Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Amn. Watch Co. Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Amn. Watch Co.

Repeater

Manufacturer: Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 3793882 Question Mark
Grade: Amn. Watch Co. Question Mark
Model: 1884 Question Mark
Estimated Production Date: September 1888 - July 1889 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 800 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 12 of 15 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 3,050 Question Mark
Size: 14s Question Mark
Jewels: 16j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Fogg Tadpole Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 12822.G221.14S1735.141884M348.H2973.L3307.16J359 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
5.42 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
4.93 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.005% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
28 (3.50%) Question Mark
Research Note: Waltham Serial Ledgers designate this run as Size 16. However, these repeaters are produced using a Size 14 Model 1884 with an enlarged pillar plate, fitting in Size 18 cases.

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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.


rmwatchandclock Supporter 377 · September 16, 2024

Serial Number 3793851 was reported as accurate.

bjeans01 Supporter 54 · June 12, 2024

Serial Number 3793411 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 10, 2024

Serial Number 3793988 was reported as accurate.

rmwatchandclock Supporter 377 · February 29, 2024

Serial Number 3793670 was reported as accurate.

davidsneal Supporter 3 · October 13, 2023

Serial Number 3793812 was reported as accurate.

WatchThatMan 39 · May 3, 2023

Serial Number 3794081 was reported as accurate.

ArizonaJohn 1 · October 8, 2022

Serial Number 3793943 was reported as accurate.

bjeans01 Supporter 54 · June 14, 2022

Serial Number 3793411 was reported as accurate.

MJKauz Supporter 29 · February 8, 2022

Serial Number 3793709 was reported as accurate.

2mnyboxers Supporter 408 · May 2, 2021

Serial Number 3793939 was reported as accurate.

stevekrz 26 · January 23, 2021

Serial Number 3793773 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 27, 2020

Serial Number 3793962 was reported as accurate.

Harlton Supporter 98 · February 2, 2020

Serial Number 3793663 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 31, 2019

Serial Number 3793685 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 31, 2019

Serial Number 3793680 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 12, 2019

Serial Number 3793851 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 16s movement
https://jones-horan.hibid.com/lot/56753648/waltha
m--five-minute-repeater--nos-w-original-tin/
Curator Response: Waltham Serial Ledgers designate this run as Size 16. However, these repeaters are produced using a Size 14 Model 1884 with an enlarged pillar plate, fitting in Size 18 cases.

Anonymous · November 12, 2019

Serial Number 3793461 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 16s movement
https://jewelry.ha.com/itm/timepieces/waltham-rar
e-18k-gold-five-minute-repeater-16-size-original-b
ox-andamp-chain-circa-1888/a/5121-60113.s

Anonymous · November 12, 2019

Serial Number 3793663 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Ebay listing shows 16s movement
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Waltham-5-Minute
-Repeater-Pocket-Watch-British-Silver-Demi-Hunter-
Case/362805037246

SJM1123 10 · November 5, 2019

Serial Number 3793882 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Just had this movement restored. Watchmaker
counted 17 jewels for the clock train and another
8 associated with the chimes, for a total of 25
jewels. Watchmaker also measured the movement at
43.4mm in total diameter, putting it at slightly
larger than a 16s

Anonymous · May 11, 2019

Serial Number 3793709 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Waltham-Heavy-Engraved-18
k-YG-Hunter-Pocket-Watch-with-5-minute-repeater-21
224/264305643971?hash=item3d89d811c3:g:CfwAAOSwok9
cnnpo
Movement plate doesn't match any of the images
on your page.
Curator Response: Verified as a 5-Minute Repeater, 16s, Model 1884.

Anonymous · September 27, 2018

Serial Number 3793966 was reported as accurate.

Pocketwatchlover 71 · February 4, 2018

Serial Number 3793758 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 13, 2017

Serial Number 3793795 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 3793795 is a 16S 5 minute repeater

Anonymous · June 14, 2017

Serial Number 3793705 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a 5 minute repeater 16s Full Plate. 17J

Anonymous · April 28, 2017

Serial Number 3793697 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · November 30, 2015

Serial Number 3793786 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 16 to 14

Anonymous · April 11, 2015

Serial Number 3793642 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 16 to 14

Carrato 96 · March 18, 2015

Serial Number 3793711 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 16 to 14

Anonymous · March 18, 2015

Serial Number 3793711 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 16 to 14

Anonymous · February 21, 2015

Serial Number 3793709 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 16 to 14

Anonymous · May 23, 2014

Serial Number 3794184 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 16 to 14

Anonymous · May 5, 2014

Serial Number 3794184 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 16 to 14

Anonymous · April 5, 2014

Serial Number 3793816 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 16 to 14

Anonymous · February 5, 2014

Serial Number 3793461 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 16 to 14

Anonymous · December 23, 2013

Serial Number 3793939 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 16 to 14

Anonymous · December 14, 2013

Serial Number 3793866 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 16 to 14

Anonymous · October 29, 2013

Serial Number 3794073 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 16 to 14
Waltham Grade Amn. Watch Co. Pocket Watch