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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 17085266 Question Mark
Grade: Riverside Question Mark
Model: 1908 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1908 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 500 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 32 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 25,700 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 19j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant    Mixed Run Question Mark
Plate: Bridge Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Church 1892 Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 5 Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 21114.G916.16S2528.161908M104.O13155.P6458.19J337 Question Mark
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.470 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
63.22 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
57.53 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.063% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
9 (1.80%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 3.57% Analyzing 217 Sales Question Mark
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 307 · 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 110 · 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