Waltham "Crest"

[Jerry Treiman]

Has anyone seen this semi-private label before? I say "semi-private" because it still carries the manufacturer's name, too. This is the 17-jewel model and the next post shows the 19-jewel model. Both have a custom damasceen pattern, as well. Both also came with standard Waltham-marked enamel dials.

Jerry Treiman
member, chapters 174 & 185

[Jerry Treiman]

Has anyone seen this semi-private label before? I say "semi-private" because it still carries the manufacturer's name, too. This is the 17-jewel model and the next post shows the 19-jewel model.

http://www.nawcc-mb.com/OMBpics/Images/2295_Crest17j.jpg

Both have a custom damasceen pattern, as well. Both also came with standard Waltham-marked enamel dials.

Jerry Treiman
member, chapters 174 & 185

[Jerry Treiman]

This 19-jewel model is probably Riverside grade.

http://www.nawcc-mb.com/OMBpics/Images/2095_Crest19j.jpg

Jerry Treiman
member, chapters 174 & 185

[Kent]

Jerry:

Very interesting!

I can't quite read the last few digits on the serial number, please tell me what it is?

Thanks,
Kent

That guy down in Georgia :smile:

[Spike]

The only info shown in the listing for this run of 500 is Grade: “Ass’t Spec.” Curious.

[Jon Hanson]

Yes

Jon Hanson, NAWCC #8801
Founder and President Chapter 149 (http://nawcc-ch149.com), The Early American Watch Club

[John F]

Very interesting indeed! I have not seen these before, but in my research on Elgin PLs, there are a few that are "semi-private" labels like these, also with unique damaskeening patterns (notably the "Transit" and "Elite" with 2 tone patterns).

Interestingly, Elgins marked "Strand" use the same style of lettering as Jerry's "Crest" Walthams.

Cool watches!

[Fred Hansen]

Jerry -

There was a 16 size 17 jewel Waltham "Crest" that sold on eBay a few weeks back. Unusual damaskeen pattern and an interesting watch that sold for a very reasonable price. I will post a link if I can find it again.

Fred

[Fred Hansen]

Here is the watch I mentioned ...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2694538277

Fred

[Jerry Treiman]

Fred, thanks for the link!

Kent, the 17j is 20,056,848 and the 19j is 20,309,403. Both of mine are 12-size, of course.

Jerry Treiman
member, chapters 174 & 185

[Kent]

Thanks Jerry!

That guy down in Georgia :smile: