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Access Date: April 07, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:
American Waltham Watch Co.
Grade: No. 617
Ruby
| Manufacturer: | Waltham |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Waltham, Massachusetts | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 28707984 | |
| Grade: | No. 617 | |
| Variation: | Ruby | |
| Model: | 1898 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1935 | |
| Run Quantity: | 38,000 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 1 of 3 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 50,000 | |
| Size: | 6/0s | |
| Jewels: | 17j | |
| Movement Configuration: | Hunting | |
| Movement Finish: | Nickel | |
| Finish Pattern: | Crosshatch | |
| Movement Setting: | Pendant | |
| Plate: | 3/4 Plate | |
| Hairspring: | Breguet | |
| Adjusted: | Yes | |
| Railroad Grade: | No | |
| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 25554.G1.S448.M323.H8775.P10483.17J3010 | |
| Data Research: |
1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest |
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| Database Version: | v52.633 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 151.52 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 138.89 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.150% | |
| Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 16 (0.04%) | |
Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 16 watches in the population registry for this run with 3 images.
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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.
pmwas1 97 · March 11, 2018
Serial Number 28717068 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: As said - sweep second, marked Ruby, gold
settings, checkered damaskeening
settings, checkered damaskeening
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 Split to 3/4
Anonymous · May 24, 2017
Serial Number 28716812 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: Similar to other comments, sweep seconds -
checkered damaskeened plates -
gold jewel settings "Ruby"
checkered damaskeened plates -
gold jewel settings "Ruby"
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 Split to 3/4
Anonymous · December 24, 2016
Serial Number 28711254 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: Sweeping seconds - checkered damaskeened plates -
gold jewel settings "Ruby"
gold jewel settings "Ruby"
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1942 to 1898
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4
daddo46 992 · May 22, 2016
Serial Number 28711262 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Factory Model changed from 1942 to 1898
Anonymous · April 3, 2014
Serial Number 28728543 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Factory Model changed from 1942 to 1898
Anonymous · November 17, 2013
Serial Number 28712468 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: configuration; hunting, winds at 3:00
Ruby grade;
Premier stamped on winding wheel;
nickle plates
Model 1898 or 1912
Not marked adjusted
Ruby grade;
Premier stamped on winding wheel;
nickle plates
Model 1898 or 1912
Not marked adjusted
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Factory Model changed from 1942 to 1898
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4
