Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: No. 887

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 29850620
Grade: No. 887
Model: L-8.75
Estimated Production Year: 1939
Run Quantity: 100,000
Grade/Model Run: 11 of 21
Grade/Model Total Production: 312,999
Size: 8.75L
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 25704.G11.S19.M19.O15965.U80.17J3059
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
473.06
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
432.88
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.473%
Registry Population: 8 (0.01%)

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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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · August 28, 2023

Serial Number 29853040 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked 870
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · August 28, 2023

Serial Number 29922177 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 870 Movement

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · May 17, 2022

Serial Number 29877588 was reported as accurate.

ballhamilton 4 · April 28, 2022

Serial Number 29883369 was reported as accurate.

Rick131 62 · December 2, 2021

Serial Number 29842917 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · October 20, 2021

Serial Number 29892144 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is stamped 870
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · August 26, 2021

Serial Number 29917845 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 870 Movement
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · April 29, 2021

Serial Number 29916990 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · February 21, 2021

Serial Number 29845855 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · November 4, 2020

Serial Number 29864614 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 870 Movement for this serial number.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

29hawker 1 · August 22, 2019

Serial Number 29900249 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 3398 · August 3, 2019

Serial Number 29904632 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 26, 2019

Serial Number 29886475 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 23, 2019

Serial Number 29886607 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 15, 2018

Serial Number 29915423 was reported as accurate.

cmoy323 2 · July 18, 2018

Serial Number 29850620 was reported as accurate.

rtwatches 943 · June 4, 2018

Serial Number 29836425 was reported as accurate.

rtwatches 943 · June 4, 2018

Serial Number 29836425 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

rtwatches 943 · January 2, 2018

Serial Number 29926179 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked 870

Anonymous · September 18, 2016

Serial Number 29913423 was reported as accurate.

rtwatches 943 · May 25, 2016

Serial Number 29900023 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked 870, hunting case movement for a
wristwatch.

Anonymous · April 17, 2016

Serial Number 29862272 was reported as accurate.

daddo46 991 · January 13, 2016

Serial Number 29879398 was reported as accurate.

sheena Supporter 14 · October 2, 2015

Serial Number 29887150 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: my watch with this serial # says 870 on the mvt.,
not 887

Anonymous · July 16, 2015

Serial Number 29885376 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked Crescent St, 870. This is a hunting case
movement for a wristwatch.

Anonymous · May 20, 2015

Serial Number 29912440 was reported as accurate.

sheena Supporter 14 · April 13, 2015

Serial Number 29887150 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: mine says 870 Crescent St.

Anonymous · February 27, 2015

Serial Number 29848539 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: brade 870