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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: 5740663
Grade: Crescent St.
Model: 1883
Estimated Production Date: December 1892 - July 1896
Run Quantity: 500
Grade/Model Run: 72 of 103
Grade/Model Total Production: 41,200
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Patent
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Data Research: c.1900 Waltham Factory Ledger Book 2 [NAWCC]
1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 14309.G94.18S9525.181883M1432.O9616.P1059.17J93
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
62.57
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
57.26
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.063%
Registry Population: 9 (1.80%)

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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 · October 8, 2023

Serial Number 5740510 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 15 jewels. Otherwise correct as listed.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

SteveMcG Supporter 10 · October 5, 2021

Serial Number 5740856 was reported as accurate.

CJEmpire3 100 · May 24, 2021

Serial Number 5740663 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 23, 2020

Serial Number 5740881 was reported as accurate.

simonwolfe 5 · September 14, 2016

Serial Number 5740720 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one has 17 Jewels engraved on movement.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · July 20, 2016

Serial Number 5740603 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 23, 2015

Serial Number 5740649 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · May 2, 2014

Serial Number 5740559 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 23, 2014

Serial Number 5740710 was reported as accurate.

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

kennyhabeeb 14 · October 23, 2013

Serial Number 5740904 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Waltham Grade Crescent St. Pocket Watch
Waltham Grade Crescent St. Pocket Watch