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From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade No. 35 Pocket Watch
Waltham Grade No. 35 Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: No. 35

Mixed Run: 15- Jewel and 17-Jewel Examples Reported. A.T.&Co. Examples Verified in Run.

Private Label(s) in Run:

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Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 5741402
Grade: No. 35
Model: 1883
Estimated Production Date: September 1892 - April 1893
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 62 of 65
Grade/Model Total Production: 31,700
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j    Mixed Run
Jewel Material: Ruby
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
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
Data Research: c.1900 Waltham Factory Ledger Book 2 [NAWCC]
1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 14310.G64.18S9526.181883M1433.H3773.L3893.17J94
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
45.51
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
41.64
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.045%
Registry Population: 19 (1.90%)
Research Note: #5741161, #5741378, and #5741402: Verified as Marked "Appleton, Tracy & Co.", Ruby Jewels in Gold Settings - In 1894, Waltham added 2 center jewels to the remaining inventory, modifying the movements from 15j to 17j. All 17j movements are marked as such.

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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 16, 2019

Serial Number 5741297 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: marked 17 jewels...all gold screws..,gold settings
and regulator, Appleton and Tracy, perfect dial
and hands, no scratches or oxidation keeping
excellent time

Anonymous · January 9, 2019

Serial Number 5741480 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · December 20, 2018

Serial Number 5741480 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 12, 2018

Serial Number 5741918 was reported as accurate.

JoanD123 3 · February 26, 2017

Serial Number 5741818 was reported as inaccurate.

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

backwardglance1 99 · September 16, 2016

Serial Number 5741717 was reported as accurate.

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

backwardglance1 99 · August 29, 2016

Serial Number 5741717 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · May 30, 2016

Serial Number 5741270 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 27, 2016

Serial Number 5741540 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 22, 2012

Serial Number 5741307 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Waltham Grade No. 35 Pocket Watch
Waltham Grade No. 35 Pocket Watch