Bidspirit auction | Waltham Premier Riverside 21 Jewel

Waltham Premier Riverside 21 Jewel Pocket Watch in 10K Rolled Gold Plate Case with Original Box - This Waltham Premier Riverside pocket watch is a high-grade example of mid-century American horology. The watch features a manual-wind movement with 21 jewels, designated as the Riverside grade and adjusted for temperature. The movement is inscribed with the serial number 30494880, Waltham, U.S.A., Riverside, 21 Jewels, and Adj. Temp. The main wheel is further inscribed Main Wheel Jeweled. The white porcelain enamel dial is configured with bold black Arabic numerals, a sunken sub-seconds dial at the 6 o'clock position, and heavy black hands. The dial is marked Waltham, 21 Jewels, and Premier. The watch is housed in an open-face 10K rolled gold plate case manufactured by Keystone, model Victory, with case serial number 4090835. The case interior displays the Waltham Premier name and Keystone logo, while the case rim is stamped 10 K Rolled Gold Plate. Hand-etched jeweler service marks are visible on the interior case back, including one dated 5/21/50. This lot includes its original blue presentation box, featuring a gold-embossed eagle emblem and the text Waltham Premier on the exterior and interior lid. The interior lid further states Cased and Timed at the Factory. Per user-provided information, the watch is in running condition. Case size: 50mm. The watch is in running condition. The movement appears visually clean and well-maintained. The 10K rolled gold plate case shows light surface scratches and minor wear to the gold finish consistent with age and use. The porcelain dial exhibits fine hairline crazing and minor age-related discoloration. The acrylic crystal has minor surface scuffing. The original presentation box shows significant wear, including staining and foxing to the interior silk lining, fraying at the hinge, and scuffing with loss to the blue exterior covering.