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Waltham Model 1907 Grade 361 Hunter Case Pocket Watch

Partially verified

This Waltham pocket watch is a 0-size model dating to approximately 1913. It is constructed with a hunter-style, 14K gold-filled case measuring 36 mm in diameter. The exterior of the case features hand-engraved motifs, including a landscape scene and floral patterns, with a central blank shield for personal engraving. The watch is suspended from a French stirrup bow. The off-white dial displays black Roman numeral indices and a subsidiary seconds dial positioned at six o'clock. Inside, the watch is powered by the Waltham Model 1907, Grade 361 movement, which features a nickel finish. The time is set and wound via the pendant. The auction description reports that the watch has been serviced and remains in working order, with the case and dial in excellent condition.

Front view of the Waltham hunter case pocket watch showing the case engraving and French stirrup bow.
Front view of the Waltham hunter case pocket watch showing the case engraving and French stirrup bow. — Zamanito. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
zamanito.com
Category
Pocket watch · Hunter case pocket watch
Maker / attribution
Waltham
Reference
Model 1907
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
circa 1913
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 0-size hunter case with an approximate diameter of 36 mm. The case is finished in 14K gold fill and is distinguished by extensive, hand-executed engravings. One side of the hunter case depicts a landscape scene incorporating floral and arabesque motifs, while the reverse features floral patterns and a central shield intended for monograms or personal inscriptions. A French stirrup bow serves as the attachment point for the pendant.

The dial is colored in an off-white tone and is appointed with black Roman numeral hour markers. A dedicated subsidiary seconds dial is located at the 6 o'clock position. The auction description reports that the dial is clean and clear of imperfections.

Evidence for this section
  • “این ساعت جیبی آنتیک زنانه ساخت برند آمریکایی والتهام (Waltham)، نمونه‌ای ظریف در ابعاد 0 سایز (O size) است که با قاب درب‌دار شکاری (Hunter Case) عرضه شده است.”
  • “قاب ساعت مزین به حکاکی‌های دست‌ساز و پرکار است”
  • “صفحه ساعت طبق ادعای فروشنده کاملاً بی‌نقص و تمیز بوده”

Movement and Mechanism

The timepiece is powered by the Waltham Model 1907, Grade 361 movement. The calibre is finished in nickel. This movement is designed for pendant wind and pendant set functionality, allowing the user to adjust the time and tension the mainspring through the winding crown.

The auction description reports that the watch has recently undergone a complete service and is currently in excellent working condition.

Evidence for this section
  • “موتور ساعت نیز بر پایه کالیبر مدل ۱۹۰۷ گرید ۳۶۱ والتهام با پرداخت نیکلی طراحی شده”
  • “سیستم کوک و تنظیم زمان آن از طریق دسته کوک (Pendant set/wind) انجام می‌پذیرد.”
  • “طبق منبع ساعت به تازگی سرویس کامل شده و در شرایط کارکرد عالی و سلامت ظاهری بسیار عالی نزدیک به نو (Near Mint) قرار دارد.”

Provenance and Condition

The timepiece is identified as a Waltham production, originating from the Massachusetts-based company. It is assigned a manufacture date of approximately 1913. The auction description reports that the watch is in a condition described as near mint, with the intricate engravings on the case remaining in high clarity.

It is noted that technical details such as the specific movement serial number or the precise jewel count are not provided within the original source documentation.

Evidence for this section
  • “کمپانی ساعت‌سازی والتهام ماساچوست یکی از نام‌دارترین و پیشگامان صنعت ساعت‌سازی در ایالات متحده آمریکا بوده”
  • “سال ساخت تقریبی (حدود ۱۹۱۳)”
  • “جزئیاتی نظیر تعداد دقیق جواهرات یا شماره سریال موتور در متن فروشنده ذکر نشده است.”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific movement serial number to determine the exact production batch?
  • How many jewels are used in the Grade 361 configuration of the Model 1907?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Waltham Model 1907 Grade 361 Hunter Case Pocket Watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerWaltham“ساخت برند آمریکایی والتهام (Waltham)”
Model/GradeModel 1907 Grade 361“مدل ۱۹۰۷ گرید ۳۶۱”
Approximate Datecirca 1913“حدود ۱۹۱۳”
Case Material14K gold-filled“روکش طلای ۱۴ عیار (14K gold filled)”
Diameter36 mm“قطر آن حدود ۳۶ میلی‌متر”
Movement FinishNickel“پرداخت نیکلی”
Winding/SettingPendant set/wind“دسته کوک (Pendant set/wind)”
Condition ReportService complete/Near Mint“به تازگی سرویس کامل شده و در شرایط کارکرد عالی و سلامت ظاهری بسیار عالی نزدیک به نو (Near Mint) قرار دارد.”

Visible details

  • Hand-engraved landscape and floral motifs on case exterior
  • French stirrup bow attachment
  • Subsidiary seconds dial at the 6 o'clock position

Research qualifications

  • Exact jewel count for the movement is not provided
  • Specific serial number of the movement is not stated

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

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