Large American 14K rose gold hunting cased lever Circa 1890

Rose gold full hunter by American Watch Co.
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A large American 14 carat rose gold hunting cased lever pocket watch, circa 1880-1900. The movement with a lever escapement and 15 jewels. White enamel dial with Arabic hours, outer minute divisions, subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock and original gold Louis XIV hands. The engine turned case with polished bezels, band and bow, a gilded pendant. Dial signed Waltham, case and movement numbered and signed American Watch Co U.S.A.
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Diameter: 64 mm
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Weight: 86.5 g
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Signed: American Watch Co U.S.A.
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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.