A “K” that is engraved in a Waltham pocket watch signifies that the timepiece is gold-toned. For example: “K15” on a pocket watch case, movement or cover means 15-carats gold was used in the pocket watch manufacturing.

What does ALD mean on a pocket watch?

Aaron Lufkin Dennison (1812-1895) In 1871, A.L.D moved to England and after a short time in London he decided to setup home in Birmingham. A.L.D found a niche in the market for high-quality watch cases produced in large numbers and patented many designs for air and watertight cases.

Is Waltham Watch company still in business?

The companys historic 19th-century manufacturing facilities in Waltham, Massachusetts have been preserved as the American Waltham Watch Company Historic District .Waltham Watch Company.IndustryHorologyFounded1850Defunct1957HeadquartersWaltham, Massachusetts, United StatesProductsWatches, clocks & aircraft clocks1 more row

What is the most expensive mens watch brand?

Patek Philippe. Starting Price: $18,000. Most Expensive Watch: $11,000,000. Audemars Piguet. Starting Price: $15,000. Most Expensive Watch: $869,000. Vacheron Constantin. Starting Price: $15,000. Jaeger-LeCoultre. Starting Price: $4,050. Rolex. Starting Price: $5,000+ Breguet. Starting Price: $9,500. Piaget. Starting Price: $3,800.5 Jan 2018