Waltham Pocket Watch: Serial Number 4516714 (Grade H)

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Access Date: December 22, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: H

Manufacturer:	Waltham
Manufacturer Location:	Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number:	4516714
Grade:	H
Model:	1889
Estimated Production Date:	August 21, 1890 - April 28, 1891
Run Quantity:	2,000
Grade/Model Run:	11 of 11
Grade/Model Total Production:	17,050
Size:	6s
Jewels:	11j
Jewel Material:	Ruby
Movement Configuration:	Hunting
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Setting:	Pendant
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Hairspring:	Breguet
Adjusted:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
Case:	Various
Run ID:	13635.G16.6S268.61889M33.H3406.P686.11J5344
Data Research:	c.1900 Waltham Factory Ledger Book 2 [NAWCC] 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Database Version:	v52.517
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	51.33
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	46.71
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.051%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	13 (0.65%)
Research Note: #4516059: Verified as featuring a jeweled center wheel in a raised gold setting [eBay #224429423234]. Since the other jewels are in composition settings (not gold), this is likely a later upgrade. #4516037 (from this run as well) has been verified without the center jewel that appears on #4516059., Exposed Pallets, Compensating Balance

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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.

Zoosolo 154 · October 9, 2022

Serial Number 4517023 was reported as accurate.

Zoosolo 154 · May 11, 2022

Serial Number 4517023 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 11, 2022

Serial Number 4517023 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 24, 2021

Serial Number 4516059 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: American Waltham Watch
Safety Pinion
Fully jeweled to the center on the top plate
Serial number 4516059
Star on movement
https://www.ebay.com/itm/224429423234?hash=item34
41093a82:g:fnIAAOSw45lge2Va

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.