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: 16980243 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: 242 of 279 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 755,072 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j    Mixed Run Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 20981.G485.18S11834.181883M3207.O13083.P6350.15J4899 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
10 (0.25%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 1.12% Analyzing 196 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: Waltham Serial Lists designate this run as Grade "Sterling" with 7-15 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.


cjbrem Supporter 967 · February 26, 2023

Serial Number 16977493 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 26, 2023

Serial Number 16977493 was reported as accurate.

PHIL1199 Supporter 1164 · August 9, 2022

Serial Number 16980011 was reported as accurate.

daaim19 75 · June 8, 2022

Serial Number 16977493 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 8, 2022

Serial Number 16977493 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 12, 2019

Serial Number 16977730 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 10, 2013

Serial Number 16978642 was reported as accurate.

artistherb 3 · August 2, 2013

Serial Number 16980243 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 14, 2013

Serial Number 16977192 was reported as accurate.

Waltham Grade Sterling Pocket Watch