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 & Co.

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Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 12630113
Grade: Bridge
Model: 1894
Estimated Production Year: 1903
Run Quantity: 100
Grade/Model Run: 9 of 11
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,853
Size: 12s
Jewels: 19j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 18397.G21.12S383.121894M373.H5824.P4286.19J159
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.89
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.63
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.003%
Registry Population: 1 (1.00%)
Research Note: Waltham Serial Lists designate this run as Grade "Bridge," 12-Size Model 1894, with 21-23 Jewels. However, #12630113 has been verified as a special 3/4 plate movement manufactured for E. Howard & Co. The movement is additionally marked "Adjusted" and "19 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.


JerryT Waltham Expert Small Watch Expert 425 · November 26, 2022

Serial Number 12630113 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a 3/4-plate movement using the custom
plate pattern for E.Howard Watch Co.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Bridge to 3/4
Waltham Grade Bridge Pocket Watch