What makes the Boston 458 unique: Today, we’re pleased to present this sophisticated piece initially produced by the American Waltham Watch Company in 1900 — the Boston 458. This historic watch boasts an elegant dial with a pristine, linen white dial with stylized black numerals and dark red minute numerals. The front of the watch also features a subdial and blued-steel spade hands. We matched this antique piece with our one-of-kind, robust Blued Titanium case, making the dial look even more remarkable, and we also equipped it with a nickel-plated crown. On the back of the watch, you can view its Royal-grade open-face movement, boasting a patent regulator, Breguet hairspring, and a “Royal” engraving. The movement also showcases bronze and gold-plated gears powered by 17 jewels throughout its ¾ plate. Finally, we matched this stunning watch with our comfortable, artisan-designed Stone leather watch strap, perfectly complementing the watch’s unique style.
The American Waltham Watch Company originally manufactured the Boston 458’s pocket watch in Waltham, Massachusetts, in 1900 — the same year Eastman Kodak released the first Kodak Brownie camera, making snapshot photography accessible to the public. Although the camera was a monumental success among Americans, Kodak primarily marketed the camera to children. Kodak sold the camera for $1, and it used a Meniscus Achromat lens.
