Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Riverside Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Riverside

Mixed Run: Pendant-Set and Lever-Set Movements

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 15012481
Grade: Riverside
Model: 1899
Estimated Production Year: 1906
Run Quantity: 700
Grade/Model Run: 90 of 118
Grade/Model Total Production: 56,539
Size: 16s
Jewels: 19j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Setting: Pendant    Mixed Run
Plate: Bridge Plate
Bridge Type: Center
Regulator: Church 1892
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Railroad Grade: Yes
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 19725.G858.16S2076.161899M1016.O12401.P5357.19J255
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
100.56
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
91.51
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.100%
Registry Population: 14 (2.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 12.73% Analyzing 227 Sales
Research Note: Waltham Serial Lists do not designate range as Lever-Set. #15012965 Reported as Lever-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.


Anonymous · November 10, 2019

Serial Number 15012428 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: my warch is pendant ser
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt or Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · December 18, 2017

Serial Number 15012965 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is lever set, and not pendant set. All
other information appears to be correct.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt or Nickel
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · November 9, 2016

Serial Number 15012558 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I disagree with the earlier note. A pendant-set
watch CANNOT be used on a railroad.
Cheers. duffy l.
Curator Response: During the estimated production year is 1906, a pendant-set watch was still accepted on many American railroads. This changed with defined standards in 1908.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt or Nickel
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

dfchong 837 · August 3, 2016

Serial Number 15012768 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 · February 7, 2015

Serial Number 15012325 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This s/n meets all requirements for railroad
grade, has a jeweled barrel, and is marked "5
positions" on the barrel plate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · October 21, 2014

Serial Number 15012311 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · October 1, 2014

Serial Number 15012397 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · April 23, 2014

Serial Number 15012820 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge
Waltham Grade Riverside Pocket Watch