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Component · Pocket watch dial

Waltham 18-size fancy enamel pocket watch dial

Partially verified

This horological component is a size 18s fancy pocket watch dial signed Waltham, listed by dealer Atlam Watches. Described by the source as dating to the early 20th century, the circular dial measures 44.6 mm in diameter and is finished in yellow and gold enamel with a white subsidiary seconds register. It displays black Arabic numerals, an outer border decorated with gilt motifs and dot accents, and a radiating gilt sunburst surrounding the center hole. Positioned at 6 o'clock is a single sunk subsidiary seconds dial. The listing notes dial feet at positions 2, 22, and 39.

Front view of Waltham 18s fancy enamel pocket watch dial
Front view of Waltham 18s fancy enamel pocket watch dial — Antiques Boutique / Atlam Watches. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.antiquesboutique.com
Category
Component · Pocket watch dial
Maker / attribution
Waltham
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
DA113 (AB-298283)
Source-reported date
Early 20th Century
Country
Not established

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

Object Identity and Documentation

This horological component is described as an 18-size fancy pocket watch dial. It is offered by the dealer Atlam Watches, who attributes the dial to the maker Waltham.

The source documentation includes a dealer inventory code and assigns the object to the early 20th century.

Evidence for this section
  • “18s FANCY DIAL Waltham pocket watch dial”
  • “Dealer Atlam Watches”
  • “Code DA113 (AB-298283)”
  • “Period Early 20th Century”

Construction and Decorative Features

The dial measures 44.6 mm in diameter and is finished in yellow and gold enamel. It features a single sunk subsidiary seconds dial at the 6 o'clock position.

The design includes an outer border of gilt motifs with black accent dots, black Arabic numerals, and a radiating gilt sunburst pattern surrounding the center hole.

Evidence for this section
  • “Measures 44.6mm”
  • “Yellow and gold enamel”
  • “Single sunk”
  • “Gilt radiating sunburst motif around the central arbor opening”

Condition and Mounting

The dealer identifies dial feet at positions 2, 22, and 39. Verification of these mounting points is not possible from the provided source images.

The condition is described as '95% mint', with a noted 'very faint hairline' extending from the 12 o'clock position toward the center.

Evidence for this section
  • “Feet at 2, 22, 39”
  • “95% mint condition – very faint hairline from the 12 to the centre”

Open research questions

  • Do the specified dial feet positions (2, 22, 39) match established Waltham 18-size movement mounting standards?
  • Does the reported hairline damage significantly impact the structural integrity of the enamel plate?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Waltham 18-size fancy enamel pocket watch dial
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Dial size18s“18s FANCY DIAL Waltham pocket watch dial”
Diameter44.6mm“Measures 44.6mm”
Foot positions2, 22, 39“Feet at 2, 22, 39”
FinishYellow and gold enamel“Yellow and gold enamel”
ConstructionSingle sunk“Single sunk”
PeriodEarly 20th Century“Period Early 20th Century”
Dealer Inventory CodeDA113 (AB-298283)“Code DA113 (AB-298283)”

Visible details

  • Black Arabic numerals for the hour chapter ring
  • Signed 'WALTHAM.' below the 12 o'clock position
  • Gilt radiating sunburst motif around the central arbor opening
  • Single sunk subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock
  • Gilt bracket borders with black accent dots around the outer rim
  • Faint vertical hairline crack extending downward through the 12 o'clock numeral toward the center arbor

Research qualifications

  • Dial feet are stated by the seller to be at 2, 22, and 39, but the reverse side is not pictured
  • Attribution to Waltham is based on the dial signature and seller listing

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

Consulted source

18s FANCY DIAL Waltham pocket watch dial in Antique Pocket Watches

Reviewed 2026-10-25 · Record 9edb5a35b1

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