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

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: No. 35

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 3217553
Grade: No. 35
Variation: A.T. & Co. Quality
Model: 1883
Estimated Production Date: May 1886 - October 1887
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 9 of 65
Grade/Model Total Production: 31,700
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
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: 12221.G11.18S8301.181883M208.H2666.L3017.15J2665
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
45.76
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: 10 (1.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -2.55% Analyzing 97 Sales
Research Note: 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.


2mnyboxers Supporter 399 · August 29, 2023

Serial Number 3217998 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 9, 2023

Serial Number 3217293 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 15, 2017

Serial Number 3217492 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3990 · January 18, 2016

Serial Number 3217488 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel

dovestar06 2 · August 14, 2015

Serial Number 3217553 was reported as accurate.

schwan 178 · December 15, 2014

Serial Number 3217215 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My movement says 17 JEWELS

ssteinberg 1 · August 24, 2014

Serial Number 3217662 was reported as accurate.

ssteinberg 1 · August 24, 2014

Serial Number 3217662 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 10, 2014

Serial Number 3217070 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 14, 2013

Serial Number 3217407 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 1, 2013

Serial Number 3217889 was reported as accurate.

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