Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Bridge Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Bridge

Private Label(s) in Run:

E. Howard Watch Co. - Boston, U.S.A.

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Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 12600548
Grade: Bridge
Model: 1899
Estimated Production Year: 1903
Run Quantity: 600
Grade/Model Run: 11 of 15
Grade/Model Total Production: 3,660
Size: 16s
Jewels: 23j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Bridge Plate
Bridge Type: Center
Regulator: Reed
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 18381.G18.16S1671.161899M631.H5814.P4270.23J100
Database Version: v52.246
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
6.20
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
5.64
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.006%
Registry Population: 3 (0.50%)
Research Note: Special order movements marked "E. Howard Watch Co. - Boston, U.S.A." with customer serial numbers.

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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.


JerryT Waltham Expert Small Watch Expert 425 · January 30, 2022

Serial Number 12600257 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is basically as described but is marked "E.
Howard Watch Co., Boston, U.S.A." and has a
Howard serial
number 1000257 on the barrel bridge. 600257 is
under the dial.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

JerryT Waltham Expert Small Watch Expert 425 · January 29, 2022

Serial Number 12600039 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is basically as described but is marked "E.
Howard & Co., Boston" and has a Howard serial
number 1000039 on the barrel bridge. 600039 is
under the dial.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

Anonymous · June 1, 2013

Serial Number 12600548 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The technical details are correct, but the entry
omits a very significant detail: this watch is E.
Howard Watch Co. #1,000,548, which was made by
Waltham under contract.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from Bdg. to 1899
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge
Waltham Grade Bridge Pocket Watch