1865 American Watch Co. / Waltham CIVIL WAR 18 Size Pocket Watch - Same Model Given to Abraham Lincoln Chronostop Back has very slight remnants

Back has very slight remnants of wear

Today's offering showcases this gorgeous original example of one of the company's distinctive and fine 1940's ladies dress watches

It is in gorgeous condition - a 9

Dimensions: Bracelet is 18mm wide (excluding crown) at the center

it has a classic stainless steel case

1865 American Watch Co. / Waltham CIVIL WAR 18 Size Pocket Watch - Same Model Given to Abraham Lincoln Chronostop Back has very slight remnantsOne of the iconic American pocket watch companies was American Watch Co., later known as Waltham for the city in which it was founded. In 1860, as President Abraham Lincoln was elected, the country was in Civil War. Production ground to a halt. However, the company decided to downsize to the lowest possible level to keep the factory open. It worked: Upon his Gettysburg Address, President Lincoln became the proud owner of a Waltham Model 1857 "Wm.