Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: No. 617

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 28733769
Grade: No. 617
Model: 1898
Estimated Production Year: 1935
Run Quantity: 7,000
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 3
Grade/Model Total Production: 50,000
Size: 6/0s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Split Plate
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 25556.G2.S450.M325.H8778.P10488.17J3008
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: 5 (0.07%)

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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.


Rcardkidz 3459 · March 24, 2024

Serial Number 28735828 was reported as accurate.

mrkruk76 Supporter 16 · February 11, 2022

Serial Number 28732551 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 14, 2021

Serial Number 28735366 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 27, 2020

Serial Number 28736046 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 30, 2016

Serial Number 28735270 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1942 to 1898