Waltham P.S. Bartlett Pocket Watch c.1907 | 2-Tone 17 Jewel | 18 Size Hunter Case

Details:

MAKE

Manufacturer: Waltham
Model: P.S. Bartlett
Country: USA
Type: Man’s
Serial #: 16129044
Circa Date: 1907
CASE
Size: 18 Size.
Style: Hunter Case.
Material: Yellow Gold Filled.
Decorations:  Engraved.
Conditions:  C  3  (The case is in Very Good condition)
DIAL
Color: White.
Type: Porcelain Dial.
Numerals: Roman Numerals.
Hands: Spade Hands.
Conditions:  D  3-50  (The dial is in Very Good condition – hairline(s) barely visible)
MOVEMENT
Jewels: 17 Jewels.
Setting: Lever Set.
Escapement: Lever Escapement.
Material: Two-tone.
Layout: Full Plate Layout.
Signed:  Yes.
Conditions:  M  3  (The movement is in Very Good condition)

The watch is housed in a large 18 Size hunter case crafted from yellow gold-filled metal and decorated with attractive engraving. The hunter-style construction protects the dial beneath a hinged front cover while giving the watch the substantial presence associated with traditional gentleman's pocket watches of the period.

The classic white porcelain dial features bold Roman numerals and traditional spade hands, creating a handsome presentation appropriate to the engraved hunter case. The dial remains in very good condition, with only barely visible hairline(s) noted.

One of the most visually interesting features of this watch is its two-tone movement. The contrasting finishes accentuate the architecture of the movement and make it especially attractive when the rear cover is opened.

The signed P.S. Bartlett movement features 17 jewels, a lever escapement, lever setting, and a traditional full-plate layout. The movement remains in very good condition and represents the sturdy American construction for which Waltham became internationally known.

Dating to 1907, this watch offers an appealing combination of a large engraved hunter case, traditional porcelain dial, 17 jewel movement, and distinctive two-tone finish. It would make an excellent addition to a collection of antique Waltham watches or classic American hunter-case pocket watches.

Condition

This antique Waltham P.S. Bartlett remains in very good condition for its age.

• Large 18 Size yellow gold-filled hunter case remains in very good condition.
• Engraved case decoration retains an attractive period appearance.
• White porcelain dial remains in very good condition with barely visible hairline(s).
• Signed 17 jewel P.S. Bartlett movement remains in very good condition.
• Distinctive two-tone movement finish presents beautifully when the case is opened.
• Please review all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description and accurately represent the watch's condition.

The Two-Tone Movement

One of the standout features of this P.S. Bartlett is its two-tone movement finish.

Rather than presenting the movement in a single uniform color, contrasting metal finishes highlight portions of the plates, bridges, and mechanical components. The effect gives the movement additional visual depth and makes it particularly attractive for display.

On an antique pocket watch, the movement is often every bit as interesting as the dial or case, and this two-tone configuration gives the watch a distinctive character that separates it from more conventional P.S. Bartlett examples.

The Waltham P.S. Bartlett

The P.S. Bartlett name has a long association with Waltham and appears on numerous movements produced during the development of the American watch industry.

The grade was named for Patten Sargent Bartlett, an important figure associated with the early history of the company. Over the years, Waltham used the P.S. Bartlett name on a variety of movements, so the specifications of individual examples can vary considerably depending upon their production period.

This 1907 example combines a desirable 17 jewel movement with lever setting and a full-plate configuration, all housed within a traditional 18 Size hunter case.

Its substantial size and classical construction make it an excellent representation of the American pocket watch during the period when Waltham was one of the world's most important watch manufacturers.

Why Collect Antique Waltham Pocket Watches?

Waltham played a central role in the development of American industrial watchmaking. The company's ability to manufacture interchangeable precision components helped transform watch production and allowed high-quality mechanical watches to be produced on a scale previously impossible.

Today, Waltham's enormous variety gives collectors opportunities ranging from affordable everyday grades to highly jeweled railroad watches and complicated timepieces.

This P.S. Bartlett offers several particularly attractive characteristics: an 18 Size hunter case, engraved gold-filled exterior, porcelain Roman numeral dial, 17 jewel movement, and unusual two-tone finish.