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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 17206627 Question Mark
Grade: Sterling Question Mark
Model: 1883 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1908 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 7,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 243 of 279 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 755,072 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j    Mixed Run Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Formal Script Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: None Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 21268.G486.18S11899.181883M3243.O13252.P6572.15J4909 Question Mark
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.446 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2,099.81 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,910.82 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.087% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
15 (0.21%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 2.27% Analyzing 196 Sales Question Mark
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 486 · 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