The beautifully patterned movement is fully signed and the serial number 26,074,956 dates it back to 1926. It should have given waltham an immediate and early edge over the competition. Lol it seems like it is in very nice condition and i was told by the seller that the movement reads a. We dont really know the history on this watch, but we do have some documents from my grandparents wedding and think that my grandmother gave this to him on their 10th wedding anniversary. See todays waltham pocket watches for sale, best offer and auction. Vauchay gold plaited pocket watch, 15 jewels recta swiss, wadsworth referee. Pocket watches find hamilton, waltham, longines, hampden, pocket watch. Antique elgin 7 jewel wadsworth watch referee gold gilded ca 1920 20s rare 20 yr. Illinois 16 size pocket watch in wadsworth referee may.
This is a good quality case with screwon bezel and case back. Elgin 15 jewel 14 size movement pocket watch runs great. Get the best deals on wadsworth pocket watch when you shop the largest online selection at. The waltham youth soccer organization has a referee program with a large group of certified ma youth soccer youth recreational grade 9 referees to advanced youth and adult grade 8 and 7 referees that officiate games at home in waltham and in all cities and towns through out the middlesex league. Ive long specialized in waltham pocket watch repair and look to gain you as life long customer, as i have with so may others in possession of such waltham watches. How to determine value of waltham watches lovetoknow. Elgin wadsworth referee pocket watch liveauctioneers. Vtg elgin 20 year gold filled pocket watch wadsworth. Unfollow waltham pocket watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Three adjustments are usually employed for this purpose, viz. The brightly polished, gold plated case features a floral motif to the center of an engraved field with concentric motifs, that is monogrammed, tdc. The pocket watch database has compiled data covering the major american pocket watch manufacturers and created an easy way to find information using the serial number on the watch movement. The movement is fully signed and the serial number 17218075 dates it back to 1908. Waltham pocket watch antique open face or hunter movement parts. This page contains instructions for using the serial number lookup tables that are found on many of our watch company history pages. Case is made by wadsworth referee with serial number 2332373. Ive inherited a two plates of 14k gold, 20yr guaranteed h. It should have given waltham an immediate and early edge. Can anyone comment or point me to a resource to learn more about this pocket watch. Help with wadsworth referee pocket watch nawcc message board. Imperial pocket watch 7 jewels 2 adjustment frey swiss. Twinsmith honestly for sale collectible pocketwatch shop. Buying or selling a waltham watch is relatively straight forward.
So now in this example, you know you have a waltham riverside 18k gold hunting case pocket watch made in 1886. Jack woods article that described how his technique for determining the date a wadsworth case was made was published in the septoct 2012 nawcc journal. Unlike many of the socalled assembled in usa watches of today, this vintage. Your referee grade wadsworth case case is goldfilled. Remember, the serial number being referred to is the serial number on the movement i.
The case houses a white dial, with arabic indexes and cobalt blue spade hands, and a sunken seconds subdial at six oclock. Worldwide chapter 149 message board view topic model 83. Very minor wearthrough of gold on deepest engravings. Etsy your place to buy and sell all things handmade. Antique imperial pocket watch this listing is for an antique imperial pocket watch.
Waltham open face antique pocket watches with 15 jewels, elgin modern pocket watches with 15 jewels, hampden antique pocket watches with 15 jewels, mechanical keywinding. Waltham pocket watch 12s 17j mdl1924b gr1225 wadsworth engraved open face gold f. Vintage 1916 wadsworth referee gold filled 1012l working 15 jewels swiss. Vintage pocket watch banner 31050 f20 year warrenty gold case working. I have a pocket watch wadsworth referee warranty 20 years. Download this app from microsoft store for windows 10 mobile, windows phone 8. Some of the pages will be able to provide additional information. Antique waltham pocket watch repair, mechanical waltham. Waltham cdia world war ii navy military aircraft clock. Like any other collectors items, the oldest and rarest pieces are the most valuable, so it is important to know as much information as you can about a watch before buying or selling it.
Every antique waltham pocket watch is confirmation of mans willingness to dream and ability to persevere. See hamilton 992b case 21j 1940 ygf 10k watch wadsworth pocket videos railroad 1940 10k ygf. A 14k yellow gold filled pocket watch by elgin in a wadsworth referee case. On the inside of the back case it has engraving of the years it has been serviced. I have no idea if it works so it is being sold as spares and repair the inside of the casing. How to value your waltham pocket watch flux magazine. Antique gold filled pocket watch lot 20 year gold filled case wadsworth referee. Antique waltham gold pocket watch in very good condition, although the glass cover to the face is missing. The adjustment of a watch is the manipulation of the balance, its spring and staff for the purpose of improving the timekeeping qualities of a watch.
A quick video of this gorgeous pocket watch ticking away. Many leagues may require a referee to be older than the players that they are officiating. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. Complete price guide to watches by cooksey shugart pg. Antique waltham gold pocket watch wadsworth referee. Other pictures will help a little, but these are the most important. The example below uses information from the american waltham watch company, but that is just an example. Parents are advised to assess the maturity level of their child prior to permitting them to take the new referee course. Waltham,usa 17 jewels 23856030 and that it was dated to 1920. Waltham 17 jewel 12s pocket watch nawcc message board. This had the combined effects of increasing productivity and lowering the prices of walthams watches to its customers. Pocket watch gold filled wadsworth referee case works at the best online prices at ebay. It is fairly simple to confirm a watch is a waltham pocket watch and to identify the model and manufacturing date.
Waltham pocket watch 12s 17j mdl1924b gr1225 wadsworth. It comes in a decorated goldfilled referee case by wadsworth, with a clean white roman dial. Select your footy team from the photo albums for great items. Based on the movement serial number, it was made in 1921. Circa 1921 elgin goldfilled pocket watch with fob chain.
Pocket watch auction online only friday, january 25, 2019 at 12. The case is the gold filled referee model by wadsworth, originally guaranteed to wear for 20 years. The waltham watch company, also known as the american waltham watch co. Antique 1908 waltham pocket watch 603017 sellingantiques. I took really detailed pictures so that you can read the markings. There is a ready market for waltham watches and many antique and vintage watch dealers are happy to deal with these collectible watches. Create search alert for wadsworth watch referee quality 4388485 worth. We cannot allow situations where parents or coaches question the decision of one referee because someone else has a different opinion or has given in to pressure.
Wadsworth referee 20 yr gf pocket watch 3 adj 15 jewels ebay. Watch does have a few scuffs and scratches but is overall in good condition. A vintage circa 1921 elgin 10k yellow goldfilled pocket watch with a fob chain. Details about antique waltham pocket watch wadsworth referee case. The waltham watch company contributed greatly to the world of antique pocket watches with their precision engineering and fine craftsmanship. This mechanical movement features a white enamel dial with black arabic numerals, blue steel hands, and a subdial. American waltham watch company waltham watch company waltham, massachusetts. Jun 25, 2011 the model number marked inside the front cover is wadsworth referee 20 year 5069868. There are no minimum age requirements to become a referee. For parts or repair this waltham pocket watch when gently shaken runs for a few seconds then stops. Once you have armed your self with the information about your watch, you can go to the information pages to determine the age of the watch. Silver watch is missing subsidiary seconds hand, hands adjust smoothly.
To order if you would like to purchase an item, you have two choices. Includes schedule and information, located in waltham, massachusetts. Presenting railroad train wadsworth referee available for purchasing right now. Help with wadsworth referee pocket watch nawcc message. Welcome to the nawcc american pocket watch message board. How to identify a waltham pocket watch our pastimes. Sep 15, 20 1918 vintage ladies pocket watches vintage wadsworth referee ladies wrist watch mini pocket 15 jewels. Antique pocket watches for sale archives the pocket. Grandfathers pocket watch central florida photo ops.
Posted by jeff clark on 16th jul 2018 i ordered this watch to replace a timex ironman. This is what i know19021916 era pocket watch from the illinois watch company. Here are a few tips to find information about your pocket watch. The watch measures 50mm diameter excluding the winding stem and the loop. Elgin 15 jewel pocket watch in wadsworth referee open face case. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Get the best deals on waltham open face antique pocket watches with roman numerals when you shop. In the beginning of 2003, a few waltham collectors, including tom mcintyre and myself began development of the waltham database. Head 1mile south of the i80il47 interchange on il47, then west 12 mile on bedford rd us6 to the office. Railroad train wadsworth referee for sale antique pocket. Antique gf elgin pocket watch 15 jewels wadsworth referee 20 year size 16. The watch has a stemwinding movement, grade 610, which is working nicely. Nice american wadsworth referee 20 year ygf case with fancy initials on back.
I like the fact that the start and stop button are the same and reset is on opposite side of the watch. Elgin dueber and wadsworth referee hunter case pocket watch parts. Very unique looking, for all that it was probably a lowend piece. Antique waltham pocket watch wadsworth referee case. Waltham watches can also bought and sold on online auction sites such as ebay. Illinois 16 size pocket watch in wadsworth referee warranted 20 year case, 2394684, with illinois watch co. Technique 1 serial numbers that begin with the letter g or l. This had the combined effects of increasing productivity and lowering the prices of waltham s watches to its customers. Click dating a gruen wristwatch from a wadsworth case serial number to download a pdf copy of the article. Has a old picture of a woman in the back of the watch. American watch parts available at the otto frei web site.
Info, specs, and value american antique pocket watches, with serial number lookups for manufacturers such as elgin, illinois, waltham, and hamilton. Wadsworth referee warranted 20 years case 2982232, double roller with 21 ruby jewels and the serial number is 15229 also another number inside was 189 and it is gold plated wearing in spots. This dealer is located in worcestershire, united kingdom view dealers items dealer favs. Details about vtg elgin 20 year gold filled pocket watch wadsworth referee case.
Always input the serial number from the pocket watch movement the mechanism of the watch. Functional waltham pocket watch bartlett 17 jewel 2. You should consult the serial number table for the specific brand of watch movement you are trying to date. It would be helpful if you could post pictures of the movement the works, the clearer and sharper, the better. James perret watch, case marked james perret locle, 18k, key woundno key, very ornate inlaid blue stone case, chain with t bar, very ornate cube shaped fob. This watch features a round gold filled case with roman numeral hour markers, spade style hands, a seconds subdial at the six oclock position and a floral pattern on the outside.
The referee s pocket is a family run business selling officially licenced football souvenirs. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Very good working condition with separate second hand. Illinois 16 size pocket watch in wadsworth referee may 25.
Vintage gold pocket watch wadsworth rambler 10 years. The inside of the case is said to read wadsworth referee warranteed 20 years 2769724. Waltham open face antique pocket watches with roman numerals. New old wadsworth and waltham watches the wadsworth and as1124 on the movement seem somewhat handdone, but other then that, it seems to be a 40s or 50s style watch. Its a wadsworth referee warrented 20 years and the number on the inside of the back of the casing isnnn nnnnnnn the inside of the watch itself is numbered 20282326 and also says double roller. For parts or would make a beautiful finished piece. Weve located a huge catalog of items for sale on the the internet.
Extra fine antique south bend pocket watch gentlemens. This identifies the watch as being made by the american waltham watch co. Spiffy auctions auction catalog jewelry, pocket watches. Please view my photos and zoom in as they are part of my description, if you have any questions.
Waltham watch company was the first watchmaker to massproduce watch movements on an assembly line. Find great deals on ebay for wadsworth watch and wadsworth wristwatch. Find full hunter, double hunter, gold, hamilton, antique pocket watch. League dedicated to the promotion of youth hockey and the developing the skills of its players.
Vtg elgin 20 year gold filled pocket watch wadsworth referee case. How to use our vintage watch serial number lookup tables. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Your watch sounds like a private label watch movement in a watch case made by the wadsworth watch case co. Wadsworth referee 20 yr gf pocket watch 3 adj 15 jewels. Antique waltham pocket watch wadsworth referee case ebay.
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