Waltham 870 / 879

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8 3/4”’ | Hand Wind | Swiss Lever | Small Seconds |

Remarks:

  • The Waltham 870 was available in three grades:
    • 879: 9 jewels
    • 887: 17 jewels
    • 891: 21 jewels

 

  • Listing ID: 7344
  • Manufacturer / Brand: Waltham
  • Caliber: 870 / 879
  • Size in French Lignes: 8 3/4'''
  • Size range mm largest diameter: 0 - 22 mm
  • Shape: Round
  • Winding: Manual (Crown)
  • Hands Setting: Crown
  • Seconds Hand: Small seconds
  • Escapement: Lever (Swiss, English, Glashütte)
  • Date, Day, Month...: None
  • Jewels: 9
  • Setting Lever Screw/Pin Position: Right
  • Balance Position: Bottom (120 - 240°)
  • Shock Protection: None
  • Beats per hour: 18,000
  • Balance Type: Monometallic screw balance with Breguet hairspring
  • Power Reserve: Unknown
  • Production Period: 1936 - 1946
  • Country: U. S. A.
  • Identification: Movement marked with WALTHAM and 870.
  • Contributor ©: Uhrforum.de member Badener (Andreas Kelz)
  • External Link 2: https://www.emmywatch.com/db/movement/waltham--870/

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