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From the American Horology Archive:

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Maximus A

Mixed Run: Riverside 19-Jewel and Maximus 21-Jewel Movements

Manufacturer: Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 18039542 Question Mark
Grade: Maximus A Question Mark
Model: Colonial A Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1910 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 500 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 7 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 2,300 Question Mark
Size: 14s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j    Mixed Run Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: Bridge Plate Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 21656.G1.14S2378.M1.O13459.P6935.21J393 Question Mark
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.587 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
6.92 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
6.30 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.007% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
5 (1.00%) Question Mark
Research Note: Waltham Serial Lists designate this run as "Maximus Riverside" with "21-19" Jewels, Model "Col. A."
#18039630: Expert-Verified as 21-Jewels (Maximus).
#18039635: Reported as 21-Jewels.
#18039645: Expert-Verified as 21-Jewels (Maximus).
#18039698: Reported as 21-Jewels (Maximus).
#18039900: Verified as 19-Jewels, Marked "Riverside A."
#18039995: Reported as 19-Jewels (Riverside A).

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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.


JerryT Waltham Expert Small Watch Expert 425 · September 25, 2021

Serial Number 18039645 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 18039645 is a Maximus with 21 jewels (not 19j)
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 19j to 21j

JerryT Waltham Expert Small Watch Expert 425 · September 25, 2021

Serial Number 18039630 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 18039630 is a Maximus with 21 jewels (not 19j).
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 19j to 21j

backwardglance1 99 · January 29, 2020

Serial Number 18039994 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 19j to 21j

Anonymous · December 29, 2019

Serial Number 18039987 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 19j to 21j

UMainePhotog 3 · February 13, 2019

Serial Number 18039635 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is listed on Ebay and clearly shows 21J
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please provide the item number or auction page URL for further evaluation.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 19j to 21j

Anonymous · January 14, 2017

Serial Number 18039514 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 19j to 21j
Factory Model changed from Ser.a to Colonial A

sanjosetom 313 · February 24, 2016

Serial Number 18039995 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Riverside A, open, bridge, 19j
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 19j to 21j
Factory Model changed from Ser.a to Colonial A
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

docbrown 3 · February 21, 2014

Serial Number 18039900 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch is engraved Riverside A
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 19j to 21j
Factory Model changed from Ser.a to Colonial A
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

Anonymous · September 27, 2013

Serial Number 18039719 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 19j to 21j
Factory Model changed from Ser.a to Colonial A

rcfrueh 7 · July 11, 2013

Serial Number 18039698 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 21 Jewel maximus 12s
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 19j to 21j
Factory Model changed from Ser.a to Colonial A
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge