Pocket Watch Database

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
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 25554.G1.S448.M323.H8776.P10486.17J3007
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
150.54
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
136.99
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.150%
Registry Population: 16 (0.04%)

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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.


timekeeper48 Supporter 88 · August 5, 2021

Serial Number 28724159 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 8, 2021

Serial Number 28712015 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 11, 2021

Serial Number 28715616 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 7, 2020

Serial Number 28705364 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 28, 2020

Serial Number 28705704 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 9, 2020

Serial Number 28730865 was reported as accurate.

BStodds 5 · March 28, 2020

Serial Number 28707984 was reported as accurate.

pistolpete 14 · January 14, 2020

Serial Number 28711739 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 17, 2019

Serial Number 28694622 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 3459 · July 4, 2019

Serial Number 28693568 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 22, 2019

Serial Number 28695490 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 3459 · June 13, 2019

Serial Number 28695315 was reported as accurate.

jabeaver 3 · May 9, 2019

Serial Number 28723521 was reported as accurate.

pmwas1 97 · March 11, 2018

Serial Number 28717068 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: As said - sweep second, marked Ruby, gold
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"
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"
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1942 to 1898
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4

daddo46 991 · 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
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