#8 • Waltham “Crescent St.” 21-Jewel Railroad Pocket Watch

Part of Jewelry and Pocket Watch Online Auction (timed auction by Linkous Auction Group)

High bid $100.00

Status: Sold

Offered is a fine example of an early 20th-century American Waltham Watch Co. “Crescent St.” 21-jewel railroad-grade pocket watch, manufactured in Waltham, Massachusetts. This handsome timepiece features a crisp white enamel dial with bold black Arabic numerals, a red 5-minute outer track, and a recessed subsidiary seconds dial at six o’clock. Blued-steel spade hands provide a striking contrast against the pristine dial, which remains in very good condition with only minimal signs of age. The precision nickel movement, serial number 17096435, is marked “Crescent St., Waltham, Mass., 21 Jewels, Adjusted 5 Positions.” This high-grade movement, produced circa 1908, was built to meet the rigorous standards of railroad service. It features gold jewel settings, fine damaskeening, a micrometer regulator, and a double roller escapement — hallmarks of Waltham’s superior craftsmanship and timekeeping accuracy. This watch is housed in an elegant gold-filled hunter case, serial number 7883195, with a textured guilloché pattern, a blank family crest shield to the front, and a plain engine-turned rear cover. The inside dust cover bears a charming personal inscription: “From a Friend to Mr. R. R. Hawks.” Light handling wear and fine surface scratches are consistent with age and gentle use, while the case retains a bright, polished appearance. In working condition!