The Boston 434 (47mm)
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The Boston 434 (47mm)

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The Boston 434 (47mm)
The Boston 434 (47mm)
The Boston 434 (47mm)
The Boston 434 (47mm)
The Boston 434 (47mm)
The Boston 434 (47mm)
The Boston 434 (47mm)
The Boston 434 (47mm)
The Boston 434 (47mm)
The Boston 434 (47mm)

Watch Description

What makes the Boston 434 unique: Today, we are excited to present the Boston 434 — originally manufactured by the American Waltham Watch Company. This royal-grade watch features a classic watch dial, with sharp black numerals and crimson minute indicators on the outer ring. The sub-dial blends flawlessly into the main dial, and the blue hands bring sharp contrast to the rest of the piece. We are amazed at how the watch’s integrity has been preserved throughout the past century — other than some slight fading on the bottom of the dial, the watch looks like it was built yesterday. Our Diamond Like Coating Case protects this watch further from natural wear with its durable and scratch-resistant coating. Through the clear display case, you can see the gold-plated gears tick flawlessly in this 17 jewel piece. Subtle machined patterns dance across the bridge plate, along with the proud ROYAL engraving. Lastly, our Cordovan Black strap brings unity to this piece, matching our DLC case and the crisp black numerals on the dial. This watch was originally produced in Waltham Massachusetts, in 1902 — the same year “The Wizard of Oz” musical was released, premiering at the Chicago Grand Opera House. American composer Paul Tietjens wrote the music, while most of the script came directly from the original book by L. Frank Baum.

Movement Manufacturer Information

The movement inside of this watch was made by Waltham Watch Company. We call this model "The Boston" because of the company's proximity to the city.

Also known as American Watch Company and American Waltham Watch Company, Waltham was one of the leaders in attempting an entirely new concept, machines making machines. Prior to this, a watchmaker would hand-make each part of a movement one-at-a-time. Operating from 1851-1957, Waltham called its product the "Scientific Watch." Waltham's innovative, precise machining techniques made parts interchangeable, and their early version of the assembly line made high-quality watches efficient to produce. Legend has it that Henry Ford drew inspiration for his assembly line production from a visit to Waltham's factory. Located on the bank of the Charles River in "Watch City" (Waltham), Massachusetts, the factory has since been converted to apartment lofts.

Watch Specifications

  • Manufacturer: Vortic Watch Company
  • Warranty: Full 1-Year Warranty
  • Case Dimensions:
    • Diameter: 47mm
    • Thickness: 12mm
    • Lug to Lug: 55mm
    • Lug Width: 22mm
  • Case Material: DLC Titanium
  • Crown/Hardware: Nickel Plated
  • Water Resistance: 1 ATM
  • Crystals: Sapphire
  • Case Back: Stainless Steel
  • Strap: Leather

Movement

  • Manufacturer: Waltham Watch Company
  • Serial Number: 7367430
  • Manufacture Year: 1902
  • Function: Manual Wind
  • Jewels: 17 Jewels
  • Hands: Original
  • Size: 12s
  • Power Reserve: ~36 Hours
What makes the Boston 434 unique: Today, we are excited to present the Boston 434 — originally manufactured by the American Waltham Watch Company. This royal-grade watch features a classic watch dial, with sharp black numerals and crimson minute indicators on the outer ring. The sub-dial blends flawlessly into the main dial, and the blue hands bring sharp contrast to the rest of the piece. We are amazed at how the watch’s integrity has been preserved throughout the past century — other than some slight fading on the bottom of the dial, the watch looks like it was built yesterday. Our Diamond Like Coating Case protects this watch further from natural wear with its durable and scratch-resistant coating. Through the clear display case, you can see the gold-plated gears tick flawlessly in this 17 jewel piece. Subtle machined patterns dance across the bridge plate, along with the proud ROYAL engraving. Lastly, our Cordovan Black strap brings unity to this piece, matching our DLC case and the crisp black numerals on the dial. This watch was originally produced in Waltham Massachusetts, in 1902 — the same year “The Wizard of Oz” musical was released, premiering at the Chicago Grand Opera House. American composer Paul Tietjens wrote the music, while most of the script came directly from the original book by L. Frank Baum.

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