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Access Date: May 21, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade No. 40 Pocket Watch
American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: No. 40

Non-Magnetic

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 5738394
Grade: No. 40
Model: 1883
Estimated Production Date: October 1892 - April 1900
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 3
Grade/Model Total Production: 2,500
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Patent
Hairspring: Breguet
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Case: Various
Run ID: 14306.G1.18S9522.181883M1429.H3771.L3891.15J3441
Data Research: c.1900 Waltham Factory Ledger Book 2 [NAWCC]
1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Database Version: v52.296
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 4.51
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 4.11
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 0.004%
Registry Population: 5 (0.50%)
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Population Registry for This Run

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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 · September 3, 2023

Serial Number 5738131 was reported as accurate.

von1943 Supporter 376 · August 27, 2017

Serial Number 5738223 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 15, 2017

Serial Number 5738173 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 29, 2014

Serial Number 5738195 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 21, 2014

Serial Number 5738292 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I have the year of production as 1881. The second
hand is at 3 o'clock. My watch is a demi Hunter.
The dial may be silver will Arabic RR Numbers.

Anonymous · June 2, 2013

Serial Number 5738446 was reported as accurate.

Waltham Grade No. 40 Pocket Watch