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From the American Horology Archive:

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: American Watch Co.

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 5511326
Grade: American Watch Co.
Model: 1882
Estimated Production Date: August 1892 - November 1899
Run Quantity: 800
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 2
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,800
Size: 00s
Jewels: 16j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Signing Style: Mixed
Movement Inlay Color: Black
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Movement Markings: American Watch Co.
Waltham, Mass.
Adjusted.
Patented.
Data Research: c.1900 Waltham Factory Ledger Book 2 [NAWCC]
1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 14174.G65.00S2.001882M2.H3693.P971.16J385
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
5.42
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
4.93
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.005%
Registry Population: 6 (0.75%)
Research Note: Waltham Serial Lists designate this run as Grade "A.W.W.Co." and model "OM" and Size "00." Observations from the run suggest this movement is based on the Model 1882. Hunting movement, though dials without seconds bit were used for open-face. The pillar plate diameter of #4242147 (from the other run of these movements) has been measured 1.076", suggesting a standard size between 3/0s and 4/0s.

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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.


JerryT Waltham Expert Small Watch Expert 425 · May 11, 2021

Serial Number 5511215 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The grade of these movements is "American Watch
Co."
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from OM to 1882
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4

Anonymous · August 20, 2018

Serial Number 5511663 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from OM to 1882

Anonymous · May 23, 2017

Serial Number 5511330 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from OM to 1882