Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Sterling Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Sterling

Mixed Run: 7-Jewel and 15-Jewel Movements

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 17860417
Grade: Sterling
Model: 1883
Estimated Production Year: 1909
Run Quantity: 3,000
Grade/Model Run: 254 of 279
Grade/Model Total Production: 755,072
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j    Mixed Run
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 21561.G497.18S11949.181883M3293.O13411.P6857.15J5001
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2,088.18
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,910.82
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.087%
Registry Population: 13 (0.43%)
Research Note: Waltham Serial Lists designate this run as Grade "Sterling" with 7-15 Jewels.

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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.


Rcardkidz 3398 · February 27, 2021

Serial Number 17860672 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 21, 2020

Serial Number 17862652 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 7j
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

Rick9748 5 · March 10, 2020

Serial Number 17862456 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 2, 2020

Serial Number 17861042 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Waltham grade Sterling movements are only 7
jewels.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. Waltham factory serial lists designate this run as Grade "Sterling" with "7-15" jewels. Due to run consolidation methods in these serial records, it is possible this run is mixed with another grade.

AWeber62 97 · August 16, 2019

Serial Number 17860247 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 19, 2019

Serial Number 17860247 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 19, 2019

Serial Number 17860247 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · July 19, 2019

Serial Number 17860247 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · July 19, 2019

Serial Number 17860247 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 25, 2018

Serial Number 17862591 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 16, 2016

Serial Number 17860598 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 16, 2016

Serial Number 17860598 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 12, 2015

Serial Number 17862629 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 8, 2015

Serial Number 17862629 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 20, 2014

Serial Number 17861159 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 11, 2013

Serial Number 17860914 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 24, 2013

Serial Number 17861543 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The layout is different and this one does not say
Appleton. It also says 7 jewels
Waltham Grade Sterling Pocket Watch