Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Maximus Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Maximus

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 17023574
Grade: Maximus
Model: 1899
Estimated Production Year: 1908
Run Quantity: 100
Grade/Model Run: 57 of 59
Grade/Model Total Production: 14,000
Size: 16s
Jewels: 23j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Bridge Plate
Bridge Type: Center
Regulator: Reed
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 21027.G121.16S2487.161899M1320.H6986.P6389.23J210
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
15.50
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
14.11
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.015%
Registry Population: 3 (3.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -2.04% Analyzing 88 Sales
Research Note: Waltham Serial Lists designate this run as Model 1899. However, #17023574 has been reported as containing features more consistent with the Model 1908. (This run was produced around the time of transition from the M1899 to M1908).

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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 · May 12, 2023

Serial Number 17023593 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 3, 2022

Serial Number 17023589 was reported as accurate.

BoPo42 Supporter 21 · August 9, 2018

Serial Number 17023574 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: should be M1908,fitted with 4722A crown wheel 33
crown and 45 spur teeth and 4727A winding pinion,
wind wheel marked lossier hair spring and has
recoil click,also marked 6 positions on barrel
bridge.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for the run.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt or Nickel
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge
Waltham Grade Maximus Pocket Watch