Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Royal Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Royal

Mixed Run: Pendant-Set and Lever-Set Examples Verified

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 22257548
Grade: Royal
Model: 1908
Estimated Production Year: 1918
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 27 of 35
Grade/Model Total Production: 23,800
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant    Mixed Run
Plate: Bridge Plate
Balance Type: Compensation
Regulator: Church 1892
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 24078.G742.16S3544.161908M1104.O14966.P9109.17J2644
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
46.41
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
42.46
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.046%
Registry Population: 10 (1.00%)
Research Note: Waltham Serial Ledgers indicate mixed run of Pendant-Set and Lever-Set movements. #22257495 Verified as Pendant-Set. #22257906 Verified as Lever-Set.

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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.


PHIL1199 Supporter 940 · August 13, 2022

Serial Number 22257494 was reported as accurate.

steve288 264 · December 8, 2021

Serial Number 22257298 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 22257298 is pendant set
Curator Response: Thanks for the confirmation!

Anonymous · March 9, 2018

Serial Number 22257298 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

XenoR7912 36 · February 14, 2018

Serial Number 22257647 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is Lever set
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

EEMorgan 7 · January 1, 2018

Serial Number 22257906 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement is lever (not pendant) set. Please
see ebay listing:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1918-16s-WALTHAM-MODEL-19
08-ROYAL-GOLD-C-W-ANTIQUE-POCKET-WATCH-VERY-NICE/1
73043303344?_trkparms=aid%3D777003%26algo%3DDISCL.
MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D41451%26meid%3D82c59b0ff0ff44
c9b617794bc3952d61%26pid%3D100012%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3
D12%26sd%3D192401983523&_trksid=p2047675.c100012.m
1985
Curator Response: Verified as Lever-Set. [eBay #173043303344]
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · November 9, 2017

Serial Number 22257495 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I have one without a lever mechanism.
Curator Response: Verified as Pendant-Set. [eBay #202085268082]
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · August 29, 2017

Serial Number 22257536 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 22, 2015

Serial Number 22257406 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 15, 2014

Serial Number 22257548 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 19, 2014

Serial Number 22257477 was reported as accurate.

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

darkstar 247 · May 13, 2014

Serial Number 22257477 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Nickel finish....movement setting....lever
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · February 5, 2014

Serial Number 22257813 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · April 20, 2013

Serial Number 22257813 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement Setting: Lever
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge
Waltham Grade Royal Pocket Watch