DESCRIPTION:
American Waltham Watch Co., Waltham, Mass., an early 20th century model 1883 "Santa Fe Route" pocket watch, 18 size, 17 jewels, stem wind and lever set, adjusted, damascened nickel plate movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance with gold screws, gold jewel settings, and Church micrometric regulator, the barrel bridge marked "Santa Fe Route", in a sterling silver, hinged back and bezel, engraved open face case, arabic numeral, outer red 5-minute markers, single sunk white enamel dial with blued steel spade and poker hands, and also with "Santa Fe Route" marking, serial #7454650.
CONDITION:
CASE: Case has housed another movement; Back with small dent; Numerous dings and pin pricks; Covers with bow wear; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Very fine scratches on cuvette; Rear cover with gap at band when closed; Rear cover snap worn; Significant case knife wear to band at front; Acrylic crystal; Crown worn; Pendant lacking stem retaining screw; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Numerous faint hairlines, 12, 3, and 9:00; Small chip at setting lever. HANDS: Minute short; Minor oxide and losses to blue. MOVEMENT PLATES: Very fine scratches on plate; Scattered, fine scratches on plate; Regulator assembly and case screws with minor oxide. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks).
ESTIMATE:
$350
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$500
CIRCA: 1900
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