c.1894 American Waltham Watch Co. Watch with an Odd Fellows Emblematic dial
![c.1894 American Waltham Watch Co. Watch #5995794 Dial #2612](https://blog.pocketwatchdatabase.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/DSC01791-1024x1024.jpg)
c.1894 American Waltham Watch Co. Watch – 18-Size, Model 1883, 15 Jewels, Gilt Trim, Gold Balance Screws with an Odd Fellows Emblematic dial.
![c.1894 American Waltham Watch Co. Watch #5995794 Dial](https://blog.pocketwatchdatabase.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/DSC01808-1024x1024.jpg)
This particular watch is from the second-to-last run of No. 15 movements and features characteristics inconsistent with other No. 15 movements – such as the gilt trim and the Blackletter signing style with gilt inlay on the barrel bridge.
![c.1894 American Waltham Watch Co. Watch #5995794 Movement](https://blog.pocketwatchdatabase.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/DSC01817-1024x1024.jpg)
During the time of production, the No. 15 grade was on the verge of being replaced by the No. 87. The #2612 Odd Fellows Emblematic dial appears in the 1916 Waltham Material Catalog, along with various other available designs.
![Emblematic Waltham Dials Illustrated in the 1916 Waltham Material Catalog](https://blog.pocketwatchdatabase.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/WalthamDials-1916MC-1024x813.jpg)
I have a Waltham pocket watch that I inherited. I set the time and wound it and it is keeping perfect time. My question is how does it open or does it open ? It appears to be silver and is a numerical watch with the smaller second hand. Just kind of curious about it. I feel it may be from the early 1900’s. Pam Gibbons
Yes. You should be able to open it. Here is a guide on how to open the case and lookup the watch information: https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/reference/how-to-lookup-a-pocket-watch