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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.
Crafted in Waltham, Massachusetts in 1899, this timepiece features a flawless multichromatic porcelain enamel dial. The design is clean and confident, built around bold Arabic numerals and a cursive Waltham signature at the center. The numerals are framed by golden circular motifs with defined golden plumes between each hour, giving the dial a striking presence. A crisp outer minute track with bold indices at five minute intervals preserves balance and legibility. The result is elegant and highly detailed without feeling busy. The original golden Louis XIV hands look exceptional against the bright white enamel and tie together the warm golden tones of the dial. Inside beats a rare Waltham 16 jewel movement produced for only a few short years between 1899 and 1902. Distinguished by its exposed mainspring barrel and dramatic damaskeening, the movement captures light with impressive depth and texture. Every component has been meticulously refinished in our Little Rock, Arkansas workshop. Screws and steel hardware were thermally blued by hand over an alcohol lamp (read more here), while the jewel settings, gear train, balance, and balance weights were individually hand polished to restore their rich golden tone.
The timepiece is housed in our 40 mm surgical-grade 316L stainless steel conversion case, designed for one of the best fits available in any conversion. Engineered with both caseback and crown gaskets, it offers water resistance up to 50 meters (though it is recommended to remove the watch before water activities). Fully serviced and carefully inspected, this watch is 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: 1899
Dial Material: Porcelain-enamel (flawless)
Jewels: 16 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: 7194439
Water Resistance: 5 meters
Warranty: Full 1-Year Warranty
All Frett & Co. Clockworks watches come with a full 1-year warranty unless otherwise stated.