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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 porcelain-enamel railroad dial on this 1898 Waltham features iconic American styling. Bold, curved Arabic numerals give the dial an elegant appearance while maintaining exceptional legibility. The railroad-style minute track is complemented by red markers at five-minute intervals, adding subtle contrast against the white enamel. Taken together, these details create a beautifully balanced dial that reflects the emphasis on clarity and legibility that defined American watchmaking during the railroad era. Beneath the dial, the timepiece is powered by Waltham’s Riverside grade, a 17-jewel in-house movement. In our workshop in Little Rock, Arkansas, every component was carefully restored and refinished. The jewel settings, gear train, balance, and balance weights were individually hand polished to restore their original golden brilliance. Each screw and piece of steel hardware was thermally blued by hand over an alcohol lamp, a traditional process that enhances corrosion resistance while adding rich visual contrast (read more here). More than century after its manufacture, this Waltham remains a remarkable example of American watchmaking. The combination of its elegant railroad-style porcelain-enamel dial, beautifully finished movement, and traditional craftsmanship makes this piece particularly special.
The timepiece is encased in our surgical grade 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: 275 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: 1904
Dial Material: Porcelain-enamel
Jewels: 17 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: 7158389
Water Resistance: 50 meters
Warranty: Full 1-Year Warranty
All Frett & Co. Clockworks watches come with a full 1-year warranty unless otherwise stated.