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Waltham Grade No. 845 Pocket Watch
Waltham Grade No. 845 Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: No. 845

Mixed Run. Production Inconsistent with Factory Records. See Research Notes.

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 12652070
Grade: No. 845
Model: 1892
Estimated Production Year: 1903
Run Quantity: 200
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 69
Grade/Model Total Production: 56,875
Size: 18s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Regulator: Church 1892
Hairspring: Breguet
Escapement Type: Straight-line
Pallet Jewel Material: Sapphire
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 18418.G2.18S11050.181892M352.O11661.L4673.21J210
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
159.79
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
145.41
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.159%
Registry Population: 4 (2.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 1.72% Analyzing 449 Sales
Research Note: Factory Serial Lists designate this run as an openface Grade "No. 845." However, #12652064 has been verified as a Grade "Crescent St." hunting movement with a factory-fitted conversion dial. #12652170 has been reported as Grade "Appleton, Tracy & Co." #12652070: Verified as "Crescent St." hunting movement.

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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 · July 2, 2023

Serial Number 12652104 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Watch is Hunter Movement, marked American Leader.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

rmwatchandclock Supporter 366 · November 29, 2022

Serial Number 12652070 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Serial number 12652070 is a hunting configuration
model '92 and is signed Crescent St.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

kstrabala 9 · June 22, 2020

Serial Number 12652064 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This S/N is a HC with a conversion dial believed
to be original.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

Anonymous · March 11, 2020

Serial Number 12652170 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is a, 17 jewels adjusted Appleton Tracy
& co. Model 1892.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · March 8, 2019

Serial Number 12652107 was reported as accurate.

Waltham Grade No. 845 Pocket Watch
Waltham Grade No. 845 Pocket Watch