Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Seaside Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Seaside

Mixed Run: 7-Jewel and 15-Jewel Movements

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 17626812
Grade: Seaside
Model: 1890
Estimated Production Year: 1909
Run Quantity: 4,000
Grade/Model Run: 131 of 139
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,008,199
Size: 6s
Jewels: 15j    Mixed Run
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Split Plate
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Case: Various
Run ID: 21460.G406.6S747.61890M456.H7176.P6759.15J4977
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Database Version: v52.354
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3,035.46
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2,762.26
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3.017%
Registry Population: 14 (0.35%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -10.75% Analyzing 1,205 Sales
Research Note: Waltham Serial Lists designate this run as Grade "Seaside" with 7-15 Jewels.

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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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5018 · November 27, 2023

Serial Number 17629712 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 3, 2020

Serial Number 17627247 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 2, 2019

Serial Number 17629609 was reported as accurate.

Humphrey Supporter 47 · June 25, 2019

Serial Number 17628636 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This does appear to be a 6 size 1890 model,
but is a 7 jewel, open faced version.

Trajan 15 · November 20, 2013

Serial Number 17627967 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Waltham-6s-7-J-Grade-90-
Hunting-cased-Pocket-Watch-circa-1908-/33106350478
7?pt=Pocket_Watches&hash=item4d14ec2f93#shpCntId

Has only 7J.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4 Split
Waltham Grade Seaside Pocket Watch