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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 23100061 Question Mark
Grade: Maximus Question Mark
Model: 1908 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1919 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 200 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 2 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 400 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 23j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Pressed Raised Cup Settings Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Circular Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Old English Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Black Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever    Mixed Run Question Mark
Plate: Bridge Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Reed Question Mark
Hairspring: Lossier Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 6 Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Wind Indicator Available: Yes Question Mark
Wind Indicator Present: Yes Question Mark
Movement Markings: A.W.W.Co.
Waltham, Mass.
Riverside.
Maximus.
6 Positions
23 Jewels.
Adjusted.
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 24388.G153.16S3648.161908M1201.O15169.L5513.23J309 Question Mark
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.452 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.60 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.55 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.001% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
9 (4.50%) Question Mark

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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 · October 20, 2024

Serial Number 23100003 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Per Jones & Horan there is a difference in the
damascene patterns between this run of 200 and the
other. This run has a "circular" pattern. I
assume the other run has the more typical
Riverside Maximus pattern. Cheers. duffy l.

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