Pocket Watch Database

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

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Wm. Ellery

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 2381734
Grade: Wm. Ellery
Model: 1879
Estimated Production Date: March 1884 - September 1884
Run Quantity: 1,500
Grade/Model Run: 73 of 80
Grade/Model Total Production: 60,900
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Data Research: c.1900 Waltham Factory Ledger Book 2 [NAWCC]
1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 11070.G1908.18S7837.181879M180.O8122.K8503.11J4898
Database Version: v52.249
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
169.80
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
154.52
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.169%
Registry Population: 6 (0.40%)
Research Note: Waltham Serial Ledgers note this run with an "N" (for new model). However, the Grey Book serial list designates the run as Model 1877.

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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 16, 2022

Serial Number 2381882 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 20, 2022

Serial Number 2381882 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 27, 2022

Serial Number 2382473 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 30, 2021

Serial Number 2381161 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 2, 2020

Serial Number 2382195 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Waltham Pocket watch serial number 2382195 is
stamped 15 jewels not 11
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Harlton Supporter 98 · March 19, 2020

Serial Number 2381734 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I cannot see anywhere on the movement where it
states adjusted
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · April 16, 2017

Serial Number 2381620 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt
Factory Model changed from 1877 to 1879
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · July 22, 2016

Serial Number 2382042 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt
Factory Model changed from 1877 to 1879
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · January 8, 2015

Serial Number 2382473 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1877 to 1879
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · January 2, 2014

Serial Number 2382473 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1877 to 1879
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

chingalia 193 · December 26, 2013

Serial Number 2382473 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1877 to 1879
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · May 27, 2013

Serial Number 2382473 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1877 to 1879
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Waltham Grade Wm. Ellery Pocket Watch