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From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Tracy Baker & Appleton Tracy Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Tracy Baker & Appleton Tracy

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 5190
Grade: Tracy Baker & Appleton Tracy
Model: 1857
Estimated Production Date: August 1857
Run Quantity: 100
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 1
Grade/Model Total Production: 100
Size: 18s
Jewels: 16j
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Balance Type: Solid
Balance Material: Gold
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
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: 14.G1.18S14.181857M13.O14.K13.16J3
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.30
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.27
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.000%
Registry Population: 1 (1.00%)

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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.


esoxhunter Top Contributor Supporter 127 · January 3, 2023

Serial Number 5190 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 6, 2017

Serial Number 5112 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · August 22, 2013

Serial Number 5131 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Waltham Grade Tracy Baker & Appleton Tracy Pocket Watch