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From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Crescent St. Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Crescent St.

Mixed Run: 17-Jewel and 21-Jewel Examples

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 7819049
Grade: Crescent St.
Model: 1892
Estimated Production Year: 1896
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 20 of 118
Grade/Model Total Production: 70,018
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j    Mixed Run
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
Movement Signing Style: Mixed
Movement Inlay Color: Black
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Church 1892
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Movement Markings: A.W.W.Co.
Waltham, Mass.
Crescent St.
17 Jewels
Adjusted
Safety Barrel.
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 15693.G145.18S9972.181892M106.H4515.L4087.17J418
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
43.97
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
40.23
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.044%
Registry Population: 13 (1.30%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -7.20% Analyzing 462 Sales
Research Note: Waltham Serial Lists designate this run as mixed with "17-21 Jewels." #7819049 and #7819020: Confirmed as Two-Tone Movement factory-converted to Grade Crescent St. with 17 Jewels.

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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 · April 8, 2023

Serial Number 7819227 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 24, 2021

Serial Number 7819227 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 24, 2021

Serial Number 7819227 was reported as accurate.

okiejohn 379 · February 7, 2019

Serial Number 7819020 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is marked 17 Jewels. This is one of the
two-toned, factory converted movements where
"Royal" was milled out and "Crescent" was engraved
in its place.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j

Anonymous · January 30, 2019

Serial Number 7819020 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j

696969 4 · January 3, 2019

Serial Number 7819247 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j

Anonymous · January 2, 2019

Serial Number 7819247 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j

sheprum 1 · October 11, 2018

Serial Number 7819165 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j

Mobilaero Top Contributor Supporter 291 · September 15, 2018

Serial Number 7819049 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j

Anonymous · August 26, 2018

Serial Number 7819049 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j

Mobilaero Top Contributor Supporter 291 · June 25, 2018

Serial Number 7819049 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The movement is stamped "17 Jewels Adjusted" and
is one of the model 1892 "ROYAL" grades that were
converted to "Crescent Streets" at the factory by
milling out the Royal and stamping Crescent St. in
the milled out area.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

jmylott 2 · May 6, 2018

Serial Number 7819257 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · September 6, 2017

Serial Number 7819905 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

GrandpaBob 1 · October 21, 2016

Serial Number 7819830 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · October 21, 2016

Serial Number 7819830 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · September 28, 2016

Serial Number 7819569 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · September 17, 2016

Serial Number 7819397 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Lever Set Movement
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever

Anonymous · June 26, 2016

Serial Number 7819741 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever

Brycef 107 · December 18, 2014

Serial Number 7819845 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever

Anonymous · December 12, 2013

Serial Number 7819219 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: this watch is lever set
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever

Anonymous · December 3, 2013

Serial Number 7819219 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever

Anonymous · August 6, 2013

Serial Number 7819219 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever
Waltham Grade Crescent St. Pocket Watch