Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade D Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: D

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 3437837
Grade: D
Variation: Seaside Quality
Model: 1873
Estimated Production Date: November 1887 - February 28, 1888
Run Quantity: 1,500
Grade/Model Run: 5 of 5
Grade/Model Total Production: 6,600
Size: 6s
Jewels: 11j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Case: Various
Run ID: 12441.G5.6S187.61873M187.H2794.L3143.11J5156
Data Research: c.1900 Waltham Factory Ledger Book 2 [NAWCC]
1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Database Version: v52.297
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
19.87
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
18.08
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.020%
Registry Population: 5 (0.33%)

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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 · March 30, 2021

Serial Number 3438112 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1873-6 to 1873

Anonymous · February 27, 2021

Serial Number 3438294 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The movement is stamped with 17 Jewels
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1873-6 to 1873

Catangen 1 · June 4, 2019

Serial Number 3437429 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I have serial 3437429 and it is open face
configuration.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If your dial does not feature a seconds bit, the movement is still a hunting configuration with a special factory dial to allow for an openface orientation.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1873-6 to 1873

Anonymous · March 25, 2019

Serial Number 3437429 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1873-6 to 1873

Anonymous · January 31, 2019

Serial Number 3438138 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1873-6 to 1873

Anonymous · January 31, 2019

Serial Number 3438138 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1873-6 to 1873

Anonymous · August 27, 2018

Serial Number 3438130 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1873-6 to 1873

Anonymous · March 23, 2018

Serial Number 3437660 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1873-6 to 1873

ebrauns 9 · June 2, 2017

Serial Number 3437973 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1873-6 to 1873

Anonymous · March 5, 2014

Serial Number 3437449 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1873-6 to 1873

Anonymous · March 5, 2014

Serial Number 3437449 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1873-6 to 1873
Waltham Grade D Pocket Watch