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Vintage Waltham American Watch Co. 18K Gold Pocket Watch, 21 Jewels
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Access Date: December 22, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Bridge Pocket Watch
American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Bridge

Manufacturer: Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 12656193 Question Mark
Grade: Bridge Question Mark
Model: 1899 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1903 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 500 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 13 of 15 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 3,660 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 23j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Pressed Raised Cup Settings Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: Bridge Plate Question Mark
Bridge Type: Split Finger 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: 18424.G23.16S1688.161899M644.H5834.P4305.23J105 Question Mark
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
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Database Version: v52.517 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 6.20 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 5.64 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 0.006% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only		11 (2.20%) Question Mark
Research Note: #12656202: Verified as more consistent with a standard 23-Jewel Riverside Maximus model.
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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 · February 26, 2023

Serial Number 12656050 was reported as accurate.

Robbybob1 7 · September 26, 2022

Serial Number 12656202 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The watch is marked Riverside, and Maximus. The
bridge is larger than shown in the pictures and
drawings. Only one Finger instead of two.
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 · February 13, 2022

Serial Number 12656036 was reported as accurate.

JerryT Waltham Expert Small Watch Expert 425 · February 13, 2022

Serial Number 12656034 was reported as accurate.

watchtone 37 · June 3, 2020

Serial Number 12656374 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The movement is marked A. W. W. Co. Riverside
with 'Maximus' on the barrel bridge, as well as
the serial number 12656374. I will forward a
photo.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · April 4, 2020

Serial Number 12656462 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 4, 2020

Serial Number 12656462 was reported as accurate.

pwdmbj Supporter 557 · June 4, 2019

Serial Number 12656240 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: ebay part - maximus barrel bridge

Anonymous · April 20, 2016

Serial Number 12656034 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Matches second picture, not first line drawing.
4th wheel is part of a two-finger bridge, not the
cente wheel bridge.

Anonymous · April 18, 2016

Serial Number 12656034 was reported as accurate.

hapc001 11 · April 14, 2016

Serial Number 12656199 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Watch is marked as Riverside Maximus. It is a
hunter with custom dial, 14 K gold case, and gold
hands. It is 23 J and is 16 S. It says adjusted
but no indications of # of positions.

Anonymous · November 15, 2015

Serial Number 12656137 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 29, 2015

Serial Number 12656462 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 30, 2014

Serial Number 12656034 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 1, 2014

Serial Number 12656462 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 20, 2014

Serial Number 12656462 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 17, 2014

Serial Number 12656034 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 29, 2013

Serial Number 12656034 was reported as accurate.

Waltham Grade Bridge Pocket Watch