The Waltham Watch Company was a United States precision-instrument maker founded in 1850. It was also known as the American Waltham Watch Co. and the American Watch Co. Between 1850 and 1957, the company produced about 40 million watches, clocks, speedometers, compasses, time-delay fuses, and other precision instruments. Watches and chronometers are listed among its products. Its historic 19th-century manufacturing facilities in Waltham, Massachusetts, have been preserved as the American Waltham Watch Company Historic District. The listed headquarters is Amsterdam, while the historic manufacturing site named in the background is in Waltham, Massachusetts. The entry gives the company’s U.S. identity, founding year, broad production history, and listed product types, but does not describe current models or movement details.
Who it is for
It suits readers interested in the history of a U.S. watch and precision-instrument maker. The listed products include watches and chronometers.
What is good
- Founded in 1850.
- Produced about 40 million instruments and watches.
- Products included watches and chronometers.
- Historic manufacturing facilities are preserved.
What to know first
- The listed production period ends in 1957.
- No current models or movement details are listed.
Verdict
Waltham’s entry focuses on its historical production and range of precision instruments. It offers company context, not specifications for a current watch purchase.
