Waltham Model 1897 Grade Bond St.

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14 size (= 18”’) | Hand Wind | Swiss Lever | Small Seconds |

Remarks:

Lépine (open face) movement
Savonnette (hunter) variant: Waltham Model 1897 Grade 418
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
There is also an older Waltham Model 1895 Grade Bond St. with 7 jewels

Listing ID: 11582
Manufacturer / Brand: Waltham
Caliber: Model 1897 Grade Bond St.
Size in French Lignes: 14 size (= 18''')
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: Right (0 - 120°)
Shock Protection: None
Beats per hour: 18,000
Balance Type: Bimetallic screw balance with Breguet hairspring
Power Reserve: Unknown
Production Period: 1897 - 1917 (92,750 pieces)
Country: U. S. A.
Identification: According to the serial number in this database: https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/search/result/waltham/15393855