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From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade No. 3 Pocket Watch
Waltham Grade No. 3 Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: No. 3

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 3844048
Grade: No. 3
Variation: Wm. Ellery Quality
Model: 1883
Estimated Production Date: January 1888 - May 1889
Run Quantity: 1,500
Grade/Model Run: 67 of 279
Grade/Model Total Production: 288,750
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Signing Style: Casual Script
Movement Inlay Color: None
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Movement Markings: American
Waltham Watch Co.
Patent Pinion
Data Research: c.1900 Waltham Factory Ledger Book 2 [NAWCC]
1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 12877.G68.18S8701.181883M608.H3005.L3330.11J5217
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
358.79
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
326.50
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.357%
Registry Population: 7 (0.47%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -3.64% Analyzing 625 Sales
Research Note: #3843396 Verified as Grade No. 3 [User Contribution]

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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 6, 2019

Serial Number 3844268 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 10, 2014

Serial Number 3844205 was reported as accurate.

WilliamGene 69 · August 15, 2013

Serial Number 3843562 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is an Open Face and the second hand is
mounted at 3 O'Clock, not 6.
Curator Response: Thanks for the information. With the second bit at the 3:00 position, it indicates that you has a conversion dial. The movement would still be considered hunting, but it is in an open face case with a conversion dial.
Waltham Grade No. 3 Pocket Watch
Waltham Grade No. 3 Pocket Watch