Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Sterling Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Sterling

Mixed Run: 7-Jewel and 15-Jewel Movements

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 16694995
Grade: Sterling
Model: 1883
Estimated Production Year: 1908
Run Quantity: 10,000
Grade/Model Run: 236 of 279
Grade/Model Total Production: 755,072
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j    Mixed Run
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 20865.G479.18S11822.181883M3195.O13030.P6236.7J6012
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2,099.81
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,910.82
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.087%
Registry Population: 27 (0.27%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -15.85% Analyzing 1,172 Sales
Research Note: Waltham Serial Lists designate this run as Grade "Sterling" with 7 Jewels. However, #16694995 has been verified as marked "15 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.


telemancan 1 · January 7, 2022

Serial Number 16694465 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 30, 2021

Serial Number 16703166 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · April 29, 2021

Serial Number 16700020 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 3459 · February 27, 2021

Serial Number 16698493 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 11, 2019

Serial Number 16702291 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

tturner770 18 · March 23, 2019

Serial Number 16694995 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement is gilt and has 15 jewels. I'm
attaching a photo to the item in "My Collection".
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · February 28, 2017

Serial Number 16697254 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: this watch has 15 jewels & is a gilt movement
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

inthekoots 10 · March 1, 2016

Serial Number 16700005 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Stones3006 43 · November 17, 2015

Serial Number 16700674 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · November 19, 2014

Serial Number 16695363 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 16, 2014

Serial Number 16702437 was reported as accurate.

Waltham Grade Sterling Pocket Watch