1865 American Watch Co. / Waltham CIVIL WAR 18 Size Pocket Watch - Same Model Given to Abraham Lincoln 14K Rose Gold A more than half century

A more than half century old Omega that looks like new on the wrist

When viewing the inside of the case back its apparent that that area has been previously reinforced

Case markings (outside): Santos de Cartier

The dial with its cut-outs for displaying the month

1865 American Watch Co. / Waltham CIVIL WAR 18 Size Pocket Watch - Same Model Given to Abraham Lincoln 14K Rose Gold A more than half centuryOne 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.