Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Bond St. Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Bond St.

Mixed Run: 7-Jewel and 15-Jewel Movements

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 12904990
Grade: Bond St.
Model: 1897
Estimated Production Year: 1903
Run Quantity: 7,000
Grade/Model Run: 10 of 79
Grade/Model Total Production: 92,750
Size: 14s
Jewels: 15j    Mixed Run
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 18551.G191.14S2188.141897M138.H5900.P4406.15J4294
Database Version: v52.246
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
126.15
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
114.79
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.125%
Registry Population: 12 (0.17%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -11.88% Analyzing 671 Sales
Research Note: Waltham Serial Lists designate run as mixed, featuring "7-15" jewels. #12904990: Verified with 7 Jewels.

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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 · May 17, 2023

Serial Number 12901823 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 17, 2023

Serial Number 12901823 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 9, 2022

Serial Number 12906398 was reported as accurate.

fffanatic 4 · May 12, 2021

Serial Number 12904990 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Not a 15 jewel watch - has 7 jewels. Movement is
also gilt, not nickel. Otherwise, description is
OK. Please see my collection - username
"fffanatic", for photographs.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

Anonymous · April 20, 2021

Serial Number 12902959 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 15, 2020

Serial Number 12902959 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement only has 7 Jewels not 15 Jewels.
Otherwise description correct.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · December 14, 2019

Serial Number 12905437 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 22, 2019

Serial Number 12901877 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 10, 2019

Serial Number 12900992 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 26, 2019

Serial Number 12902553 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 2, 2019

Serial Number 12900992 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 31, 2018

Serial Number 12905613 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 20, 2018

Serial Number 12903508 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 7, 2016

Serial Number 12905078 was reported as accurate.

nozer47 2 · February 20, 2015

Serial Number 12905975 was reported as accurate.

Waltham Grade Bond St. Pocket Watch