Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade A.T. & Co. Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: A.T. & Co.

Non-Magnetic, Mixed Run: 15-Jewel and 17-Jewel Movements

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 4259693
Grade: A.T. & Co.
Model: 1883
Estimated Production Date: February 1890 - June 1890
Run Quantity: 200
Grade/Model Run: 144 of 244
Grade/Model Total Production: 114,590
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j    Mixed Run
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Church 1885
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Data Research: c.1900 Waltham Factory Ledger Book 2 [NAWCC]
1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 13409.G1712.18S9009.181883M916.O9200.P589.15J3102
Database Version: v52.270
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
215.60
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
196.19
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.214%
Registry Population: 1 (0.50%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -17.53% Analyzing 389 Sales
Research Note: Waltham Serial Lists designate this run as having 15 jewels. However, an observation has been reported with 17 jewels, and some or all of the run may have been upjewelled during the mid-1890s.

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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 · October 2, 2022

Serial Number 4259693 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17J , adjusted, gold hardware, jewelers movement,
marked "Geo. R. Youmans, Jeweler. Waycross, GA."
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · February 27, 2019

Serial Number 4259566 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 17, 2018

Serial Number 4259551 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: watch marked 17 jewels not 15 jewels
Waltham Grade A.T. & Co. Pocket Watch