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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

Non-Magnetic

Private Label(s) in Run:

Canadian Pacific Railway
H. C. Abbott & Bro. - Birmingham Ala

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 3887098
Grade: No. 35
Variation: A.T. & Co. Quality
Model: 1883
Estimated Production Date: August 1889 - January 1890
Run Quantity: 400
Grade/Model Run: 38 of 65
Grade/Model Total Production: 31,700
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
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: 12924.G40.18S8735.181883M642.O8976.P392.17J44
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: 6 (1.50%)
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.


vpprel Supporter 8 · January 3, 2024

Serial Number 3887263 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Barrel bridge marked AT&Co, no serial number. From
run with CPR BB, so think factory put AT&Co BB on
this watch. Otherwise, correct.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

TWW369 7 · September 19, 2021

Serial Number 3887382 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: for H. C. Abbott & Bro., Birmingham Ala

Anonymous · April 7, 2019

Serial Number 3887120 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: For reference purposes, my speciment has the CPR
Shield on its movement, & which is marked17j .
Curator Response: Thanks for the report and confirmation for this serial number.

waltham1833 71 · September 9, 2018

Serial Number 3887098 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 3, 2018

Serial Number 3887098 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 29, 2018

Serial Number 3887098 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 18, 2018

Serial Number 3887098 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 13, 2018

Serial Number 3887098 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 11, 2018

Serial Number 3887098 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 20, 2016

Serial Number 3887251 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: On the movement: marked Canadian Pacific railway
with beaver sign

Anonymous · August 1, 2016

Serial Number 3887087 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · July 23, 2016

Serial Number 3887087 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 3887087 Appleton Tracy Nickel Finish 17 Jewel
Adjusted
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Waltham Grade No. 35 Pocket Watch
Waltham Grade No. 35 Pocket Watch