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 1900, this timepiece features a true railroad-style porcelain-enamel dial—designed to meet the stringent standards of America’s golden age of rail travel. Bold Arabic numerals ensure exceptional legibility at a glance, while a red outer minute track and precisely positioned sub-seconds register allow for rapid, accurate reading in any lighting or weather conditions—critical features for conductors and engineers tasked with keeping trains on schedule. Inside beats Waltham’s 16-jewel Model 1890 movement, produced between 1898 and 1915. Distinguished by its exposed mainspring barrel and dramatic damaskeening, the movement captures light with remarkable depth and texture. Every component has been meticulously refinished: screws and hardware were hand-thermally blued over an open flame (read more here), and the jewel settings, gear train, balance, and balance weights were individually hand-polished to restore their warm golden glow. The original heat-blued hands remain untouched, preserving the authenticity of the piece. The combination of a period-correct railroad dial, unrestored original hands, and a carefully restored movement makes this watch a remarkable example of American horology—uniting precision, authenticity, and durability in a piece built to keep the railways running on time.
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: 1900
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
Original Case Included: No
Serial Number: 10026697
Water Resistance: 5 meters
Warranty: Full 1-Year Warranty
All Frett & Co. Clockworks watches come with a full 1-year warranty unless otherwise stated.