Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Maximus Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Maximus

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

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 23100061
Grade: Maximus
Model: 1908
Estimated Production Year: 1919
Run Quantity: 200
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 2
Grade/Model Total Production: 400
Size: 16s
Jewels: 23j
Jewel Setting: Pressed Raised Cup Settings
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Circular
Movement Signing Style: Old English
Movement Inlay Color: Black
Movement Setting: Lever    Mixed Run
Plate: Bridge Plate
Regulator: Reed
Hairspring: Lossier
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 6
Railroad Grade: Yes
Wind Indicator Available: Yes
Wind Indicator Present: Yes
Movement Markings: A.W.W.Co.
Waltham, Mass.
Riverside.
Maximus.
6 Positions
23 Jewels.
Adjusted.
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 24388.G153.16S3648.161908M1201.O15181.L5510.23J309
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.60
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.55
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.001%
Registry Population: 9 (4.50%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -18.11% Analyzing 257 Sales

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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.


Anonymous · December 7, 2022

Serial Number 23100013 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 26, 2019

Serial Number 23100138 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 2, 2018

Serial Number 23100085 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-1919-10k-GOLD-FIL
LED-Waltham-16s-Riverside-Maximus-23j-Pocket-Watch
-Nice-/253439083910?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&autoref
resh=true&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&nma=true&s
i=arkyi7FBS2%252FFDRmL7Xgwlr2IgIw%253D&orig_cvip=t
rue&rt=nc

has simple damascening like Premier Maximus

dfchong 837 · November 2, 2017

Serial Number 23100152 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · August 12, 2017

Serial Number 23100152 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 17, 2017

Serial Number 23100152 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Pendant set watch versus lever set. Has the
Premier Maximus Damascening.

Anonymous · October 24, 2016

Serial Number 23100041 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 7, 2016

Serial Number 23100015 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Adjusted 6 Positions.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 6

Anonymous · January 28, 2014

Serial Number 23100015 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 6

Anonymous · January 20, 2014

Serial Number 23100015 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 6

Anonymous · October 28, 2013

Serial Number 23100008 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch that I have in my hand, that I can send
you pictures of if I knew how, is a lever set,
railroad grade watch that has a winding indicator.
It is adjusted to 5 positions.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

Anonymous · October 25, 2013

Serial Number 23100008 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This Riverside Maximus watch is a lever set RR
grade watch that has a winding indicator. It is
adjusted to 6 positions and has a Lossier
hairspring. The plate is as you have pictured it.
The movement appears to be nickel with one single
circle engraved.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

jibberyerkibber 50 · October 14, 2013

Serial Number 23100008 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge
Waltham Grade Maximus Pocket Watch