{"product_id":"vintage-elgin-pocket-watch-15-jewels-gold-plated-case-circa-1925-1940-art-deco-early-mid-century-copy","title":"Vintage Waltham Pocket Watch c.1910s–1920s Classic American Timepiece","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaltham Pocket Watch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLikely circa 1910s–1920s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA classic early 20th century Waltham pocket watch featuring a clean white enamel-style dial with bold black Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o’clock. The warm gold-tone case has developed a beautiful aged patina over time, giving the watch a distinctive antique character that collectors appreciate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in Massachusetts in 1850, Waltham Watch Company became one of America’s most important watchmakers and helped pioneer standardized precision watch manufacturing in the United States. Waltham pocket watches were widely carried by businessmen, railroad workers, and everyday Americans during the late Victorian and early modern eras.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular watch appears to reflect the more simplified and functional styling that became popular in the 1910s–1920s, moving away from the heavily engraved Victorian designs of earlier decades. The large easy-to-read numerals and slim profile made these watches practical for daily use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInteresting Facts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaltham was one of the first American companies to mass-produce high-quality watches with interchangeable parts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePocket watches like this were commonly carried before wristwatches became dominant after World War I.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bold numeral dial style was designed for quick readability and became especially popular during the early industrial era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe naturally aged finish gives the watch a unique antique appearance that many collectors prefer over heavily polished examples.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePre-owned antique condition with visible age-related wear and patina consistent with age. Light surface wear throughout case and dial consistent with long-term use and storage. Please review photos carefully for overall condition details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.8005%;\"\u003e Description\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 47.7172%;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.8005%;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaltham pocket watch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLikely made circa 1910s–1920s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGold-tone case with aged antique patina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite dial with black Arabic numerals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubseconds dial at 6 o’clock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 48 mm across front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 12 mm deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrown wind and set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlim open-face design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChain not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 47.7172%;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Approx.24.6G\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":513,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0}'\u003eApprox.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Estate Jewelers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53280584073529,"sku":"MISS00","price":820.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/3776\/8505\/files\/UN-7924_1r80u47bapg_2026-05-10-21-12-17.jpg?v=1778462674","url":"https:\/\/estatejewelersonline.com\/products\/vintage-elgin-pocket-watch-15-jewels-gold-plated-case-circa-1925-1940-art-deco-early-mid-century-copy","provider":"Estate Jewelers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}