Unusual key wind

[TimFitz]

I just finished cleaning & servicing this Waltham 18s 11jewl key wind model 1857 from a run production of 100. It took days to get the case all cleaned up,and it needed a balance staff &mainspring. Also a nice new crystal

What interested me in the first place is it has the key built into the crown so you don't lose it. Apparently it wasn't a popular option because it didn't last. 

I bought it from a guy that didn't know of this feature or he would have charged me a whole lot more.

[jdm]

Really you made it shine! I much prefer that over the "preserve patina" mantra so often heard.

[TimFitz]

I agree, they came out of the factory bright and shiny

[oldhippy]

I don’t think I have ever seen one before.

[TimFitz]

1 hour ago, oldhippy said:

 

I don’t think I have ever seen one before.

I read somewhere that the started making these during our "Civil War" for the Army so they woulden't loose the key. That sounds a bit far fetched.

[TimFitz]

https://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/168317-rockford-key-wind-set-pw-with-hidden-key

Here is a link to more information  on the hidden key watch

[Chopin]

Brilliant and very beautiful watch!

[TimFitz]

On 6/3/2018 at 7:37 PM, TimFitz said:

https://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/168317-rockford-key-wind-set-pw-with-hidden-key

Here is a link to more information  on the hidden key watch

This isn't my watch just a similar example