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: 8984315
Grade: Seaside
Model: 1890
Estimated Production Year: 1898
Run Quantity: 11,000
Grade/Model Run: 24 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: 16205.G216.6S548.61890M257.H4761.P2592.15J3814
Database Version: v52.221
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: 42 (0.38%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -5.26% Analyzing 1,200 Sales
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 · January 27, 2024

Serial Number 8981791 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 13, 2022

Serial Number 8983163 was reported as accurate.

Felix1941 42 · December 7, 2021

Serial Number 8992396 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: this is a 7j not a 15j
Curator Response: Thanks for the confirmation!

pwcanada Supporter 107 · October 12, 2021

Serial Number 8983724 was reported as accurate.

Fifty50 Supporter 317 · May 7, 2021

Serial Number 8986164 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 26, 2021

Serial Number 8989570 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 8, 2020

Serial Number 8991108 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3970 · August 9, 2020

Serial Number 8991207 was reported as accurate.

jason4kstate 244 · July 4, 2020

Serial Number 8983738 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3970 · May 6, 2020

Serial Number 8983519 was reported as accurate.

wicozani 73 · March 21, 2020

Serial Number 8991399 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This must be mixed run production. This particular
serial # movement is a 7-jewel. eBay auction >>
https://www.ebay.com/itm/American-Waltham-Watch-Mo
vements-0s-6s-Nice-Dials-Parts-or-Repair/184210777
917?hash=item2ae3d1673d:g:zecAAOSw9IReSDC0
Curator Response: Verified. [eBay #184210777917]

Anonymous · February 10, 2020

Serial Number 8981918 was reported as accurate.

Phylli 1 · June 7, 2019

Serial Number 8985829 was reported as accurate.

Phylli 1 · June 7, 2019

Serial Number 8985829 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

scandal665 1 · April 24, 2019

Serial Number 8992068 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 21, 2017

Serial Number 8986995 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 7, 2017

Serial Number 8990247 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 16, 2016

Serial Number 8989899 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 26, 2016

Serial Number 8991197 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 26, 2016

Serial Number 8991459 was reported as accurate.

dserdu 7 · September 24, 2016

Serial Number 8984315 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 8, 2016

Serial Number 8982487 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 5, 2015

Serial Number 8992193 was reported as accurate.

sln4tra 11 · October 20, 2015

Serial Number 8983802 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 24, 2015

Serial Number 8992331 was reported as accurate.

crispy 322 · July 12, 2015

Serial Number 8983458 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Nickel finish
3/4 plate
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4 Split

ed30519 1 · May 22, 2015

Serial Number 8987135 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 10, 2015

Serial Number 8989025 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 10, 2015

Serial Number 8989025 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 26, 2014

Serial Number 8981800 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Hunter case, not open face
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4 Split

philsan1a 221 · May 25, 2014

Serial Number 8984104 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 28, 2014

Serial Number 8990816 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 · June 25, 2013

Serial Number 8981550 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 18, 2013

Serial Number 8981550 was reported as accurate.

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