Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade A.W.Co. Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: A.W.Co.

Manufacturer: Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 8917890 Question Mark
Grade: A.W.Co. Question Mark
Model: 1883 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1898 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,500 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 6 of 9 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 29,000 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 7j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 16156.G44.18S10167.181883M1940.H4740.P2550.7J4647 Question Mark
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.631 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
7.57 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
6.94 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.007% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
12 (0.48%) Question Mark

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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 · November 11, 2024

Serial Number 8916244 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is an open face watch

Anonymous · March 28, 2022

Serial Number 8915711 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · January 3, 2022

Serial Number 8916807 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 6, 2021

Serial Number 8916411 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 11, 2021

Serial Number 8916894 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 11, 2020

Serial Number 8917726 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Size correct. Model type is incorrect, looks more
like a 1888 movement configuration
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

PHIL1199 Supporter 1250 · November 29, 2019

Serial Number 8916718 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · August 5, 2018

Serial Number 8916180 was reported as accurate.

Joey007 1 · July 18, 2017

Serial Number 8916514 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 11, 2016

Serial Number 8915965 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 10, 2014

Serial Number 8916288 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

asteist1 4 · May 21, 2014

Serial Number 8915717 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Have a look at the photos in the ebay listing, see
for yourself. I think it's something more like a
model 1888 16s.

Waltham Grade A.W.Co. Pocket Watch