Waltham Riverside from 1903
This timepiece is a pocket watch conversion, and the movement can be seen through the caseback. The timepiece features 19 jewels and a porcelain-enamel dial with incredible numerals.
*Every detail—from servicing, restoring, repairing and casing—is completed in our shop in Little Rock, Arkansas, USA*
This timepiece is a pocket watch conversion, and the movement can be seen through the caseback. The timepiece features 19 jewels and a porcelain-enamel dial with incredible numerals.
*Every detail—from servicing, restoring, repairing and casing—is completed in our shop in Little Rock, Arkansas, USA*
This timepiece is a pocket watch conversion, and the movement can be seen through the caseback. The timepiece features 19 jewels and a porcelain-enamel dial with incredible numerals.
*Every detail—from servicing, restoring, repairing and casing—is completed in our shop in Little Rock, Arkansas, USA*
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, and completed in 1903, this Waltham timepiece features the Riverside movement—a 19-jewel, in-house Waltham workhorse produced between 1895 and 1922. The movement has been fully restored and refinished, with stylish blue accents on the screws and movement hardware achieved by hand using thermal coloring—a traditional watchmaking technique. The watch hands have undergone the same process to restore their original heat-blued hue, just as Waltham applied at the time of manufacture. The Waltham dial is porcelain enamel and in flawless condition, free of chips, cracks, or hairline fractures—a testament to the robust craftsmanship of a dial more than a century old. The heat-blued hands contrast brilliantly against the white porcelain-enamel dial, making time-checking a visual delight.
The timepiece is encased in a 316L stainless steel wristwatch 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. Because of our dedication to preserving American watchmaking history, the original 14 karat gold filled pocket watch case will be included as well.
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: 1903
Dial Material: Porcelain-enamel (flawless)
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
Original Case Included: Yes, 14 karat gold filled
Serial Number: 12683687
Water Resistance: 50 meters
Warranty: Full 1-Year Warranty
All Frett & Co. Clockworks watches come with a full 1-year warranty unless otherwise stated.