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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 16702134 Question Mark
Grade: Sterling Question Mark
Model: 1883 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1908 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 10,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 236 of 279 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 755,072 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 7j    Mixed Run Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 20865.G479.18S11822.181883M3195.O13018.P6234.7J6012 Question Mark
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.539 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2,099.81 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,910.82 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.087% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
27 (0.27%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -3.95% Analyzing 1,185 Sales Question Mark
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.


Anonymous · October 28, 2024

Serial Number 16694995 was reported as accurate.

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 4149 · 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