Fine Watches
Fine Watches
Property from the Estate of Prince Mohammed Tewfik A. Toussoun of Egypt
Waltham Watch Company
Premier Maximus, A yellow gold open-faced watch with up-and-down indication, Circa 1908
Lot Closed
December 14, 04:53 PM GMT
Estimate
2,000 - 4,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Premier Maximus
A yellow gold open faced watch with up-and-down indication, Circa 1908
Dial: white enamel, double sunk
Caliber: 12 size mechanical movement, 23 jewels
Movement number: 17'000'004
Case: 18k yellow gold open-faced case, inscribed cuvette
Size: 52 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Waltham Watch Company marketed their first 'Premier Maximus' in 1908 starting with No. 17,000,000. It was described as the "most expensive watch made by Waltham, and their highest quality." At least three series are known: the first when the model was launched in 1908 with a run of approximately 200 pieces, the second manufactured in the 1920’s with a run of approximately 1,000 pieces, and possibly a third which may include 200 examples.
The 1923 brochure produced by Waltham, containing their line and retail prices, shows that the 'Premier Maximus' watch originally sold for $500. This line of Waltham watches were lauded as superior timekeepers and obtained the certified seal of accuracy from the Kew Observatory.
The present lot at no. 17000004 would appear to be the fifth watch made in this exclusive series.