Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Crescent St. Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Crescent St.

Manufacturer: Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 17121281 Question Mark
Grade: Crescent St. Question Mark
Model: 1908 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1908 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 500 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 93 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 86,200 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever 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
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 21162.G287.16S2549.161908M125.O13184.L5222.21J361 Question Mark
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.469 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
241.76 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
220.00 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.240% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
5 (1.00%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -1.17% Analyzing 507 Sales Question Mark

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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.


jaspurlock2012 Supporter 125 · November 26, 2023

Serial Number 17121461 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Lever set
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

angeljsp 2 · July 29, 2021

Serial Number 17121060 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch is lever set. Should be "Railroad
Grade". Serial number is 17121060 and is 21 jewel,
Crescent St.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. Waltham serial lists do not explicitly designate this run as lever-set. However, if your watch is a lever-set Crescent St., it would have qualified for railroad service.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · October 26, 2020

Serial Number 17121036 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · February 10, 2020

Serial Number 17121254 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · August 9, 2019

Serial Number 17121202 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Jpmoran11 12 · August 25, 2013

Serial Number 17121054 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Adjusted 5 positions
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Jpmoran11 12 · July 30, 2013

Serial Number 17121054 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge
Waltham Grade Crescent St. Pocket Watch