Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Seaside Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Seaside

Mixed Run: 7-Jewel and 15-Jewel Movements

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 8237517
Grade: Seaside
Model: 1891
Estimated Production Year: 1897
Run Quantity: 5,000
Grade/Model Run: 13 of 103
Grade/Model Total Production: 961,289
Size: 0s
Jewels: 15j    Mixed Run
Movement Configuration: Openface
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: 15878.G187.0S281.01891M250.O10342.P2319.15J3706
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
721.58
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: 25 (0.50%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 3.03% Analyzing 545 Sales
Research Note: Waltham serial lists designate this run as Grade "Seaside" with "7-15" 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.


Anonymous · January 14, 2024

Serial Number 8235378 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My movement is stamped 17 jewels but the database
indicates mixed run of 7 or 15. Also the other
images for this movement look nothing like mine.

Anonymous · September 5, 2022

Serial Number 8236876 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Number of Jewels: 7 (Not marked on movement)
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

Anonymous · March 8, 2022

Serial Number 8237054 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · August 9, 2021

Serial Number 8237394 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · May 21, 2021

Serial Number 8236617 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 3398 · September 10, 2020

Serial Number 8237304 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 12, 2019

Serial Number 8238802 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 11, 2019

Serial Number 8236102 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 7, 2018

Serial Number 8238803 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 7, 2018

Serial Number 8238803 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 7, 2018

Serial Number 8238803 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 16, 2018

Serial Number 8236033 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 24, 2016

Serial Number 8238254 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · October 23, 2016

Serial Number 8235905 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 21, 2016

Serial Number 8234963 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 17, 2015

Serial Number 8236782 was reported as accurate.

chanceinhell2000 1 · March 20, 2015

Serial Number 8236812 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 6, 2013

Serial Number 8238738 was reported as accurate.

Waltham Grade Seaside Pocket Watch