Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Bridge Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Bridge

Finished for E. Howard & Co., Mixed Jewel Counts

Private Label(s) in Run:

E. Howard & Co.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 11029522 Question Mark
Grade: Bridge Question Mark
Model: 1899 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1901 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 190 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 6 of 15 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 3,660 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 19j    Mixed Run Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: Bridge Plate Question Mark
Bridge Type: Center Question Mark
Regulator: Reed Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 17378.G9.16S1381.161899M353.O11135.P3510.19J95 Question Mark
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.517 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
4.81 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
4.38 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.005% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
1 (0.53%) Question Mark
Research Note: Received a custom serial number with an "H" prefix for the E. Howard & Co. production. Most movements were pendant-set.
#H829548: Expert-Verified as Pendant-Set Featuring 21 Jewels. [JT]
#H829522: Verified as Pendant-Set and Marked "17 Jewels." [JT]

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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.


JerryT Waltham Expert Small Watch Expert 425 · May 15, 2021

Serial Number 11029548 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Most of the movements in this number block were
finished for E. Howard & Co. and given a Howard
serial number on the top plate. Jeweling was
variable, including 17j, 19j, 21j & 23j. Almost
all were pendant set.

Mine is H829548 and has 21 jewels and is pendant
set. The bridge is marked “E.Howard & Co.,
Boston”.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

JerryT Waltham Expert Small Watch Expert 425 · May 15, 2021

Serial Number 11029522 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Most of the movements in this number block were
finished for E. Howard & Co. and given a Howard
serial number on the top plate. Mine is H829522
and has 17 jewels and is pendant set. The bridge
is marked “E.Howard & Co., Boston”. Jeweling
was variable, including 17j, 19j, 21j & 23j.
Almost all were pendant set.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Anonymous · September 2, 2019

Serial Number 11029578 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This was made as a Waltham-Howard 21J model, SN
H 829,578
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt or Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Waltham Grade Bridge Pocket Watch