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From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Crescent St. Pocket Watch
Waltham Grade Crescent St. Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Crescent St.

Non-Magnetic, Mixed Run: 15-Jewel and 17-Jewel Movements

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 6003999
Grade: Crescent St.
Model: 1883
Estimated Production Date: March 1893 - June 1894
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 76 of 103
Grade/Model Total Production: 41,200
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j    Mixed Run
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Patent
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Data Research: c.1900 Waltham Factory Ledger Book 2 [NAWCC]
1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 14426.G98.18S9577.181883M1484.H3843.L3920.15J3463
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
60.78
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
55.62
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.061%
Registry Population: 15 (1.50%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 1.08% Analyzing 129 Sales
Research Note: Non-Magnetic, Mixed Run: 15-Jewel and 17-Jewel Movements. #6003333: Reported as 17 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.


pwdmbj Supporter 552 · February 21, 2023

Serial Number 6003333 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked 17 Jewels, Crescent St.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

Anonymous · October 8, 2022

Serial Number 6003333 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch has 17 jewels, not 15
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

dadistic Supporter 6 · July 7, 2022

Serial Number 6003244 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

dadistic Supporter 6 · July 7, 2022

Serial Number 6003244 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 14, 2022

Serial Number 6003959 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 27, 2019

Serial Number 6003244 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 30, 2019

Serial Number 6003999 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 22, 2013

Serial Number 6003838 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: lever set
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever
Plate changed from Unknown to Full
Waltham Grade Crescent St. Pocket Watch
Waltham Grade Crescent St. Pocket Watch