Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Sterling Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Sterling

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 8211419
Grade: Sterling
Model: 1883
Estimated Production Year: 1897
Run Quantity: 1,650
Grade/Model Run: 95 of 279
Grade/Model Total Production: 755,072
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 15868.G338.18S10048.181883M1829.O10336.P2309.7J4534
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2,099.81
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,910.82
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.087%
Registry Population: 6 (0.36%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -15.85% Analyzing 1,172 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 · February 24, 2023

Serial Number 8211998 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is 2 tone and 11j
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · January 23, 2019

Serial Number 8211879 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 30, 2018

Serial Number 8212334 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 3, 2015

Serial Number 8211998 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · February 22, 2015

Serial Number 8211998 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

jrobinson777 97 · September 2, 2013

Serial Number 8212644 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Jewels: 7-11 (could be 7 or 11 jewels, depends
upon each movement) please post pictures to show
seven jewels.

jrobinson777 97 · September 2, 2013

Serial Number 8211419 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Jewels: 11 (four screw-set jewels, four jewels on
balance, two on palet fork, and one roller jewel
=11) Check the picture, it is my watch.
Movement Finish: Gilt

Anonymous · August 18, 2013

Serial Number 8212644 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Appears to be 7 jewel
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-POCKET-WATCH-1897
-WALTHAM-18s-11j-24HR-DIAL-A-W-C-CO-STERLING-CASE-
/310723438443?pt=Pocket_Watches&hash=item48588f676
b&autorefresh=true
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 7J

jrobinson777 97 · July 19, 2013

Serial Number 8211419 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 7J
Waltham Grade Sterling Pocket Watch