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: 8541289
Grade: Seaside
Model: 1890
Estimated Production Year: 1898
Run Quantity: 10,000
Grade/Model Run: 17 of 139
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,008,199
Size: 6s
Jewels: 15j    Mixed Run
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Split Plate
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 15979.G202.6S537.61890M246.H4656.P2402.15J3735
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3,018.65
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2,762.26
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3.017%
Registry Population: 43 (0.43%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -5.26% Analyzing 1,200 Sales
Research Note: Waltham Serial Lists designate this as a mixed run comprised of 7-Jewel and 15-Jewel Movements. #8539248: Reported as 7 Jewel.

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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 · December 30, 2023

Serial Number 8542611 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · August 3, 2023

Serial Number 8538798 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 31, 2023

Serial Number 8545170 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 11, 2023

Serial Number 8536630 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 15, 2022

Serial Number 8541158 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 18, 2022

Serial Number 8539022 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 15, 2022

Serial Number 8539022 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 11, 2021

Serial Number 8539172 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · June 23, 2021

Serial Number 8539248 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 7 jewels
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

Anonymous · December 25, 2020

Serial Number 8536436 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 29, 2020

Serial Number 8543281 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · June 23, 2020

Serial Number 8538069 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 16, 2020

Serial Number 8544569 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 11, 2020

Serial Number 8536471 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 25, 2019

Serial Number 8538413 was reported as accurate.

4mula1fan 50 · September 26, 2019

Serial Number 8543895 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 3, 2019

Serial Number 8537849 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · February 1, 2019

Serial Number 8543725 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · January 30, 2019

Serial Number 8543725 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 3, 2018

Serial Number 8543350 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 17, 2016

Serial Number 8541667 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 1, 2016

Serial Number 8539005 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: different style movement, hunting case style case.
serial number . 8539005, according to shugarts
guide the movement is a model 1900 0/3 size
according to it's 1.1 inch diameter. however
according to it's serial number it is a model 1898
built in 1898. the 0/6 size is 1.00 inches. very
confusing the watch was given as a grad present to
my grandmother in 6/03. this is the first error i
have come across in your data base since checking
many watches. keep up the good work
Curator Response: Production years are always estimates, even in other resources. They are usually accurate within +/- 3 years.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4 Split

Anonymous · December 18, 2015

Serial Number 8545061 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 13, 2015

Serial Number 8545061 was reported as accurate.

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

giptwatchrepair 26 · October 21, 2015

Serial Number 8543457 was reported as accurate.

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

DustOffUH1 9 · June 2, 2015

Serial Number 8537450 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is a Hunter
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4 Split

bristolman 3 · September 27, 2014

Serial Number 8542263 was reported as accurate.

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

BARONVONZ 27 · July 17, 2014

Serial Number 8543566 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 22, 2014

Serial Number 8543895 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 6, 2014

Serial Number 8541289 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 7, 2013

Serial Number 8541289 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 26, 2013

Serial Number 8537719 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 16, 2013

Serial Number 8536593 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 22, 2013

Serial Number 8537976 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Plate configuration and design is different.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4 Split
Waltham Grade Seaside Pocket Watch