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: 16838966 Question Mark
Grade: Sterling Question Mark
Model: 1883 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1908 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 4,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 239 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: 20928.G482.18S11827.181883M3200.O13051.P6297.7J6036 Question Mark
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.528 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
13 (0.33%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -3.95% Analyzing 1,184 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: Waltham Serial Lists designate this as a mixed run of 7-15 Jewel movements.

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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 · September 22, 2021

Serial Number 16840887 was reported as accurate.

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

smurphy Supporter 4 · March 15, 2021

Serial Number 16841570 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I purchased this movement it is only 7 jewels. Not
stamped for jewels. I can send photo of movement
if you like. My email address murphfell
*****@gmail.com Regards Jim Note I love
this site very much.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 7J
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · August 21, 2020

Serial Number 16840106 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 7J
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · February 26, 2020

Serial Number 16840106 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 7J
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · November 16, 2019

Serial Number 16839101 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 7J
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · April 8, 2019

Serial Number 16839390 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 7J
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · April 20, 2018

Serial Number 16840504 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 7J
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

czechmauseritis 43 · November 20, 2017

Serial Number 16838966 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine has 15 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

czechmauseritis 43 · November 20, 2017

Serial Number 16838966 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 22, 2016

Serial Number 16840664 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: mine is a 7 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 7J
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · April 10, 2016

Serial Number 16839200 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 7J
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · October 17, 2015

Serial Number 16839200 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 7J
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · August 24, 2015

Serial Number 16842294 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 7J
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

razorblade64 34 · July 27, 2015

Serial Number 16842294 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 7J

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · February 7, 2015

Serial Number 16838966 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 7J

Anonymous · January 3, 2015

Serial Number 16838511 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 7J

Anonymous · February 28, 2014

Serial Number 16840501 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 7J
Waltham Grade Sterling Pocket Watch