Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade 8 Day Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: 8 Day

Boxed & Gimbaled, Chronometer

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 28924123
Grade: 8 Day
Variation: Chronometer
Model: 1926
Estimated Production Year: 1936
Run Quantity: 500
Grade/Model Run: 67 of 70
Grade/Model Total Production: 542,500
Size: 37s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Regulator: Micrometer
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Wind Indicator Available: Yes
Wind Indicator Present: Yes
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 25590.G206.37S214.371926M70.O15879.P10518.15J6077
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,633.34
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,486.34
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.624%
Registry Population: 1 (0.20%)

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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.


Anonymous · April 21, 2021

Serial Number 28924465 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 12, 2021

Serial Number 28924465 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 22, 2017

Serial Number 28924457 was reported as accurate.

fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 436 · October 23, 2014

Serial Number 28924293 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 37s 8 Day 15 jewel
Boxed and gimbaled
Dial type wind indicator
Roman numeral dial
Micrometer regulator
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from Unknown to 37
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4
Waltham Grade 8 Day Pocket Watch