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

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Amn. Watch Co.

Repeater

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 3793882
Grade: Amn. Watch Co.
Model: 1884
Estimated Production Date: September 1888 - July 1889
Run Quantity: 800
Grade/Model Run: 12 of 15
Grade/Model Total Production: 3,050
Size: 14s
Jewels: 16j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Regulator: Fogg Tadpole
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
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: 12822.G225.14S1735.141884M348.H2976.L3308.16J359
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
5.39
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
4.93
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.005%
Registry Population: 28 (3.50%)
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.


Anonymous · March 10, 2024

Serial Number 3793988 was reported as accurate.

rmwatchandclock Supporter 365 · February 29, 2024

Serial Number 3793670 was reported as accurate.

davidsneal Supporter 3 · October 13, 2023

Serial Number 3793812 was reported as accurate.

WatchThatMan 38 · 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 23 · February 8, 2022

Serial Number 3793709 was reported as accurate.

2mnyboxers Supporter 398 · 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 84 · 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