Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Royal Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Royal

Manufacturer: Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 17071849 Question Mark
Grade: Royal Question Mark
Model: 1899 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1908 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 500 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 95 of 95 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 48,501 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: Bridge Plate Question Mark
Bridge Type: Center Question Mark
Balance Type: Compensation Question Mark
Regulator: Church 1892 Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 21095.G675.16S2519.161899M1348.O13142.P6448.17J1849 Question Mark
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.636 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
67.82 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
62.17 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.067% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
7 (1.40%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 13.21% Analyzing 260 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: #17071849: Verified as Lever-Set.

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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.


Escapement315 6 · March 4, 2023

Serial Number 17071849 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Does this meet the requirements for railroad
grade? It's a lever set movement I got from eBay.
I serviced the movement. I put on a dial, hands,
and a new case.
Curator Response: This movement would not qualify for service on most American railraodas at the time since it was adjusted to three positions instead of five.

Escapement315 6 · February 7, 2023

Serial Number 17071849 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It’s lever set. I will add it to my collection
once it’s running with dial, hands and case.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/165897793294?nma=true&si=
QLRH1ZFyZqybD9%252FTDzSCJqKrItw%253D&orig_cvip=tru
e&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

PHIL1199 Supporter 1251 · February 7, 2023

Serial Number 17071721 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 13, 2020

Serial Number 17071790 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt or Nickel
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

rpierce25 30 · July 29, 2018

Serial Number 17071836 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt or Nickel
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · December 1, 2017

Serial Number 17071689 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt or Nickel
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · July 29, 2016

Serial Number 17071712 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt or Nickel
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge
Waltham Grade Royal Pocket Watch