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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
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 13817106
Grade: No. 18
Model: 1883
Estimated Production Year: 1904
Run Quantity: 13,500
Grade/Model Run: 174 of 247
Grade/Model Total Production: 646,314
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel    Mixed Run
Movement Signing Style: Casual Script
Movement Inlay Color: None
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Movement Markings: American Waltham
Watch Co.
Safety Pinion
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 19020.G174.18S11223.181883M2761.O11988.P4798.7J5574
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,248.61
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,136.23
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.241%
Registry Population: 22 (0.16%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -8.43% Analyzing 1,120 Sales
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 4691 · 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 47 · 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 3991 · 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