Jon they are beautiful and I have tried to pick up a Maximus either hunter or open with no luck, always get outbid. In the day the Maximus and the Elgin 162/156 were about the same price (movement only) of about 100-115 dollars depending on the sales catalog. I now have both of the Elgins, now I need to pick up the Walthams.
Posts: 1797 | Location: Michigan in the USA | Registered: September 19, 2009
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I enjoy looking at and collecting the great variety of specially marked Waltham Railroad movements. Here are three gorgeous Canadian Railway Time Service models:
A 17-Jewel Model 1908
Posts: 6696 | Location: Southwestern Pennsylvania, USA | Registered: April 19, 2004
Ed; I want that 1892 Waltham Standard 19J with the locomotive on it. One of 50 I believe. If I ever get another chance I'll just have to dig a little deeper.
Nice 1892 CRTS by the way. I much prefer the 1892s over the 1883 models.
The maximus really has some beautiful artwork within its demaskeening. Plus, the extras on the jewel caps are a nice touch. Always a fan of the full plate 18s; however, there is no comparison here
Posts: 7178 | Location: Illinois in the USA | Registered: November 11, 2011
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That's a fairly early M1892 movement, with RUBY JEWELS and the second movement number location. The loco has kind of a Swiss fakey look to it, but it's still a cool watch!
Best Regards,
Ed
Posts: 6696 | Location: Southwestern Pennsylvania, USA | Registered: April 19, 2004