Waltham USA Pocket Watch – Solid Silver 0.800 – Pre-1900 Vintage Mechanical Timepiece – 48 mm A beautiful and historic Waltham USA pocket watch, presented in a solid silver 0.800 case of 48 mm. This elegant piece features a classic white porcelain dial with Roman numerals, small seconds at 6 o’clock and a signed mechanical Waltham movement. this pocket watch carries the charm, craftsmanship and authentic presence of a true 19th-century timepiece. Technical Details Brand: Waltham Origin: U.S.A. Type: Vintage pocket watch Case Material: Solid silver 0.800 Case Size: 48 mm Glass: Acrylic crystal Dial: White porcelain dial with Roman numerals Movement: Mechanical Waltham movement Functions: Hours, minutes and small seconds Small Seconds: Subdial positioned at 6 o’clock Water Resistance: Not tested, no guarantee offered Box: Generic box included Condition Grade: B – signs of use according to age Condition Report The watch is in vintage condition, graded B, with visible signs of use and age, as expected for a timepiece made before 1900. The solid silver 0.800 case shows natural oxidation, small marks, fine scratches and age-related wear, all consistent with its long history. The back cover has an attractive decorative guilloché-style pattern with a central cartouche, giving the watch a refined antique character. The white porcelain dial is elegant and well preserved for its age, with visible fine hairlines and small age marks, visible in the photos. The movement is signed Waltham and presents the beautiful finishing typical of American pocket watches from this period. Water resistance has not been tested, therefore no guarantee is offered regarding water resistance. Story & Heritage Waltham is one of the most important names in American watchmaking history. The company became famous in the 19th century for producing reliable, precise and beautifully engineered pocket watches, playing a major role in the development of industrial watch production. Before wristwatches became common, pocket watches were essential companions for gentlemen, travelers, merchants and railway professionals. They were symbols of precision, status and personal discipline. This Waltham pocket watch belongs to that historic era, when timekeeping was mechanical, elegant and deeply connected to daily life. The solid silver case, porcelain dial, Roman numerals and mechanical movement give this piece a strong historical identity. More than just a watch, it is a surviving object from the late 1800s, carrying the atmosphere of another century and the craftsmanship of a period when every detail was made to last. A charming collector’s piece for enthusiasts of antique watches, American watchmaking history and authentic pre-1900 mechanical timepieces. Internal Reference Number - ITA 78