Hi Dave, sounds like a beautiful Elgin watch you have. Your movement serial number may not be in exactly the same location as the one in the photo, but you are looking for the serial number that is on the watch mechanism itself.
I did find an online source who will value your watch for a small fee. A latch that opens the victorian period. It depends on a whole number of factors. I have a Elgin pocket watch with a hunting dog on the outer case, both sides. Pocket Watch Case » waltham It's also known as years and watch company was made and wrist watches remain highly desirable collectible watch from a waltham watch is. Most out of my own collection. The smallest has the letters F S.
This is a superb, rare pocket watch. Pressing down the crown releases the spring-loaded latch that opens the front cover over the crystal and the case back cover. Pocket watches covering many decades ago. If so your watch is dated around and ladies watches are valuable. Antique Waltham Pocket Watches After a little haggling and with my wife shaking her head in disbelief at the state of my Italian, I managed to negotiate a deal.
It runs, the glass cover is intact and no observable signs of damage. If you are lucky enough to own a Waltham watch you might find it is more valuable than you think, especially if it is in pristine condition. The movement is fitted with a and Breguet a.
Rare wwii british official military issue american waltham after giving the early seventeenth century. There is a very good article here on how to to see what issues actually impact on the value of your watch. Coalitions, antique pocket watch movement of - antique pocket watch with a serial number american. Tags country how Denver. Download google app apk mirror.
Depending on the extent of damage, it may be worth investing in restoration work, but always refer repair and restoration work to a reputable Master Watchmaker with experience of Waltham pocket watches. The materials used will also have an influence on value. Waltham watch serial numbers. Waltham watches are highly collectible and are perhaps one of the easiest timepieces to date due to their serial numbers. Every Waltham watch produced since was engraved with a serial number.
Packaging can also influence the value to a lesser degree. Packaging or a significant story about the watch can increase its value. From fanzine to style bible to digital since stimulate. Chris Z February 5, Lifestyle Lifestyle featured Fishing On Ice?
We Need Your Consent We use cookies on this website to make your experience better. To agree to this, please click Accept. For more information on how we use cookies, read our cookie policy here. Cookies Policy. You usually have to take the back off the watch case to see the movement serial number which may appear anywhere on the watch movement.
Use the movement serial number. Do NOT use the case serial number! This is an example only. Your movement serial number may not be in exactly the same location as the one in the photo, but you are looking for the serial number that is on the watch mechanism itself Thank you for your patience. Thread starter catherineecfrancis Start date Jun 4, JavaScript is disabled.
For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Jun 4, 3 0 0 Country. Hi Everyone! A few days later I realised I could open the back and I saw markings and serial numbers so I decided to look it up! I'm really interested to know a bit more about it, and I've searched the serial numbers online, but am afraid that I don't really understand much of the information given to me I'll attach the pictures below with the information!
I tried to go to a local jewellers to ask about it's value, however they only seem to be interested in it's gold value, and they were also very rude and didn't seem to know much. So I thought I should try out a few forums for better information. It's marked as an A. Lady Waltham with two serial numbers, on the movement and on the case - is it usual for these numbers to be different and what is its significance?
View attachment A. Last edited by a moderator: Dec 31, Kent Gibbs Literary Award. Aug 26, 18, 2, Country. Please excuse me if I repeat some of what you already know, it's easier for me this way. It was built in the U. This was a popular movement of which over 51, of this variation were made from about to The movement was exported to England where it was cased to become a complete watch.
The wire lugs for a wrist strap appear to have been added post-production. Unless you know that it has been properly cleaned and oiled within the last few years, you should have the watch serviced before running it very much.
The person who services the watch will be able to polish it properly. One thing to be careful about is not inadvertently removing the hour figures from the lid. Please feel free to ask about anything that isn't clear to you. Good luck,. May 17, 78 28 Country.
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