{"product_id":"antique-waltham-royal-silver-cased-pocket-watch-17-jewels-c-1903","title":"Antique Waltham \"Royal\" Pocket Watch - 1903 Movement - 1925 Silver Dennison Case - Working","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"118\" data-end=\"1047\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"118\" data-end=\"133\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"133\" data-end=\"136\"\u003eA handsome antique American Waltham \"Royal\" grade pocket watch featuring a high quality 17 jewel adjusted movement dating to 1903, later housed in a British silver Dennison case hallmarked for 1925. This attractive Anglo-American combination reflects a common and practical period practice where high-quality American movements were recased into newer British silver cases during their working life. The watch features a clean white enamel dial with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial, and elegant gold-tone hands. The movement is the Waltham \"Royal\" grade, Model 1899, 16s size, with attractive damaskeened finish and gold jewel settings. The watch winds, sets and runs well, keeping good time at the point of listing. The silver Dennison case presents nicely with engine-turned decoration to the reverse and a vacant cartouche, offering an elegant and understated appearance. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSupplied in a Bowles Ltd gift box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1602\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1066\"\u003eMaker History\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1069\"\u003eThe American Waltham Watch Company, founded in 1850 in Waltham, Massachusetts, was one of the most influential watch manufacturers in history and pioneered mass-produced precision watchmaking. Waltham watches were widely exported to Britain where they were often cased locally in high-quality English silver or gold cases by firms such as Dennison. The \"Royal\" grade represented a higher-quality Waltham movement, offering 17 jewels, adjusted regulation, and improved finishing, making these watches desirable among collectors today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"2070\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"1619\"\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1622\"\u003e• Maker: American Waltham Watch Co.\u003cbr data-start=\"1657\" data-end=\"1660\"\u003e• Grade: Royal\u003cbr data-start=\"1674\" data-end=\"1677\"\u003e• Model: 1899\u003cbr data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"1693\"\u003e• Movement Serial: 12583707\u003cbr data-start=\"1720\" data-end=\"1723\"\u003e• Movement Date: 1903\u003cbr data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1747\"\u003e• Case Date: 1925\u003cbr data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1767\"\u003e• Jewels: 17 Jewels\u003cbr data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1789\"\u003e• Movement: Mechanical, Hand Wound\u003cbr data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"1826\"\u003e• Adjustment: Adjusted\u003cbr data-start=\"1848\" data-end=\"1851\"\u003e• Size: 16 Size\u003cbr data-start=\"1866\" data-end=\"1869\"\u003e• Case Maker: Dennison Watch Case Co Ltd\u003cbr data-start=\"1909\" data-end=\"1912\"\u003e• Case Material: Sterling Silver\u003cbr data-start=\"1944\" data-end=\"1947\"\u003e• Dial: White Enamel with Roman Numerals\u003cbr data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"1990\"\u003e• Hands: Gold-tone Hands\u003cbr data-start=\"2014\" data-end=\"2017\"\u003e• Sub Seconds Dial\u003cbr data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2038\"\u003e• Bowles Ltd Gift Box Included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2072\" data-end=\"2142\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2072\" data-end=\"2086\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2571\" data-end=\"2591\"\u003eCase \u0026amp; Hallmarks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2591\" data-end=\"2594\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e• Dennison Watch Case Co Ltd\u003cbr data-start=\"2622\" data-end=\"2625\"\u003e• \"Special\" Case\u003cbr data-start=\"2641\" data-end=\"2644\"\u003e• British Silver Hallmarks (1925)\u003cbr data-start=\"2677\" data-end=\"2680\"\u003e• Case Number: 503979\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2072\" data-end=\"2142\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2072\" data-end=\"2086\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2086\" data-end=\"2089\"\u003e• Case Diameter: 49.1mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2144\" data-end=\"2569\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2144\" data-end=\"2157\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2157\" data-end=\"2160\"\u003e• Winds, sets and runs well\u003cbr data-start=\"2187\" data-end=\"2190\"\u003e• Keeps good time at point of listing\u003cbr data-start=\"2227\" data-end=\"2230\"\u003e• Hairline cracks to dial around 10 o'clock area\u003cbr data-start=\"2279\" data-end=\"2282\"\u003e• Case in very good antique condition\u003cbr data-start=\"2319\" data-end=\"2322\"\u003e• Engine-turned case back well preserved\u003cbr data-start=\"2362\" data-end=\"2365\"\u003e• Light surface marks consistent with age\u003cbr data-start=\"2406\" data-end=\"2409\"\u003e• Movement clean and well presented\u003cbr data-start=\"2444\" data-end=\"2447\"\u003e• Crystal in good condition\u003cbr data-start=\"2474\" data-end=\"2477\"\u003e• Overall very good antique condition\u003cbr data-start=\"2514\" data-end=\"2517\"\u003e• Please see photographs for full condition detail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2837\" data-end=\"3443\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2837\" data-end=\"2848\"\u003eSummary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2848\" data-end=\"2851\"\u003eA very attractive Waltham \"Royal\" pocket watch featuring a quality 17 jewel adjusted movement, housed in a later British silver Dennison case. The combination of early 20th century American movement and later English silver case makes this an appealing and practical antique pocket watch with good collector interest and everyday usability. The watch presents well, runs nicely, and would make an excellent addition to a collection or a practical vintage timepiece. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs usual, this item will be packaged carefully and dispatched with tracking. International shipping is available upon request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3445\" data-end=\"3850\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3445\" data-end=\"3486\"\u003eImportant Notes About Vintage Watches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3486\" data-end=\"3489\"\u003eThis is a vintage mechanical watch. While currently running and keeping good time, accuracy and long-term reliability cannot be guaranteed. Service history is unknown and a service is recommended for optimal performance. Vintage watches are sensitive to moisture, shock, and magnetism. This watch is sold as a vintage collectible rather than a modern timepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Waltham","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53039249588491,"sku":"1910\/6","price":245.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/6560\/9995\/files\/658053E1-3C59-4C44-B355-B4A0C02370F9_1_201_a.jpg?v=1775884322","url":"https:\/\/bowles.ltd\/products\/antique-waltham-royal-silver-cased-pocket-watch-17-jewels-c-1903","provider":"Bowles Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}