Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Maximus Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Maximus

Mixed Run: 17-Jewel and 19-Jewel Examples Reported

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 10581086
Grade: Maximus
Model: 1900
Estimated Production Year: 1901
Run Quantity: 1,500
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 28
Grade/Model Total Production: 9,684
Size: 0s
Jewels: 17j    Mixed Run
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Setting: Pendant
Regulator: Patent
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Case: Various
Run ID: 17139.G27.0S373.01900M26.H5194.P3325.17J712
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Database Version: v52.294
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
20.49
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
18.64
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.020%
Registry Population: 9 (0.60%)
Research Note: Waltham Serial Lists Indicate Range as "Maximus" with 17-19 Jewels. Several "Riverside" examples have been reported in range.

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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 · January 17, 2021

Serial Number 10581394 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Not my watch - E Bay listing. S/N 10581394 Model
-1900 - Grade - Maximus Riverside - 19 Jewels -
Diamond and fine ruby. ( I found the Waltham Grade
information here:
(http://barrygoldberg.net/watchguide/walthamgrades
.htm ). (Thanks Barry.)

Anonymous · January 17, 2021

Serial Number 10581394 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

ABUMALEK 97 · January 2, 2021

Serial Number 10581394 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 4, 2020

Serial Number 10582159 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: riverside

debris 8 · November 25, 2018

Serial Number 10581086 was reported as accurate.

debris 8 · November 15, 2018

Serial Number 10581086 was reported as accurate.

Railtrumpet Supporter 4 · November 10, 2017

Serial Number 10581311 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Riverside, not Maximus

bains71 6 · June 1, 2017

Serial Number 10581519 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17j riverside

Anonymous · May 23, 2017

Serial Number 10581519 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Showing RIVERSIDE GRADE 17 Jewels. still a
nice watch. Mike
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 19j to 17j

Anonymous · April 23, 2017

Serial Number 10581079 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked 19 jewel and riverside maximus

JSowder Supporter 39 · July 9, 2016

Serial Number 10581698 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It is a 17 jewel Riverside model
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 19j to 17j

nostunk Supporter 15 · April 20, 2016

Serial Number 10582151 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17j - riverside
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 19j to 17j
Waltham Grade Maximus Pocket Watch