thought you might like to see my latest acquisition, in absolute great condition. I have just bought a Waltham Export for the English market, with Swiss Silver case, I think it’s about 1892, running strong and keeping good time, unbelievable for a watch over a 100yrs old, would like your opinion on it, Best Regards Les
Posts: 107 | Location: Liverpool, England | Registered: November 27, 2009
Hi Leslie, I've had some Export to England Walthams in the past. I do like that regulator! This is a model 1888 and has 15 jewels and was made late 1891 and is grade Royal NL. Some were 2-tone reverse movements of gilt and nickel.
Nice all around!
Roland.
R. Glenn
Posts: 437 | Location: Ryde, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom | Registered: January 18, 2010
Your movement is very Similar to Micheal Fentons Riverside posted elsewhere on here. I copied his image to post here so you can see the same style regulator, plates and gilting. Your crown and rachet wheels have a more detailed demaskeening.
Roland.
R. Glenn
Posts: 437 | Location: Ryde, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom | Registered: January 18, 2010
^Thanks Les, and a very nice watch too! I think Roland has said it all for you on the movement type, which is just as well, as I know not a lot about these.
Great to see a good old Yorkshire retailer's name on the dial! That watchpaper must be a bit of a rarity! First Fattorini paper I've seen so far, but I've a few of their English Lever movements and watches.
Nice catch, enjoy!
John
Posts: 1282 | Location: Northern England, United Kingdom | Registered: January 07, 2006
