FTP: Every Watch Tells a Story
Waltham Watch Company: 1850-1957 (approximately 40 million timepieces)
A true head turner and conversation starter. This exceptional Waltham timepiece was originally made in 1897 and shows all the qualities of an early 1900s American pocket watch.
This timepiece has it all: appropriate size, beautifully embellished 15 jewel movement, and deep history of 127 years. Ready to strap on and show off!
Each Waltham timepiece from Fusion embodies the spirit of American and Canadian pioneers. With Waltham's trailblazing history, this watch is a direct reminder of the struggles and victories faced by the people who helped shape our nations.
Each time you wear it, you'll feel a strong connection to the hardworking people of the past and the pioneering spirit that drove them forward.
If only this watch could speak....imagine the stories.
 
Fusion Timepieces has titled our Waltham line 'Pioneer.' Waltham Watch Company was surely a major pioneering force in developing industry and general growth in the U.S.
The contributions Waltham made to an early evolving United States can not be overstated.
Please read the following history to find out more.
Introducing the Waltham Pioneer watch- a timepiece dedicated to those who embody the spirit of innovation and progress. Made for the bold and daring, this watch is perfect for those who are always pushing boundaries and exploring new horizons.
Whether you're a scientist, activist, or engineer, the Pioneer watch is the perfect choice for those who work in progressive fields and strive to make a difference in the world. Wear it proudly as a symbol of progress as you lead the charge towards a brighter future.
Experience the pioneering heart that sparks evolution with the Waltham Pioneer.
FTP welcome brave characters to wear this unique piece with pride. You're in good company. Embrace the pioneering spirit of yesteryears.
You might be wondering why Fusion Timepieces chose to name Waltham, 'Pioneer'?
As the first watch company worldwide to introduce interchangeable parts, Waltham paved the way for a new era of precision large-scale manufacturing, making the Waltham Pioneer a true testament to the brand's pioneering spirit.
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With their massive factory built in Massachusettes in the 1850's, Waltham was an early contributor to the American Revolution with their forward thinking, far-reaching, and all in-house manufacturing techniques. Due to Waltham's immense manufacturing capabilities, the company was able to produce an absolute in-house movement and became the cities largest employer. They even made the hairsping and jewels in their watches. In fact, Waltham entirely created the culture in the city with coffee shops, restaurants, and retailers having watch related business names.
Waltham's progressive business tactics and early aggressive growth were a beginning catalyst for the American Revolution.
A true pioneering company, Waltham played a crucial role in the rapid growth of the United States and was at the forefront of the worldwide watchmaking industry.
1850: The American Horological Company, the catalyst company to Waltham, was formed by Edward Howard (a clock maker) and Aaron Dennison (a case maker) in Roxbury, Mass.
1850: Howard and Dennison produce their first watch. The following 16 watches were kept by company officials, with the first watch remaining in possession of Edward Howard.
1853: The first name change to Boston Watch Company and production facilties moved to Waltham, Massachusettes, where they produced five watches a day with 90 employees. These watches were the first of its kind to be produced entirely in-house by the factory, cementing the company's reputation as a true pioneer in the industry.
1858: Edward Howard leaves the company and forms independently.
1860s: Following the end of the Civil War, Waltham's precise timekeeping made it the go-to choice for the railway industry, a critical lifeline of the era. As the main supplier of accurate timepieces to North American railways and to 50 other countries, Waltham's capacity was a testament to their pioneering duty.
The early development of the United States, Canada, and many other countries was largely dependent on their expanding railway systems.
1885: This year marked a significant milestone for the company as it changed its name to American Waltham Watch Co.
The American Waltham Watch Co. (A.W.W.CO.) set the standard for watchmaking and became one of the world's largest watch brands to produce quality timepices for the railroad, military, and civilian use up to 1957.
Despite the company's tumultuous history of bankruptcies and financial hardships, Waltham stood as a symbol of the great pioneering approach of the American people.
The history of American horology was guided by the great advances made by Waltham Watch Company.
Fusion Timepieces realizes Waltham's significant contribution to an uncertain but developing United States, and suitably named our Waltham line, 'Pioneer.'
Waltham watches are one of the most historically significant and collectible American objects.