Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Riverside Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Riverside

Mixed Run: Pendant-Set and Lever-Set Movements

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 17085182
Grade: Riverside
Model: 1908
Estimated Production Year: 1908
Run Quantity: 500
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 32
Grade/Model Total Production: 25,700
Size: 16s
Jewels: 19j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant    Mixed Run
Plate: Bridge Plate
Regulator: Church 1892
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Railroad Grade: No
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 21114.G916.16S2528.161908M104.O13167.P6460.19J337
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
63.22
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
57.53
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.063%
Registry Population: 9 (1.80%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -1.41% Analyzing 217 Sales
Research Note: Waltham Serial Lists do not explicitly designate this run as lever-set. However, #17085182 has been verified as lever-set and would qualify for railroad service. #17085018: Verified as pendant-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 · September 27, 2023

Serial Number 17085182 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It’s lever set. I only verified it when it was
changed. There are photos.
Curator Response: Thanks!

BoPo42 Supporter 21 · August 23, 2023

Serial Number 17085266 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: movement is pendent set not lever!
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:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · March 21, 2022

Serial Number 17085182 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · March 20, 2022

Serial Number 17085182 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I bought Waltham 17085182 today thinking it was
railroad grade. It IS a lever set watch. This
lists it as pendant set. Definitely a lever set.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. Yes, if the watch is lever-set, it would have qualified for railroad service.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel

Mobilaero Top Contributor Supporter 292 · November 20, 2021

Serial Number 17085018 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 8, 2020

Serial Number 17085495 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · March 15, 2019

Serial Number 17085499 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

JLashbrook 109 · April 23, 2016

Serial Number 17085369 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · August 13, 2013

Serial Number 17085409 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: adjusted 5 positions
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge
Waltham Grade Riverside Pocket Watch