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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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 8494462 Question Mark
Grade: Seaside Question Mark
Model: 1890 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1898 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 11,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 16 of 139 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,008,199 Question Mark
Size: 6s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j    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: 15966.G200.6S536.61890M245.H4645.P2393.15J3731 Question Mark
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.431 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
41 (0.37%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -2.08% Analyzing 1,214 Sales Question Mark
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 · May 27, 2024

Serial Number 8500069 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 8500069 is a lower grade brass finished movement,
looks like Grade L maybe.

Rcardkidz 4054 · April 19, 2024

Serial Number 8493203 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 29, 2023

Serial Number 8497534 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

cmdraven 4045 · December 22, 2023

Serial Number 8499093 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 4054 · August 2, 2022

Serial Number 8492858 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 4054 · September 18, 2021

Serial Number 8492858 was reported as accurate.

Fifty50 Supporter 350 · August 12, 2021

Serial Number 8490681 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 4054 · July 16, 2021

Serial Number 8492858 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 28, 2021

Serial Number 8492404 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 29, 2021

Serial Number 8500624 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is a 16 jewel two-tone 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 · August 30, 2020

Serial Number 8494834 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement is a 7 jewel

Rcardkidz 4054 · April 13, 2020

Serial Number 8500826 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 22, 2020

Serial Number 8493843 was reported as accurate.

rtwatches 943 · January 7, 2020

Serial Number 8490111 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 15j frosted finish

Anonymous · November 23, 2019

Serial Number 8499319 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: S/N: 8499319 - Mine is only 7j

rtwatches 943 · November 6, 2019

Serial Number 8490994 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 28, 2019

Serial Number 8497861 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 28, 2019

Serial Number 8497861 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 22, 2019

Serial Number 8490323 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 8, 2019

Serial Number 8491237 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 26, 2018

Serial Number 8492586 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 8, 2018

Serial Number 8496005 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 5, 2018

Serial Number 8492080 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 5, 2018

Serial Number 8497193 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 26, 2018

Serial Number 8491136 was reported as accurate.

TheAdmiral 94 · January 21, 2018

Serial Number 8500765 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · December 12, 2017

Serial Number 8490163 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 3, 2017

Serial Number 8495057 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 8, 2017

Serial Number 8492835 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 7, 2017

Serial Number 8490289 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 18, 2016

Serial Number 8498314 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It 17 jewel and the back is custom made

Anonymous · May 4, 2016

Serial Number 8496415 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 21, 2016

Serial Number 8491631 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 23, 2016

Serial Number 8491429 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 18, 2015

Serial Number 8493679 was reported as accurate.

gabe500 2 · November 29, 2015

Serial Number 8491817 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It is has and is marked with 15 Jewels not the 7
noted in the write up. It has a js boss case
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 15j
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4 Split

Anonymous · October 6, 2014

Serial Number 8491999 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 15j

Anonymous · July 22, 2014

Serial Number 8500391 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 15j
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4 Split

Anonymous · July 22, 2014

Serial Number 8500391 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 15j
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4 Split

Anonymous · April 26, 2014

Serial Number 8496896 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 15j

Anonymous · March 19, 2014

Serial Number 8499102 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 15j

1eyeweasel 28 · January 17, 2014

Serial Number 8493456 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 15j

Anonymous · December 7, 2013

Serial Number 8491497 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 15 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 15j
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4 Split

Anonymous · September 9, 2013

Serial Number 8498725 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 15j

Timeswept2 92 · August 29, 2013

Serial Number 8499102 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 7 jewels, movement configuration Hunting finish
nickel
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4 Split

davidfelix99 26 · July 28, 2013

Serial Number 8498441 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 5, 2013

Serial Number 8493741 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 · January 13, 2013

Serial Number 8492081 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 28, 2012

Serial Number 8500997 was reported as accurate.

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