Waltham Pocket Watches were among the first mass produced watches brining affordable time keeping to the general population. This one, dated 1874, was owned by my great grand father James Day ...
His body was recovered from the Atlantic Ocean seven days after the sinking of the ship, which hit an iceberg on its maiden voyage to New York, and his 14-carat gold Waltham pocket watch ...
When you think of money-making watches, Swiss companies like Rolex and Patek Philippe probably come to mind, but you shouldn't count the United States out just yet. Waltham watch values may vary ...