosophy. With its large readable dial, traditional pocket watch layout and mechanical USA movement, this piece belongs to an era when a watch was not only an accessory, but an essential daily companion.

This example carries the charm of age beautifully: the aged dial, the original-style guarantee text inside the case and the mechanical movement all tell the story of a watch that has survived decades while preserving its authentic character.

A wonderful collector’s piece for lovers of American vintage watches, pocket watches and historical mechanical timepieces.

Internal Reference Number - Itm. 811