Jeweling

Production Conflicts: Factory Records vs. Surviving Specimens

By Nathan Moore

One of the challenges in maintaining the Pocket Watch Database is how to approach situations where the factory records are in conflict with surviving specimens. Usually, it is not as easy as simply updating the database to match the known observation due to the natural...

Analysis , Factory Finishing , Jeweling , Movements , Waltham

Under the Dial: Waltham Model 1857 Appleton, Tracy & Co.

By Nathan Moore

This image exhibits the pillar plate jeweling on a Waltham Model 1857 Appleton, Tracy & Co. movement to contrast the 11-Jewel P.S. Bartlett that is only jeweled on the upper.

Analysis , Factory Finishing , Jeweling , Movements , Waltham

True Jewel Settings on Waltham’s Model 1857

By Nathan Moore

To contrast the recent posts related to the practice of faux jewel settings, this image represents true jewel settings on a Waltham Model 1857 Appleton, Tracy & Co. grade. A.

Under the Dial: Waltham Model 1857 P.S. Bartlett

By Nathan Moore

In Analysis , Jeweling , Movements , Production , Waltham

Yesterday, we evaluated the practice of applying faux jewel settings to the early eleven-jewel movements manufactured by the American watch companies to enhance the visual appeal. While certain characteristics can be used as reasonable indicators, inspecting under the dial is the only conclusive method to...

Jeweling , Production , Tips , Waltham

Faux Jewel Settings on Waltham’s Model 1857

By Nathan Moore

At first glance, many early movements produced by the American watch factories appear to have screw-set jewel settings. However, under close inspection, these movements reveal scribed circles designed to imitate.