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From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Special M1883 21J Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Special M1883 21J

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 17858888
Grade: Special M1883 21J
Model: 1883
Estimated Production Year: 1909
Run Quantity: 250
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 3
Grade/Model Total Production: 700
Variant Est. Production: 500 (18S-M1883-21J-OTP)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
Movement Signing Style: Mixed
Movement Inlay Color: Black
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Ohlson 1906
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Movement Markings: American Waltham Watch Co.
21 Jewels.
Safety Pinion
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 21559.G3.18S11947.181883M3291.O13409.P6855.21J384
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.09
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.92
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.002%
Registry Population: 6 (2.40%)

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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 · May 29, 2018

Serial Number 17858940 was reported as accurate.

pocketwatch101 111 · May 5, 2018

Serial Number 17858967 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 29, 2017

Serial Number 17858859 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 22, 2017

Serial Number 17858766 was reported as accurate.

wabash 134 · May 11, 2017

Serial Number 17858967 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17858967 is on eBay with 3 days to go (not mine)
#311847962165
It is a 2 Tone movement the same as the 17858888
reported below
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · April 17, 2017

Serial Number 17858967 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Two-Tone

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · October 14, 2016

Serial Number 17858985 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Two-Tone

pocketwatch101 111 · January 24, 2015

Serial Number 17858888 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I have submitted a inaccurate description based on
the production count of 31,905 from this site.
NAWCC's information side lists this movement as
First:17858751 Last:17859000 with a total run of
249. I believe that to be more correct
considering the rarity of this (Model, Special).
At the least there is a conflict is accurate
reporting.

RonKaplewicz 6 · January 12, 2015

Serial Number 17858885 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch serial number 17858885 Waltham I
believe the total production on your info is far
too high. This is an extremely rare watch, and
carries a retail value of OVER $4,000

harrington 99 · October 13, 2014

Serial Number 17858778 was reported as accurate.

Waltham Grade Special M1883 21J Pocket Watch