Waltham Premier Maximus Gold Pocket Watch with Wind Indicator

Waltham Watch Company marketed their first 'Premier Maximus' in 1908 starting with No. 17,000,000. It was described as the "most expensive watch made by Waltham, and their highest quality." At least three series are known: the first when the model was launched in 1908 with a run of approximately 200 pieces, the second manufactured in the 1920’s with a run of approximately 1,000 pieces, and possibly a third which may include 200 examples.

Details:
MAKE
Manufacturer: Waltham
Model: Premier Maximus
Country: USA
Type: Men's
Serial #: 17000129
Circa Date: 1908
CASE
Size: 16 Size.
Style: Open Face.
Material: 14K Yellow Gold.
Decorations: Floral Machined Decorations.
Conditions: C 2 (The case is in Perfect condition)
DIAL
Color: White.
Type: Double Sunk Porcelain Dial.
Numerals: Arabic Numerals.
Hands: Spade Hands.
Indices: Wind Indicator.
Conditions: D 3-53 (The dial is in very good condition - very slightly chipped)
MOVEMENT
Jewels: 23 Jewels.
Setting: Stem Set.
Escapement: Lever Escapement.
Material: Nickel.
Layout: Bridge Style Layout.
Signed: Yes.
Conditions: M 3 (The movement is in very good condition)

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