Friends,


I just purchased this Waltham Premier on Ebay and was looking for some information on it. Movement type and jewel count and maybe what size watch band it takes. 14mm? I have large wrists and doubt the band on it will fit me. Thank you in advance for your help.

John

Photo of the back of the case

John,

Your watch is the Waltham Premier "Townsend" from 1940-42, and should be powered by the Waltham 750-B tonneau movement. It's about the same size as the Lord Elgin movements of the period. The "Premier" versions were either 17 or 19 jewels.

This watch should be about 39 x 22 mm, and should use a 16mm strap. It's not an overly large watch, but is about mid-range among the rectangular watches from that period.

Regards,

Cary

Cary,


Thanks, that is exactly what info I was looking for. I really appreciate the assistance.

John