Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Maximus Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Maximus

Mixed Run: 21-Jewel and 23-Jewel Examples Reported in Run

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 10070153
Grade: Maximus
Model: 1899
Estimated Production Year: 1900
Run Quantity: 300
Grade/Model Run: 9 of 59
Grade/Model Total Production: 14,000
Size: 16s
Jewels: 23j    Mixed Run
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Bridge Plate
Bridge Type: Center
Regulator: Church 1892
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 16795.G19.16S1196.161899M189.H5046.P3060.23J7
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
15.42
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
14.11
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.015%
Registry Population: 8 (2.67%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -5.27% Analyzing 88 Sales

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Verification Reports for this Run

The following reports have been graciously submitted by dedicated members in reference to this production run. These reports are useful to verify data and track inaccuracies that require further research. Please note that reports may contain inaccurate information or assumptions that must be dilligently considered with other available sources.


Anonymous · December 2, 2022

Serial Number 10070292 was reported as accurate.

JeffPastisn 1 · February 16, 2021

Serial Number 10070113 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt or Nickel
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

BoPo42 Supporter 21 · April 16, 2019

Serial Number 10070153 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 21 jewel not 23
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This run is comprised of 21-Jewel and 23-Jewel movements.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt or Nickel
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · January 15, 2017

Serial Number 10070153 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt or Nickel
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · April 16, 2016

Serial Number 10070086 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt or Nickel
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · January 17, 2016

Serial Number 10070027 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My watch, as well as several you have pictured, is
a 21 versus 23 jewel movement -- other than that,
the description is right.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

watchtone 36 · April 14, 2015

Serial Number 10070086 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 23 jewels not 21j
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 23j
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · June 5, 2014

Serial Number 10070270 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 23j
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge
Waltham Grade Maximus Pocket Watch