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

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Wm. Ellery

Manufacturer: Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 2383920 Question Mark
Grade: Wm. Ellery Question Mark
Model: 1879 Question Mark
Estimated Production Date: April 1884 - September 1884 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 4,500 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 74 of 80 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 60,900 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 11071.G1909.18S7838.181879M181.H2160.L2379.11J4899 Question Mark
Data Research: c.1900 Waltham Factory Ledger Book 2 [NAWCC]
1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.445 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
13.55 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
12.33 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.013% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
18 (0.40%) Question Mark
Research Note: Waltham Serial Lists designate this run as Model 1877. However, #2386439 and #2386439 have been reported as Model 1879. The previous run is noted "N" (for new model) in the Waltham Factory Ledgers.

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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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5269 · October 24, 2020

Serial Number 2383805 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · August 21, 2020

Serial Number 2383003 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · June 30, 2020

Serial Number 2386640 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · December 3, 2019

Serial Number 2385894 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Bletsung50 2 · April 2, 2019

Serial Number 2383788 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · February 23, 2019

Serial Number 2383837 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · October 21, 2018

Serial Number 2386439 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The watch in question is, I believe a model 1879
not 1877. Thank you.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1877 to 1879
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · September 16, 2018

Serial Number 2386691 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 14, 2018

Serial Number 2384258 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 17, 2018

Serial Number 2384910 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1877 to 1879
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · January 4, 2018

Serial Number 2384882 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 11, 2017

Serial Number 2386496 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 18, 2016

Serial Number 2386439 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: #2386439 is 18 size Hunting movement, gilt plates,
marked safety pinion. PW,LS. In original AW coin
silver Hunting case #6045910. Appears to be model
1879. Not had apart. Jewels not marked. Appears
could be 11 J. Thank you for this service.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt
Factory Model changed from 1877 to 1879
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · March 30, 2016

Serial Number 2386199 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt
Factory Model changed from 1877 to 1879
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · October 20, 2015

Serial Number 2386662 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt
Factory Model changed from 1877 to 1879
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · July 31, 2014

Serial Number 2385277 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Factory Model changed from 1877 to 1879
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

zagloba 6 · June 14, 2014

Serial Number 2385664 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Factory Model changed from 1877 to 1879
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

harley 9 · December 21, 2013

Serial Number 2384289 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Factory Model changed from 1877 to 1879
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Waltham Grade Wm. Ellery Pocket Watch