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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: 3739323
Grade: No. 35
Variation: A.T. & Co. Quality
Model: 1883
Estimated Production Date: December 1888 - October 1889
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 29 of 65
Grade/Model Total Production: 31,700
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Patent
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: 12760.G31.18S8632.181883M539.O8905.P316.15J2843
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
49.40
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
45.20
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.049%
Registry Population: 8 (0.80%)
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.


Anonymous · July 12, 2023

Serial Number 3739472 was reported as accurate.

LarryMW 10 · July 11, 2023

Serial Number 3739472 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Bridge plate marked Appleton Tracy & Co.
Curator Response: Verified. [eBay #115856848948]

Fifty50 Supporter 317 · August 9, 2021

Serial Number 3739649 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 23, 2020

Serial Number 3739317 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 28, 2018

Serial Number 3739240 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 10, 2016

Serial Number 3739653 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 26, 2016

Serial Number 3739661 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 12, 2015

Serial Number 3739104 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 30, 2015

Serial Number 3739482 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 23, 2013

Serial Number 3739703 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My example, with this same serial number, is not
marked with the Jewel Grade.

Anonymous · November 23, 2013

Serial Number 3739703 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · November 23, 2013

Serial Number 3739703 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 23, 2013

Serial Number 3739703 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Waltham Grade No. 35 Pocket Watch
Waltham Grade No. 35 Pocket Watch