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From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade No. 18 Pocket Watch
Waltham Grade No. 18 Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: No. 18

Mixed Run: Nickel and Gilt Movements Reported or Verified

Manufacturer: Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 13811158 Question Mark
Grade: No. 18 Question Mark
Model: 1883 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1904 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 13,500 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 174 of 247 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 646,314 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 7j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel    Mixed Run Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Casual Script Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: None Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Movement Markings: American Waltham
Watch Co.
Safety Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 19020.G174.18S11223.181883M2761.O11976.P4798.7J5574 Question Mark
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.452 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,248.61 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,136.23 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.241% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
23 (0.17%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 4.00% Analyzing 1,136 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: Waltham Serial Lists designate this run as Grade No.18, which would feature nickel plates. #13808184 Verified as Nickel. [JH] #13817384 and #13811442: Reported as Gilt, which would not be classified as Grade No. 18 (Possibly as "Sterling" or "No. 1" Grade).

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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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5269 · November 30, 2023

Serial Number 13808977 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 18, 2022

Serial Number 13807518 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 1, 2022

Serial Number 13808178 was reported as accurate.

Humphrey Supporter 48 · September 26, 2020

Serial Number 13809256 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 14, 2020

Serial Number 13809239 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 24, 2019

Serial Number 13807825 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 23, 2019

Serial Number 13813038 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 23, 2019

Serial Number 13813038 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 3, 2019

Serial Number 13811680 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Waltham21j 121 · August 1, 2018

Serial Number 13811442 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Gilt(brass) plate.Not Nickel.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection so we can take a closer look.

Anonymous · April 2, 2018

Serial Number 13813693 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 30, 2017

Serial Number 13810918 was reported as accurate.

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

Lilshane 1 · May 3, 2017

Serial Number 13812616 was reported as accurate.

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

MichaelB 150 · February 12, 2017

Serial Number 13817384 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: S/N 13817384 is guilt

Anonymous · January 31, 2017

Serial Number 13812847 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 11, 2016

Serial Number 13814337 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 21, 2016

Serial Number 13806404 was reported as accurate.

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

Stones3006 43 · October 17, 2015

Serial Number 13812072 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 17, 2015

Serial Number 13816890 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 31, 2014

Serial Number 13808498 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 10, 2014

Serial Number 13817091 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4083 · June 25, 2014

Serial Number 13815611 was reported as accurate.

luckyronn 29 · January 11, 2014

Serial Number 13817091 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 23, 2013

Serial Number 13807575 was reported as accurate.

Waltham Grade No. 18 Pocket Watch
Waltham Grade No. 18 Pocket Watch