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Waltham Model 1899 Grade 625 Pocket Watch

Partially verified

This American Waltham Watch Co. timepiece is a size 16 pocket watch produced around 1903. It features a hunter-style gold-filled case manufactured by the Keystone Watch Case Company, rated for 25 years of wear. The exterior of the case is decorated with engraved foliage patterns and includes a cartouche shield on the front cover. The movement, identified as Model 1899 Grade 625, is a three-quarter plate design finished with nickel plating and houses 17 jewels set in gold chatons. It includes a patented regulator for precise time adjustments and is set and wound via the pendant. A small seconds register is located at the 6 o'clock position. According to the provided information, the watch is currently in functional condition following a recent mechanical service.

Waltham Model 1899 Grade 625 pocket watch with hunter case, showing the dial and open front cover.
Waltham Model 1899 Grade 625 pocket watch with hunter case, showing the dial and open front cover. — Zamanito. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
zamanito.com
Category
Pocket watch · Hunter-cased pocket watch
Maker / attribution
Waltham
Reference
Model 1899 Grade 625
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
circa 1903
Source-reported place
United States

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 and Dial

The watch is housed in a size 16 hunter case, meaning it features protective metal covers over both the front and back. The external surfaces of these covers are decorated with hand-engraved foliate and floral motifs, which the source describes as Art Nouveau in style. The front cover includes a blank cartouche or shield intended for the future engraving of initials or personal markings.

The dial is white and features stylized black Arabic numerals. Decorative gold-colored engravings are applied to the dial surface both around the chapter ring and within the center. The watch utilizes black spade-style hands for hour and minute indication, complemented by a subsidiary seconds dial located at the bottom of the dial at the 6 o'clock position.

Evidence for this section
  • “ساختار قاب این قطعه از نوع روکش طلای ۱۴ عیار ۲۵ ساله شرکت کیس‌استون (Keystone) بوده”
  • “بر روی درب جلویی نیز یک سپر خالی جهت حکاکی احتمالی حروف اول نام مالک تعبیه شده”
  • “صفحه ساعت با پس‌زمینه سفید و تزئینات چندرنگ”
  • “عقربه‌های ظریف مشکی به سبک اسپید (Spade) و شمارنده ثانیه‌شمار مستقل در موقعیت ساعت ۶”

Movement and Technical Details

The mechanical movement is an American Waltham Watch Co. Model 1899, Grade 625. It is constructed in a three-quarter plate configuration with a polished nickel finish. The mechanism is jeweled with 17 stones, which are fitted into gold chatons. It is designed for pendant winding and time setting.

Functionality is managed through a patented regulator mechanism, which allows for precision adjustment of the timing. The watch is reported to be in regular working order, and it has recently undergone a comprehensive mechanical service. The case diameter measures between 50 and 51 millimeters, which is approximately 2 inches.

Evidence for this section
  • “موتور ساعت دارای چیدمان سه‌چهارم پلیت با روکش نیکل درخشان، ۱۷ تخته‌سنگ قیمتی (جواهر) همراه با چتونی‌های طلایی”
  • “مکانیزم تنظیم دقیق دارای گواهی ثبت اختراع (Patented regulator)”
  • “سیستم کوک و تنظیم زمان از طریق دسته کوک (Pendant set and wind)”
  • “این ساعت جیبی در وضعیت کارکرد بسیار عالی و منظم قرار دارد و به‌تازگی سرویس کامل ساعت‌سازی روی آن انجام شده است.”

Provenance and Historical Context

This specific piece is identified as part of the 1899 model production run.

While the watch is dated to approximately 1903 based on technical specifications provided by the seller, the source notes that this information and all assessments regarding the authenticity of the components are derived directly from the dealer's statements. The information has not been subjected to independent expert verification by the cataloguing body.

Evidence for this section
  • “کمپانی ساعت‌سازی والتهام (American Waltham Watch Co) از پیشگامان برجسته صنعت ساعت‌سازی آمریکا بود”
  • “بر اساس مشخصات فنی مندرج، این ساعت متعلق به مدل ۱۸۹۹ و گرید ۶۲۵ بوده که تاریخ ساخت آن حدود سال ۱۹۰۳ میلادی برآورد شده است”
  • “تمامی مشخصات، اطلاعات مربوط به وضعیت فنی، اصالت قطعات و دوره‌بندی تاریخی مستقیماً از بیانیه فروشنده نقل شده است”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific serial number of the movement to confirm the 1903 production date?
  • Does the serial number of the Keystone case match the movement serial number for factory-original casing?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Waltham Model 1899 Grade 625 Pocket Watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerWaltham“ساخت کمپانی معتبر والتهام (Waltham)”
Model/GradeModel 1899 Grade 625“مدل ۱۸۹۹ و گرید ۶۲۵”
Case Material14k gold-filled, 25-year rating“روکش طلای ۱۴ عیار ۲۵ ساله شرکت کیس‌استون (Keystone)”
Jewel Count17 jewels“۱۷ تخته‌سنگ قیمتی (جواهر)”
Production Datecirca 1903“تاریخ ساخت آن حدود سال ۱۹۰۳ میلادی برآورد شده است”
Movement Type3/4 plate, nickel finish“چیدمان سه‌چهارم پلیت با روکش نیکل درخشان”
SizeSize 16“اندازه ۱۶”

Visible details

  • Case features Art Nouveau style floral and foliate engravings on the outer lids.
  • White dial contains decorative gold-tone filigree elements between the numerals.
  • The movement bridge is marked with the Waltham name and serial information.
  • Small seconds sub-dial is positioned at 6 o'clock.

Research qualifications

  • The exact serial number is not provided in the source text.
  • The claim of '25 year' gold filling is a manufacturer specification and not independently verified.

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

Consulted source

ساعت جیبی والتهام مدل ۱۸۹۹ گرید ۶۲۵ قاب هانتر Waltham Model 1899 Grade 625

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 541580adef

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