WALTHAM 16-Size 51mm Open Face Vanguard 23j Model 1908 Gold Filled Railroad Pocket Watch w/ Original Box
$950.00
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| STATUS: | AVAILABLE |
| BRAND: | American Waltham |
| COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: | U.S.A. |
| MODEL: | Vanguard 23 Jewels Model 1908 Open Face Yellow Gold Filled Railroad Watch w/Original Box and Sticker |
| MATERIAL: | 10K Yellow Gold Filled |
| CASE SIZE: | 51mm / 16 Size |
| STYLE (OF/HC): | Open Face Railroad Case |
| DIAL: | White Enamel (Signed “WALTHAM VANGUARD 23 JEWELS”) |
| FUNCTIONS: | Time only |
| WIND/SET: | Pendant Wind and Lever Set (11 O’clock) |
| NO. OF JEWELS: | 23 Jewels |
| ESCAPEMENT TYPE: | Lever/Anchor |
| CASE ADORNMENTS: | Engraved Pebbled Pattern on Bezel and Edge of Caseback |
| APPROXIMATE AGE: | 1943 |
| CONDITION: | Runs, Winds, Sets, Not Serviced. Cosmetically the enamel dial has a small chip to the outer rim at the 21 min position. Tip of the blue steel minute hand has a slight bit of rust as well. There is no brassing wear through on the gold filled case and there are some scratches. Glass crystal is also in good shape. The blue cardboard box has the original sticker on top with the matching serial number for movement in good condition. |
| ACCESSORIES: | Original Blue Cardboard Box with Serial Number Matching Sticker |
| PERSONALIZATION: | None |
REMARKS: Waltham Vanguard Model 1908 23 Jewels Railroad Grade Pocket Watch with Original Box (matching serial number). This Waltham Vanguard 1908 is a 16 size watch with Railroad Watch style gold-filled case and it comes with Enamel/Porcelain dial with the text ‘Waltham Vanguard 23 Jewels’. Based on the movement serial number this watch was produced in 1943 and at the time was considered one of the top grade product from Waltham having 23 jewels.
CONDITION REPORT: Condition-wise the watch winds and runs well but we cannot guarantee any functional or mechanical elements as this is a vintage timepiece over 70 years in age. We do not guarantee timekeeping accuracy or longevity for this watch. It has not been serviced and we recommend for any and all antique pocket watches to undergo service by a trusted watchmaker to extend its usage life. Cosmetically the enamel dial has a small chip to the outer rim at the 21 min position. Tip of the blue steel minute hand has a slight bit of rust as well. There is no brassing wear through on the gold filled case and there are some scratches. Glass crystal is also in good shape. The blue cardboard box has the original sticker on top with the matching serial number for movement in good condition. Diameter is 51mm, Watch Case is 10K-gold filled. Based on the serial number this watch was produced in 1943.
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