1875 Waltham PS Bartlett 18s 11j Pocket Watch

Updated August 9, 2026

The watch is sold as-is in current condition. The watch will start ticking before stopping after a few seconds. It does not have full functionality. A service is recommended // Up for sale is a magnificent piece of American horological history: an original vintage 1875 Waltham Model 1857 mechanical pocket watch movement (P.S. Bartlett Grade). This classic 18-size key-wind, key-set mechanism is beautifully crafted with a solid gilt full-plate design accented by a hand-engraved balance cock balance wheel guard. The bridge plates proudly showcase crisp historical factory script signatures alongside the distinct "Fogg's Patent" mechanism marking and the original matching production serial number 891342. // SPECIFICATIONS: Brand: American Watch Co. (Waltham) // Movement Grade: P.S. Bartlett // Movement Model: Model 1857 // Serial Number: 891342 // Production Year: 1875 // Movement Size: 18s // Winding Configuration: Key-Wind / Key-Set // Special Patents: Fogg's Patent Safety Barrel // Origin: Waltham, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

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