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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 1906, this timepiece features a distinctive railroad-style porcelain-enamel dial, substituting elegant Roman numerals for the typical Arabic numerals associated with American railroad dials. This is one of our favorite dial styles, hands down. The clarity, symmetry, and purposeful design capture the character of American watchmaking. The Roman numerals lend the dial a more refined appearance, while the red outer minute track, bold five-minute markers, and precisely positioned seconds register retain the highly legible aesthetic associated with American railroad dials. 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 catches light from different angles, revealing impressive depth and texture. Every component has been meticulously restored. 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 warm golden tone. The original hands were carefully polished by hand to remove more than a century of corrosion before being individually heat blued over an alcohol lamp. The resulting deep, iridescent blue contrasts sharply against the white porcelain enamel and complements the restrained geometry of the dial. The combination of a Roman-numeral railroad-style dial, restored heat-blued hands, and meticulously refinished movement makes this a particularly striking example of early 20th-century American watchmaking.
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: 295 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: 1906
Dial Material: Porcelain-enamel (excellent)
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: 15046782
Water Resistance: 5 meters
Warranty: Full 1-Year Warranty
All Frett & Co. Clockworks watches come with a full 1-year warranty unless otherwise stated.