Outstanding Waltham 17 Jewel, sterling silver men’s full hunter pocket watch with silver Albert chain and box. Produced for Thomas Russell - Liverpool.
An antique American watch for a renowned British watchmaker and retailer, Thomas Russell & Son.
50cm across the case. The case by Dennison is sterling silver hallmarked Birmingham 1915. In great condition, some, no major scratches, some minor marks commensurate with age and very minor dings. Engine turned pattern to front and rear, some wear, coin edged, vacant cartouche to center of front cover. The front cover pops open with a depression of the crown, as it should. Front cover opens a little past 90 degrees and rear covers opens just past 90 degrees. All hinges are good.
Mineral glass crystal in perfect condition.
The dial is bright and clean, no hairline cracks or chips. A true 3 piece double sunk dial. Black Arabic numerals, blued steel hands. Signed Thos Russell & Son, Liverpool.
Model 1908 17 jewel movement, beautifully damascened, fully hallmarked Birmingham dated to 1915. Gold adjuster star regulator, gold jewel mounts, gold centre wheel and gold balance screws. Signed The "Russell" Model WWCo Waltham Mass USA.
Fully serviced including modern alloy "unbreakable" mainspring. Comes with a fitted velvet pocket watch case.
Complete with an antique solid sterling silver heavy gauge, graduated Albert chain with sterling silver shield fob. 51 grams total weight.
Another top piece, great for wedding, graduation, retirement, Christmas, Fathers day or birthday present.
Popular choice as a gift to the groom from the bride.
Serviced.
Servicing is defined as the piece being disassembled, cleaned, inspected and adjusted if necessary. It is then re-assembled and correctly oiled, timed for accuracy and adjusted if required. The mainspring will be replaced and the piece will be bench-tested for at least one day.
Statement.
I restore all of my watches to a fully working condition. It is my aim to provide a watch that is not only running but working to a usable state. My watches can be worn and used for their intended purpose on a daily basis. The time keeping should certainly be within +- 5 minuted per 24 hours but I aim for +-3 or better. I do offer guarantees, the details of which can be found on my website for Time Pocket Watches. I have many years experience and a vast catalogue of Waltham spares and parts.
Photography.
My highly detailed photographs show the watch in detail, this level of detail is not normally seen by the naked eye. The watch will look even better in real life.