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Information Provided by PocketWatchDatabase.com:
https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/search/result/waltham/26794796
Access Date: April 23, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Oval Wristwatch

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 26794796
Grade: Oval Wristwatch
Model: L-6.5
Estimated Production Year: 1928
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 7 of 7
Grade/Model Total Production: 19,000
Size: 6.5L
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Setting: Pendant
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 25176.G7.S7.M7.H8638.P10124.17J2907
Database Version: v52.243
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 51.18
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 46.57
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 0.051%
Registry Population: 11 (0.55%)
Research Note: Waltham Serial Lists design this run as Grade "Oval." However, #26794116 has been verified as a (likely) colonial-size 17-Jewel movement marked "Adjusted" and "3 Pos." #26794784 and #26794818: Verified as (likely) colonial-size 17-Jewel movement marked "Adjusted" and "3 Pos." 326794737: Reported as Colonial-Size movement with 17 Jewels.

#26795596: Verified as wristwatch movement.
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Population Registry for This Run

Image Serial Number Run Position Primary Identification Method Discovery Date
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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.

Dystopiologist 3 · November 6, 2023

Serial Number 26795596 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My watch, 26,795,596, is indeed a rather small
man's wristwatch. NOT a pocketwatch.
Curator Response: The grade for this run is specified as "Oval Wristwatch." While there are some other movements mixed in this run, the lookup information appears correct for your particular watch.

Dystopiologist 3 · November 6, 2023

Serial Number 26795596 was reported as accurate.

Boxmanplanes Supporter 6 · September 24, 2022

Serial Number 26794737 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Colonial size 17j adjusted 3pos
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

siantpeter Supporter 26 · February 15, 2022

Serial Number 26794499 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

rholland59 Supporter 5 · December 20, 2021

Serial Number 26794784 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a 16s, 17j pocketwatch. It is stamped "17
Jewels" and "3 pos."
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

nelsontl228 30 · October 7, 2021

Serial Number 26794564 was reported as accurate.

cargs25 18 · April 24, 2021

Serial Number 26794116 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a pocket watch open face 17 Jewels 18
lignes 3 adjustments.
Can't upload pics here.
Here is a link, hope it works.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/xqmfNRsoFE6hwYtX8
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

Anonymous · December 21, 2020

Serial Number 26794063 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Pocket watch
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 29, 2019

Serial Number 26794912 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · March 16, 2019

Serial Number 26795174 was reported as accurate.

Walter 63 · January 21, 2019

Serial Number 26794387 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Pocket watch, size 12, adjusted three positions,
17 jewels
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

macaco 1 · August 7, 2017

Serial Number 26794895 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · August 6, 2017

Serial Number 26794895 was reported as accurate.

JoanD123 3 · February 26, 2017

Serial Number 26794234 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: mine is a pocket watch.

ccnumis 145 · May 24, 2016

Serial Number 26794492 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 21J adjusted 3 positions
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting

Anonymous · February 11, 2015

Serial Number 26794492 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

Msw233 Supporter 89 · March 9, 2014

Serial Number 26794796 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17J, Adjusted , Model 1908, Adjusted to 3
Posistions, Motor barrel, Screw set jewels, nickel
movement, May be late 640 Grade 3P.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting

Anonymous · November 23, 2013

Serial Number 26794989 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a size 16 model 1908 double roller lever
set
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting

Anonymous · May 29, 2013

Serial Number 26794915 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting