Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade No. 70 Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: No. 70

Mixed Run: Lady Waltham 16-Jewel Example Verified in Run

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 5729609
Grade: No. 70
Model: 1891
Estimated Production Date: June 1892 - October 1898
Run Quantity: 1,100
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 10
Grade/Model Total Production: 2,511
Size: 0s
Jewels: 17j    Mixed Run
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Signing Style: Mixed
Movement Inlay Color: Black
Movement Setting: Pendant
Regulator: Church 1892
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Movement Markings: A.W.W.Co.
Lady Waltham.
Adjusted
Safety Barrel
Data Research: c.1900 Waltham Factory Ledger Book 2 [NAWCC]
1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 14301.G3.0S49.01891M18.H3767.P1056.17J92
Database Version: v52.246
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
7.34
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
6.68
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.007%
Registry Population: 8 (0.73%)
Research Note: Waltham Serial Ledgers note that some in this run were "Lady Waltham" with 16 Jewels. #5729461 has been verified as marked "Lady Waltham."

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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.


pwdmbj Supporter 554 · January 7, 2018

Serial Number 5729461 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Model 91
Grade Lady Waltham
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This is a mixed run and information about your variation has been noted above.

Anonymous · May 12, 2015

Serial Number 5729751 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 12, 2014

Serial Number 5729751 was reported as accurate.

pmwas1 97 · January 10, 2014

Serial Number 5729609 was reported as accurate.

Waltham Grade No. 70 Pocket Watch