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Access Date: May 16, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Assorted

Special, Mixed Run: Various Sizes and Private Label Movements

Private Label(s) in Run:

The American Leader, N. Gamse NY
Bigelow Kennard & Co.

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Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 16196862
Grade: Assorted
Model: Asst
Estimated Production Year: 1907
Size: 18s
Jewels: 21j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Regulator: Micrometer
Adjusted: Yes
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 20602.G6.18S11773.M1.O12896.L5164.21J338
Database Version: v52.289
Registry Population: 5 (1.67%)
Research Note: #16196739: Verified as "Maximus" Grade with 23 Jewels
#16196740: Verified as "Maximus" Grade with 23 Jewels
#16196743: Reported as 16-Size Movement
#16196862: 13j 6/0 private label for Bigelow,Kennard & Co. [JT]
#16196960: 15j 0-size private label for Bigelow, Kennard & Co. [JT]

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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.

momohikitouchan 1 · April 22, 2023

Serial Number 16196740 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is 16 size, pendant setting, 23 jewels,
bridge plate.
The movement is 16 size with converter ring to 18
size.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

momohikitouchan 1 · April 22, 2023

Serial Number 16196740 was reported as accurate.

JerryT Waltham Expert Small Watch Expert 425 · December 14, 2021

Serial Number 16196960 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 16196960 is a 15j 0-size private label for
Bigelow, Kennard & Co.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

JerryT Waltham Expert Small Watch Expert 425 · December 14, 2021

Serial Number 16196862 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 16196862 is a 13j 6/0 private label for Bigelow,
Kennard & Co.

Anonymous · June 2, 2021

Serial Number 16196743 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 16 sz watch

Anonymous · June 2, 2021

Serial Number 16196747 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 16, 2020

Serial Number 16196984 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 8, 2019

Serial Number 16196770 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement is stamped as a 23 Jewel Riverside.

Anonymous · December 23, 2018

Serial Number 16196760 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Waltham 16s Riverside Maximus 23 jewel open face
with English dial and English hallmarked silver
case.

Anonymous · April 3, 2018

Serial Number 16196934 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: MINE IS A PL 16S, 17 JEWELS

Pocketwatchlover 71 · July 2, 2016

Serial Number 16196739 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: A.W.W.Co Riverside Maximus, 16s, adjusted to 6
positions, railroad grade, Lossier inner hair
spring, 23J, in salesman original Waltham
stainless steel case
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1892 to Asst

Anonymous · February 19, 2016

Serial Number 16196752 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1892 to Asst

elk1989 23 · November 18, 2014

Serial Number 16196795 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 16196795 is actually a 16-size, 23 jewel Waltham
Maximus
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1892 to Asst

Anonymous · June 12, 2014

Serial Number 16196994 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1892 to Asst

Anonymous · May 23, 2014

Serial Number 16196994 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Model 1892. 21 jewels with jeweled motor barrel.
Very interesting private label, ( The American
Leader, N. Gamse NY).
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from Unknown to 18
Jewels changed from ? to 21j
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4

Anonymous · May 18, 2013

Serial Number 16196943 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: size ("s"?)
jewels (17)
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from Unknown to 18
Jewels changed from ? to 21j
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4