American 14 carat gold lever presentation watch Circa 1912

Gold hunting cased pocket watch
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An American 14 carat gold Riverside Maximus hunting cased presentation watch made by the American Waltham Watch Company in Waltham, Massachusetts, circa 1912. The nickel lever movement with 23 jewels, of which some in gold chatons. White enamel dial with black Arabic hours, an outer minute track, red Arabic five minute numerals, sunk subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock, sunk center and blued spade hands. The front lid of the case finely engraved with the Eagle emblem of the President of the United States, a polished reverse and a gold cuvette with the inscription From the President of the United States to James Mally, Master of the British steamship Clive Grove, in recognition of his humane service in effecting the rescue at sea, January 8th 1912, of the Master and crew of the American barge Pocomoke. .
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Diameter: 52 mm
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Signed: Waltham
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The Riverside Maximus or Premier Maximus is a high quality pocket watch produced by the American Waltham Watch Company in the early 20th century. This model is associated with superior craftsmanship, accuracy and luxury. It often features 21 to 23 jewels.