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Waltham Maximus
Serial #13006162
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| Manufacturer | Waltham |
| Grade | Maximus |
| Serial Number | 13006162 |
| Size | 16s |
| Model | 1899 |
| Jewel Count | 23j |
| Setting | Pendant |
| Finish | Nickel |
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| Case Details | 1-15-18, as seen on E-Bay. If watches could talk. See seller notes below. Buy it now $15,000.00 or best offer. pocketwatch101 Teddy Roosevelt 14k Gold Waltham Maximus Award Pocket Watch Life Saving Efforts Rare 23J 16S Capt Hans Christian Christensen Description Described by: Georgia TKSSS DB6086 Title: Rare Teddy Roosevelt 14k Gold Waltham Maximus Award Pocket Watch Life Saving Efforts Description: Offering for your consideration a classic rare 14k yellow gold Waltham Maximus hunter case award pocket watch. This is a true rare historical antique timepiece from the President of the United States of America Teddy Roosevelt. Teddy Roosevelt presented this award pocket watch to Captain Hans Christian Christensen of the Danish steamship Generalconsul Pallisen in recognition of his humane services in effecting the rescue of captain and crew of the American Schooner George Sturges wrecked at sea on October 4 1908. Such a rare find! Front case is engraved with the Presidential Eagle seal. This is a buy it now auction and please don?t hesitate to make us a REASONABLE OFFER! Good luck to all bidders. Here are the Specifications: Manufacturer: Waltham Setting type: Stem Circa: 1903 Diameter of case: 52mm Thickness of case: 13mm All words on movement: 13006162 23 jewels adjusted A W W Co Waltham Mass Riverside Movement: Manual mechanical Movement running: yes, runs well, please dont expect to keep quartz accuracy Jewel count: 23J/16S Style or Shape: Round Open Face or Hunter: Hunter Case condition: No major dings dents or gouges, minor surface scuffs throughout back and front case, back and front case snap closed tightly and securely, front case does not spring open properly when crown is pushed down, minor surface nicks around edge and near hinge Metal: 14k gold Dial condition: Several faint cluster of hairlines throughout, minor chipping between 11 and 12 Dial Color: White All words on Dial Waltham Hands: Whip, spade Numerals: Bold Arabic Front case markings: None Back case markings: 14k 585/1000 fine 282957 Cuvet number and markings: Inside cuvet- DDDD 14k 585/1000 Fine 282957, outside cuvet- From The President of the United States To Captain CHR Christensen of the Danish Steamship Generalconsul Pallisen in Recognition of his humane services in effecting the rescue October 4, 1908 of the Captain and Crew of the American Schooner George Sturges wrecked at sea Crystal: Acrylic, minor surface scuffs Crown: Fluted Bow: Oval, great tension Weight: 127.7 grams Estimated size of packaging: 12x10x3 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Notes: Manufacturer: Waltham Setting type: Stem Circa: 1903 Diameter of case: 52mm Thickness of case: 13mm All words on movement: 13006162 23 jewels adjusted A W W Co Waltham Mass Riverside Movement: Manual mechanical Movement running: yes, runs well, please dont expect to keep quartz accuracy Jewel count: 23J/16S Style or Shape: Round Open Face or Hunter: Hunter Case condition: No major dings dents or gouges, minor surface scuffs throughout back and front case, back and front case snap closed tightly and securely, front case does not spring open properly when crown is pushed down, minor surface nicks around edge and near hinge Metal: 14k gold Dial condition: Several faint cluster of hairlines throughout, minor chipping between 11 and 12 Dial Color: White All words on Dial Waltham Hands: Whip, spade Numerals: Bold Arabic Front case markings: None Back case markings: 14k 585/1000 fine 282957 Cuvet number and markings: Inside cuvet- DDDD 14k 585/1000 Fine 282957, outside cuvet- From The President of the United States To Captain CHR Christensen of the Danish Steamship Generalconsul Pallisen in Recognition of his humane services in effecting the rescue October 4, 1908 of the Captain and Crew of the American Schooner George Sturges wrecked at sea Crystal: Acrylic, minor surface scuffs Crown: Fluted Bow: Oval, great tension Weight: 127.7 grams |
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| Dial Details | 1-15-18, as seen on E-Bay. If watches could talk. See seller notes below. Buy it now $15,000.00 or best offer. pocketwatch101 Teddy Roosevelt 14k Gold Waltham Maximus Award Pocket Watch Life Saving Efforts Rare 23J 16S Capt Hans Christian Christensen Description Described by: Georgia TKSSS DB6086 Title: Rare Teddy Roosevelt 14k Gold Waltham Maximus Award Pocket Watch Life Saving Efforts Description: Offering for your consideration a classic rare 14k yellow gold Waltham Maximus hunter case award pocket watch. This is a true rare historical antique timepiece from the President of the United States of America Teddy Roosevelt. Teddy Roosevelt presented this award pocket watch to Captain Hans Christian Christensen of the Danish steamship Generalconsul Pallisen in recognition of his humane services in effecting the rescue of captain and crew of the American Schooner George Sturges wrecked at sea on October 4 1908. Such a rare find! Front case is engraved with the Presidential Eagle seal. This is a buy it now auction and please don?t hesitate to make us a REASONABLE OFFER! Good luck to all bidders. Here are the Specifications: Manufacturer: Waltham Setting type: Stem Circa: 1903 Diameter of case: 52mm Thickness of case: 13mm All words on movement: 13006162 23 jewels adjusted A W W Co Waltham Mass Riverside Movement: Manual mechanical Movement running: yes, runs well, please dont expect to keep quartz accuracy Jewel count: 23J/16S Style or Shape: Round Open Face or Hunter: Hunter Case condition: No major dings dents or gouges, minor surface scuffs throughout back and front case, back and front case snap closed tightly and securely, front case does not spring open properly when crown is pushed down, minor surface nicks around edge and near hinge Metal: 14k gold Dial condition: Several faint cluster of hairlines throughout, minor chipping between 11 and 12 Dial Color: White All words on Dial Waltham Hands: Whip, spade Numerals: Bold Arabic Front case markings: None Back case markings: 14k 585/1000 fine 282957 Cuvet number and markings: Inside cuvet- DDDD 14k 585/1000 Fine 282957, outside cuvet- From The President of the United States To Captain CHR Christensen of the Danish Steamship Generalconsul Pallisen in Recognition of his humane services in effecting the rescue October 4, 1908 of the Captain and Crew of the American Schooner George Sturges wrecked at sea Crystal: Acrylic, minor surface scuffs Crown: Fluted Bow: Oval, great tension Weight: 127.7 grams Estimated size of packaging: 12x10x3 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Notes: Manufacturer: Waltham Setting type: Stem Circa: 1903 Diameter of case: 52mm Thickness of case: 13mm All words on movement: 13006162 23 jewels adjusted A W W Co Waltham Mass Riverside Movement: Manual mechanical Movement running: yes, runs well, please dont expect to keep quartz accuracy Jewel count: 23J/16S Style or Shape: Round Open Face or Hunter: Hunter Case condition: No major dings dents or gouges, minor surface scuffs throughout back and front case, back and front case snap closed tightly and securely, front case does not spring open properly when crown is pushed down, minor surface nicks around edge and near hinge Metal: 14k gold Dial condition: Several faint cluster of hairlines throughout, minor chipping between 11 and 12 Dial Color: White All words on Dial Waltham Hands: Whip, spade Numerals: Bold Arabic Front case markings: None Back case markings: 14k 585/1000 fine 282957 Cuvet number and markings: Inside cuvet- DDDD 14k 585/1000 Fine 282957, outside cuvet- From The President of the United States To Captain CHR Christensen of the Danish Steamship Generalconsul Pallisen in Recognition of his humane services in effecting the rescue October 4, 1908 of the Captain and Crew of the American Schooner George Sturges wrecked at sea Crystal: Acrylic, minor surface scuffs Crown: Fluted Bow: Oval, great tension Weight: 127.7 grams |
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Contributed to the database by pocketwatch101 on January 15, 2019.
This collection record was most recently edited on January 19, 2019.
This collection record was most recently edited on January 19, 2019.