Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Adams St.

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 588589
Grade: Adams St.
Model: 1870
Estimated Production Date: March 1872 - May 1, 1872
Run Quantity: 600
Grade/Model Run: 43 of 67
Grade/Model Total Production: 14,410
Size: 14s
Jewels: 11j
Jewel Setting: Friction
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Signing Style: Mixed
Movement Inlay Color: None
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Movement Markings: Amern. Watch Co.
Adams St.
Waltham, Mass.
Patent Pinion
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: 5081.G43.14S53.141870M53.O5066.K5069.11J3071
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
43.38
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
39.48
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.043%
Registry Population: 2 (0.33%)

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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