Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Bridge Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Bridge

Mixed Run: 21-Jewel and 23-Jewel Movements, "Bridge" Model and Riverside Maximus Movements

Private Label(s) in Run:

E. Howard & Co.

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Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 11534036
Grade: Bridge
Model: 1899
Estimated Production Year: 1902
Run Quantity: 300
Grade/Model Run: 8 of 15
Grade/Model Total Production: 3,660
Size: 16s
Jewels: 23j    Mixed Run
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Bridge Plate
Bridge Type: Center
Regulator: Reed
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 17685.G13.16S1477.161899M444.H5456.P3751.23J54
Database Version: v52.246
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
6.20
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
5.64
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.006%
Registry Population: 5 (1.67%)
Research Note: Waltham Serial Lists designate this run as Grade "Bridge" with 21 Jewels. However, surviving examples indicate production was mixed between 21-Jewel and 23-Jewel movements. The run is also mixed with "Bridge" model and "Riverside Maximus" movements.

#11534036: Verified as marked "21 Jewels" (E. Howard & Co.) [JT]
#11534035: Verified as marked "23 Jewels" (E. Howard & Co. ) [JT]
#11534180: Reported as marked "23 Jewels"
#11534216: Reported as marked "23 Jewels"
#11534245: Verified as 23-Jewel Riverside Maximus.
#11534253: Reported as 23-Jewel Riverside Maximus.

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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.


Afox2009 22 · June 13, 2023

Serial Number 11534245 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement #11534245 is a Maximus grade 23 jewell
movement not Bridge
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

JerryT Waltham Expert Small Watch Expert 425 · December 29, 2021

Serial Number 11534036 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 11,534,036 is a 21-jewel (not 23j) bridge model
finished for E.Howard & Co.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

JerryT Waltham Expert Small Watch Expert 425 · December 29, 2021

Serial Number 11534035 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 26, 2020

Serial Number 11534091 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt or Nickel

Anonymous · October 17, 2019

Serial Number 11534265 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt or Nickel

Anonymous · December 2, 2017

Serial Number 11534253 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Riverside Maximus 23 jewel hunting case with
personalized dial with the Texas star surrounded
by GEORGERTABOR in place of numbers
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 23j
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt or Nickel

Anonymous · March 28, 2015

Serial Number 11534216 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 23j

Anonymous · March 23, 2015

Serial Number 11534180 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Number of jewels = 23
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 23j
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

JustinTime Supporter 2 · November 19, 2014

Serial Number 11534216 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 23 jewel and not 21 jewel
Will send photo.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 23j
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

Anonymous · March 11, 2013

Serial Number 11534286 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 23j
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge
Waltham Grade Bridge Pocket Watch