Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade No. 35 Pocket Watch
Waltham Grade No. 35 Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: No. 35

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 4259470
Grade: No. 35
Variation: A.T. & Co. Quality
Model: 1883
Estimated Production Date: February 1890 - August 1890
Run Quantity: 300
Grade/Model Run: 51 of 65
Grade/Model Total Production: 31,700
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Church 1885
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: 13408.G53.18S9008.181883M915.H3288.L3578.17J49
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
45.76
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
41.64
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.045%
Registry Population: 5 (1.67%)
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.


ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 543 · November 26, 2023

Serial Number 4259470 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Confirmation image - 256298956451
Curator Response: Thanks!
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · March 28, 2023

Serial Number 4259470 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is marked Appleton Tracy & Co. 17 jewels
adjusted lever set. and has gold trimmed hunter
movement.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · March 19, 2023

Serial Number 4259321 was reported as accurate.

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

singing3 Supporter 43 · December 25, 2020

Serial Number 4259394 was reported as accurate.

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

grq1701 1 · March 13, 2015

Serial Number 4259445 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Waltham Grade No. 35 Pocket Watch
Waltham Grade No. 35 Pocket Watch