If your watch has a cover, look on the inside. AWco written on the inside of the cover means the cover was also made by Waltham. A K with a number means the case is made of gold, and the number indicates how many carats it is. For instance, K18 means the case is made out of 18-carat gold.

How do I know if my Waltham pocket 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.

How can I tell if my watch is gold?

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Where is the serial number on Waltham watch?

All Waltham pocket watches have a serial number stamped on the movement (the works) inside the watch. The serial number can be checked against an online Waltham pocket watch list, which will give the approximate year of manufacture. Waltham pocket watch serial numbers can be accessed by opening the case back.

What does gold filled mean on a pocket watch?

Gold filled watches are watch cases with a thin layer of gold bonded using heat and pressure to the base metal. They are legally required to contain a minimum gold content of 5% of the total weight of the item undergoing the gold filling process.

Are gold-filled watches worth anything?

Gold-filled Jewelry – Even small pins, bracelets, and chains can contain quantities of gold that are worth recycling. It is also worth remembering that as recently as only a few decades ago, relatively inexpensive watches often had gold-filled cases that contained quantities of gold that can be quite valuable today.