Waltham Model 1897 Grade 418

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14 Size = 18 1/2”’ | Hand Wind | Swiss Lever | Small Seconds |

Remarks:

Savonnette (hunter) movement
Lépine (open face) variant: Waltham Model 1897 Grade Bond St.
Negative winding mechanism
Three screwed-in settings (Chatons)
Small lever on the edge of the movement next to the winding stem position, with which the movement can be brought into the winding position when removed from the watch case

Listing ID: 14428
Manufacturer / Brand: Waltham
Caliber: Model 1897 Grade 418
Size in French Lignes: 14 Size = 18 1/2'''
Size range mm largest diameter: > 40 mm
Shape: Round
Winding: Manual (Crown)
Hands Setting: Crown
Seconds Hand: Small seconds
Escapement: Lever (Swiss, English, Glashütte)
Date, Day, Month...: None
Jewels: 15
Setting Lever Screw/Pin Position: None (Negative Winding)
Balance Position: Bottom (120 - 240°)
Shock Protection: None
Beats per hour: 18,000
Balance Type: Bimetallic screw balance with Breguet hairspring
Power Reserve: Unknown
Production Period: 1897 - 1918
Country: U. S. A.
Identification: Bridge side marked with Waltham and serial number. Identification based on the serial number on this website: https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/search/result/waltham/17549564