The watch has a seven jewel stem-winding movement, Traveler grade, which is working nicely. The movement carries the serial number 12387384 dates it back to 1903. The movement is protected by an inner hinged cover.
The watch measures 50mm diameter excluding the winding stem and the loop. The case is gold plated and is the Temeraire model made by the Geneva Watch Case Company. The case has light marking from use and slight rubbing to the edge of the front cover but overall it is in nice condition for a 1900s piece.
The movement and case are not original to each other but both from the same era.
The winding crown pushes in to open the front cover. Inside there is an acrylic lens is in nice condition, as is the signed dial with original blued steel hands.
The watch will be sent in a new presentation box.
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declaration
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company has clarified that the Waltham Traveler Full Hunter Pocket Watch, 1903 (LA503342) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1903