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Access Date: December 26, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
American Waltham Watch Co.
Grade: No. 620
Mixed Run: 15-Jewel and 17-Jewel Movements
| Manufacturer: | Waltham |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Waltham, Massachusetts | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 12227428 | |
| Grade: | No. 620 | |
| Model: | 1899 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1903 | |
| Run Quantity: | 3,000 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 85 of 174 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 339,100 | |
| Variant Est. Production: | 183,150 (16S-M1899-15J-HNP) | |
| Size: | 16s | |
| Jewels: | 15j Mixed Run | |
| Jewel Setting: | Screw-Set | |
| Movement Configuration: | Hunting | |
| Movement Finish: | Nickel | |
| Movement Inlay Color: | Black | |
| Movement Setting: | Pendant | |
| Plate: | Bridge Plate | |
| Bridge Type: | Center | |
| Regulator: | Micrometric | |
| Hairspring: | Breguet | |
| Adjusted: | No | |
| Railroad Grade: | No | |
| Movement Markings: | A.W.W.Co. Waltham, Mass. 15 Jewels |
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| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 18103.G85.16S1597.161899M560.H5653.P4076.15J4233 | |
| Data Research: |
1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest |
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| Database Version: | v52.526 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 558.35 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 508.09 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.555% | |
| Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 22 (0.73%) | |
| $ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): | 4.76% Analyzing 1,584 Sales | |
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Research Note: Waltham Serial Lists designate this run as featuring 15 jewels. However, #12227428 has been verified as a "plugged" movement upgraded to 17 jewels.
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade No. 620
Target Profile: 16S-M1899-15J-HNP-U
| Waltham Grade No. 620 (All Variations): 693,199 ETP | |||
| 16S: 693,199 100.00% 16s, Grade No. 620 |
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| 16S-M1899: 339,100 48.92% 16s, Grade No. 620, Model 1899 |
Other: 354,099
Other Models or Unclassified |
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| 16S-M1899-15J: 336,600 48.56% 16s, Grade No. 620, Model 1899, 15 Jewels |
Other: 2,500
Other Jewels or Unclassified |
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| 16S-M1899-15J-HNP: 183,150 26.42% 16s, Grade No. 620, Model 1899, 15 Jewels, Hunting/Pendant/Nickel |
Other: 153,450
Other Configs or Unclassified |
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| 16S-M1899-15J-HNP-U: 183,150 26.42% | |||
Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 22 watches in the population registry for this run with 2 images.
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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 · September 29, 2019
Serial Number 12227428 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: For waltham serial number 12227428, I have 17
jewels engraved on the movement. Also, some
internal parts seem to be reversed from what I see
on the posted images
jewels engraved on the movement. Also, some
internal parts seem to be reversed from what I see
on the posted images
Curator Response: Thanks for the report and images. The Waltham Serial Lists indicate this run is 15 Jewels. However, your movement is evidence that some or all were upgraded and "plugged" at the factory with the new jewel marking.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge
texnet 684 · April 16, 2019
Serial Number 12227606 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge
bsissel 1 · July 17, 2018
Serial Number 12226279 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge
texnet 684 · October 30, 2016
Serial Number 12227606 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge
texnet 684 · October 30, 2016
Serial Number 12227606 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge
Anonymous · January 14, 2016
Serial Number 12227205 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge
Anonymous · January 14, 2016
Serial Number 12227205 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge
Harley505 Supporter 78 · July 31, 2015
Serial Number 12228481 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge
Anonymous · February 19, 2015
Serial Number 12227056 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge
Anonymous · December 26, 2012
Serial Number 12228049 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge
Anonymous · December 26, 2012
Serial Number 12228049 was reported as inaccurate.
No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge
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