Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade B Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: B

Manufacturer: Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 3551219 Question Mark
Grade: B Question Mark
Variation: Wm. Ellery Quality Question Mark
Model: 1889 Question Mark
Estimated Production Date: April 1888 - September 1888 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,500 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 1 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,500 Question Mark
Size: 6s Question Mark
Jewels: 13j or 15j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 12545.G9.6S199.61889M1.H2834.L3191.1315J1 Question Mark
Data Research: c.1900 Waltham Factory Ledger Book 2 [NAWCC]
1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.518 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
4.51 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
4.11 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.004% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
7 (0.47%) Question Mark
Research Note: Waltham Serial Ledgers designate this run as "B. W.E. Gr" (B, William Ellery Grade) with "3 prs." of jewels (13 Jewels). However, #3551224 has been verified as a Nickel, Model 1889 Movement Marked "American Waltham Watch Co." featuring 15 Jewels [eBay #223299476739].

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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 · November 25, 2020

Serial Number 3551673 was reported as accurate.

strap89 11 · July 8, 2020

Serial Number 3552173 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 16, 2020

Serial Number 3551615 was reported as accurate.

pwdmbj Supporter 557 · April 4, 2020

Serial Number 3551219 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 1, 2020

Serial Number 3551312 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 3551312 is marked as a 17 jewel movement.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · December 26, 2018

Serial Number 3551224 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This serial number is the same model but
different configuration. It is like this serial
number but 15 jewels. 3648773
Curator Response: Verified as 6-Size, Model 1889, Nickel Movement, Marked "American Waltham Watch Company" and "Safety Pinion." Movement appears to feature 15 Jewels. [eBay #223299476739]
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1873-6 to 1889

Anonymous · February 14, 2013

Serial Number 3552333 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1873-6 to 1889
Waltham Grade B Pocket Watch