To celebrate the birth of our son, Austin William Kevin. Alison, and Austin have given me a lovely Waltham Traveler pocket watch. The Waltham Watch Company is quite important, as it was the first company to mass produce pocket watches in America, Massachusetts to be more specific, starting in ~1852. Its Movement is Seven Jewel and has the serial number of 17788223, which I’ve dated to 1908-1909. I’ve been unable to find a database or source to date the Dennison case, which has the serial number of 988510.
It’s a lovely piece, and I’m looking forward to tracking down an adequate chain to keep it on. I’m of the opinion that gold jewelry does not suit men, wedding rings and pocket watches are two exceptions.
Tags: waltham, dennison, pocketwatch, steampunk, antique
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January 31, 2008 at 4:11 pm
Calon Ddraig
Congratulations on Austin you guys! I’m so happy for you.
And do you remember the dream you told me about when you were looking at a pocket watch? I do…
A thousand congratulations and blessings… looks like next time I’m swinging by I’ll have to call in and see you all!
January 31, 2008 at 4:31 pm
yibble
Hey mate!
Thanks very much! I don’t remember a dream relating to a pocket watch… I think you’ll have to remind me :)
Let me know when you next plan to be in the area, and we’ll certainly entertain you for a day. I’m sure Austin would love to fill his nappy when you’re holding him. It’s what he seems to do
for everyoneall the time.