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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.
This timepiece is one of two chosen to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary as it features a rare variation of Waltham’s classic railroad dial, with “U.S.A.” inscribed directly beneath the Waltham signature. Most Waltham dials were signed simply “Waltham,” without additional inscriptions. That small detail ties the piece directly to American watchmaking at the height of its influence. Beneath the dial is the Waltham Riverside movement from 1913, a 19 jewel in house caliber produced between 1895 and 1922. Every component has been meticulously refinished. Screws and steel hardware were thermally colored by hand over an open flame, producing deep blue accents that enhance both corrosion resistance and contrast (read more here). The original Breguet hands were polished to a mirror finish to remove corrosion, then heat blued to achieve an iridescent tone that contrasts the white enamel surface. The jewel settings, gear train, balance, and balance weights were each individually hand polished to restore their original golden luster. The “U.S.A.” porcelain-enamel dial remains in excellent condition, and the interplay of blue hands, black numerals, and white surface creates a display that is highly legible, visually striking, and unmistakably American.
The timepiece is encased in our 316L stainless steel conversion case, designed with adjustable lugs for easy winding and setting, ensuring a comfortable fit across various wrist sizes. The case includes front, back, and crown gaskets, providing water resistance up to 50 meters, though it is recommended to remove the watch before engaging in water activities. The timepiece comes fully serviced and ready for your next adventure.
Watch Performance
Accuracy: +/- 10 seconds per day
Amplitude: 270 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: 1913
Dial Material: Porcelain-enamel (USA dial)
Jewels: 19 jewels
Case Diameter: 44 mm
Front Crystal: Domed AR coated sapphire
Back Crystal: Flat AR coated sapphire
Case Material: 316L stainless
Lug width: 22 mm
Lug to Lug: 47 mm (52 mm with crown)
Height: 13 mm
Serial Number: 19098625
Water Resistance: 50 meters
Warranty: Full 1-Year Warranty
All Frett & Co. Clockworks watches come with a full 1-year warranty unless otherwise stated.