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American Waltham Watch Co. pocket watch

American Waltham Watch Co.metal casepocket watchUnited States

Market guide for American Waltham Watch Co. pocket watch, built from 1 supporting screener session and 17 selected comparable market records.

Market range
$50 - $19,000

Most likely $300 · Based on 17 comparable records.

Confidence
Developing evidence

About this item

Maker
American Waltham Watch Co.
Period
1888-1905
Category
timepieces
Material
metal case
Origin
United States
Evidence
Developing evidence

Sources & evidence

We analyze comparable sales from screener sessions and market records, then group them by shared object signals.

Verified comparable records only
Comparables
17
Auction sources
13
Coverage
2017-2026

Market Examples

Comparable market evidence

Recent auction and sale records linked to this worth guide's object signals.

How we compare
Price range $50 - $19,000 13 sources
Median sold price $230 Midpoint of selected records
Evidence quality Strong 17 selected records
Primary attributes Wood: metal caseStyle: Victorian pocket watchType: pocket watch
All sources 2017-2026 17 records analyzed
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Caswell Prewitt Realty, INC

Sep 8, 2024

$90

Working Special Grade 1896 Waltham Pocket Watch with Silver Keen Kutter Watch Fob

Working Special Grade 1896 Waltham Pocket Watch with Silver Keen Kutter Watch Fob Let me first describe the pocket watch.....Waltham pocket watch with a serial number of 7828166 which indicates it was made in [redacted phone] jewel shown on the inside along with "American Waltham Watch Co." Case is nickel plated I believe but could be wrong. Do not see any precious metal indication like silver ...

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Kunst- und Auktionshaus Quedlinburg

May 9, 2026

€90

Two Gold-Plated Savonnette Pocket Watches, American Waltham and Drusus Ladies Pocket Watch

Two gold-plated savonnette pocket watches (hunter case): 1) American Waltham Watch Co., gold-plated case with rich floral relief decoration and shield cartouches on both covers, the front cover with engraved monogram "EG" in the shield plate, white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, red Arabic minute track on the outer ring, small seconds at 6 o'clock and blued spade hands, inscribed "Walth...

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Kinghams Auctioneers

Feb 13, 2025

£450

American Waltham Watch Co., Waltham - an open face pocket watch

American Waltham Watch Co., Waltham - an open face pocket watch American Waltham Watch Co., Waltham An open face pocket watch Case: Signed. 9ct gold. Hallmarks for Birmingham 1907. Case number 9913. Presentation engraving to dust cover and engine turned design with monogram cartouche to case back. Width (excluding crown and any crown guards): 49.1mm Movement: Signed. Keyless wound movement. Duc...

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Lyon & Turnbull

May 22, 2025

£19,000

American Waltham Watch Co. A historically interesting 18k gold open face pocket watch

American Waltham Watch Co. A historically interesting 18k gold open face pocket watch Movement No. 5000000, presented to the company owner, Royal G. Robins in March 1891 Heavily decorated keyless wind movement jewelled to the centre with screwed chatons, overcoil hairspring, fine adjustment, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds, 18k gold Waltham hinged case with cuvette eng...

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Britannic Auctions

Apr 18, 2026

$1,300

American Waltham Watch Co.: c.1880s Pocket Watch w/ 14K Gold Chain, Serial No. 3,169,315

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Lion and Unicorn

Oct 19, 2025

$100

American Waltham Watch Co. 18S 15J Sterling Silver Pocket Watch

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Lion and Unicorn

Sep 18, 2025

$200

Waltham Watch Co. 645 Railroad Grade 16S 20 Year Gold Filled Pocket Watch

This Waltham Model 645 pocket watch features a white dial with bold black Arabic numerals, red 5-minute markers, a sub-second dial at 6 o'clock, and blued steel hands. The case is by Philadelphia Watch Case Co., marked Twenty Years, serial 9006306, indicating gold filled construction made of two thick plates of solid gold bonded over a base metal core, with the guarantee reflecting the maker's ...

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Kunst- und Auktionshaus Quedlinburg

Nov 15, 2025

€400

Sterling Silver Waltham Rattrapante Chronograph / Pocket Watch, circa 1900

Finely crafted American pocket watch by Waltham Watch Co., featuring a solid sterling silver case stamped “AWCo STERLING 3512”. White enamel dial with Roman numerals, minute track, and small seconds at 6 o’clock, with two superimposed central seconds hands (split-seconds hands) for the rattrapante function. A rare and interesting precision lever movement with an unusual construction of the spli...

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Hess Fine Art

Oct 29, 2022

$375

Waltham Elgin Hampden American Made Hunter Antique Pocket Watches Lot Of 8

Described by: RM Internal number CNX [redacted phone] This is part of the Iconic Buckeye Collection, a multi-generational assemblage of pocket watches. Title: Waltham Elgin Hampden American Made Hunter Antique Pocket Watches Lot Of 8 Here are the Specifications: Manufacturer: Waltham Circa: 1895 Size: 14 Movement running: Yes Setting: Stem Serial Number 6168745 Case condition: Fair Metal: Gold ...

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Ivy Auctions

Jun 29, 2024

$230

7 Elgin & Waltham Pocket Watches

Seven pocket watches---Four Elgin Watch Co. pocket watches including: 1. c. 1883, open face pocket watch, Serial No. 1028498, Grade 7, 18s, 7j, case marked "Dueber / Silverine", with chain and key; good overall condition; 2. c. 1915, open face pocket watch with engraved detailing to bezel, engine-turned back with monogram in diamond-shaped shield, Grade 381, 16s, 17j, Serial No. [redacted phone...

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Monarch Auction and Estate Services

Aug 4, 2024

$50

Vintage Waltham Pocket Watch

In good condition with wear commensurate with age. Measures approximately 1.25in. This classic vintage Waltham pocket watch embodies the elegance and craftsmanship ofearly 20th-century horology. Known for its reliable timekeeping and exquisite design, it features a beautifully detailed dial and a polished case that highlights the watch's timeless appeal.The vintage Waltham pocketwatch combines ...

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Morphy Auctions

Nov 18, 2017

$600

Lot of 4: Pocket Watches.

The first is a 14K Yellow Gold Waltham Pocket Watch. Winds, sets, and runs. Case serial 101196. Movement signed "A.W.W. Co Riverside Waltham Mass.". 17 jewel movement. Machined case. Hairline crack to dial. Fine blue steel spade hands and fine blue steel seconds hand. 50mm case diameter. The second is a Yellow Gold Filled Waltham Engraved Waltham Pocket Watch. Winds, sets, and runs. Hairline cr...

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Lion and Unicorn

Sep 14, 2025

$1,300

Waltham Watch Co. 6S Fortune Hunter Case Pocket Watch

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Converse Auctions

Apr 5, 2024

$120

WALTHAM & HAMPDEN POCKET WATCHES

WALTHAM & HAMPDEN POCKET WATCHES Both have monogrammed front covers. Waltham watch is engraved with 1883 Anniversary [redacted phone]/4" Shipping: Shipping and handling in the continental US will cost $14.58 - $16.63, depending on your location. Local pickup is always free! Please schedule on our website! SEO Title: Vintage Waltham & Hampden Pocket Watches SEO Keywords: vintage pocket watches, ...

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15

Austin Auction Gallery

Sep 8, 2024

$1,500

(20) Collection of Gold Filled Pocket Watches & (1) 14kt Gold Waltham Pocket Watch

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16

Hess Fine Art

Feb 11, 2023

$200

Antique Waltham Lot Of Five American Pocket Watches

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J. James Auctioneers and Appraisers

Apr 6, 2024

$60

Waltham Watch Ephemera Collection (12pc)

Collection of Fourteen Waltham Watch Ephemera: (1) "Serial Numbers With Description of Waltham Watch Movements" (Waltham, MA: Waltham Watch Company, 1954), Quarto, softcover, 115pp; (1) "History of Waltham Watch Company" by F.A. Marsh? Typescript, spiral bound, 56pp; (1) "Waltham: The World's Watch Over Time" (Waltham, MA: Waltham Watch Company, n.d., ca. 1920), 8vo, wraps, 48pp; (1) "Watches b...

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Identification

Key object facts

Item Type
pocket watch
Category
timepieces
Maker
American Waltham Watch Co.
Style
Victorian pocket watch
Material
metal case
Technique
engraved case decoration
Origin
United States
Era
1888-1905
Motifs
floral, scrollwork
Recognition Recognition signals
  • Key identification signals include maker American Waltham Watch Co., form pocket watch, material metal case.
  • American Waltham pocket watch in a yellow-gold-tone metal case with a faint floral engraved back cover. The exterior shows a case maker's trademark/number mark reported as an anchor device with entwined snakes and serial 1238112.
  • This guide is currently supported by 17 comparable-market records in the strongest linked screener session.
Drivers Value drivers
  • Condition and completeness are material for pocket watch.
  • Maker attribution matters because authenticated American Waltham Watch Co. examples usually trade differently from unmarked lookalikes.
  • Metal Case examples should be checked for wear, repairs, restoration, and replacement parts.
Market Market context
  • The median selected comparable price for this cluster is about $230.
  • Correct maker attribution is important because verified American Waltham Watch Co. examples usually trade differently from unattributed pocket watch listings.
  • Victorian pocket watch style cues help separate this group from broader pocket watch listings that often dilute market comps.
  • Metal Case condition, restoration, and finish quality can materially shift asking and sold prices.

Evidence

How this guide was assembled

  • This worth guide is based on 1 supporting screener session clustered into the same topic.
  • Observed value signals across supporting evidence span roughly $90 to $1,300.
  • Overall evidence quality for this cluster is currently developing evidence.
  • Comparable evidence is drawn from 13 auction sources in the selected evidence set.

Coverage

Source coverage and evidence quality

  • The current cluster is supported by 1 screener session that normalized into the same worth topic.
  • The strongest linked session for this cluster captured 17 comparable market records.
  • Selected comparables span 13 distinct auction sources.
  • Comparable dates on this page currently cover 2017-2026.

Questions

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What is an American Waltham Watch Co. pocket watch?

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What affects the value of a pocket watch?

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What is the typical market range for American Waltham Watch Co. pocket watch?

Current supporting screener evidence suggests a broad market range around $90 to $1,300, depending on condition and attribution.

Waltham Model 1883?

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How much is American Waltham Watch Co. pocket watch worth?

Value depends on maker, exact type, age, condition, and comparable sales. This guide keeps only selected market examples that match the pocket watch topic closely enough for public reference.

Intent

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