Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Seaside Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Seaside

Mixed Run: 7-Jewel and 11-Jewel Movements

Manufacturer: Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 8268642 Question Mark
Grade: Seaside Question Mark
Model: 1890 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1897 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 10,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 10 of 139 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,008,199 Question Mark
Size: 6s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j    Mixed Run Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Split Plate Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 15888.G188.6S530.61890M239.H4614.P2327.11J5736 Question Mark
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.462 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3,035.46 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2,762.26 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3.017% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
35 (0.35%) Question Mark
Research Note: Waltham Serial Lists designate this run as Grade "Seaside" with 7-11 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.


cmdraven 4083 · October 7, 2023

Serial Number 8265291 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 4, 2022

Serial Number 8274576 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · September 7, 2022

Serial Number 8266478 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 19, 2022

Serial Number 8266388 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 7 JEWELS
Curator Response: Thanks for the confirmation!

Anonymous · March 7, 2022

Serial Number 8270031 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 4, 2022

Serial Number 8267726 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 19, 2021

Serial Number 8266161 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 26, 2020

Serial Number 8267450 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 8, 2020

Serial Number 8272534 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 14, 2019

Serial Number 8270175 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a 7 jewel watch. I am not certain about
the size, have not measured that yet.

Danielouellette 4 · April 16, 2019

Serial Number 8269848 was reported as accurate.

Danielouellette 4 · April 16, 2019

Serial Number 8269848 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 22, 2019

Serial Number 8269321 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 4, 2019

Serial Number 8270464 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 23, 2019

Serial Number 8267589 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

sameking47 1 · December 26, 2018

Serial Number 8265113 was reported as accurate.

robanoble 36 · April 4, 2018

Serial Number 8265408 was reported as accurate.

BeverlyV 1 · January 8, 2018

Serial Number 8271423 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 8, 2018

Serial Number 8271423 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 28, 2017

Serial Number 8265162 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 27, 2017

Serial Number 8265162 was reported as accurate.

dsdiamond 1 · May 13, 2017

Serial Number 8272442 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 7, 2017

Serial Number 8267215 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 7, 2017

Serial Number 8267215 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 30, 2016

Serial Number 8274031 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 30, 2016

Serial Number 8270386 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 19, 2016

Serial Number 8269519 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · June 8, 2016

Serial Number 8267496 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 11, 2016

Serial Number 8273891 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Hunter movement and nickel finish.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting

Msmelanie29 1 · August 7, 2015

Serial Number 8266347 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting

Designer65 13 · January 11, 2015

Serial Number 8268491 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4 Split

Anonymous · October 10, 2014

Serial Number 8272530 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting

chingalia 193 · June 4, 2014

Serial Number 8267537 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting

Anonymous · May 19, 2014

Serial Number 8271781 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting

Anonymous · May 19, 2014

Serial Number 8271781 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting

Anonymous · August 25, 2013

Serial Number 8274497 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4 Split

Anonymous · June 29, 2013

Serial Number 8265809 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: jewel and size
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4 Split

Anonymous · January 4, 2013

Serial Number 8265007 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Waltham Grade Seaside Pocket Watch