Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Sterling Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Sterling

Mixed Run: 7-Jewel and 15-Jewel Movements

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 17205358
Grade: Sterling
Model: 1883
Estimated Production Year: 1908
Run Quantity: 7,000
Grade/Model Run: 243 of 279
Grade/Model Total Production: 755,072
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j    Mixed Run
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Signing Style: Formal Script
Movement Inlay Color: None
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 21268.G486.18S11899.181883M3243.O13264.P6574.15J4909
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2,099.81
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,910.82
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.087%
Registry Population: 15 (0.21%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 11.25% Analyzing 192 Sales
Research Note: Waltham Serial Lists designate this run as "Sterling" with "7-15" Jewels. Various reports support a mixed run of 7-Jewel and 15-Jewel movements.

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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.


TerryfromCanada Supporter 481 · May 19, 2022

Serial Number 17205133 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 26, 2019

Serial Number 17205748 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 15 j , not 7j, all else accurate
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 15j

Anonymous · January 29, 2019

Serial Number 17210971 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 15j

Anonymous · October 27, 2018

Serial Number 17206193 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 15j

Anonymous · March 23, 2017

Serial Number 17206042 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 15j

Anonymous · October 19, 2016

Serial Number 17208898 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 15j

Anonymous · October 17, 2016

Serial Number 17206898 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 15j

jccnky 9 · September 4, 2016

Serial Number 17205690 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: mine is 15 jewels not 7 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 15j

Anonymous · March 31, 2016

Serial Number 17209250 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17209250 Database shows 15 Jewel it is 7 Jewels

Anonymous · June 3, 2015

Serial Number 17211338 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 7J not 15J
Serial number matches throughout.

Anonymous · March 19, 2015

Serial Number 17207320 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 23, 2015

Serial Number 17206805 was reported as accurate.

taff60 16 · March 30, 2014

Serial Number 17205358 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Gilt movement. Otherwise fine

taff60 16 · March 11, 2014

Serial Number 17205358 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 17, 2014

Serial Number 17209592 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 1, 2014

Serial Number 17206703 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 12, 2013

Serial Number 17209091 was reported as accurate.

Waltham Grade Sterling Pocket Watch