The dial maintains its 113-year-old luster, shining with a brilliant whiteness against which the numerals in heavy bold ink stand out wonderfully. The Montgomery Dial minute markings around the circumference of the dial are printed horizontally rather than the usual vertical arrangement. Meanwhile, the dial is of interest because it features a 24 hour reading in the center chapter known as a Canadian dial. The Oresilver Case is an alloy of nickel and silver, and this combination of metals makes this an unusually durable case that has stood the test of time, 113 years and counting. We are proud to offer this monument to technological progress in a beautiful configuration featuring a Fahys Oresilver Case and gorgeous enamel double sunk Montgomery dial. 845 Model 1892 rolled off the production line, was shipped to a jeweler, and from then on became a participant and witness of the heady events of the twentieth century. While the world became increasingly mobile and interconnected, this wonderful Waltham Grade No. The world had begun its transition from steam and animal-powered transportation to the gas-powered automobile. The historic New Year’s Ball in Times Square made its debut, the company that would become known as General Motors was formed, and Henry Ford’s first Model T rolled out of the factory. 1908 was an incredible year in United States history.
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