Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Seaside Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Seaside

Mixed Run: 7-Jewel, 11-Jewel, and 15-Jewel Examples Reported

Manufacturer: Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 8187243 Question Mark
Grade: Seaside Question Mark
Model: 1891 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1897 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 8,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 12 of 103 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 961,289 Question Mark
Size: 0s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j    Mixed Run Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 15858.G185.0S280.01891M249.O10318.P2305.11J5732 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
725.59 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
660.29 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.721% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
33 (0.41%) 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 · September 17, 2023

Serial Number 8183675 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Actually the entry is right, just wanted to note
that it is 0s, gilt, hunting, 11 or 15 jewels in
settings (not marked).

pocwatjim 12 · September 11, 2022

Serial Number 8185438 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Nickel Plate, Not Gilt 7J not 11J
Curator Response: Thanks for the confirmation!

Anonymous · April 12, 2021

Serial Number 8189843 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The watch is a 14 size with a flat spring (not
Breguet). Confirming 11 jewel movement.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · March 5, 2021

Serial Number 8183096 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 15, 2021

Serial Number 8190511 was reported as accurate.

woodenu 3 · January 27, 2020

Serial Number 8183472 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 9, 2019

Serial Number 8188861 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Cosmo1 1 · February 6, 2019

Serial Number 8187423 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 16, 2019

Serial Number 8190841 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 1, 2018

Serial Number 8184923 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 28, 2018

Serial Number 8185976 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 6, 2018

Serial Number 8184861 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 4, 2018

Serial Number 8187149 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 4, 2017

Serial Number 8183242 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 11 Jewels Gilt
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 11j
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · October 5, 2017

Serial Number 8184651 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 11j
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · September 25, 2017

Serial Number 8185699 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 11j
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt

shftwrkr 4 · July 28, 2017

Serial Number 8187243 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 11j
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · October 16, 2016

Serial Number 8185496 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 11j
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · October 11, 2016

Serial Number 8186854 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 11j
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt

gotthaveitnow 10 · September 9, 2016

Serial Number 8185335 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 7 Jewel Movement not marked and set in a hunting
case maybe a sidewinder
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 11j
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt

surfingrandma 34 · July 24, 2016

Serial Number 8185121 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 11j
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt

Dawgy66 1 · February 11, 2016

Serial Number 8188437 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine says 15 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt

sramas 1 · November 19, 2015

Serial Number 8183945 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 23, 2015

Serial Number 8184342 was reported as accurate.

George1929 3 · September 8, 2015

Serial Number 8184672 was reported as accurate.

daddo46 992 · April 10, 2015

Serial Number 8187986 was reported as accurate.

925dealer 9 · January 26, 2015

Serial Number 8188662 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 4, 2014

Serial Number 8186945 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 17, 2013

Serial Number 8185699 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 13, 2013

Serial Number 8185189 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 13, 2013

Serial Number 8185189 was reported as accurate.

Waltham Grade Seaside Pocket Watch