Watchseconds Emporium
Waltham Canadian Pacific 18s 17J Pocket Watch Model 1883 in Silveroid Case
 

 


Make: Waltham

Serial #: 10043788 (from movement)

Year: (approximate) 1900

Country: USA


Case Shape and Material:

Round open face silveroid (nickel) open face screw front and back A.W.C. Co. case 52mm in diameter (75mm diameter including pendant). Case has steam locomotive engraving on back. Engraving is somewhat rubbed and details are not sharp. Inner case back is is stamped "Silveroid A.W.C.Co. 807687".

Lugs: N/A

Monogram: none


Movement: Antique "Special" grade Waltham 17 jewel movement

Movmt Type: Model 1883 17 jewel mechanical movement pendant wind and set

Movmt Condition: very good, winds, sets, and runs to within 0.5  minute accuracy per day in both the face up and vest pocket (pendant up) positions.

These "Special" grade railroad watch movements were originally tuned at the factory to within 15 seconds accuracy per week.

Mainspring (runtime): 24+ hours

Regulation: checked


Dial: white porcelain Canadian railroad dial in good condition with roman and numeral hour markers signed "Waltham" under the 12 marker.

Crystal:  thick glass crystal good with light scratches

Hands: thin black spade, good


Band: N/A

Box: gift box

Papers: None


Notes: Rare 18s Waltham pocket watch made for the Canadian Pacific Railway circa 1900. These watches have special movements were tuned at the factory to a high degree of accuracy and consequently were labeled with a special Canadian Pacific beaver logo plate. Movement is running well and keeping time.

 

Non acceptable returns:

After dropping the watch it no longer runs.

The watch looked more silver in color in the photo

Acceptable returns:

you said it was 17 Jewels but its only 7 Jewels

you said it was 18K solid gold but its 18K plated

 

Warranty:

This item carries a one-year Watchseconds Warranty on the movement which covers all needed repairs to the movement arising during normal use.

 

About Us

Watchseconds and Jewels is a company specializing in the repair and restoration of fine watches and jewelry.

We use an old world approach giving individual attention and personalized service to each and every customer.

Watchseconds has sold fine jewelry and watches online since 1999 including thousands of items through our eBay store (eBay Seller: WATCHSECONDS). You can examine our 2130 100% positive eBay feedbacks which confirm our exemplary commitment to customer service.

All items are certified authentic by a professional jeweler and many of our watches come with 6 month or longer guarantees. Watchseconds and Jewels is a member of the National Association Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC).

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We offer standard shipping methods to facilitate rapid processing of your order; however, if you have special shipping requests, please write to us and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

 

Conditions of Sale

Please contact us within 3 days of the end of the sale. Payment is required within 7 days. If other arrangements are not made, an Unpaid Item Dispute will be filed and the item will be relisted.

 

Payment Policies

We accept the following forms of payment: Visa/MC, Amex, GooglePay and ApplePay thru the eBay Managed Payments Program.

Shipping & Handling

We offer standard shipping methods to facilitate rapid processing of your order; however, if you have special shipping requests, please write to us and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

Conditions of Sale

Please contact us within 3 days of the end of the sale. Payment is required within 7 days. If other arrangements are not made, an Unpaid Item Dispute will be filed and the item will be relisted.



SHIPPING NOTICE:  Until further notice, due to the ongoing epidemic we are extending delivery times on all watches and jewelry from 3-5 days to 7-10 days to allow for USPS delays. Also, in order to comply with governmental stay at home guidelines we now ship once per week instead of daily so this may sometimes impact on lead times for orders. Finally, all items (new purchases and repairs) will now be antiseptically cleaned with a non-toxic spray prior to shipping. 

NOTICE: Until further notice, because of the ongoing epidemic shipping times will be extended from 3-5 days to 7-10 days for all items due to Postal delays. In addition, we are reducing  Post Office visits to once per week. Finally, all pre-owned items will be sprayed with a non-toxic anti-septic cleaner prior to shipping. Thank you for your cooperation.


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