Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade No. 40 Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: No. 40

Non-Magnetic

Manufacturer: Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 6008285 Question Mark
Grade: No. 40 Question Mark
Model: 1883 Question Mark
Estimated Production Date: March 1895 - March 1898 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 500 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 3 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 2,500 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Serif (Decorative) Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Black Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Patent Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Movement Markings: American Waltham
Watch Co.
Non.-Magnetic
Adjusted
Safety Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 14431.G3.18S9582.181883M1489.H3841.L3921.15J3464 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: v52.618 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
4.51 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
4.11 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.004% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
6 (1.20%) 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 · January 13, 2023

Serial Number 6008467 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 18, 2022

Serial Number 6008467 was reported as accurate.

giddykippa 235 · June 12, 2021

Serial Number 6008192 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 3, 2021

Serial Number 6008152 was reported as accurate.

JerryT Waltham Expert Small Watch Expert 425 · June 2, 2021

Serial Number 6008285 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 3, 2021

Serial Number 6008192 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 26, 2019

Serial Number 6008087 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The movement is stamped 17 Jewels.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · August 22, 2017

Serial Number 6008407 was reported as accurate.

behicks444 1 · July 4, 2017

Serial Number 6008315 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: All is correct except it is stamped 17 jewels.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection so we can take a closer look.

Anonymous · March 29, 2016

Serial Number 6008192 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever

Anonymous · October 20, 2015

Serial Number 6008066 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever
Waltham Grade No. 40 Pocket Watch