The 9ct gold case is an excellent size, measuring 30.5mm in width without crown and 30.5mm long. The lug-to-lug measurement is 35mm, which makes this watch very well proportioned for the era. It barrel shape spills over the wrist and looks exceptional. It is a Dennison Watch Case and has English hallmarking for 9ct gold, assayed at Birmingham assay office. It has the date letter E which dates to 1929/1930.
The blue enamel bezel is original and is in excellent condition for the age. The Arabic numerals are stylised in an exuberant Art Deco font. The tone is even across the enamel finish and it is rare to see such a good finish after 90 years. This matches with the thermally blued hands and makes this watch stand out.
The crown is original and is a great size and shape, being formed of gold. It has a lovely coin edge finish. This is just another excellent standout feature on this watch.
The dial is in excellent original condition. It has a cream base tone, which has well designed tracks. The minute track fits the barrel shaped case and follows the blue enamel curvature. The sub-second dial also matches this shape and has clear 10 second denominations. The minute track shape is matched by another barrel shaped box in the centre which creates an excellent coordinated design. The dial is signed Waltham U.S.A at 12 O’clock.
The hands are original. They are thermally blued Spade style hands. They are in good condition with no bending and minimal corrosion. The thermally blued finish is a bright blue in the light.
The strap is correct for the age of the watch. It is an expanding strap by Excalibur. It has the Patent number 860662 and is 9ct gold filled with a metal core. It has the model number 49. It is in good condition and flexes correctly to stretch. The gold-filled finish is also in very good condition.
The movement dates to 1924 and has the serial number 24690131. It is of good quality, having 15 jewels. It also has gold chatons securing the jewels. The finishing on the bridges is typical of Waltham with an intricate pattern.
The movement has been recently serviced.
It has a daily loss of -10 seconds, with an amplitude of 299 degrees and a beat error of 0.4 m/s.
Full condition report below.
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Dial:
The dial is in excellent original condition. It has a cream base tone, which has well designed tracks. The minute track fits the barrel shaped case and follows the blue enamel curvature. The sub-second dial also matches this shape and has clear 10 second denominations. The minute track shape is matched by another barrel shaped box in the centre which creates an excellent coordinated design. The dial is signed Waltham U.S.A at 12 O’clock.
Hands:
The hands are original. They are thermally blued Spade style hands. They are in good condition with no bending and minimal corrosion. The thermally blued finish is a bright blue in the light.
Glass:
The crystal is a replacement which fits the profile of the watch perfectly.
Crown:
The crown appears is original and is a great size and shape, being formed of gold. It has a lovely coin edge finish.
Bezel:
The bezel is 9ct gold and is in good condition, having only light surface scratches. The blue enamel is original and is in excellent condition for the age. The Arabic numerals are stylised in an exuberant Art Deco font. The tone is even across the enamel finish and it is rare to see such a good finish after 90 years.
Case:
The front of the case is 9t yellow gold and is in good condition. There is light surface scratching on the sides of the case. It is a well-designed cushion case with good proportions.
Caseback:
The case back is formed of 9ct gold and is in good condition, with only light surface scratching.
The inside is signed Dennison Watch Case Co Ltd. It has English hallmarking for 9ct gold, assayed at Birmingham assay office. It has the date letter E which dates to 1929/1930.
Strap:
The strap is correct for the age of the watch. It is an expanding strap by Excalibur. It has the Patent number 860662 and is 9ct gold filled with a metal core. It has the model number 49. It is in good condition and flexes correctly to stretch. The gold filled finish is also in very good condition.
Movement:
The movement dates to 1924 and has the serial number 24690131. It is of good quality, having 15 jewels.
The movement has been recently serviced. It has a daily loss of -10 seconds, with an amplitude of 299 degrees and a beat error of 0.4 m/s.
Case dimensions:
Case width: 30.5mm
Case width with crown: 34mm
Case length: 30.5mm
Case length lug to lug: 35mm
Lug width: 17mm
Case Depth: 10mm