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From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Equity Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Equity

Mixed Run: See Research Notes

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 18308216
Grade: Equity
Model: 1908
Estimated Production Year: 1912
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 5 of 20
Grade/Model Total Production: 56,500
Size: 16s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 21895.G5.16S2820.161908M390.H7357.P7120.7J6276
Database Version: v52.246
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
60.21
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
54.79
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.060%
Registry Population: 7 (0.35%)
Research Note: Waltham Serial Lists designate this run as Grade "Equity" with 7 Jewels. However, multiple reports indicate Grade "Traveler" movements within the run. It should also be noted that the following run is recorded as an Openface Grade "Traveler" with 7 Jewels [18309001-18311000].

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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.


PHIL1199 Supporter 961 · March 15, 2023

Serial Number 18307018 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: is serial number is on a Traveler, hunting
configuration!.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

PHIL1199 Supporter 961 · June 9, 2022

Serial Number 18308334 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This serial number belongs to a Traveler hunting
movement!.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · August 5, 2021

Serial Number 18307659 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The movement is marked Traveler not Equity
Curator Response: Thanks for the confirmation!
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Bridge to 3/4

Anonymous · May 20, 2021

Serial Number 18308927 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 1, 2020

Serial Number 18307501 was reported as accurate.

tturner770 18 · September 15, 2018

Serial Number 18308291 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement is marked "Traveler", not "Equity"

Anonymous · March 19, 2016

Serial Number 18308097 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked traveler but looks nothing like photo

DaveIrving 13 · March 6, 2016

Serial Number 18308216 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is marked "Traveller".
Movement finish is gilt.

Anonymous · March 30, 2015

Serial Number 18308423 was reported as accurate.

Waltham Grade Equity Pocket Watch