ILLINOIS SOUTHERN SPECIAL ENAMEL DIAL STERLING SILVER CASE AND WELL SERVICIED

STOCK NUMBER # ILLINOIS505------I have for sale a wonderful sterling silver 16 size American pocket watch by the Illinois watch company in the USA of coarse. This piece is 50mm across and the case has no personal engravings. The case is signed "Fays" and the case serial number is 7,169,422. The dial is original and in nice conditon and it is double sunk. The crystal is glass and not a scratch or a flaw to be found. The movement is serviced and a great time keeper indeed. There are 17 clean and inspected ruby jewels and all are in gold jewel settings. Even the screws are gold flashed. The center wheel is solid gold and this jewel is raised in a gold jewel setting. The serial number for this 16 size stem wind and stem set piece is 3,389,982 and this serial number tells me it is from the year 1918. Clean as a whistle and well running is this sterling silver case Northern Special Illinois pocket watch.

600.00 USD  

WALTHAM COIN SILVER CASE AND SIGNED "SOL"  ON CASE AND MOVEMENT AND WELL SERVICIED

STOCK NUMBER # WALTHAM631-------Here is that blue moon piece up for sale and it has been cleaned , oiled, timed and perfectly serviced with NEVER a short cut taken at all. This is a signed "SOL" movement and enamel original dial. This case is signed "Coin Bay State Imperial" and the case serial number is 74,650. This case across is 60mm. The movement is an American Waltham model 1883 with 17 clean and inspected Ruby jewels and all are clean indeed. The serial number for this Sol signed Waltham pocket watch is 16,063,137 which tells me it is from the year 1908 and it is as you can read over one hundred years old and keeps amazing time as it is once again cleaned professionally by our in house certified watchmaker. This is an 18 size and it is a heavy case. Stem wind and stem set is this Sol signed Waltham pocket watch.

 
700.00 USD

E.HOWARD GOLD FILLED SIGNED CASE 16 SIZE  17 SPOTLESS JEWELS AND SERVICED

STOCK NUMBER # HOWARD533-5--------I offer for sale a fully serviced 17 jewel E Howard American made pocket watch in a signed gold filled pocket watch open face case. This is a beauty any way you look at it with a super clean enamel original Howard dial with a line from the center down to the 8 position. The hands are original Howard hands and the crystal is glass not a flaw at all. Across this Howard signed case it is 53mm so again it is a 16 size stem wind and stem set pocket watch and very high in quality for sure. There are 17 clean and inspected ruby jewels  and they are in large raised gold jewel settings as the scan shows you. The serial number for this Howard 16 size open face movement ids 951,790 which tells me it was produced in the year 1905. This is a clean pocket watch and just serviced so never to worry. One wind of the crown and the balance wheel takes off like a rocket.

600.00 USD

WALTHAM CABOCHON WHITE GOLD FILLED CASE AND WELL SERVICED

STOCK NUMBER # WALTHAM190-------This is a very ornate case with a nice blue stone cabochon crown. This is a smaller size pocket watch as it is a Waltham American made 12 size piece stem wind and a stem set. The dial is extra fine in condition and it is enamel with original spade railroad Waltham hands.  The crystal is glass and not a flaw. Across this "Illinois Spartan Watch case"  is 45mm. The movement again is a 12 size and it does have 15 clean and inspected jewels. The serial number for this Waltham pocket watch is 13,430,613 and this serial number tells me it is from the year 1904 and runs like day one I kid you not.   The back is nice and clean with no personal engravings. A nice pouch will be added at no extra charge.  Please notice even the center wheel is solid gold!

 
375.00 USD

WALTHAM MULTI COLORED ENAMEL DIAL & GOLD FILLED CASE

STOCK NUMBER # WALTHAM640-------Please note this is an original enamel dial from the Waltham factories and there are spider lines. This is a hunter model pocket watch in an open face case and will be sold as such. This case is all gold filled and it is gold filled from the "A.W.C.Co" watch case factories in the USA. The case across is 55mm. This is an 18 size P.S. Bartlett Waltham model and it is stem wind and lever set. This piece has been properly serviced with never short cut taken at all. There are 15 clean and inspected jewels and they are in gold jewel settings for sure as the scan shows you clearly. The serial number for this nickel damaskeened Waltham is 5,994,938 and this tells me it was produced in the year 1892 and it runs like day on. The crystal is glass not a flaw and the hands are original. This is a railroad pocket watch and the dial is just stunning even though there are spider lines it doesn't take away from the beauty of this piece! On the back of this gold filled case there is a crisp picture of an Elk and scans are avail upon request.

675.00 USD  

ILLINOIS GOLD FILED HUNTER PRIVATE LABEL "HARVEY FRITZ" 18 SIZE

STOCK NUMBER # ILLINOIS4430------Here I have an Illinois pocket watch in awesome all over condition. Look how this gold filled case shines up!. The serial number for this 'Keystone Watch Case" is 4,500,475, and this is a swing out case without any dents which is rare at that. The case across is 57mm wide so it is large and as i said before this is an 18 size pocket watch. This is a stem wind and a lever set model and look at the hands as they are really Illinois style indeed. The movement is freshly serviced, timed and oiled so not to worry as it is an excellent time keeper. The serial number for this Illinois pocket watch movement is 1,335,347 and this serial number dates this USA made pocket watch to the year 1898 and runs like day one. Notice the 17 jewels are in gold jewel settings and all have been inspected and cleaned properly. The name on this movement is "Harvey Fritz and signed "Gil City Pa". The Damaskeened patter is two tone and very ornately etched and nearly perfect in design. The crystal is glass and perfect. A wonderful piece of early American history that you can fit into your pocket or a s a keepsake family hand down. On a closing note the dial is an Illinois enamel dial with a line here or there but not earth shattering.

700.00 USD  

WALTHAM KEY WIND "BROADWAY" MODEL HUNTER  STERLING SILVER CASE 18 SIZE

STOCK NUMBER # WALTHAM8110-------This is a  freshly serviced Waltham key wind pocket watch and it is a "Broadway" model from the year 1882 as the serial number on the movement gives me this information. The case is huge and it is 58mm across and thick .  The movement serial number is 1,890,282  The case is  sterling silver which is  not so easy these days to acquire and the case serial number is B2 which is even harder to find such and early serial number from the case maker is "AM Waltham Watch Waltham Mass". The dial is correct for this movement and it is original and enamel for sure. The hands are perfect and original. This is a key wind from the back and a key set from the front right over the minute hand are.  This is a freshly serviced key wind pocket watch with 7 jewels 18 size piece. The case as the scan shows you is extra fine in all over condition. A key and chain are added at no extra charge.  Remember this is a hunter case sterling silver model Waltham with no personal engravings at all.

800.00 USD  

ELGIN MULTI COLOR DIAL AND EGG SHAPE GOLD FILLED CASE

STOCK NUMBER # ELGIN6025-4------Here is a unique gold filled case pocket watch from the American Elgin watch factories. This case is asymmetrical and it is a snap in with a serial number and it is 4,076,326. The case is signed "fortune". This case is 47mm at it's widest point. The dial is indeed enamel and original to this piece and it is in nice condition with a chip at the 2 marker and a line or two but not earth shattering at all. The hands are original and the crystal is glass and perfect not a flaw. The movement is fully restored and it is an Elgin 12 size and it has 11 jewels. The serial number for this stem wind and stem set model Elgin is 22,361,218 and this number tells me it was produced in the year 1919. A pouch will be added no extra charge. On a closing note, expect and excellent time keeper right here in a cool looking case and awesome multi color original dial.

475.00 USD

 

WALTHAM  "ELLERY MODEL " KEY WIND, MINT DIAL!!!!!

STOCK NUMBER # WALTHAM1988------The year of production for this Waltham Ellery key wind is 1873 and the dial is mint not a flaw, I could hardly believe my eyes where I popped off the glass and had the dial in my hand and it was and still is flawless. This is a rare treat for nay true pocket watch collector looking for the perfect piece. I have for sale such an item right here. This is a silveroid case and it is signed . The serial number for this case is 537423-3. This is an open face pocket watch and produced at the Waltham factories near Boston Mass. The dial again is mint and it is "pinned" into this movement which tells you it is the read deal and not forged or faked. The movement is a Waltham 18 size 1857 model and it is a key wind from the back and a key set from the front. This piece has been cleaned properly so no worries to you at all. The hands are excellent and the glass crystal is without a mark at all. This case across is 58mm and with the bow down it is 75mm long. The movement serial number is 676,282 and there are 15 jewels to this Ellery Model Waltham pocket watch. The all over condition for this 134 year old American made Waltham is amazing and it runs like day one.

800.00 USD

WALTHAM "CHRONOMETRO "VICTORIA" EXTRA RARE!

STOCK NUMBER # WALTHAM6543-4------ This is a fine example of a rare Waltham hunter cased pocket watch and made for the export market of Spain. this is a gold filled case and it is a 16 size by American standards and there are no personal engravings on this case. the case across is  53mm and without the bow this case is 65mm long. The dial is original and it is an enamel dial and in amazing condition. The hands re 10 karat solid gild. The case serial number is 634783 and signed Illinois Watch case co. The movement is signed Chronometero Victoria and the serial number for this movement is 10,629,184. The year of production for this piece is 1901 and the movement is a grade 1899 with 15 jewels. well serviced and a great piece to top off any Waltham USA made collection or to start a family heirloom. a nice pouch will be added at no extra charge.

1100.00 USD

 

ELGIN VINTAGE KEY WIND AND SET FROM BACK & STERLING SILVER CASE

STOCK NUMBER # ELGIN7111-5-------This piece is as old as dirt itself and you have to see this piece to see how clean and well preserved it has been over the years. This is a sterling silver Elgin pocket watch and the year of production for this piece is 1874 and still going strong with a solid gold balance wheel. The case is English hallmarked and made by the A.L.D watch case factories in the U.K. The case serial number is #12 so again this is a fine piece. The case across is 55mm wide. The dial is enamel and original to this Elgin and you have too see the condition. As I write this down I have the bezel opened and the dial is nearly perfect with a small line here or there but faint and hard to see, keep in mind this watch is 133 years old to put things in perspective. The movement is a mid 17 size by American standards with 11 jewels. The serial number for this Elgin pocket watch is 425,539. The dial is pinned onto the movement the hands are excellent spade style and the chain and key are of coarse included as well as a nice unused pouch.

Did you know this company  A.L.D supplied early cases to the Wilsdorf Davis company which later on became Rolex Geneve!

 800.00 USD

NEW ERA MADE IN THE USA & HUNTER CASE AND SERVICED!

STOCK NUMBER # NEW ERA 5555-4------ Serviced , cleaned and quite ornate will you find this New Era USA made pocket watch and the case is in excellent condition. I offer for sale a gold filled hunter case New Era pocket watch and you can see by the scans it is clean and it keeps good time indeed. The case is 70mm loooong and wide it is 56mm. The case serial number is 4764,938, and signed "Philadelphia Watch Case Co". The movement is an 18 size and it is a lever set at the 5 position. The jewel count is 7 and again it has been fully serviced the proper way. The dial is enamel and clean, not perfect but very clean. The era for this USA made New Era pocket watch is 1925 and it really is a nice big piece. Best of all this is a classic pocket watch and it is affordable!

450.00 USD

E. HOWARD GOLD FILLED SIGNED CASE 12 SIZE AND SERVICED

STOCK NUMBER # HOWARD3995-5--------Near awesome in condition and the scans will show you in color the beauty that was produced at the Howard watch factory in the USA. This is a gold filled signed case and it is 12 size , stem wind and stem set. The dial is extra nice and the hands are original and hollow spade style. The case is with a serial number and it is 2,440,198. The case across is 46mm and with the crown but the bow down it is 54mmm long. The movement is super clean and just freshly serviced by myself. The jewel count for this E. Howard pocket watch is 17 jewels and adjusted with 3 positions and temperature. The serial number for this movement is 1,347,562 and it was produced in Boston in the year 1917. This is a perfect size to fit into a pocket since it is NOT bulky but elegant slim and made with pride in the USA ;-)

450.00 USD