Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Seaside Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Seaside

Mixed Run: 7-Jewel and 11-Jewel Movements. Gilt, Nickel, and Two-Tone Movements.

Private Label(s) in Run:

Penelope

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Manufacturer: Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 8128593 Question Mark
Grade: Seaside Question Mark
Model: 1891 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1897 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 13,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 11 of 103 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 961,289 Question Mark
Size: 0s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j    Mixed Run Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt    Mixed Run Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 15845.G183.0S278.01891M247.H4598.P2294.11J5731 Question Mark
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.465 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2,168.63 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,973.45 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.156% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
47 (0.36%) Question Mark
Research Note: Waltham Serial Lists designate run as Grade "Seaside" with 7-11 Jewels. #8137242: Verified as Marked "Penelope" with Two-Tone Finish (Gilt Circle), 7 Jewels. [eBay #392120234103]. #8128593: Verified as gilt movement with at least 11 screw-set jewels (possibly 15 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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5269 · June 19, 2024

Serial Number 8137334 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 4083 · March 20, 2022

Serial Number 8131348 was reported as accurate.

NumbatNinja Supporter 48 · July 26, 2021

Serial Number 8128593 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is gilt. I think the jewel count looks to
be 15.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · May 27, 2021

Serial Number 8132055 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · May 3, 2020

Serial Number 8138943 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · May 3, 2020

Serial Number 8138943 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt

Rcardkidz 4083 · November 2, 2019

Serial Number 8130465 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · August 28, 2019

Serial Number 8137817 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · June 23, 2019

Serial Number 8135346 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · November 8, 2018

Serial Number 8128438 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · September 7, 2018

Serial Number 8137242 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: American Waltham
Serial number 8,137242
Marked Penelop
7 Jewel
2-tone movement
ebay item- 392120234103
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt

mikefr1 Supporter 2 · August 29, 2018

Serial Number 8139938 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt

daddo46 992 · August 1, 2018

Serial Number 8134659 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · June 9, 2018

Serial Number 8132799 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt

7797903 10 · January 15, 2018

Serial Number 8134482 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt

Jdwpaints 1 · September 28, 2017

Serial Number 8129871 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · September 14, 2017

Serial Number 8138350 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · February 9, 2017

Serial Number 8134671 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt

jrog2016 1 · August 31, 2016

Serial Number 8131338 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt

silentsgirl76 1 · August 22, 2016

Serial Number 8131285 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · May 16, 2016

Serial Number 8128031 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt

Jayhamma 1 · April 15, 2016

Serial Number 8128753 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · April 15, 2016

Serial Number 8128753 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · March 28, 2016

Serial Number 8132984 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · March 25, 2016

Serial Number 8131312 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt

Uncleroger Supporter 30 · December 22, 2015

Serial Number 8139156 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My Seaside Movement is in a Hunting Case.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · June 16, 2015

Serial Number 8136986 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt

framby66 9 · March 19, 2015

Serial Number 8133526 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · November 5, 2014

Serial Number 8133218 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt

darkstar 247 · October 9, 2014

Serial Number 8136443 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Finish......nickel
Plate: 3/4 plate
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4

nthomas819 5 · September 1, 2014

Serial Number 8137927 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting

Anonymous · April 25, 2014

Serial Number 8138847 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting

Anonymous · February 2, 2014

Serial Number 8138398 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting

Anonymous · January 25, 2014

Serial Number 8136506 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting

rocket00 236 · January 25, 2014

Serial Number 8136506 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting

Anonymous · January 1, 2014

Serial Number 8136890 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting

Anonymous · November 4, 2013

Serial Number 8137481 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting

Anonymous · November 3, 2013

Serial Number 8133218 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting

Anonymous · January 21, 2013

Serial Number 8139968 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Waltham Grade Seaside Pocket Watch