Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Amn. Watch Co. Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Amn. Watch Co.

Mixed Run: 8-Size and 6-Size Movements

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 2016187
Grade: Amn. Watch Co.
Model: 1873
Estimated Production Date: June 1883 - December 1885
Run Quantity: 500
Grade/Model Run: 32 of 32
Grade/Model Total Production: 6,975
Size: 8s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Signing Style: Mixed
Movement Inlay Color: Black
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Adjusted: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Movement Markings: Am. Watch Co.
Waltham, Mass.
Adjusted.
Safety Pinion.
Woerd's Patents
Data Research: c.1900 Waltham Factory Ledger Book 2 [NAWCC]
1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 10221.G188.8S762.81873M762.H1679.L1851.15J2247
Database Version: v52.241
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
17.29
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
15.74
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.017%
Registry Population: 6 (1.20%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -12.72% Analyzing 102 Sales
Research Note: Waltham Serial Ledgers originally designated this serial block as 8-Size. However, a supplementary note indicates some movements were changed to 6-Size during production. #2016379 has been expert-verified as a 6s movement.

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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.


JerryT Waltham Expert Small Watch Expert 425 · May 12, 2021

Serial Number 2016379 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My movement is 6-size. The handwritten ledger
notes that certain movements in this run were
changed to 6-size.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

pwdmbj Supporter 552 · June 16, 2017

Serial Number 2016187 was reported as accurate.

zeiglerr 19 · July 1, 2013

Serial Number 2016379 was reported as accurate.

Waltham Grade Amn. Watch Co. Pocket Watch