Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade No. 645 Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: No. 645

21j and 19j movements reported in this run.

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 15094551
Grade: No. 645
Model: 1899
Estimated Production Year: 1906
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 6
Grade/Model Total Production: 4,850
Size: 16s
Jewels: 19j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Bridge Plate
Bridge Type: Center
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: Jeweled Motor
Regulator: Church 1892
Hairspring: Breguet
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
Railroad Grade: Yes
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 19823.G3.16S2111.161899M1050.O12465.L4961.19J269
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
14.60
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
13.29
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.015%
Registry Population: 18 (1.80%)

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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.


garydurie Supporter 29 · September 15, 2023

Serial Number 15094080 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 12, 2023

Serial Number 15094941 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 21, 2023

Serial Number 15094886 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 18, 2021

Serial Number 15094844 was reported as accurate.

clockingscotty 108 · April 9, 2021

Serial Number 15094580 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Everything fine, just wanted to report that my
specific serial number is not as beautifully
engraved, but is 21 jewels.
Curator Response: Thanks for the confirmation!

tbishop907 1 · January 8, 2019

Serial Number 15094425 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · January 8, 2019

Serial Number 15094425 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · January 8, 2019

Serial Number 15094425 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · April 21, 2018

Serial Number 15094814 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · December 14, 2017

Serial Number 15094044 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · January 21, 2016

Serial Number 15094400 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 21 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · December 31, 2015

Serial Number 15094803 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This serial number is actually a 21 j not 19j.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Msw233 Supporter 89 · November 29, 2015

Serial Number 15094167 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

toothsls 44 · July 5, 2014

Serial Number 15094213 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · February 8, 2014

Serial Number 15094818 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · January 25, 2014

Serial Number 15094818 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Waltham serial number 15094818 is clearly marked
"21 Jewels"
Best regards, Kent
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Msw233 Supporter 89 · January 12, 2014

Serial Number 15094551 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 21 jewel. 21 plug has replaced the 19. Gold jewel
settings as in all 19 jewel 645's, not brass as
found in 21 jewel 645's.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · August 22, 2013

Serial Number 15094561 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Msw233 Supporter 89 · August 17, 2013

Serial Number 15094469 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 19 JEWELS!!
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 19j
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · February 27, 2013

Serial Number 15094469 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 19j, adjusted 5 positions
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 19j
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge
Waltham Grade No. 645 Pocket Watch