Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade No. 35 Pocket Watch
Waltham Grade No. 35 Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: No. 35

Mixed Run: 15-Jewel and 17-Jewel Movements

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 2999608
Grade: No. 35
Variation: A.T. & Co. Quality
Model: 1883
Estimated Production Date: August 1886 - December 1886
Run Quantity: 500
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 65
Grade/Model Total Production: 31,700
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j    Mixed Run
Jewel Material: Ruby
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Church 1885
Hairspring: Breguet
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Data Research: c.1900 Waltham Factory Ledger Book 2 [NAWCC]
1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 12010.G3.18S8198.181883M127.H2550.L2878.15J2584
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
45.51
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
41.64
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.045%
Registry Population: 5 (1.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -2.55% Analyzing 97 Sales
Research Note: Mixed Run: 15-Jewel and 17-Jewel Movements, Ruby Jewels in Gold Settings - In 1894, Waltham added 2 center jewels to the remaining inventory, modifying the movements from 15j to 17j. All 17j movements are marked as such.

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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.


netmind 45 · May 16, 2023

Serial Number 2999608 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a 17 jewels movement. It's also marked.

Anonymous · April 21, 2023

Serial Number 2999608 was reported as accurate.

machinistrich 47 · September 14, 2017

Serial Number 2999699 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 31, 2016

Serial Number 2999740 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 11, 2013

Serial Number 2999519 was reported as accurate.

Waltham Grade No. 35 Pocket Watch
Waltham Grade No. 35 Pocket Watch