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: 8745266
Grade: Seaside
Model: 1890
Estimated Production Year: 1898
Run Quantity: 10,000
Grade/Model Run: 21 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: 16088.G210.6S543.61890M252.H4710.P2498.15J3774
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3,035.46
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: 48 (0.48%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -12.37% Analyzing 1,201 Sales
Research Note: Mixed Run: 7-Jewel and 15-Jewel Movements. #8744213: Reported as 7 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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · November 30, 2023

Serial Number 8743366 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 5, 2022

Serial Number 8740928 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 7, 2022

Serial Number 8744213 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 8744213 is a 7 jewel, no jewel. And all The
numbers on the watch match.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

Anonymous · February 28, 2021

Serial Number 8740620 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 18, 2021

Serial Number 8745031 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 16, 2021

Serial Number 8745031 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 3, 2020

Serial Number 8741201 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 30, 2020

Serial Number 8745421 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is open face. Illinois watch case no 4064.
Watch paper still present.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If your dial does not feature a seconds bit, the movement is still a hunting configuration with a special factory dial to allow for an openface orientation.

2mnyboxers Supporter 399 · January 26, 2020

Serial Number 8741376 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 30, 2019

Serial Number 8738904 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 5, 2019

Serial Number 8740631 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 8, 2019

Serial Number 8737291 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 9, 2019

Serial Number 8742772 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 8, 2019

Serial Number 8742059 was reported as accurate.

Ashraf 149 · November 25, 2018

Serial Number 8737933 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 8, 2018

Serial Number 8741450 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 24, 2018

Serial Number 8745453 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 9, 2018

Serial Number 8738940 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 12, 2017

Serial Number 8740677 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 25, 2017

Serial Number 8741820 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 25, 2017

Serial Number 8741820 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 17, 2017

Serial Number 8742208 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 18, 2016

Serial Number 8742491 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 28, 2016

Serial Number 8741701 was reported as accurate.

Snodse 1 · March 23, 2016

Serial Number 8738021 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Not openface
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting

Anonymous · August 29, 2014

Serial Number 8737644 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 jewel, closed face and was told made in 1906
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4 Split

rubber 37 · July 12, 2014

Serial Number 8743115 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 17, 2014

Serial Number 8742198 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 25, 2014

Serial Number 8740492 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 30, 2013

Serial Number 8739252 was reported as accurate.

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