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From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Maximus Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Maximus

Mixed Run: 21-Jewel and 23-Jewel Movements

Manufacturer: Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 16194011 Question Mark
Grade: Maximus Question Mark
Model: 1899 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1907 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 100 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 52 of 59 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 14,000 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j    Mixed Run Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: Bridge Plate Question Mark
Bridge Type: Center Question Mark
Regulator: Reed Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 20595.G114.16S2349.161899M1270.H6777.P5981.21J337 Question Mark
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.450 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
15.50 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
14.11 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.015% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
4 (4.00%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -3.51% Analyzing 112 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: Waltham Serial Lists designate this run as Model 1899. However, #16194068 has been reported with features more consistent with the Model 1908.

#16194011: Reported with features more consistent with the Model 1908 (23 Jewels).

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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.


Afox2009 25 · July 14, 2023

Serial Number 16194011 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Model 1908, marked as 23-Jewels
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

BoPo42 Supporter 21 · November 29, 2018

Serial Number 16194068 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: built as 1908 model , has 23 jewels, lossier hair
spring (marked on wind wheel), 4722A crown wheel,
4727A wind pinion, recoil click, and 6 positions
(marked on barrel bridge).
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for the run.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt or Nickel
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · January 16, 2015

Serial Number 16194032 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 13, 2014

Serial Number 16194033 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge
Waltham Grade Maximus Pocket Watch