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From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Seaside Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Seaside

Mixed Run: Gilt and Nickel Finish Movements in Run

Manufacturer: Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 12979497 Question Mark
Grade: Seaside Question Mark
Model: 1890 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1903 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 8,500 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 87 of 139 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,008,199 Question Mark
Size: 6s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Split Plate Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 18576.G345.6S657.61890M364.H5909.P4428.15J4303 Question Mark
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.712 Question Mark
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26 (0.31%) Question Mark

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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.


lee571 Supporter 83 · June 2, 2025

Serial Number 12976643 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement has a nickel finish.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel

cmdraven 4137 · November 25, 2022

Serial Number 12978856 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 20, 2022

Serial Number 12975378 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · July 13, 2019

Serial Number 12982783 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Gold in color
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel

Anonymous · May 21, 2019

Serial Number 12977665 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 4, 2017

Serial Number 12975163 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 6, 2017

Serial Number 12979664 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 28, 2017

Serial Number 12976229 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 18, 2014

Serial Number 12980710 was reported as accurate.

Mauleg 7 · July 5, 2014

Serial Number 12975208 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Hunting, not openface.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4 Split
Waltham Grade Seaside Pocket Watch