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AEDAmerican Waltham Watch Co. (A.W.W.Co.) Pocket Watch – Serial No. 1221552 – Early 20th Century Gold-Toned Dial
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About Auction
TimedNov 8, 2025 - Nov 23, 2025
$1.00 Starting Bids NO RESERVES! Opens Nov 8, staggered lot closing Nov 23. An exclusive auction of men’s vintage pocket watches, fine jewelry, and jewelry-grade gemstones. Featuring gold and silver timepieces from Elgin, Waltham, Hamilton, and more, plus 14K–18K gold rings, chains, and collectible opals, emeralds, and quartz from around the world. No reserves — all bids start at just $1! Opens Nov 8, closes Nov 23 @ 430pm CST. Best Estate Services hello@bestestateservices.com
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- Lot Description
American Waltham pocket watch – gold guilloché dial – nickel movement – early 1900s craftsmanship.
Description:
A fine American Waltham Watch Company pocket watch, serial number 1221552, showcasing the brand’s reputation for precision and timeless design. This early 20th-century example features a striking engine-turned gold dial, blending Art Deco influence with Waltham’s classic American engineering.
The guilloché-finished gold dial is adorned with Arabic numerals, an outer minute track, and a sub-seconds dial at 6 o’clock. The numerals and hands are finished in contrasting black, providing elegant legibility against the warm metallic tone. The dial retains its original finish and shows gentle, even patina consistent with careful use over a century.
The nickel-finished movement, engraved with A.W.W.Co. Waltham, Mass., and bearing serial number 1221552, reveals the firm’s hallmark quality with precision gearing, bright plates, and a jeweled lever escapement. The movement operates on a manual wind mechanism with visible regulator and fine gearwork.
The case is a sturdy nickel open-face design, numbered 1488673, with a smooth, polished back and minimal wear. The inside case back is clearly stamped with the serial and marked with inspection etchings, indicative of professional servicing over time. Crown and bow retain original form and operate smoothly.
The watch winds and sets properly at cataloging; running condition untested and sold as-is.
Value and Sale Information:
This early American Waltham pocket watch combines enduring U.S. craftsmanship with elegant gold-tone presentation—a fine example of early precision watchmaking suitable for collectors or period enthusiasts.
Comparable models of nickel-cased Waltham watches with guilloché dials generally realize between $475 and $700 depending on case finish and mechanical state.
This example, retaining exceptional dial character and clear engravings, is valued around $625.Offered for sale as-is, this A.W.W.Co. pocket watch captures the refined American industrial artistry that helped define horology at the turn of the 20th century.
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Invoices totaling over $1500.00 must be paid by wire transfer or cashiers check.
The watch winds and sets properly at cataloging; running condition untested and sold as-is.
Offered for sale as-is, this A.W.W.Co. pocket watch captures the refined American industrial artistry that helped define horology at the turn of the 20th century.
- Provenance
Details:
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Maker: American Waltham Watch Co. (A.W.W.Co.), Waltham, Massachusetts
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Serial Number (movement): 1,221,552
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Jewels: Estimated 15
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Movement: Manual wind, nickel finish, lever escapement, regulator adjustment
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Dial: Engine-turned guilloché gold-tone with black Arabic numerals and sub-seconds dial
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Hands: Blued-steel spade and pointer
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Case: Nickel open-face, interior stamped 1488673
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Era: Circa 1900–1910
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Condition: Excellent antique condition; crisp dial with even patina; light surface wear to case; winds and sets properly; untested for timekeeping.
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Buyers are responsible for all shipping costs. Shipping information is not included in the purchase price of your item(s).
If you are the successful bidder, you may either:
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Important Pick-Up Rules:
No cash will be accepted at local pick-up locations. All invoices must be paid online prior to arrival.
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Pick-ups are by appointment only within the designated time window.
Please contact us promptly if you are unable to attend the scheduled pick-up so alternate arrangements can be discussed.10. Storage Fees
All items must be picked up or have shipping arranged within two (2) weeks of the auction close.
Items left beyond that time will incur a storage fee of $10 per lot per day, regardless of size or value.Thank you for participating in our auction and for choosing Best Estate Services, Inc.
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