Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Adams St.

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 588740
Grade: Adams St.
Model: 1870
Estimated Production Date: November 1872 - September 1, 1872
Run Quantity: 397
Grade/Model Run: 46 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: Amer'n Watch Co.
Adams St.
Waltham, Mass
Case: Various
Run ID: 5084.G46.14S56.141870M56.O5069.K5072.11J3074
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
Database Version: v52.401
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:
Scoped for This Run Only
3 (0.76%)

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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 12, 2018

Serial Number 588829 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 · August 26, 2018

Serial Number 588957 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 · March 2, 2018

Serial Number 588781 was reported as accurate.

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