American 14K rose gold hunting cased lever watch Circa 1900

Gold full hunter by Waltham
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An American 14 carat rose gold hunting cased pocket watch, circa 1900. The full plate movement with a lever escapement, the bearing set in a chaton secured with gold screws, a diamond endstone and Breguet hairspring. White enamel dial with black Arabic hours, outer minute divisions, outermost red Arabic five minute numerals, a sunk center and subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock, blued spade hands. The polished case with a monogram on the front and the inner back is decorated. Dial signed, case and movement numbered.
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Diameter: 53 mm
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Weight: 153 g
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Signed: Waltham
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The American Waltham Watch Company (also known as the Waltham Watch Co. or American Watch Co.) was founded in 1850 and played a significant role in watchmaking history. Its innovative approach to producing standardized and interchangeable watch components revolutionized the industry. Renamed multiple times, from American Horology Company and Boston Watch Co. to Appleton Tracy & Co. and finally to American Waltham Watch Co., the company continued to thrive despite facing challenges such as bankruptcy and the American Civil War.

The introduction of the 1897 pocket watch model and the company’s role as a major supplier of railway chronometers further solidified its reputation for precision and quality. Winning accolades at international exhibitions and contributing to the progression of watchmaking, the company left a lasting impact on the global industry.

The legacy of the American Waltham Watch Company lives on with its influence reaching not only across North America but also extending to 52 other countries worldwide.