This vintage Waltham is a beautiful example of mid-century Swiss-American watchmaking, blending bold dial design with a dependable mechanical heart. The case wears comfortably on the wrist while presenting a clean, confident profile that feels timeless rather than dated.
The dial features applied numerals and indices that add depth and elegance, paired with a red-tipped sweeping seconds hand that injects a perfect touch of color and motion. It is a small detail that gives the watch real personality and makes it stand out from more traditional dress watches of the era.
Inside is the UT 2291 manual winding movement with 21 jewels, a respected Swiss caliber known for smooth operation and long-term reliability. These movements were frequently used in quality mid-century watches and are appreciated today for being robust, accurate, and easy to maintain.
Waltham is one of the most important names in watch history. Founded in Waltham, Massachusetts in the 19th century, the American Waltham Watch Company revolutionized industrial watch production and became the backbone of American railroad timekeeping. Even after shifting to Swiss movements in the mid-20th century, Waltham maintained its reputation for quality, offering stylish, well-engineered watches that carried forward a legacy built on precision and innovation.
Running well by vintage standards, this Waltham offers classic design, mechanical reliability, and true horological heritage. A refined, affordable vintage piece with just enough color and character to make it special.
This vintage Waltham is a beautiful example of mid-century Swiss-American watchmaking, blending bold dial design with a dependable mechanical heart. The case wears comfortably on the wrist while presenting a clean, confident profile that feels timeless rather than dated.
The dial features applied numerals and indices that add depth and elegance, paired with a red-tipped sweeping seconds hand that injects a perfect touch of color and motion. It is a small detail that gives the watch real personality and makes it stand out from more traditional dress watches of the era.
Inside is the UT 2291 manual winding movement with 21 jewels, a respected Swiss caliber known for smooth operation and long-term reliability. These movements were frequently used in quality mid-century watches and are appreciated today for being robust, accurate, and easy to maintain.
Waltham is one of the most important names in watch history. Founded in Waltham, Massachusetts in the 19th century, the American Waltham Watch Company revolutionized industrial watch production and became the backbone of American railroad timekeeping. Even after shifting to Swiss movements in the mid-20th century, Waltham maintained its reputation for quality, offering stylish, well-engineered watches that carried forward a legacy built on precision and innovation.
Running well by vintage standards, this Waltham offers classic design, mechanical reliability, and true horological heritage. A refined, affordable vintage piece with just enough color and character to make it special.