Hi Hi Everyone I recently added a Waltham 16s 21j Crescent St movement to my collection. It is open face, serial 23014684, and lever set (picture below). I bought it as a movement, so now I need a case for it. Since it is a nice movement I plan on keeping I want it to go in an appropriate case. What would you suggest?
Posts: 1143 | Location: Chicago, Illinois in the USA | Registered: September 05, 2010
Nice looking watch, I would suggest a short to medium pendant urn case for your 1920 Waltham in any material and style whether plain or engraved design and a matching set of correct hands.
regards, bb
Posts: 6376 | Location: Texas in the USA | Registered: July 27, 2009
Thanks Buster, I hadnt even thought of the hands, not that I am good at knowing what is right yet. But looking at them now they look mismatched. Is there anywhere I can find an example of what a correct set would look like?
Posts: 1143 | Location: Chicago, Illinois in the USA | Registered: September 05, 2010
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I agree with Buster, a short-to-medium pendant railroad style case would be the most appropriate for your movement.
Try to get one that already has the correct lever cut location, so you don't have to go butchering it up. That kills the value of the case for me and most other collectors as well.
Another place you might look for correct hands is the fat book page 136.
Best Regards,
Ed
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