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From the American Horology Archive:

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Adams St.

Manufacturer: Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 588589 Question Mark
Grade: Adams St. Question Mark
Model: 1870 Question Mark
Estimated Production Date: March 1872 - May 1, 1872 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 600 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 43 of 67 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 14,410 Question Mark
Size: 14s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Friction Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Mixed Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: None Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Movement Markings: Amern. Watch Co.
Adams St.
Waltham, Mass.
Patent Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 5081.G43.14S53.141870M53.O5056.K5071.11J3071 Question Mark
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
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.479 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
43.38 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
39.48 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.043% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
2 (0.33%) Question Mark

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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 · March 23, 2024

Serial Number 588211 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 31, 2022

Serial Number 588498 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1870-14 to 1870

Anonymous · June 17, 2021

Serial Number 588082 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1870-14 to 1870
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · June 17, 2021

Serial Number 588082 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1870-14 to 1870
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · April 6, 2020

Serial Number 588037 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1870-14 to 1870
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · September 8, 2014

Serial Number 588151 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: SN from 588001-589500 that 14 Size
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 18 to 14
Factory Model changed from 1870-14 to 1870
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · June 6, 2014

Serial Number 588223 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 18 to 14
Factory Model changed from 1870-14 to 1870
Adjusted changed from Yes to No