Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Seaside Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Seaside

E

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 3900673
Grade: Seaside
Model: 1873
Estimated Production Date: January 1889 - May 1889
Run Quantity: 4,800
Grade/Model Run: 76 of 79
Grade/Model Total Production: 62,010
Size: 6s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Adjusted: No
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: 12943.G157.6S217.61873M216.H3037.L3355.7J3636
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
174.01
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
159.23
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.174%
Registry Population: 15 (0.31%)

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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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · August 23, 2023

Serial Number 3903709 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 27, 2019

Serial Number 3899139 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1873-6 to 1873

12V6GT 9 · April 1, 2018

Serial Number 3902083 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I have a Waltham 6s Seaside S/N: 3865255 one on
eBay 3902083 that according to the Waltham Watch
Material catalogue for 1911 it looks like a Model
1889 and nothing like the 1873-6. Sure is
confusing. I seriously question the Model number
accuracy of the database.
https://archive.org/details/catalogueofwalth00wal
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Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The Waltham factory serial lists designate this run as a 6-Size, Model 1873, Seaside Grade. It is crucial to understand the limitations of original factory documentation which is known to contain errors due to company practices. It should also be noted that the factory serial lists indicate the first run of Model 1889 does not occur until 4,044,001-4,046,000, though an earlier run would not be surprising. An eBay item number would be beneficial to evaluate this particular example further. (You have also listed two different serial numbers in your report).
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1873-6 to 1873

Anonymous · November 27, 2014

Serial Number 3899187 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1873-6 to 1873

Anonymous · April 10, 2014

Serial Number 3900392 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1873-6 to 1873

jpbigs 4 · September 10, 2013

Serial Number 3899180 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Setting lever , finish , gilt
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1873-6 to 1873

Anonymous · August 30, 2013

Serial Number 3899719 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1873-6 to 1873

cmdraven 3970 · August 12, 2013

Serial Number 3902183 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1873-6 to 1873

Anonymous · April 8, 2013

Serial Number 3902421 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1873-6 to 1873
Waltham Grade Seaside Pocket Watch