1863 American Watch Co. / Waltham Civil War 18 Size Pocket Watch - Same Model Given to Abraham Lincoln Acrylic but for balance the diamonds

but for balance the diamonds are a quiet declaration of wealth so assured it does not need to announce itself

Retailer: Jason of Beverly Hills

Note that the fully recessed crown makes the watch a bit difficult to wind

For the finishing touch we have meticulously detailed it and installed a leather strap

1863 American Watch Co. / Waltham Civil War 18 Size Pocket Watch - Same Model Given to Abraham Lincoln Acrylic but for balance the diamondsOne 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: In honor of his Gettysburg Address, President Lincoln became the proud owner of a Waltham Model 1857