1861 Waltham Appleton Tracy Civil War 18 size Pocket Watch - Same Brand Given to Abraham Lincoln at Gettysburg Blancpain It features an uncommon "compressor"

It features an uncommon "compressor" style case where the waterproofing seal is situated between the main case body and the crystal

hinged front and back covers

caliber 2130 Rolex automatic

The classic Cartier dial is in excellent condition

1861 Waltham Appleton Tracy Civil War 18 size Pocket Watch - Same Brand Given to Abraham Lincoln at Gettysburg Blancpain It features an uncommon "compressor"One 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 headed toward Civil War, watch production by Waltham, also known as the "American Watch Co." ground almost to a halt. However, the company decided to downsize to the lowest possible level to keep the factory open and the business continuing. It worked: Upon