Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade E Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: E

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 3547494
Grade: E
Variation: Seaside Quality
Model: 1873
Estimated Production Date: January 1888 - May 1888
Run Quantity: 5,500
Grade/Model Run: 15 of 26
Grade/Model Total Production: 101,700
Size: 6s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
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: 12543.G15.6S197.61873M197.H2835.L3190.7J3508
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
289.63
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
263.57
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.288%
Registry Population: 17 (0.31%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -13.70% Analyzing 103 Sales

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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 · June 11, 2023

Serial Number 3545161 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Waltham Serial number 3545161 is shown as 6s,
hunter style. My watch is a 16s open face. Also 15
jewel.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · February 15, 2022

Serial Number 3543562 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is an open face.
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 · February 1, 2022

Serial Number 3545432 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 22, 2021

Serial Number 3543607 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 20, 2020

Serial Number 3545766 was reported as accurate.

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

strap89 11 · July 10, 2020

Serial Number 3548443 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 7, 2020

Serial Number 3544341 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 12, 2020

Serial Number 3547504 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Watch is open face and not hunting.
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 · September 1, 2018

Serial Number 3544643 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 11, 2017

Serial Number 3547820 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: American Watch Company #3547820
Your data : Movement:" Hunter"
This piece has stem at 12 ("open face") v 3
("hunter/sidewinder")
Case is open face .
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If your watch does not feature a seconds bit, it would still considered a hunting movement. The seconds bit is ommitted so the movement can be housed in an openface configuration.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1873-6 to 1873

cmdraven 3991 · May 21, 2017

Serial Number 3548312 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 28, 2016

Serial Number 3547632 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 27, 2016

Serial Number 3547992 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 27, 2016

Serial Number 3547992 was reported as accurate.

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

stellar2810 1 · November 3, 2016

Serial Number 3547075 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 1, 2016

Serial Number 3548821 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 10, 2016

Serial Number 3548821 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 11, 2016

Serial Number 3548854 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 11, 2015

Serial Number 3548820 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 28, 2015

Serial Number 3546110 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My watch is a lever set for the time adjustment
and a has a stem crown. The finish is guilded
brass.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1873-6 to 1873

Anonymous · January 30, 2015

Serial Number 3544619 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 2, 2014

Serial Number 3547960 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 2, 2014

Serial Number 3547960 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 23, 2014

Serial Number 3544112 was reported as accurate.

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

dwbarb 13 · April 19, 2014

Serial Number 3543842 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 27, 2014

Serial Number 3548528 was reported as accurate.

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

dav41van Supporter 52 · December 7, 2013

Serial Number 3547485 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 4, 2013

Serial Number 3547342 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1873-6 to 1873
Waltham Grade E Pocket Watch