How do you date an old Waltham pocket watch?

Each timepiece has been engraved with a serial number since 1852, starting with number 50. The serial number will pinpoint the year of manufacture but not the exact date. Additionally, Waltham identified each pocket watchs model name on the movement. Serial numbers to date the watch are only found on movements.

How do you know if a watch is gold?

Open the cases rear cover and look for the markings “10k”, “14k”, or “18k”. This should be easy to see as it will be impressed into the inside back cover. If one of those markings is visible, then your pocket watch is gold.