Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade J Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: J

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 4047880
Grade: J
Variation: Seaside Quality
Model: 1889
Estimated Production Date: April 1889 - September 1889
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 18
Grade/Model Total Production: 78,600
Size: 6s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Signing Style: Serif (Decorative)
Movement Inlay Color: None
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Movement Markings: American
Waltham
Watch Co.
Safety Pinion
[Star]
Case: Various
Run ID: 13159.G2.6S225.61889M4.H3155.P492.7J3697
Data Research: c.1900 Waltham Factory Ledger Book 2 [NAWCC]
1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Database Version: v52.354
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
236.64
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
215.35
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.235%
Registry Population: 4 (0.20%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 13.33% Analyzing 317 Sales
Research Note: Exposed Pallets

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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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5018 · July 30, 2021

Serial Number 4048147 was reported as accurate.

jfreema9 6 · September 6, 2017

Serial Number 4047880 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · September 5, 2017

Serial Number 4047880 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · May 1, 2014

Serial Number 4047380 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 31, 2014

Serial Number 4048738 was reported as accurate.

Waltham Grade J Pocket Watch