1865 American Watch Co. / Waltham CIVIL WAR 18 Size Pocket Watch - Same Model Given to Abraham Lincoln 14K Rose Gold Case markings (outside): Santos de

Case markings (outside): Santos de Cartier

When viewing the inside of the case back its apparent that that area has been previously reinforced

As part of the restoration the movement has just been disassembled down to the last screw and cleaned and oiled

and the finish presents as mint condition

1865 American Watch Co. / Waltham CIVIL WAR 18 Size Pocket Watch - Same Model Given to Abraham Lincoln 14K Rose Gold Case markings (outside): Santos deOne 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 Model 1857 "Wm.