1863 American Watch Co. / Waltham Civil War 18 Size Pocket Watch - Same Model Given to Abraham Lincoln Day of the Week and original solid 18K gold

and original solid 18K gold AP buckle and in pleasing condition

Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal

The original bezel has previously been aftermarket set by a jeweler with brilliant sparkling diamonds that are white and eye clean

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1863 American Watch Co. / Waltham Civil War 18 Size Pocket Watch - Same Model Given to Abraham Lincoln Day of the Week and original solid 18K goldOne 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.