Pocket Watch Database

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

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: No. 35

Appleton Tracy & Co.

Private Label(s) in Run:

C.P.R.

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Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 5742834
Grade: No. 35
Model: 1883
Estimated Production Date: September 1892 - April 1893
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 63 of 65
Grade/Model Total Production: 31,700
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Signing Style: Block Letter
Movement Inlay Color: Black
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Church 1885
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: 14311.G65.18S9527.181883M1434.O9617.P1060.17J95
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
49.67
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
45.20
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.049%
Registry Population: 10 (1.00%)
Research Note: 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 · April 22, 2023

Serial Number 5742749 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 25, 2022

Serial Number 5742614 was reported as accurate.

waltham1833 71 · March 20, 2020

Serial Number 5742154 was reported as accurate.

waltham1833 71 · March 14, 2020

Serial Number 5742751 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 29, 2019

Serial Number 5742392 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 17, 2018

Serial Number 5742356 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 8, 2018

Serial Number 5742990 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 28, 2018

Serial Number 5742990 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 20, 2018

Serial Number 5742990 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 12, 2018

Serial Number 5742834 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 31, 2018

Serial Number 5742834 was reported as accurate.

ngupaan 95 · April 2, 2016

Serial Number 5742381 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked "Appleton Tracy & Co"
17 Jewels
Gold Trim
Pendant Wind & Set
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

redsox1 74 · November 24, 2014

Serial Number 5742701 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j