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

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: A.T. & Co.

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 5086
Grade: A.T. & Co.
Model: 1857
Estimated Production Date: July 1857
Run Quantity: 80
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 1154
Grade/Model Total Production: 62,258
Size: 18s
Jewels: 16j
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Signing Style: Mixed
Movement Inlay Color: None
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Undersprung
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Movement Markings: Appleton, Tracy & Co.
Waltham
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
Case: Various
Run ID: 13.G1.18S13.181857M12.O13.K12.16J2
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
170.80
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
156.29
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.171%
Registry Population: 3 (3.75%)
Research Note: Original Waltham Serial Ledgers designate the 5,001-5,100 at grade Appleton, Tracy & Co. However, sales records indicate the first ~20 movements from this run were marked "Tracy Baker & Co."

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Just4orfun 117 · February 25, 2018

Serial Number 5086 was reported as accurate.

Waltham Grade A.T. & Co. Pocket Watch
Waltham Grade A.T. & Co. Pocket Watch