Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Maximus Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Maximus

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 14049334
Grade: Maximus
Model: 1899
Estimated Production Year: 1904
Run Quantity: 500
Grade/Model Run: 34 of 59
Grade/Model Total Production: 14,000
Size: 16s
Jewels: 23j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Bridge Plate
Bridge Type: Center
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 19155.G67.16S1917.161899M857.O12068.L4803.23J126
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
26.49
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
24.24
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.026%
Registry Population: 14 (2.80%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -5.27% Analyzing 88 Sales
Research Note: Waltham Serial Lists do not explicitly designate the run as lever-set. However, #14049461, #14049073, and #14049472 have been reported as lever-set. #14049334 has been verified as lever-set. #14049232: Reported as Pendant-Set.

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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.


watchcats19 Supporter 1 · October 8, 2021

Serial Number 14049232 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement Setting is Pendant
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

Anonymous · January 2, 2021

Serial Number 14049112 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt or Nickel
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · June 8, 2020

Serial Number 14049334 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement is leverset.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt or Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · December 14, 2019

Serial Number 14049073 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The watch is a 23j Riverside Maximus but it is
lever set. Not Pendant set.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt or Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

dfchong 837 · April 17, 2019

Serial Number 14049244 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt or Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

BoPo42 Supporter 21 · March 8, 2019

Serial Number 14049472 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: movement is lever set.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt or Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

dfchong 837 · February 17, 2019

Serial Number 14049445 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt or Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

dfchong 837 · February 4, 2019

Serial Number 14049445 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt or Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

dfchong 837 · January 31, 2019

Serial Number 14049445 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt or Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

dfchong 837 · December 11, 2018

Serial Number 14049024 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt or Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · December 9, 2018

Serial Number 14049024 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt or Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · February 10, 2018

Serial Number 14049399 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is pendant set and is engraved
"Non-Magnetic" on the pillar plate under the
balance wheel.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt or Nickel
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

rrenneka Supporter 4 · November 21, 2017

Serial Number 14049461 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 14049461 is lever set.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt or Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · May 6, 2017

Serial Number 14049404 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt or Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · July 25, 2015

Serial Number 14049259 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · January 12, 2015

Serial Number 14049363 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge
Waltham Grade Maximus Pocket Watch