Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Sporting Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Sporting

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 14767
Grade: Sporting
Model: 1857
Estimated Production Date: January 1859 - December 1860
Run Quantity: 100
Grade/Model Run: 11 of 11
Grade/Model Total Production: 400
Size: 18s
Jewels: 16j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Signing Style: Serif (Decorative)
Movement Inlay Color: None
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Balance Type: Solid
Balance Material: Gold
Regulator: Plain Undersprung
Hairspring: Flat
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 22914
Movement Markings: Appleton, Tracy & Co.
Waltham, Mass.
Data Research: c.1900 Waltham Factory Ledger Book 1 [NAWCC]
c.1900 Waltham Factory Ledgers [Ehrhardt Transcription]
1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 257.G11.18S254.181857M253.O256.K256.16J72
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.19
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.09
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.001%
Registry Population: 3 (3.00%)

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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 · June 4, 2023

Serial Number 14767 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 18, 2022

Serial Number 14751 was reported as accurate.

rjbeck 150 · May 20, 2019

Serial Number 14797 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · July 7, 2018

Serial Number 14738 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

worldofantiques 199 · April 28, 2014

Serial Number 14723 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Waltham Grade Sporting Pocket Watch