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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 8838659 Question Mark
Grade: Seaside Question Mark
Model: 1890 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1898 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 11,500 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 22 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 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: 16131.G212.6S546.61890M255.H4726.P2535.15J3788 Question Mark
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.467 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
50 (0.43%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 2.08% Analyzing 1,215 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.


Rcardkidz 4083 · June 9, 2024

Serial Number 8833977 was reported as accurate.

cbzimm Supporter 469 · January 17, 2023

Serial Number 8838659 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 26, 2022

Serial Number 8842946 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 11, 2022

Serial Number 8833752 was reported as accurate.

jgreene2734 1 · December 20, 2021

Serial Number 8842173 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The table should be revised to note that this
model has 7 jewels.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

Anonymous · December 20, 2021

Serial Number 8842174 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · November 18, 2021

Serial Number 8842174 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5269 · October 30, 2021

Serial Number 8841560 was reported as accurate.

Fifty50 Supporter 350 · May 7, 2021

Serial Number 8836374 was reported as accurate.

Ritaamalfitano1 1 · October 21, 2020

Serial Number 8835452 was reported as accurate.

chinnysvintage 4 · September 24, 2020

Serial Number 8841865 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 20, 2020

Serial Number 8837630 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 2, 2020

Serial Number 8838383 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 18, 2020

Serial Number 8842174 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 21, 2019

Serial Number 8833993 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 28, 2019

Serial Number 8836747 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · March 26, 2019

Serial Number 8838751 was reported as accurate.

Haarie 44 · March 18, 2019

Serial Number 8835373 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 2, 2018

Serial Number 8836628 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 30, 2017

Serial Number 8837071 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 11, 2017

Serial Number 8842672 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 13, 2017

Serial Number 8835637 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 14, 2017

Serial Number 8840358 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 6, 2017

Serial Number 8840669 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 6, 2016

Serial Number 8838348 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

tsands07 1 · July 12, 2016

Serial Number 8836071 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 12, 2016

Serial Number 8836071 was reported as accurate.

corsophoto 1 · May 17, 2016

Serial Number 8837294 was reported as accurate.

corsophoto 1 · May 12, 2016

Serial Number 8837294 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is a Hunter Case, but maybe it was a special
order? Case was made by the BWC Co.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting

Anonymous · December 23, 2015

Serial Number 8832915 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 27, 2015

Serial Number 8840458 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 · August 4, 2014

Serial Number 8833434 was reported as accurate.

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

dav41van Supporter 52 · September 23, 2013

Serial Number 8835868 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 5, 2013

Serial Number 8833573 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 12, 2013

Serial Number 8837494 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Not model 1890.
Jewel count, -7
Hunter case
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4 Split

Anonymous · January 14, 2013

Serial Number 8842686 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 14, 2013

Serial Number 8842686 was reported as accurate.

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