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: 9809914
Grade: Seaside
Model: 1890
Estimated Production Year: 1900
Run Quantity: 9,000
Grade/Model Run: 41 of 139
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,008,199
Size: 6s
Jewels: 7j    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: 16622.G249.6S571.61890M280.H4963.P2929.7J4833
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: 34 (0.38%)
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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · November 30, 2023

Serial Number 9806530 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 26, 2021

Serial Number 9806228 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 15, 2021

Serial Number 9810280 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Not a hunter. Open face . 12 is at pendent .
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.

Anonymous · October 14, 2020

Serial Number 9806759 was reported as accurate.

charlescrain 1 · July 20, 2020

Serial Number 9806494 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is marked 15 jewels.

Anonymous · July 7, 2020

Serial Number 9806494 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 9806494 is marked 15 Jewels

Anonymous · May 7, 2020

Serial Number 9808291 was reported as accurate.

avpalermo Supporter 568 · April 12, 2020

Serial Number 9814764 was reported as accurate.

ABUMALEK 97 · November 25, 2019

Serial Number 9810225 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 4, 2019

Serial Number 9808649 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 13, 2019

Serial Number 9807829 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 11, 2019

Serial Number 9807708 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 3, 2019

Serial Number 9806264 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Waltham watch, SN: 9806264 is clearly identified
on the movement as having 15 jewels.

Anonymous · February 23, 2018

Serial Number 9814909 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 28, 2017

Serial Number 9808429 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 24, 2016

Serial Number 9812307 was reported as accurate.

Imcinda 1 · July 26, 2016

Serial Number 9812114 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 16, 2015

Serial Number 9810611 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It is a 7j Hunter case
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 7J
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4 Split

Anonymous · January 20, 2015

Serial Number 9809856 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 7J
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting

Anonymous · August 11, 2014

Serial Number 9808122 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 7J
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting

Anonymous · September 19, 2013

Serial Number 9809692 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 7J
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting

Anonymous · September 2, 2013

Serial Number 9811135 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 7J
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting

tkarter 184 · June 19, 2013

Serial Number 9810458 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 7J
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting

Anonymous · May 8, 2013

Serial Number 9810458 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 7J
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting

Anonymous · April 24, 2013

Serial Number 9808514 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 7J
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Waltham Grade Seaside Pocket Watch