Very rare 16s 23J Waltham Bridge movement pocket watch c1900

This is an extremely rare Waltham pocket watch which was made in the first production run of 300. 

The movement was made in America but was sent to England where it was cased and sold and retailed by Schierwater & Lloyd, a company in Liverpool one of the larger retailers of Waltham watches in England and also known for selling the high end Waltham timepieces

Movement – this high quality bridge movement has gold train wheels, gold jewel settings, a lever escapement and a patent micrometer regulator. The movement is signed “American Watch Co, Waltham Mass, 23 Jewels” 9503855. The movement also has a diamond endstone and a diamond jewel on the lever. It is decorated with damascening including etching on the winding wheels and is in 95% mint condition

Case – the movement comes in a top quality English silver open face case which has hallmarks for 1901. The case has a hinged inner and back and a snap on bezel. The case has a large scroll monogram on the back and gold hinges. The rest of the case has a smooth plain finish and is in 95% mint condition.

Dial – the white enamel has a full set of blue steel hands and is signed “Waltham”. The dial is in 99% mint condition – there is a scratch on the edge near the 5-6

The watch measures 50mm wide x 15mm deep

The watch is stem wound / stem set

The watch has a bevelled mineral glass

The watch comes in a leather box lined with velvet and silk and signed “Schierwater & Llotd Ltd, Watchmakers & Jewellers, Waltham Buildings, 29, Church St, Liverpool, Established nearly 100 years, Telephone: 3023 Royal”

The box is in superb condition