Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade No. 40 Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: No. 40

Mixed Run: Non-Magnetic, A.T.& Co.

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 5739364
Grade: No. 40
Model: 1883
Estimated Production Date: October 1892 - March 1898
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 3
Grade/Model Total Production: 2,500
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Church 1885
Hairspring: Breguet
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Data Research: c.1900 Waltham Factory Ledger Book 2 [NAWCC]
1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 14307.G2.18S9523.181883M1430.O9615.P1058.15J3442
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3.01
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.74
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.003%
Registry Population: 11 (1.10%)
Research Note: #5739561 Verified as Marked "Appleton, Tracy & Co." #5739954 Verified as Marked "Non-Magnetic."

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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 · October 27, 2020

Serial Number 5739727 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 29, 2020

Serial Number 5739727 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 27, 2020

Serial Number 5739056 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 1, 2018

Serial Number 5739833 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 1, 2018

Serial Number 5739833 was reported as accurate.

alex111111 69 · February 4, 2018

Serial Number 5739991 was reported as accurate.

bwalder 137 · February 5, 2016

Serial Number 5739954 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Gilt movement, marked "Non-Magnetic"
Pair case, pendant set and wind
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · November 17, 2013

Serial Number 5739944 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is gilt finish with pendent setting. It is
adjusted to 5 positions. Railroad grade is YES.

Anonymous · February 5, 2013

Serial Number 5739944 was reported as accurate.

Waltham Grade No. 40 Pocket Watch