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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: 3774802
Grade: No. 35
Variation: A.T. & Co. Quality
Model: 1883
Estimated Production Date: January 1888 - October 1889
Run Quantity: 500
Grade/Model Run: 32 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: Frosted
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Church 1885
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: 12803.G34.18S8658.181883M565.O8922.P337.15J2859
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: 7 (1.40%)
Research Note: #3774922 Verified as Marked "American Waltham Watch Co." [JH], 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.


awalker1829 Supporter 63 · June 7, 2023

Serial Number 3774605 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is Nickel, not frosted
Curator Response: Thanks for the report and images. That movement features a "frosted" nickel finish, different from a standard nickel damaskeened finish.

Anonymous · March 16, 2018

Serial Number 3774833 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Frosted

Anonymous · November 30, 2013

Serial Number 3774853 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Frosted
Waltham Grade No. 35 Pocket Watch
Waltham Grade No. 35 Pocket Watch