G'day all
What is this style of watch called- full plate with crown and ratchet wheels exposed and 'depressed' balance.
I believe that this style of watch was only made by Waltham but im not 100% sure. These watches are in my opinion some of the most visually appealing watches made (especially the two tone ones) and they are also my favorite style of watch.

Thanks all
Francesco

Here is a picture of one.

Model 1892

One of my favs too

Francesco,

As far as I know it's just called a Model 92 Or 1892 Waltham.

I agree they are very good looking.

Steve

Francesco here is good read
http://www.model92.com/Home

I would call it a full-plate movement with sunken balance and exposed winding wheels.

Francisco, you are correct, that is a BEAUTIFUL work of art. Makes me wonder if any one could do that today.

The Waltham model 1892 was to watchmaking the same kind of breakthrough that Jet Engines were to air travel. This was a full plate watch built "solid as a rock" and accurate as time itself!

The all new Waltham design applied the lessons learned from the 16s model 1888 to eliminate the wobbly Pillar plate thus assuring superior thermal stability from a chronometer grade wheel train powered by a fully contained true motor barrel and assembled with parts made from the finest quality, most accurate and well designed tooling on the North American Continent.

I must add that for 18s watches, the Waltham model 1892 out-smarted EVERY 18s Hamilton RR watch EVER MADE! Specifically because Hamilton's 18s movements were ALWAYS made with Pillar Plate construction which could not hold a candle to the solid block design of the Waltham model 92 (OR the Elgin Models 8-9).