Lot #34: Rare 1908 Waltham 18S Pocket Watch – 17J P.S. Bartlett w/ Pristine 24HR Canadian Dial.

This was one of my Uncles favourite pocket watches and is a really special piece. It was meticulously stored in bubble wrap and when I wound the watch it started ticking instantly . Whoever wins this piece will not be disappointed. Manufacturer: American Waltham Watch Co.Production Year: 1908 (Serial No. 17066626)Size / Model: 18s / Model 1883Movement Grade: P.S. Bartlett (17 Jewels)Dial Type: Canadian 24-Hour Porcelain Dial What a magnificent piece of turn-of-the-century horological history: a 1908 American Waltham Model 1883 pocket watch, featuring a highly sought-after, beautifully preserved Canadian 24-Hour Railroad Dial.This heavy-duty, Size 18 open-face timepiece is powered by the legendary P.S. Bartlett grade movement, intricately stamped in elegant script. Featuring 17 jewels—the golden standard required for reliable railroad service—this movement was engineered to withstand the rigorous demands of early 20th-century train travel.The standout feature of this watch is its exceptional, crisp white porcelain dial. Swapping standard layouts for the distinct Canadian track, it boasts bold Roman numerals paired with an inner 13-to-24 Arabic hour track. Unlike most dials of this age, this one remains incredibly clean and vibrant, free of the distracting hairline fractures or chips so common to antique porcelain. Outfitted with its original, deep blued-steel hands and a classic recessed seconds sub-dial, it commands immediate attention.Housed in a rugged, historically accurate base metal utility case designed for everyday railway use, this 118-year-old survivor is the perfect centerpiece for any serious antique watch display or railroad memorabilia collection. What a special piece. Pickup category timeslot {A}