WALTHAM GRADE 820 15J 18S POCKET WATCH MINT DIAL & HANDS NICE CLEAN & ORIGINAL

Vintage Waltham Grade #820  High Grade Pocket Watch  Serial #21652473 (Production year 1917) - 15 Jewels, 18 size, Pendant Set - Full plate - Openface - Nickel Finish This is the beautifully finished Waltham model 820, a popular and extremely dependable timepiece dating to the glory days of American watchmaking!

Step back in time with this exquisite piece of American horological history: a genuine Waltham Grade 820 pocket watch, crafted in 1917 during the golden age of superior quality railroad timepieces.  In it's day these watches represented the very highest level of mechanical precision and high technology, far above anything else being produced at the time.  Serial number 21652473 marks it as a proud survivor from a limited run of just 2000 movements, produced in Waltham Massachusetts, the heart of the American Waltham Watch Company's legendary workshops. Regardless of whether you're a serious collector, a railroad enthusiast, or simply appreciate the artistry of finely engineered watches, this beauty demands your attention.

A Masterpiece of Precision Engineering

This 18-size open face movement is the epitome of reliability and elegance, built to meet the exacting standards of America's strict demands, at that time a matter of Life or Death !  It features:

• 15 jewels in gold screw settings for durable operation
• Pendent-set mechanism for effortless precise time adjustments. Beautifully damaskeened Nickel finish on a Full Plate movement with Breguet hairspring and Ruby pallet jewels
• Patented regulator ensuring pinpoint timekeeping and adjustment

Housed in its original classic Philadelphia Watch Case Company Silverode case this watch whispers tales of early 20th-century life : conductors checking schedules on transcontinental trains, engineers syncing to the second. Its Waltham pedigree guarantees it was no ordinary timepiece, it was a lifeline for punctuality in an era when every tick mattered.

Condition & Collectibility

In keeping with its nearly 110-year heritage, this American Beauty hardly shows it's age, in fact it's damn near mint condition.  The movement runs strong (as verified in our workshop), with crisp engravings and a perfect dial that evokes the classic lines of yesteryear.  From the total production of over 400,000 Grade 820s, only a fraction of these remain in this condition, making it a smart addition to any collection. Comparable examples have fetched high premiums at auction; yours could be next!  This one is also an ideal collection starter for a begining investor at a very reasonable investment cost!  Please view all photos of this actual item for overall condition. Why Buy it Now?

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• Running at time of evaluation without detailed testing, future state not guaranteed.
  
• Don't let this 1917 gem slip through your fingers like sand in an hourglass. Buy it Now today and own a slice of American watch production's enduring legacy.  Questions? Message us! We're watch nerds too! 

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: No. 820

Manufacturer:	Waltham
Manufacturer Location:	Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number:	21652473
Grade:	No. 820
Model:	1883
Estimated Production Year:	1917
Run Quantity:	2,000
Grade/Model Run:	219 of 224
Grade/Model Total Production:	413,500
Size:	18s
Jewels:	15j
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Setting:	Pendant
Plate:	Full Plate
Regulator:	Patent
Hairspring:	Breguet

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