Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Sterling Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Sterling

Manufacturer: Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 8157390 Question Mark
Grade: Sterling Question Mark
Model: 1883 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1897 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 8,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 94 of 279 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 755,072 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 7j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant 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: 15853.G337.18S10040.181883M1823.O10315.P2300.7J4526 Question Mark
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.528 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2,099.81 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,910.82 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.087% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
36 (0.45%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -3.95% Analyzing 1,184 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.


Anonymous · August 8, 2023

Serial Number 8157018 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4083 · July 25, 2023

Serial Number 8161942 was reported as accurate.

Mobluegrass Supporter 48 · April 28, 2023

Serial Number 8156652 was reported as accurate.

PHIL1199 Supporter 1162 · February 27, 2023

Serial Number 8158411 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 26, 2022

Serial Number 8157121 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 25, 2020

Serial Number 8156641 was reported as accurate.

Timeman29 1 · July 11, 2019

Serial Number 8162228 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 19, 2019

Serial Number 8157269 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 8, 2018

Serial Number 8159478 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 28, 2018

Serial Number 8157209 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 28, 2018

Serial Number 8160965 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 5, 2018

Serial Number 8160027 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The watch is at least 15 jewel and maybe 17 jewel,
pendant set and open faced.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection so we can take a closer look.

Anonymous · February 21, 2018

Serial Number 8158550 was reported as accurate.

tictocdoc 47 · February 17, 2017

Serial Number 8156395 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 3, 2016

Serial Number 8156219 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 30, 2016

Serial Number 8162196 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 3, 2016

Serial Number 8157840 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 11, 2015

Serial Number 8156688 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · July 11, 2015

Serial Number 8156688 was reported as accurate.

prybar 1 · October 18, 2014

Serial Number 8157269 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 18, 2014

Serial Number 8157269 was reported as accurate.

worldofantiques 199 · October 30, 2013

Serial Number 8157688 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 7, 2013

Serial Number 8160586 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 7, 2013

Serial Number 8160586 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 18, 2013

Serial Number 8155796 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 22, 2013

Serial Number 8160343 was reported as accurate.

Waltham Grade Sterling Pocket Watch