1865 American Watch Co. / Waltham CIVIL WAR 18 Size Pocket Watch - Same Model Given to Abraham Lincoln Chronostop Dimensions: Bracelet is 18mm wide

Dimensions: Bracelet is 18mm wide (excluding crown) at the center

Kindly note that the darkened area in the center of the dial is just a reflection of the black camera above it

Dimensions: 31mm wide (excluding crown - 33mm including)

Its Patek Philippe case presents as excellent condition

Today's offering showcases this gorgeous original example of one of the company's distinctive and fine 1940's ladies dress watches

1865 American Watch Co. / Waltham CIVIL WAR 18 Size Pocket Watch - Same Model Given to Abraham Lincoln Chronostop Dimensions: Bracelet is 18mm wideOne 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.