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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 star of this piece is without question its dial — striking porcelain-enamel that immediately draws the eye. Golden floral motifs bloom between the numerals, lending the dial a rare decorative richness, while a crisp outer minute track provides clean readability. The elegant Waltham signature, rendered in flowing cursive, ties the design together into a beautifully balanced composition. The restored hands add to the visual impact. Brought back to their original iridescent blue through precise thermal coloring, they stand out in sharp contrast against the bright white enamel, enhancing both legibility and aesthetic appeal. Beneath this remarkable dial beats Waltham’s 15-jewel Seaside grade movement, crafted in Waltham, Massachusetts, and completed in 1909. Produced between 1896 and 1912, this caliber is defined by its exposed mainspring barrel and refined damaskeening (Geneva stripes). Every component was meticulously refinished: screws and hardware were heat-blued by hand over an open flame (read more here), while the jewel settings, gear train, balance, and balance weights were each hand-polished to restore their original golden luster.
The timepiece is housed in our 40 mm surgical-grade 316L stainless steel conversion case—one of the most balanced and wearable sizes for any American conversion. The case features both crown and caseback gaskets, offering water resistance up to 50 meters, though it is best to remove the watch before swimming or submerging it in water. Fully serviced and tested, the piece is ready for years of reliable performance and everyday wear.
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: 1909
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: 17668749
Water Resistance: 50 meters
Warranty: Full 1-Year Warranty
All Frett & Co. Clockworks watches come with a full 1-year warranty unless otherwise stated.