Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Hillside Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Hillside

Chronograph

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 3162481
Grade: Hillside
Model: 1884
Estimated Production Date: March 1886 - December 1887
Run Quantity: 1,800
Grade/Model Run: 137 of 215
Grade/Model Total Production: 98,920
Size: 14s
Jewels: 14j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Data Research: c.1900 Waltham Factory Ledger Book 2 [NAWCC]
1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 12163.G583.14S1600.141884M216.O8614.L2980.14J5
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
161.68
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
147.95
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.162%
Registry Population: 23 (1.28%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 4.46% Analyzing 210 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 · January 9, 2022

Serial Number 3161954 was reported as accurate.

Cpmeadors Supporter 35 · November 29, 2021

Serial Number 3161147 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 2, 2021

Serial Number 3162713 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 28, 2021

Serial Number 3161665 was reported as accurate.

Swatchild 20 · April 29, 2021

Serial Number 3161954 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

steve288 264 · February 25, 2021

Serial Number 3162319 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 14, 2020

Serial Number 3162378 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch has chronograph added.
Curator Response: Thanks for the the report. This confirms the information already available in the lookup table.

Rentalmama 19 · June 6, 2020

Serial Number 3161540 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 27, 2020

Serial Number 3161910 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 3161910 is stop watch similar to 3161169
Curator Response: Chronograph.

Anonymous · March 12, 2020

Serial Number 3162241 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 27, 2020

Serial Number 3162241 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 12, 2019

Serial Number 3162774 was reported as accurate.

ngupaan 95 · November 8, 2018

Serial Number 3162552 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: a Factory 14 Jewel, Dial has been lifted to
confirm Jewel count
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 13j to 14j

Anonymous · January 5, 2018

Serial Number 3161152 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 13j to 14j

USNRet 140 · December 29, 2017

Serial Number 3162552 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 13j to 14j

USNRet 140 · December 27, 2017

Serial Number 3162552 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 13j to 14j

Anonymous · November 11, 2017

Serial Number 3162171 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 13j to 14j

Anonymous · April 14, 2017

Serial Number 3161901 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 13j to 14j

Anonymous · August 25, 2016

Serial Number 3162701 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 13j to 14j

Anonymous · August 24, 2016

Serial Number 3162425 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 13j to 14j

Anonymous · February 13, 2016

Serial Number 3161470 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 13j to 14j

Anonymous · June 27, 2015

Serial Number 3161565 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 13j to 14j

smihoc 2 · May 5, 2015

Serial Number 3161318 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 13j to 14j

Anonymous · February 11, 2015

Serial Number 3161206 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 13j to 14j

Anonymous · February 12, 2014

Serial Number 3162324 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 14S not sure the jewel count, it is a hunter case
movement has seconds dial at 9:00 and minutes dial
at 3:00 not sure if this would considered double
dial or split second with register
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 13j to 14j

Anonymous · October 2, 2013

Serial Number 3161852 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: mine has more levers on the back of the movement.
It is gilt and lever set.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 13j to 14j

TheAdmiral 94 · September 22, 2013

Serial Number 3161047 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 13j to 14j
Waltham Grade Hillside Pocket Watch