1864 American Watch Co. / Waltham Appleton Tracy Civil War Pocket Watch, 18 size - Coin Silver Crocodile Ratchet arm and bumper hook

Ratchet arm and bumper hook mechanism that prevents someone from ever over winding the watch

Length could be adjusted by a jeweler

and Rolex Jubilee bracelet

Case material: 18K gold plated

1864 American Watch Co. / Waltham Appleton Tracy Civil War Pocket Watch, 18 size - Coin Silver Crocodile Ratchet arm and bumper hookOne 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: Upon his Gettysburg Address, President Lincoln became the proud owner of a Waltham watch. We are very