Pocket Watch Database

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

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Home Watch Co.

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 539832
Grade: Home Watch Co.
Model: 1857
Estimated Production Date: May 1871 - July 1, 1871
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 69 of 261
Grade/Model Total Production: 134,758
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Balance Type: Solid
Balance Material: Steel
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: 4923.G69.18S4575.181857M4361.O4908.K4911.7J395
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
390.90
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
357.70
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.391%
Registry Population: 8 (0.80%)

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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 20, 2021

Serial Number 539587 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 22, 2021

Serial Number 539273 was reported as accurate.

rtwatches 943 · February 26, 2019

Serial Number 539832 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked Home Watch Co Boston Mass. The regulator
scale is engraved into the train plate instead of
an attached scale.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · February 20, 2016

Serial Number 539024 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · February 10, 2016

Serial Number 539872 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · May 28, 2015

Serial Number 539009 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Cicolo 1 · April 19, 2014

Serial Number 539899 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Waltham Grade Home Watch Co. Pocket Watch