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

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: American Watch Co.

Manufacturer: Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 2737433 Question Mark
Grade: American Watch Co. Question Mark
Model: 1872 Question Mark
Estimated Production Date: September 1887 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 100 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 16 of 22 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,830 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Fogg Tadpole Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 11699.G45.16S243.161872M132.O8349.L2725.21J7 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: v52.457 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.04 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.86 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.002% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
3 (3.00%) Question Mark
Research Note: Waltham Serial Ledgers designate this run as having "5 pairs" of jewels. However, multiple observations indicate the run features 21 jewels, with a fully capped escapement.

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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.


Louisc1 Supporter 87 · October 6, 2023

Serial Number 2737445 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 15, 2020

Serial Number 2737486 was reported as accurate.

pocketwatch101 111 · February 25, 2019

Serial Number 2737433 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 1, 2018

Serial Number 2737433 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 27, 2014

Serial Number 2737432 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 2737432 is a 21J 4th wheel and escape are capped
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 19j to 21j
Waltham Grade American Watch Co. Pocket Watch