Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade W.W.Co. Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: W.W.Co.

Manufacturer: Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 597880 Question Mark
Grade: W.W.Co. Question Mark
Model: 1857 Question Mark
Estimated Production Date: November 1871 - December 1, 1873 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 151 of 238 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 61,722 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Mixed Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: None Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Movement Markings: Waltham Watch Co.
Waltham, Mass.
Fogg's Patent
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 5103.G151.18S4671.181857M4456.H11.L11.15J1231 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: v52.528 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
22.13 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
20.14 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.022% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
17 (1.70%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 3.76% Analyzing 320 Sales 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 · September 29, 2023

Serial Number 597777 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 19, 2022

Serial Number 597778 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 28, 2021

Serial Number 597778 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: stem wind key set - no provision for pendant or
lever setting
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · June 17, 2021

Serial Number 597356 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 17, 2021

Serial Number 597356 was reported as accurate.

GT350me 29 · April 30, 2020

Serial Number 597244 was reported as accurate.

WisWatches 6 · March 8, 2020

Serial Number 597244 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Stem wind lever set. The movement has not been
modified from what I see. Not an Abbot's. Has
the correct model 57 lever set found on the later
watches.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Either to Hunting
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever

esoxhunter Top Contributor Supporter 127 · January 6, 2019

Serial Number 597583 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Stem wind and key set.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Either to Hunting
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever

esoxhunter Top Contributor Supporter 127 · January 6, 2019

Serial Number 597583 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Either to Hunting
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever

esoxhunter Top Contributor Supporter 127 · December 7, 2018

Serial Number 597880 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is also stem wind and key set.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Transition to Lever

esoxhunter Top Contributor Supporter 127 · December 7, 2018

Serial Number 597583 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is also stem wind and key set.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Transition to Lever

Billibrit 10 · August 20, 2017

Serial Number 597621 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The watch is stem wound and the hands are key set.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Either to Hunting
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever

Anonymous · May 30, 2017

Serial Number 597219 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Either to Hunting
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever

Yellowtail420 Supporter 104 · April 11, 2016

Serial Number 597388 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement is stem wound and key set. It is
pictured on the awco.org website as the example

rjd231956 1 · November 4, 2015

Serial Number 597116 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever

Anonymous · April 9, 2015

Serial Number 597766 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 15, 2014

Serial Number 597087 was reported as accurate.

Waltham Grade W.W.Co. Pocket Watch