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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 porcelain-enamel dial is the true highlight of this piece—exceptionally preserved with elegant black numerals, red minute markers encircling the perimeter, and the Waltham signature rendered in an elegant cursive script. Its balanced proportions and crisp detailing make it both highly legible and visually striking, a testament to late-19th-century American design. This Waltham timepiece was crafted in Waltham, Massachusetts, and completed in 1898. Inside is the 15-jewel Seaside grade, a movement produced from 1896 to 1912. It features an exposed mainspring barrel and a brilliant gilt finish, each component restored with extraordinary care. Screws and hardware were heat-blued by hand over an open flame—a traditional technique that enhances corrosion resistance while adding visual depth (read more here). The jewel settings, gear train, balance, and balance weights were individually hand-polished to recover their original golden sheen. Completing the period-correct aesthetic, the original heat-blued hands remain untouched, preserving the authenticity of this remarkable piece.
The timepiece is housed in a surgical-grade 316L stainless steel conversion case with a 40 mm diameter—offering one of the best fits for any conversion available. The case includes both caseback and crown gaskets, providing water resistance up to 50 meters, though it is recommended to remove the watch before engaging in water activities. The watch comes fully serviced and ready for your next adventure.
Watch Performance
Accuracy: +/- 10 seconds per day
Amplitude: 300 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: 1898
Dial Material: Porcelain-enamel (flawless)
Jewels: 15 jewels
Case Diameter: 40 mm
Front Crystal: Domed sapphire
Back Crystal: Flat sapphire
Case Material: 316L stainless
Lug width: 20 mm
Lug to Lug: 48 mm
Height: 13 mm
Original Case Included: No
Serial Number: 8433789
Water Resistance: 5 meters
Warranty: Full 1-Year Warranty
All Frett & Co. Clockworks watches come with a full 1-year warranty unless otherwise stated.