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

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: American Watch Co.

Mixed Run: 17-Jewel, 19-Jewel, and 21-Jewel Movements.

Manufacturer: Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 6000096 Question Mark
Grade: American Watch Co. Question Mark
Model: 1888 Question Mark
Estimated Production Date: August 1892 - January 1900 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 901 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 13 of 26 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 2,981 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j    Mixed Run Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Fogg Tadpole Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 14422.G66.16S521.161888M195.O9649.P1146.17J117 Question Mark
Data Research: c.1900 Waltham Factory Ledger Book 2 [NAWCC]
1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.428 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
6.65 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
6.05 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.007% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
7 (0.78%) Question Mark
Research Note: Waltham Serial Ledgers designate this run as featuring 17 jewels. However, actual production indicates jeweling was mixed with 19-Jewel and 21-Jewel variants either reported or verified.

#6000068: Reported as 19-Jewels.
#6000096: Verified as Marked "21 Jewels."
#6000187: Reported as 19-Jewels.

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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.


DTSPatrick 34 · May 12, 2023

Serial Number 6000096 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 21 jewels
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

Anonymous · May 11, 2023

Serial Number 6000438 was reported as accurate.

DTSPatrick 34 · May 10, 2023

Serial Number 6000096 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: American Watch Co Grade with 21 jewels (marked)

Anonymous · October 8, 2022

Serial Number 6000096 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: marked 21j
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 1, 2021

Serial Number 6000757 was reported as accurate.

Britjack Supporter 9 · December 8, 2020

Serial Number 6000024 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 17, 2019

Serial Number 6000068 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: American Grade, not AM'n grade. 19 jewels, not
17.

Anonymous · March 22, 2018

Serial Number 6000737 was reported as accurate.

TomHolland 7 · January 4, 2017

Serial Number 6000785 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 27, 2016

Serial Number 6000359 was reported as accurate.

Pocketwatchlover 71 · September 7, 2016

Serial Number 6000840 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Amn. grdade, Fogg's regulator (tadpole), Nickel
movement finish, pendant setting
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel

Anonymous · February 13, 2015

Serial Number 6000187 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 19 Jewel, Capped on the Escape Wheel
Hunter Case Movement
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4

Anonymous · November 3, 2014

Serial Number 6000730 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 3, 2014

Serial Number 6000730 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 9, 2014

Serial Number 6000069 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4
Waltham Grade American Watch Co. Pocket Watch