Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Amn. Watch Co. Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Amn. Watch Co.

Manufacturer: Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 470070 Question Mark
Grade: Amn. Watch Co. Question Mark
Model: 1868 Question Mark
Estimated Production Date: January 1870 - October 1, 1871 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 200 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 24 of 24 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,843 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Wind Mechanism:Transitional Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 4652.G32.16S102.161868M34.O4642.L7.15J1153 Question Mark
Data Research: c.1900 Waltham Factory Ledger Book 1 [NAWCC]
c.1900 Waltham Factory Ledgers [Ehrhardt Transcription]
1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.528 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
4.16 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3.79 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.004% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
5 (2.50%) Question Mark

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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.


pwdmbj Supporter 558 · April 9, 2023

Serial Number 470173 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 630 · March 2, 2020

Serial Number 470070 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Hunting movement. Stem/key wind. Early stem
setting mechanism.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Either to Openface
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 630 · March 2, 2020

Serial Number 470070 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Either to Openface
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever

Anonymous · June 15, 2019

Serial Number 470077 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Either to Openface
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever

Anonymous · December 11, 2016

Serial Number 470035 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever
Waltham Grade Amn. Watch Co. Pocket Watch