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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.
At first glance, the porcelain enamel multichromatic dial resembles a classic railroad dial, but it features an outer chapter ring rather than the minute ticks typical of American railroad dials from this period. The dial is in excellent condition, with a bold Waltham signature that is often rendered in a more delicate cursive on this style of dial. The result is a strong railroad aesthetic that still maintains the clarity and functionality expected of a railroad design. The original steel hands were restored through mirror polishing to remove corrosion, then individually heat blued to achieve an iridescent blue hue. The contrast against the bright white enamel dial is striking and enhances legibility. Beneath the dial is Walthams 15 jewel Seaside grade movement, produced between 1896 and 1912. The movement features an exposed mainspring barrel and richly executed Geneva stripe damaskeening. Every component was carefully refinished in our Little Rock, Arkansas workshop. Screws and steel hardware were thermally blued by hand using a traditional open flame technique, improving corrosion resistance while adding subtle visual contrast (read more here). The jewel settings, gear train, balance, and balance weights were individually hand polished to restore their original golden sheen.
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 (excellent)
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: 8490448
Water Resistance: 50 meters
Warranty: Full 1-Year Warranty
All Frett & Co. Clockworks watches come with a full 1-year warranty unless otherwise stated.