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Waltham Traveler Hunter-Case Pocket Watch

Partially verified

This antique pocket watch is a hunter-case design produced by the American Waltham Watch Company. The dial is white enamel with painted black Roman numerals, a subsidiary seconds dial at the 6 o'clock position, and spade-style hands. The watch is powered by a manual-wind Waltham 'Traveler' calibre movement, which is finished in gilt and contains 15 jewels. The watch measures 50 mm in diameter and has an approximate gross weight of 114.75 grams. Signatures for Waltham appear on the dial, movement, and the case, which also bears marks identifying it as English make.

Hunter-case pocket watch with the hinged cover open, displaying the white enamel dial and spade hands.
Hunter-case pocket watch with the hinged cover open, displaying the white enamel dial and spade hands. — Auction house “Adam's”, via Invaluable. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
orbiscollectibles.com
Category
Pocket watch · Hunter case pocket watch
Maker / attribution
American Waltham Watch Company
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
Circa early 1900s
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 gold-filled hunter-style case, which features a hinged front cover. The case design measures 50 mm in diameter and includes marks suggesting it is of English make.

The white enamel dial displays painted black Roman numerals along an outer minute track. A dedicated subsidiary seconds dial is positioned at the 6 o'clock mark, accompanied by spade-style hands. The dial carries the signature of the American Waltham Watch Company.

Evidence for this section
  • “The watch features a gold-filled case manufactured by the Dennison Watch Case Company, specifically the 'Moon' model, which carries a 20-year guarantee mark.”
  • “The case is a hunter style, featuring a hinged cover that protects the dial.”
  • “The white enamel dial is accented with painted black Roman numerals, an outer minute track, and a dedicated subsidiary seconds dial positioned at the 6 o'clock mark, all complemented by spade-style hands.”

Movement and Mechanics

Internally, the timepiece is driven by a manual-wind Waltham 'Traveler' calibre movement. This movement is finished in gilt and consists of 15 jewels. The construction reflects the standards of early American watchmaking.

The movement is signed by Waltham, and signatures are also present on the dial and the exterior case. The mechanism is protected by the hinged hunter case, designed to shield the face of the watch.

Evidence for this section
  • “Internally, the timepiece is powered by a manual-wind Waltham 'Traveler' calibre movement, finished in gilt and containing 15 jewels.”
  • “Signatures for Waltham are present on the dial, movement, and case, which also bears marks identifying it as English make.”

Documentation and Attribution

The watch is attributed to the early 1900s, reflecting production during the early 20th century. The documentation identifies the American Waltham Watch Company as the maker, with the case identified as a Dennison product of English make.

The record is based on an auction-house listing. All physical specifications, including weight and dimensions, are attributed to this source, which clarifies that the details apply to this specific example.

Evidence for this section
  • “This antique pocket watch is a classic example of a hunter-case design produced by the American Waltham Watch Company during the early 20th century.”
  • “The watch has a diameter of 50 mm and an approximate gross weight of 114.75 grams.”
  • “Described from a single auction-house listing published on Invaluable (reproduced with Invaluable's permission).”

Open research questions

  • What are the specific hallmarking details on the Dennison 'Moon' case that confirm the 'English make' attribution?
  • Can the movement serial number be used to narrow the production date beyond the 'early 1900s' estimate?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Waltham Traveler Hunter-Case Pocket Watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerAmerican Waltham Watch Company“American Waltham Watch Company”
Case MakerDennison Watch Case Company“manufactured by the Dennison Watch Case Company”
Movement Jewels15“containing 15 jewels”
Diameter50 mm“diameter of 50 mm”
Weight114.75 g“approximate gross weight of 114.75 grams”
Case MaterialGold-filled“gold-filled case”
Movement FinishGilt“finished in gilt”
Case ModelMoon“specifically the 'Moon' model”

Visible details

  • White enamel dial with subsidiary seconds at 6 o'clock
  • Spade-style hands
  • Gold-filled hunter-style hinged case
  • Winding crown located at the 3 o'clock position relative to the hinge

Research qualifications

  • The exact year of manufacture is not specified beyond 'circa early 1900s'
  • The 'English make' identification for the case is mentioned without specific assay or manufacturer's marks documented

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

Consulted source

Waltham Traveler gold-filled hunter-case pocket watch

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record e1ceee8423

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