American 14 carat gold hunting cased lever watch Circa 1890

CHF est. 800 – 1,200 / Sold: CHF 1,000 – Euro 950
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Gold full hunter by Waltham
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A fine American 14 carat gold keyless wind full hunter pocket watch, circa 1904. White enamel dial with Roman numerals, outer black Arabic five-minute divisions, subsidiary seconds at 6, blued steel spade hands. Nickel finish 15-jewel Swiss lever, cut and compensated bimetallic balance. Engine-turned case, reeded band, plain cartouche to the front. Dial and movement signed.
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Diameter: 56 mm
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Signed: Waltham
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Waltham Bartlett was a watchmaker who worked for the American Waltham Watch Company in the late nineteen century. Waltham Bartlett was a renowned American watchmaker who made significant contributions to the watchmaking industry during his career. Some of his notable achievements include: Co-founding the Waltham Watch Company: Bartlett, along with Aaron Dennison and Edward Howard, founded the Waltham Watch Company in 1850, which went on to become one of the most successful watch manufacturers in the world.
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Developing innovative watchmaking techniques: Bartlett was known for his innovative approach to watchmaking, and he developed several new techniques that improved the accuracy and reliability of watches. Creating high-quality watches: Bartlett was committed to producing high-quality watches, and he oversaw the production of many of the company’s most prestigious models. Winning awards for his work: Bartlett’s watches were highly regarded by his peers, and he won several awards for his contributions to the field of watchmaking.