Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade No. 40 Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: No. 40

Mixed Run: Non-Magnetic, A.T.& Co.

Manufacturer: Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 5739561 Question Mark
Grade: No. 40 Question Mark
Model: 1883 Question Mark
Estimated Production Date: October 1892 - March 1898 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 3 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 2,500 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Church 1885 Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 14307.G2.18S9523.181883M1430.O9604.P1059.15J3443 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: v52.539 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3.01 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.74 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.003% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
11 (1.10%) Question Mark
Research Note: #5739561 Verified as Marked "Appleton, Tracy & Co." #5739954 Verified as Marked "Non-Magnetic."

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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 · August 1, 2024

Serial Number 5739174 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 27, 2020

Serial Number 5739727 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 29, 2020

Serial Number 5739727 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 27, 2020

Serial Number 5739056 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 1, 2018

Serial Number 5739833 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 1, 2018

Serial Number 5739833 was reported as accurate.

alex111111 69 · February 4, 2018

Serial Number 5739991 was reported as accurate.

bwalder 137 · February 5, 2016

Serial Number 5739954 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Gilt movement, marked "Non-Magnetic"
Pair case, pendant set and wind
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · November 17, 2013

Serial Number 5739944 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is gilt finish with pendent setting. It is
adjusted to 5 positions. Railroad grade is YES.

Anonymous · February 5, 2013

Serial Number 5739944 was reported as accurate.

Waltham Grade No. 40 Pocket Watch