Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade No. 18 Pocket Watch
Waltham Grade No. 18 Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: No. 18

Manufacturer: Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 7256995 Question Mark
Grade: No. 18 Question Mark
Model: 1883 Question Mark
Estimated Production Date: September 1896 - February 1899 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 3,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 247 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 646,314 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 7j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 15251.G2.18S9814.181883M1649.O10037.L4011.7J4295 Question Mark
Data Research: c.1900 Waltham Factory Ledger Book 2 [NAWCC]
1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.546 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,249.17 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,136.23 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.241% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
9 (0.30%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 12.16% Analyzing 1,143 Sales 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.


TonyDow Supporter 18 · September 19, 2022

Serial Number 7255872 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My watch is supposed to be lever set, but is crown
set. Perhaps a reconfiguration by a watchmaker?
There IS an opening for a lever, but no lever.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · May 5, 2021

Serial Number 7257689 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 15, 2021

Serial Number 7257778 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 18, 2019

Serial Number 7257564 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 29, 2019

Serial Number 7256277 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 21, 2016

Serial Number 7256277 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 18, 2015

Serial Number 7256728 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever

Anonymous · September 11, 2015

Serial Number 7256738 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever

Anonymous · September 8, 2015

Serial Number 7256738 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever

Anonymous · September 7, 2015

Serial Number 7256738 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever

Anonymous · September 5, 2015

Serial Number 7256738 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever

Anonymous · January 5, 2013

Serial Number 7257113 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The regulator on my watch is different.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever
Waltham Grade No. 18 Pocket Watch
Waltham Grade No. 18 Pocket Watch