Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade A.T. & Co. Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: A.T. & Co.

Mixed Run: 15-Jewel and 17-Jewel Movements.

Manufacturer: Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 5716083 Question Mark
Grade: A.T. & Co. Question Mark
Model: 1883 Question Mark
Estimated Production Date: January 1893 - February 1895 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 500 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 177 of 244 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 114,590 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j    Mixed Run Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Damaskeened Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Mixed Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: None Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Church 1885 Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Movement Markings: Appleton, Tracy & Co.
Waltham, Mass.
17 Jewels [On Movements Upgraded from 15 to 17]
Adjusted
Safety Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 14282.G1745.18S9510.181883M1417.H3752.L3885.17J84 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: v52.462 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
129.40 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
117.75 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.129% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
7 (1.40%) Question Mark
Research Note: Waltham Serial Ledgers Indicate 15 Jewels. #5716158 Reported as 17 Jewels. Range may contain 15-Jewel and 17-Jewel (upgraded) examples. #5716163: Verified as Marked "17 Jewels" [NAWCC] #5716309: Reported as 15 Jewels.

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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.


chbarbour 2 · April 13, 2024

Serial Number 5716318 was reported as accurate.

MARTIN500 30 · April 30, 2022

Serial Number 5716309 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is 15 jewels adjusted Appleton Tracy &
Co. Gold Flashed movement.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

Anonymous · February 9, 2021

Serial Number 5716041 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Gilt Damaskeened

Anonymous · April 3, 2019

Serial Number 5716230 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Gilt Damaskeened

Anonymous · July 29, 2018

Serial Number 5716023 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Gilt Damaskeened

Anonymous · March 26, 2018

Serial Number 5716023 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt Damaskeened

Hector48 1 · November 8, 2017

Serial Number 5716158 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked as 17 Jewel otherwise correct
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. Waltham up-jeweled many 15-Jewel movements to 17 Jewels during the 1890s. These upgrades are not typically recorded in the company ledgers and serial lists.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt Damaskeened

Anonymous · July 20, 2015

Serial Number 5716437 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · July 31, 2014

Serial Number 5716437 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · July 26, 2014

Serial Number 5716437 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · July 23, 2014

Serial Number 5716437 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

chingalia 193 · October 29, 2013

Serial Number 5716475 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · January 2, 2013

Serial Number 5716083 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Waltham Grade A.T. & Co. Pocket Watch