Summary
Gents pocket watch, nickel plated case, open face, Waterbury Watch Co., Waterbury, Conn, Series E, circa 1890.
The Waterbury Watch Co was established in 1880 and reorganised as the New England Watch Co in 1898. Series E was produced between 1885 and the early 1890s.
Physical Description
Nickel plated case, open face. Card dial has roman numerals. Stem and button wound spring; duplex escapement. Long wind type of watch with spring enclosed within back of watch rather than in a barrel.
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Acquisition Information
Purchase
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Manufacturer
Waterbury Watch Co, Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America, circa 1890
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Inscriptions
Inner case is marked 'Do not remove this cap unless you are a practical watch repairer', 'Trade Mark', 'Series E' and has monograph 'WWCO'. Dial marked with monograph and 'Waterbury Watch Co'.
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Overall Dimensions
1.8 cm (Width), 5.2 cm (Outside Diameter)
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Keywords
Gents Watches, Pocket Watches, Stem & Button Watches, Horology