Waltham Colonial secometer

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Canuck

·Dec 26, 2020

A Waltham I recently serviced for a friend. This is a 12-size, 1924 model Colonial B. There were about 96,000 of this model,produced, but how many were outfitted with this unusual feature, I don’t know. If you happen to have one of these, beware! The entire process is not shown in these images, so leave it to the pros!

 

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sxl2004

·Dec 26, 2020

Cool watch.
It obviously needs to be repatriated to Waltham. pls dm and send the watch back to its home.
😁

 

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Mr.Bliss

·Dec 26, 2020

Great pictures, a real pleasurer to look at. Thanks

 

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janice&fred

·Dec 27, 2020

Old American made pocket watches are all over the place here in the northeast but I have yet to see one with this feature! 👍

 

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GregH

·Dec 27, 2020

Thanks for sharing this. I have one of these in white gold and have added some photos below. It is interesting to see one of these taken apart for service.

 

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Canuck

·Dec 27, 2020

Yours is 14 karat white gold, no less. That in itself is a bit unusual. Very nice.

 

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DaveK

·Dec 27, 2020

I remember seeing a vintage ad for secondmeter equipped watches, I believe it was a $2 or $5 premium for the option. Quite a bit of cash back in the day

 

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bubba48

·Dec 27, 2020

My Colonial

And another one

 

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Canuck

·Dec 27, 2020

Another Colonial. A 14-karat case, presented as a 25-year service award in 1937, engraved with the presentation details. Watch never used!

 

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Canuck

·Dec 27, 2020

I can’t believe that nobody pointed out that I posted a picture with the retainer for the intermediate setting wheel installed 180° The wrong way around! Shame on me!