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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 Waltham dial on this 1908 piece is in excellent condition, featuring bold Arabic numerals, a crisp red minute track, and balanced proportions that make it exceptionally easy to read. The result is a classic railroad aesthetic that exemplifies the clarity and functionality expected of an American railroad dial. The original steel spade hands were mirror polished to remove corrosion before being thermally blued over an alcohol lamp, recreating the same rich heat-blue finish Waltham applied at the time of manufacture. The contrast between the vivid blue hands and the bright white porcelain-enamel dial is striking, further enhancing both the appearance and legibility of the watch. Beneath the dial is Walthams 15 jewel Seaside grade, which was 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: 1908
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
Serial Number: 16859379
Water Resistance: 50 meters
Warranty: Full 1-Year Warranty
All Frett & Co. Clockworks watches come with a full 1-year warranty unless otherwise stated.