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
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 8187243
Grade: Seaside
Model: 1891
Estimated Production Year: 1897
Run Quantity: 8,000
Grade/Model Run: 12 of 103
Grade/Model Total Production: 961,289
Size: 0s
Jewels: 11j    Mixed Run
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Pendant
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 15858.G185.0S280.01891M249.O10329.P2304.11J5732
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
725.59
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
660.29
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.721%
Registry Population: 32 (0.40%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -18.79% Analyzing 5,696 Sales

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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 991 · 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