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

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: American Watch Co.

Manufacturer: Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 5000315 Question Mark
Grade: American Watch Co. Question Mark
Model: 1888 Question Mark
Estimated Production Date: November 1891 - January 1892 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 100 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 12 of 26 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 2,981 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 19j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Patent Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 13948.G64.16S420.161888M94.O9440.P827.19J43 Question Mark
Data Research: c.1900 Waltham Factory Ledger Book 2 [NAWCC]
1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.428 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
6.65 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
6.05 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.007% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
3 (3.00%) 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.


Anonymous · November 26, 2022

Serial Number 5000329 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 20, 2020

Serial Number 5000335 was reported as accurate.

Pocketwatchlover 71 · September 7, 2016

Serial Number 5000305 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 21, 2013

Serial Number 5000368 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 19 jewel
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 19j
Waltham Grade American Watch Co. Pocket Watch