Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Sterling Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Sterling

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 2393213
Grade: Sterling
Model: 1879
Estimated Production Date: April 1884 - September 1884
Run Quantity: 6,000
Grade/Model Run: 12 of 20
Grade/Model Total Production: 25,300
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
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: 11073.G217.18S7840.181879M182.H2164.L2381.7J2894
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
18.06
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
16.44
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.018%
Registry Population: 20 (0.33%)
Research Note: Waltham Serial Ledgers note this run with an "N" (for new Model 1879). 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 · February 27, 2023

Serial Number 2396278 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 28, 2022

Serial Number 2395716 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: At the very least, my watch is "openfaced" at the
12 position, and there is no lever. I am unsure of
the other specs.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

TerryfromCanada Supporter 480 · March 20, 2021

Serial Number 2395872 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 13, 2020

Serial Number 2394438 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 5, 2020

Serial Number 2391262 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 11, 2020

Serial Number 2394660 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Doc152 5 · June 11, 2020

Serial Number 2395971 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 24, 2020

Serial Number 2391968 was reported as accurate.

eniluap 1 · January 20, 2020

Serial Number 2391985 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 4, 2019

Serial Number 2396204 was reported as accurate.

wabash 134 · June 29, 2015

Serial Number 2394599 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Gilt finish on movement
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Factory Model changed from 1877 to 1879

sdredder 4 · January 8, 2015

Serial Number 2391747 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The watch I have is not key set
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

Anonymous · September 20, 2014

Serial Number 2396781 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

Anonymous · August 18, 2013

Serial Number 2392010 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch I have is a hunters style pendant wind
and lever set
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
Waltham Grade Sterling Pocket Watch