Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade No. 820 Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: No. 820

Mixed Run: 15-Jewel and 17-Jewel Movements

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 12213043
Grade: No. 820
Model: 1883
Estimated Production Year: 1903
Run Quantity: 1,500
Grade/Model Run: 112 of 224
Grade/Model Total Production: 413,500
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j    Mixed Run
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 18098.G112.18S10922.181883M2527.H5654.L4583.17J937
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
370.62
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
337.27
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.368%
Registry Population: 11 (0.73%)

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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.


jdmartin 1 · July 27, 2020

Serial Number 12213086 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My 12213086 is a 17 jewel model. Not 15.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · May 13, 2020

Serial Number 12213067 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17j and not 15j as mentioned above
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · May 13, 2020

Serial Number 12213067 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · April 15, 2017

Serial Number 12214221 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement No. 12214221 is a 15 jewel

ccnumis 145 · March 3, 2017

Serial Number 12213947 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 2, 2015

Serial Number 12213986 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: it says 17 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Waltham Grade No. 820 Pocket Watch