Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Riverside Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Riverside

Mixed Run: Pendant-Set and Lever-Set Movements

Manufacturer: Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 15012487 Question Mark
Grade: Riverside Question Mark
Model: 1899 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1906 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 700 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 90 of 118 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 56,539 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 19j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant    Mixed Run Question Mark
Plate: Bridge Plate Question Mark
Bridge Type: Center Question Mark
Regulator: Church 1892 Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 5 Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 19725.G858.16S2076.161899M1016.O12389.P5356.19J255 Question Mark
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.431 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
100.56 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
91.51 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.100% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
14 (2.00%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 4.44% Analyzing 230 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: Waltham Serial Lists do not designate range as Lever-Set. #15012965 Reported as Lever-Set.

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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.


CG12960 26 · June 12, 2024

Serial Number 15012948 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Lever Set

Anonymous · November 10, 2019

Serial Number 15012428 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: my warch is pendant ser
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt or Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · December 18, 2017

Serial Number 15012965 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is lever set, and not pendant set. All
other information appears to be correct.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt or Nickel
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · November 9, 2016

Serial Number 15012558 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I disagree with the earlier note. A pendant-set
watch CANNOT be used on a railroad.
Cheers. duffy l.
Curator Response: During the estimated production year is 1906, a pendant-set watch was still accepted on many American railroads. This changed with defined standards in 1908.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt or Nickel
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

dfchong 837 · August 3, 2016

Serial Number 15012768 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt or Nickel
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · February 7, 2015

Serial Number 15012325 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This s/n meets all requirements for railroad
grade, has a jeweled barrel, and is marked "5
positions" on the barrel plate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · October 21, 2014

Serial Number 15012311 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · October 1, 2014

Serial Number 15012397 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · April 23, 2014

Serial Number 15012820 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge
Waltham Grade Riverside Pocket Watch