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American Waltham Watch Co. was in operation from 1852-1957 and was an American pocket watch manufacturer. Manufacturing of Waltham watches took place at their facility in Waltham, Massachusetts.
The original porcelain-enamel dial is in the iconic railroad style, featuring bold Arabic numerals and a minute track with red indices at every five-minute interval. At its center is the signature "Geo Jordan / Redlands and San Bernardino, Cal." The Waltham Watch Company produced this watch specifically for Geo Jordan, a jeweler operating in San Bernardino County during the early 1900s. The numerals are crisp, clean, and exhibit the exceptional legibility for which American dials are known. The outer minute track features bold markers at each five-minute interval, while the seconds subdial carries the same motif, creating a cohesive and purposeful design. The result is a striking railroad dial produced uniquely for a California jeweler. The timepiece is powered by Waltham's Grade No. 115, a movement produced between 1900 and 1917, making this one of the earliest examples ever manufactured. The grade is known for its raised gold chatons, which add exceptional depth and presence to the movement. Every movement component was carefully restored by hand. Screws and steel hardware were thermally blued using traditional methods to improve corrosion resistance while adding depth and contrast (read more here). The chatons, gear train, balance, and balance weights were individually hand polished to restore their original golden tone. At just 36 mm, this piece carries the styling and proportions of a modern dress watch while preserving the character of a vintage American movement.
Housed in our 36 mm conversion case, this timepiece is designed to preserve the elegance of its vintage aesthetic while offering the refined proportions of a modern dress watch. Crafted from surgical-grade 316L stainless steel, the case features both caseback and crown gaskets for enhanced durability and water resistance up to 50 meters (though we recommend removing the watch before water activities). At just 36 mm across with a slim profile, the case wears compact, elegant, and exceptionally comfortable on the wrist. Every piece is fully serviced, meticulously tested, and built for reliable everyday wear.
Watch Performance
Accuracy: +/- 10 seconds per day
Amplitude: 275 degrees
Beat Error: 1.5 ms
Frequency: 18,000 (5 beats per second)
Power Reserve: 24-30 hours
Complication: Sub second hand
Watch Specifications
Manufacture: Waltham
Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Year Manufactured: 1902
Dial Material: Porcelain-enamel
Jewels: 15 jewels
Case Diameter: 36 mm
Front Crystal: Domed sapphire
Back Crystal: Flat sapphire
Case Material: 316L stainless
Lug width: 20 mm
Lug to Lug: 44 mm
Height: 10 mm
Serial Number: 11418912
Water Resistance: 50 meters
Warranty: Full 1-Year Warranty
All Frett & Co. Clockworks watches come with a full 1-year warranty unless otherwise stated.