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From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Crescent St. Pocket Watch
Waltham Grade Crescent St. Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Crescent St.

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 552860
Grade: Crescent St.
Model: 1870
Estimated Production Date: July 1871 - June 1, 1872
Run Quantity: 5,000
Grade/Model Run: 12 of 22
Grade/Model Total Production: 17,880
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Inlay Color: None
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Woerd 1870
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Movement Markings: American Watch Co.
Crescent Street
Waltham, Mass.
Patent Pinion
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: 4964.G12.18S4599.181870M12.O4949.K4952.15J1201
Database Version: v52.204
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
29.64
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
27.12
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.030%
Registry Population: 61 (1.22%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -17.65% Analyzing 97 Sales

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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.


cbzimm Supporter 459 · February 25, 2023

Serial Number 550264 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Lever set (not settable by key), key and stem
wind, stem at 3. Lever operates by sliding
sidways, not by pulling out.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report and images. That appears to be Abbott's stem attachment which was sold as an after-market solution (not factory-installed). Let me know if you are able to verify that. Thanks!

Anonymous · December 3, 2022

Serial Number 551830 was reported as accurate.

cbzimm Supporter 459 · September 26, 2022

Serial Number 552740 was reported as accurate.

cbzimm Supporter 459 · August 8, 2022

Serial Number 550505 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 10, 2022

Serial Number 551070 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 12, 2022

Serial Number 551011 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 21, 2021

Serial Number 552327 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · May 17, 2021

Serial Number 553130 was reported as accurate.

Ttownbrotha44 4 · April 23, 2021

Serial Number 551168 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 28, 2021

Serial Number 550502 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 25, 2021

Serial Number 550373 was reported as accurate.

chuck1500 112 · January 18, 2021

Serial Number 554536 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 4, 2021

Serial Number 552817 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 1, 2021

Serial Number 552267 was reported as accurate.

billkov 98 · December 19, 2020

Serial Number 551661 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 7, 2020

Serial Number 553515 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 23, 2020

Serial Number 551645 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 21, 2020

Serial Number 554648 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 11, 2020

Serial Number 550373 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 8, 2020

Serial Number 550373 was reported as accurate.

gma3005 Supporter 23 · January 30, 2020

Serial Number 554857 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 3, 2019

Serial Number 550496 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 7, 2019

Serial Number 554737 was reported as accurate.

viclip 27 · September 12, 2019

Serial Number 554034 was reported as accurate.

dcooper Supporter 221 · August 29, 2019

Serial Number 551107 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · August 15, 2019

Serial Number 550849 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · August 15, 2019

Serial Number 550849 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 4, 2019

Serial Number 550294 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 30, 2019

Serial Number 551849 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 20, 2019

Serial Number 550233 was reported as accurate.

Carrato 82 · September 19, 2018

Serial Number 553637 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 18, 2018

Serial Number 552119 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 13, 2018

Serial Number 551369 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 13, 2018

Serial Number 550502 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 25, 2018

Serial Number 550502 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 3, 2018

Serial Number 552860 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 30, 2017

Serial Number 550102 was reported as accurate.

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · October 11, 2017

Serial Number 550207 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 9, 2017

Serial Number 551895 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 24, 2017

Serial Number 551380 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 9, 2017

Serial Number 550430 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 24, 2017

Serial Number 554046 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · March 3, 2017

Serial Number 552152 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 20, 2017

Serial Number 551568 was reported as accurate.

billkov 98 · October 20, 2016

Serial Number 551661 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 15, 2016

Serial Number 554805 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 5, 2016

Serial Number 553566 was reported as accurate.

Parksmotors 6 · April 20, 2016

Serial Number 553631 was reported as accurate.

VH1943 176 · April 18, 2016

Serial Number 550437 was reported as accurate.

VH1943 176 · April 18, 2016

Serial Number 551249 was reported as accurate.

Waltham Grade Crescent St. Pocket Watch
Waltham Grade Crescent St. Pocket Watch