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From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade J Pocket Watch
Waltham Grade J Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: J

Manufacturer: Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 5168466 Question Mark
Grade: J Question Mark
Model: 1890 Question Mark
Estimated Production Date: November 1891 - January 1892 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 10,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 5 of 67 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 350,190 Question Mark
Size: 6s Question Mark
Jewels: 7j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Patent Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 14021.G27.6S297.61890M7.H3606.P876.7J3961 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: v52.450 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,045.31 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
951.23 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.039% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
33 (0.33%) Question Mark
Research Note: Exposed Pallets

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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 · August 18, 2021

Serial Number 5166201 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 5, 2021

Serial Number 5162745 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 25, 2021

Serial Number 5170744 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 22, 2021

Serial Number 5169256 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 28, 2020

Serial Number 5169198 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 25, 2020

Serial Number 5163999 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My watch says 15 jewels.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

okiejohn 387 · October 18, 2019

Serial Number 5162418 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 14, 2019

Serial Number 5167952 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 4, 2019

Serial Number 5161172 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 3, 2019

Serial Number 5161173 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 17, 2018

Serial Number 5164555 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 4, 2018

Serial Number 5165756 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 7, 2017

Serial Number 5170437 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 6, 2017

Serial Number 5168132 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 8, 2017

Serial Number 5165334 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 17, 2017

Serial Number 5161529 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 15, 2017

Serial Number 5170360 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 21, 2016

Serial Number 5165841 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 8, 2016

Serial Number 5161973 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 Split to 3/4

IsochronicFrost 46 · April 16, 2016

Serial Number 5164775 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 Split to 3/4

Anonymous · September 1, 2015

Serial Number 5168154 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 28, 2015

Serial Number 5162553 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 12, 2015

Serial Number 5168741 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 22, 2014

Serial Number 5165487 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 1, 2013

Serial Number 5167791 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 11, 2013

Serial Number 5167791 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 6, 2013

Serial Number 5164942 was reported as accurate.

Waltham Grade J Pocket Watch
Waltham Grade J Pocket Watch