Field & Marine Independence 12 Virginia
Automatic (Sellita SW200)
41mm
Black PVD coated stainless steel
30ATM water-resistant
Bayonet crown and compressor case-back
X1 grade Superluminova® luminous
Handmade genuine leather strap
Swiss made
Unique piece
CHF 1,590.00
Delivery
Delivery in 4-5 days
Our factory direct promise
Dedicated to Virginia
The signing of the United States Declaration of Independence occurred on July 4th, 1776, at the Pennsylvania State House in Philadelphia, later to become known as Independence Hall.
The 56 delegates to the Second Continental Congress represented the 13 colonies, 12 of which voted to approve the Declaration of Independence. The New York delegation abstained because they had not yet received instructions from Albany to vote for independence.
The Declaration proclaimed the signatory colonies were now "free and independent States," no longer colonies of the Kingdom of Great Britain and, thus, no longer a part of the British Empire.
The Signers of the Declaration of Independence for Virginia
All of the colonies were represented in Philadelphia to consider the delicate case for independence and to change the course of the war. In all, there were fifty-six representatives from the thirteen colonies.
The largest number (9) came from Pennsylvania. Most of the signers were American born although eight were foreign born. The ages of the signers ranged from 26 (Edward Rutledge) to 70 (Benjamin Franklin), but the majority of the signers were in their thirties or forties. More than half of the signers were lawyers and the others were planters, merchants and shippers.
Together they mutually pledged “to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.” None of the signers died at the hands of the British, and one-third served as militia officers during the war. Four of the signers were taken captive during the war and nearly all of them were poorer at the end of the war than at the beginning.
No matter what each of these men did after July 1776, the actual signing of the Declaration of Independence which began on August 2 ensured them instant immortality.
The Waltham "Independence 12" limited edition honors these wise and courageous men.
Benjamin Harrison
Benjamin Harrison (1726-1791) was nicknamed the “Falstaff of Congress” and was the father of President William Henry Harrison and great-grandfather of President Benjamin Harrison. He was the Speaker of the Lower House of the Virginia state legislature from 1777-1781 and served three terms as Governor of Virginia from 1781-1783. He was originally in opposition of the new Federal Constitution, but later favored it when it was decided to add a bill of rights.
Richard Henry Lee
Richard Henry Lee (1732-1794) introduced the resolution for independence to the Second Continental Congress in June 1776. He was a Virginia state legislator from 1780-1784 and served in the national Congress again from 1784-1789. He was initially opposed to the Constitution because it lacked a bill of rights, but he was elected Senator from Virginia from 1789-1792. However, Lee was forced to resign in 1792 due to poor health.
Francis Lightfoot Lee
Francis Lightfoot Lee (1734-1797) was the younger brother of Richard Henry Lee. He signed both the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation as well as serving on both the military and marine committees during his time in Congress. He left Congress in 1779 and served a few years in the Virginia state legislature.
Thomas Nelson, Jr.
Thomas Nelson, Jr. (1738-1789) had his Congressional career shortened because of health problems. He served as the commanding General of the Lower Virginia Militia during the Revolutionary War. He was a delegate to the Continental Congress from 1775-77; 1779 and was elected Governor of Virginia in 1781 after Thomas Jefferson declined reelection. He spent his remaining years handling his business affairs.
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) was the chief author of the Declaration of Independence. He was a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from 1776-79, elected Governor of Virginia in 1779 and 1780, the Associate Envoy to France in 1784, Minister to the French Court in 1785, United States Secretary of State from 1789-1793, Vice President of the United States from 1791-1801, President of the United States from 1801-1809 and established the University of Virginia in 1810. He was one of the most brilliant men of his time.
George Wythe
George Wythe (1726-1806) was more well-known as being a classical scholar who taught such great men as Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, John Marshall and Henry Clay. He was elected to the Continental Congress from 1775-76, Speaker of the Virginia House from 1777-78 and judge of the Chancery Court of Virginia from 1789-1806. He was also appointed the first chair of law at the College of William and Mary. Wythe died mysteriously in 1806 by being poisoned.
Carter Braxton
Carter Braxton (1736-1797) was elected to the Virginia state legislature after the signing of the Declaration of Independence and also served on the Governor’s Executive Council. The American Revolutionary War caused him great hardship and he died in financial ruin in Richmond, Virginia.
We made the Field & Marine like Waltham would have made it today .We respected the 1918 design DNA and applied the technology and aesthetic codes of today. The crown-caseback-bezel tripych now guarantees a water resistance of 1000ft-300m giving a new meaning to the word “Marine” in "Field & Marine". A trench watch for today with professional diving capability.
An official collaboration with a mission. Waltham belongs back to America. There is its legacy and from there it made watchmaking history. The mid-long term goal of this official collaboration between the Waltham Watch Company and Watch Angels is to bring back Waltham’s production to the US with the help of the watch enthusiasts community.
The production of the new Waltham Field & Marine has been funded by Angels in February 2021.
Design DNA
The design DNA of the Field & Marine is found in its oversized (but comfortable to wear) bayonet crown and crown protection area. This area distinguishes the Field & Marine from any other watch.
Historically the combination of the bayonet crown coupled with the screwed bezel and case back assured the water-resistance making it the first waterproof watch that really worked.
The dial and case design are based on the original 1919 model but have been updated, in a sublte but noticeable way, to meet today's aesthetic standards.
Made how Waltham would have made it today
The original patent
The bayonet crown of the Field & Marine has been developed on the basis of the original patent granted on January 28th in 1919. In total four patents for screw down crowns have been filed between 1917 and 1919 by the Depollier-Waltham team.
Specifications
Swiss made
In-house production
Top grade
41mm diameter, 13.18mm thickness, 46.9mm lug to lug
- Black PVD coated 316L stainless steel
- Double domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment underneath
- Bayonet crown closure with brass locking lever (Depollier patent inspired)
- Compressor case-back system with “Chuck Key” opening
Polished bezel. 12 to 6 brushed on top. Vertical brushed case body. Circular brushed case-back
- Enamel white dial with red 12
- Luminous (Superluminova© Grade X1) hour markers and H, M hands
Genuine italian black leather strap with Waltham “W” stitching at the lugs. Easy change system. Black PVD coated stainless steel pin buckle
20-20mm
30ATM / 300m / 100ft
The movement
Movement
Swiss made Sellita SW200-1
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds and date
Jewels
26
Winding
Mechanical, self-winding, 28’800 bhp/4Hz
Power Reserve
38 hours
