Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade F Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: F

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 3471195
Grade: F
Variation: Seaside Quality
Model: 1873
Estimated Production Date: January 1888 - May 1888
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 6 of 8
Grade/Model Total Production: 10,200
Size: 6s
Jewels: 9j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Data Research: c.1900 Waltham Factory Ledger Book 2 [NAWCC]
1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 12464.G6.6S191.61873M191.H2805.L3155.9J13
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
30.71
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
27.94
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.031%
Registry Population: 6 (0.30%)
Research Note: Waltham Serial Lists designate run as Model 1884. However, this is likely a transcription error. #3471195 has been verified as consistent with the Model 1873 classification, which would be appropriate for 6-Size production during this era., Exposed Pallets

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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.


ceocbeck Supporter 112 · May 15, 2018

Serial Number 3470536 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1884-q to 1873

watchman4831 193 · April 27, 2018

Serial Number 3471982 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: open face, no sub-second, Waltham (a.w.w.co.) coin
silver case
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1884-q to 1873

GPa212 174 · January 31, 2014

Serial Number 3471322 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: From the Waltham guide this watch seems closer to
Model 1889.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. Now that #3471195 has been uploaded, it has been determined this run is like comprised of Model 1873 movements.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1884-q to 1873
Waltham Grade F Pocket Watch