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waltham 1883 ?

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November 30, 2013, 20:42
George Ulrich
waltham 1883 ?
I have a Waltham model 1883 I think serial #4241873 looked up on database comes up as 18 size all looks right and the same but this is a 16 size and I can't find anything similar in a 16 size any ideas...George
November 30, 2013, 21:41
Harry J. Hyaduck Sr.
Waltham did not make a 16 size that looks like the model 1883 BUT Waltham did make a 14 size that looks like a 18 size model 1883. If you have the 2013 edition of The Price guide it is on page 141. The 14 size on page 141 is KW KS and I am not familiar enough with Waltham to be able to tell you if they were all KW KS or not.

Harry
November 30, 2013, 22:14
George Ulrich
probably is movement measures 42m.m. odd database says 18 size thanks ..george
December 01, 2013, 00:03
David Abbe
4241873 is a model 1883, one of the rare 18s 11J key wind & set 1883 models. Some were marked Home Watch Co.

Measurng around the dial plate to get size can mess you up.
December 01, 2013, 16:30
George Ulrich
file:///C:/Users/george/Documents/Intelli-studio/Samsung%20Camera/2013-12-01/SAM_0030.JPG
December 01, 2013, 16:43
George Ulrich
Dave, Sorry tried to upload picture but girlfriend had problems I guess she knows about this about as much as me, anyway movement falls through an 18 size case. I know database says 18 size but it is definitely not the case. no pun intended.the thing is it came in sterling case no other screw marks and its a Waltham case so I'm not sure what we have here. George
December 01, 2013, 17:28
David Abbe
George, About 5 years ago two 14s "Home" Watch Co., made by American Watch Co., Waltham, passed through my collection. Both truly appeared to be a scaled down 1883. The large top picture is a 14s 11J. The lower side by side view is the 7 Jewel 14s next to an 18s model 1883. I restored both. Very fragile and finicky movements, I must add.


December 01, 2013, 17:36
George Ulrich
I would say that has to be it thanks to all for help..George