1926 Waltham Solid 14KW Gold, 17 Jewel “Ruby” movement, Stunning

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  1926 Waltham “Jewel Series” – Solid 14K White Gold – 17 Ruby Jewels – Restored & Serviced
  
  This is one of my all-time favorite pieces I’ve ever listed. A 1926 Waltham Jewel Series watch, housed in a solid 14 karat white gold Dennison case. Think for a moment about the time it was made—just before the Great Depression, when few could afford such a luxury. Nearly a century later, it survives as a true treasure, carrying with it stories that may never be told.
  
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  ✨ Why This Watch is a Treasure
  
  • Solid 14K white gold case by Dennison, sourced from England – not a gold-filled or plated case, but solid through and through.
  
  • Survived multiple melt periods – many solid gold watches from this era were scrapped, making this one exceptionally rare.
  
  • Unisex design – streamlined, elegant, and quietly sophisticated. It looks equally at home on a gentleman’s wrist or as a statement piece for a lady.
  
  • Timeless style – it could sit in a 1934 jewelry store window or be worn today without missing a beat.
  
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  ✨ The Movement
  This watch houses Waltham’s Jewel Series 6/0 size 17-jewel movement (Ruby grade). These Jewel Series included Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, and Diamond grades, and the Ruby strikes the perfect balance of refinement and durability.
  
  • Grade: Jewel Series, Ruby
  
  • Size: 6/0s (small, elegant dress size)
  
  • Jewels: 17
  
  • Model: 1898
  
  • Movement Finish: Nickel
  
  • Setting: Pendant
  
  • Configuration: Hunting
  
  • Manufacturer: Waltham Watch Company, Massachusetts
  
  • Production Year: 1926
  
  This “power plant” has just been fully serviced. At 98 years young, it looks and runs like a teenager.
  
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  ✨ Restoration & Condition
  Every detail has been attended to with period-correct care:
  
  • Full mechanical teardown & service – cleaned, oiled, regulated
  
  • Professional dial refinish by International Dial, using original-era templates
  
  • Hands refinished to original factory look
  
  • Case hand polished – restoring the luster of white gold while preserving its history
  
  • NOS crystal installed
  
  • New mainspring for long-lasting power
  
  • New camel-colored padded leather band (16mm) with stainless tang buckle
  
  The case measures approximately 30mm across, a comfortable size that suits vintage tastes and today’s understated styles.
  
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  ✨ Historical Context
  This watch was born in a world heading into economic hardship. It was designed for someone who could afford real luxury in 1926—just years before the Great Depression would reshape the nation. Its survival, untouched by the fate of so many melted cases, makes it a rare and important survivor of its era.
  
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  ✨ Why Collectors Value This Watch
  
  • Solid 14K white gold case (not gold-filled or plated)
  
  • Rare survivor of the Depression and melt periods
  
  • Jewel Series movement with 17 Ruby jewels
  
  • Elegantly restored with respect for originality
  
  • Nearly a century old and still running beautifully
  
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  ✨ Final Notes
  You have a rare opportunity to own a watch that blends history, rarity, and elegance in one package. I take great pride in careful restoration, sourcing only healthy cases (which sometimes takes me years to find).
  
  Please use the pictures as part of your assessment. I will package and insure this watch with the utmost care to ensure safe arrival.
  
  At almost 100 years young, this Waltham doesn’t just keep time—it keeps history alive.
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