Antique “The Waterbury Watch Co.” Pocket Watch – Working – Series J - c.1890s
$ 113.31
Description
Antique “The Waterbury Watch Co.” Pocket Watch – Working – Series J - c.1890s Description: A fine antique open-face pocket watch by The Waterbury Watch Co. , Connecticut, USA, dating from around the 1890s. This example is from the firm’s Series J line, featuring a bright nickel-plated case with Roman numeral dial and subsidiary seconds. The movement is clearly signed The Waterbury Watch Co., Waterbury, Conn., U.S.A. , and marked Patented Series J with patent dates ranging from 1885 to 1887. The watch is in working order , running smoothly when tested. Brief History of the Maker: Founded in 1880, The Waterbury Watch Company was a pioneer of mass-produced, affordable watches in the United States. Their simplified movements used fewer parts while maintaining reliability, and later developments led directly to the famous Ingersoll “Dollar Watch” that popularised personal timepieces for everyday use. Key Details: Maker: The Waterbury Watch Co. Model: Series J Date: c. 1890s Origin: Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S.A. Case: Nickel-plated open-face case Dial: Roman numerals with subsidiary seconds Movement: Patented Waterbury Series J design with visible regulator Case diameter: 57.8 mm Condition: Working Dimensions: Case diameter 57.8 mm Approx. depth 19 mm Condition: In good antique condition overall Light wear to nickel plating and surface marks throughout Some dial ageing and patina Crystal clean Winds and runs well; service history unknown Summary: A handsome and well-preserved example of The Waterbury Watch Co.’s ingenious late-19th-century design. Reliable, charming, and full of character, it represents a key period in American watchmaking. A superb addition to any pocket-watch or horological collection. Postage & Shipping: As usual, this item will be packaged carefully and dispatched with tracking. International shipping is available through the eBay Global Shipping Programme (GSP).
This item did not arrive by promised delivery date ie 7-8th November. I needed this item by 14th November at the latest , as I had planned to take this with me as I was going away and planning to wear it. However,I received a message at long last on Friday informing me my parcel had been dispatched from Yorkshire dispatch hub. Delivery date now tomorrow Monday 17th November. Too late now for me,if it even arrives. Seller very understanding. Will return parcel in post if I receive it.
This seller must have a degree in how to package up a delivery. It had multiple layers of protection for its journey through the post and reasonably good postage cost. It was delivered fast and in excellent condition and is exactly as described. It was a great value buy, and of the thousands of things I have had delivered over the years, this was the most professional and safe packing I have ever seen. BRAVO 👏 👏 👏
Fast postage and good packaging, exactly as described, i love this watch, seems to tick over beautifully, I really love the details on the face, very nice, I'm really happy with it, good value for money and this seller gave me a bargain, once its been serviced it will be a very fine example in my humble opinion.
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