Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Wm. Ellery Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Wm. Ellery

Manufacturer: Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1519838 Question Mark
Grade: Wm. Ellery Question Mark
Model: 1879 Question Mark
Estimated Production Date: April 1881 - October 1881 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 24 of 80 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 60,900 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Friction Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 8988.G1532.18S6742.181879M58.O7447.L1161.11J4293 Question Mark
Data Research: c.1900 Waltham Factory Ledger Book 2 [NAWCC]
1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.469 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
169.80 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
154.52 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.169% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
5 (0.50%) Question Mark

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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.


brackenclocks Supporter 35 · December 18, 2023

Serial Number 1519838 was reported as accurate.

Acme69runner 24 · March 3, 2020

Serial Number 1519156 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Lever set pendant wind
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Either to Openface
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · December 12, 2017

Serial Number 1519156 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Either to Openface
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · May 3, 2017

Serial Number 1519609 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Either to Openface
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Kingfisher 17 · February 15, 2014

Serial Number 1519123 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Waltham Grade Wm. Ellery Pocket Watch