Vintage 16s 1888 Ansonia Clock Co "Dollar Watch" 17J Pocket Watch USA Lever Pin

Product Description

• Item: Pocket Watch

• Brand: Ansonia Clock Co

• Model: Dollar Watch

• Size: 16s

• Year: 1888

• Movement: Mechanical

• Jewels: 17

• Case Material: Nickel

• Country: USA

• Gender: Unisex

Product Measurements

• Standardized Size for Pocket Watches: 16s

• Diameter: 65mm

Product Condition

The 1888 Ansonia Clock Co. "Dollar Watch" is a highly collectible piece of American horological history, representing one of the earliest entries into mass-produced, inexpensive pocket watches. While these timepieces are prominently stamped with an April 17, 1888 patent date, they were not actually distributed to the public until early 1894 due to manufacturing and logistical delays

• Overall Condition: Fair, overall condition

• Functions: Not running

• Case: Shows scratches. Case back does not open.

• Crystal: Has spotting.

• Dial condition: Has spotting. Dial is dented and discolored.

• Crown: Shows scratches. Has some plating wear.

• Hands: Hands are discolored.

• Function:
  • Winding: Does not wind.
  • Balance: Case back does not open. Balance and hairspring condition not verified
  • Complications: Mechanical Alarm.