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From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade A.T. & Co. Pocket Watch
Waltham Grade A.T. & Co. Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: A.T. & Co.

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 5803
Grade: A.T. & Co.
Model: 1857
Estimated Production Date: December 1857
Run Quantity: 10
Grade/Model Run: 31 of 1154
Grade/Model Total Production: 62,258
Size: 18s
Jewels: 16j
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Balance Type: Solid
Balance Material: Gold
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Data Research: c.1900 Waltham Factory Ledger Book 1 [NAWCC]
c.1900 Waltham Factory Ledgers [Ehrhardt Transcription]
1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 44.G31.18S44.181857M43.O44.K43.16J21
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
170.80
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
156.29
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.171%
Registry Population: 2 (20.00%)

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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.


pocwatjim 12 · January 12, 2022

Serial Number 5803 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 23, 2021

Serial Number 5803 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 25, 2017

Serial Number 5801 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Waltham Grade A.T. & Co. Pocket Watch
Waltham Grade A.T. & Co. Pocket Watch