Antique Waltham Premier Colonial Pocket Watch — 17 Jewels, 10K Gold Filled

Up for sale is a genuine antique Waltham "Premier Colonial" open-face pocket watch, dating to approximately 1940–1941 based on the movement's serial number.

Key Details
  • Movement: Waltham Premier Colonial, 17 Jewels
  • Serial Number: 30713183
  • Estimated Era: Circa 1940–1941 (based on comparable serial data)
  • Case: Stamped 10K Gold Filled inside the back cover — open face, reeded bezel
  • Dial: White dial, gold-tone Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds at 6 o'clock

Condition: Movement winds properly and the balance wheel runs/oscillates when wound — a live, functional movement. Timekeeping accuracy over time has not been separately verified. Dial shows age-related tarnish and spotting. Only one hand is visible in the photos — could be a missing hand or overlapping hands; please review photos closely. Light case wear and scratching are present, consistent with age. No chain, fob, or box included.

Please Note: This watch is missing its crystal. A replacement crystal will be needed before the watch is worn or displayed long-term.
All measurements and dating are estimated from photos and comparable reference data — please review all images carefully, including the size-reference grid photos, before purchasing.

A great find for pocket watch collectors, Waltham enthusiasts, or hobbyist watchmakers looking for a genuine American-made movement to service, restore, or add to a collection.

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