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From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Dennison Howard & Davis Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Dennison Howard & Davis

Manufacturer: Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 2894 Question Mark
Grade: Dennison Howard & Davis Question Mark
Model: 1857 Question Mark
Estimated Production Date: May 1857 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,400 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 2 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 2,800 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 7j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Hairspring: Flat Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 11.G2.18S11.181857M10.O11.K10.7J6 Question Mark
Data Research: c.1900 Waltham Factory Ledger Book 1 [NAWCC]
c.1900 Waltham Factory Ledgers [Ehrhardt Transcription]
1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.517 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
8.43 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
7.67 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.008% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
27 (1.13%) Question Mark
Research Note: #3700: Verified with 7 Jewels.

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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 · December 11, 2023

Serial Number 2789 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 15, 2022

Serial Number 4868 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 7J

Anonymous · December 29, 2021

Serial Number 4259 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 7J

Anonymous · December 9, 2021

Serial Number 3700 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 7J

Anonymous · October 29, 2021

Serial Number 4363 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 7J

NumbatNinja Supporter 48 · October 18, 2021

Serial Number 3700 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: #3700 is 7 Jewels
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 7J

Anonymous · May 25, 2021

Serial Number 4361 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 7J
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · May 25, 2021

Serial Number 4613 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 7J
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · May 18, 2021

Serial Number 4450 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 7J
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · March 21, 2021

Serial Number 3873 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 7J
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Skippy1997 1 · January 2, 2021

Serial Number 4620 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 7J
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

2mnyboxers Supporter 408 · December 11, 2020

Serial Number 3663 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 7J
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

bwcrtime 190 · October 16, 2020

Serial Number 3278 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 7J
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · September 10, 2020

Serial Number 2924 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 7J
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · March 21, 2020

Serial Number 4367 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 7J
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · February 22, 2020

Serial Number 3033 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 7J
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · February 9, 2020

Serial Number 3522 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 7J
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · February 1, 2020

Serial Number 3244 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 7J
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · December 31, 2019

Serial Number 3559 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 7J
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · December 23, 2019

Serial Number 2987 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 7J
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · October 20, 2019

Serial Number 4739 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 7J
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · October 10, 2019

Serial Number 4971 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 7J
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

texnet 684 · October 9, 2019

Serial Number 3447 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 7J
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · October 9, 2019

Serial Number 2652 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 7J
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · July 17, 2019

Serial Number 4078 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 7J
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · July 11, 2019

Serial Number 4838 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 7J
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Ken1982 120 · June 19, 2019

Serial Number 3656 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 7J
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · May 3, 2019

Serial Number 4358 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 7J
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Sammy123la 6 · March 20, 2019

Serial Number 3627 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 7J
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · January 9, 2019

Serial Number 3329 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 7J
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · January 7, 2019

Serial Number 2702 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 7J
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · November 15, 2018

Serial Number 4424 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 7J
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · October 29, 2018

Serial Number 2966 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 7J
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · October 28, 2018

Serial Number 4788 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 7J
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · September 9, 2018

Serial Number 4248 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 7J
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · August 18, 2018

Serial Number 4624 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 7J
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · August 18, 2018

Serial Number 2838 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 7J
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · August 13, 2018

Serial Number 3360 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 7J
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Brittany8976 1 · July 7, 2018

Serial Number 3049 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 7J
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · June 3, 2018

Serial Number 3621 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 7J
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · May 26, 2018

Serial Number 3527 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 7J
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · April 30, 2018

Serial Number 4344 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 7J
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · April 29, 2018

Serial Number 4344 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 7J
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · April 21, 2018

Serial Number 4330 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 7J
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · April 20, 2018

Serial Number 3445 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 7J
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · April 3, 2018

Serial Number 4022 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 7J
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · March 14, 2018

Serial Number 4936 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 7J
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · March 6, 2018

Serial Number 3935 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 7J
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · January 13, 2018

Serial Number 4691 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 7J
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · December 25, 2017

Serial Number 3244 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 7J
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Waltham Grade Dennison Howard & Davis Pocket Watch