Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division, 1850-1900

I receive many inquiries through this website regarding the Watch Factory and Waltham Watch history and repair. Below are some links to helpful information for finding out information about the watches manufactured at the Waltham Watch Factory.

The Waltham Watch Company, also known as the American Waltham Watch Co. and the American Watch Co. among other names, manufactured watches and other precision instruments between 1850 and 1957. The Waltham Watch Factory was opened in 1854 and grew to the size it is today.

 Links 

The Waltham Museum - Watch Factory History and gift shop

The National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors - Includes Serial Number database

The Exhibit at the Waltham Watch Factory - The exhibit at the Waltham Watch Factory is open to the public Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Admission is free. 211 Crescent Street, Waltham.

antique-pocket-watch.com - History

American Watch Company - History

The Watch Factories of America Past and Present by Henry G. Abbott (1888) - History

Waltham Watches - History with photos of the watches and of the factory

Historical Photos - Many photos of the various workshops within the factory in the 1890's

Waltham International SA - Currently manufacturing Waltham Watches, includes historical serial number information

Waltham Watch Factory - The renovated space is now home to offices, retail and lofts - see what it looks like today.