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American Watch Co. Waltham 14K Gold Hunter Cased Pocket Watch

Partially verified

This is a 14k gold hunter-cased keyless wind pocket watch attributed by the auctioneer to American Watch Co., Waltham. The timepiece features a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, minute track divisions, and a subsidiary seconds register at 6 o'clock. The case measures 41 mm in diameter and features engraved and cannetille-style decoration, enclosing an inner 14k gold dust cover. The source notes the movement is signed 'ROYAL' and numbered 2.097119. The gross weight is reported as 64.7 grams.

Dial view of the American Watch Co. Waltham 14k gold hunter-cased pocket watch with open front lid
Dial view of the American Watch Co. Waltham 14k gold hunter-cased pocket watch with open front lid — Bellmans. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
app.bellmans.co.uk
Category
Pocket watch · Hunter cased pocket watch
Maker / attribution
American Watch Co. Waltham
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
1445
Source-reported date
Not established
Country
United States
Source-reported serial
2.097119

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case Construction

The watch is housed in a 14k gold hunter-style case measuring 41 mm in diameter. It includes an inner 14k gold dust cover and features engraved and cannetille-style decoration.

The winding crown and bow are positioned at the 3 o'clock location relative to the dial. The hunter cover features patterned rim decoration.

Evidence for this section
  • “A 14K GOLD HUNTER CASED KEYLESS WIND POCKET WATCH”
  • “inner 14 gold dust cover”
  • “the case with engraved and cannetille style decoration”
  • “case diameter 41mm”

Dial Configuration

The watch features a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, an outer minute track, and a subsidiary seconds register at 6 o'clock. The dial is signed 'A. W. Co. WALTHAM' below the 12 o'clock position.

The glass dial cover is reported as lacking, and the dial exhibits hairline cracks.

Evidence for this section
  • “The white enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial”
  • “White enamel dial signed 'A. W. Co. WALTHAM' below 12 o'clock”
  • “The glass dial cover lacking”
  • “the dial has a few hairline cracks”

Movement

The movement is reported by the source as being signed 'ROYAL' and numbered 2.097119. The source notes that the movement winds and runs.

Internal components are not visible in the available documentation.

Evidence for this section
  • “signed movement numbered 2.097119 ROYAL”
  • “movement winds and runs well”

Open research questions

  • Does the 'ROYAL' signature on the movement correspond to a specific Waltham grade or a retailer marking?
  • Can the serial number 2.097119 be verified against production records to determine the approximate date of manufacture?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for American Watch Co. Waltham 14K Gold Hunter Cased Pocket Watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Case material14k gold“A 14K GOLD HUNTER CASED KEYLESS WIND POCKET WATCH”
Dial descriptionWhite enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial“The white enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial”
Movement number and signatureNumbered 2.097119 ROYAL“signed movement numbered 2.097119 ROYAL”
Case diameter41 mm“case diameter 41mm”
Gross weight64.7 grams“gross weight 64.7 grams”

Visible details

  • White enamel dial signed 'A. W. Co. WALTHAM' below 12 o'clock
  • Black Roman numeral hour numerals with outer track and subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock
  • Open hunter cover visible to the left with patterned rim decoration
  • Winding crown and bow located at 3 o'clock relative to the dial
  • Missing dial crystal/cover leaving hands and dial exposed

Research qualifications

  • Source notes the glass dial cover is lacking and the dial has a few hairline cracks.
  • Internal movement is not visible in the photograph; movement signature and serial number are source-reported.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Reviewed 2026-10-22 · Record 93f7ada7fc

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