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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.

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 6019153
Grade: Crescent St.
Model: 1883
Estimated Production Date: June 1894 - January 1896
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 81 of 103
Grade/Model Total Production: 41,200
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
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: 14453.G103.18S9588.181883M1495.H3862.L3924.17J129
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: 10 (1.00%)
Research Note: Waltham Serial Ledgers designate run as featuring 15-Jewels. However, multiple reports indicate some movements in run were upgraded to 17 Jewels. #6019153: Reported as 15 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.


Anonymous · November 19, 2023

Serial Number 6019437 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 17, 2022

Serial Number 6019144 was reported as accurate.

dcooper Supporter 221 · April 16, 2021

Serial Number 6019153 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 6019153 is in fact 15 jewel.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

slowhand 54 · November 28, 2019

Serial Number 6019632 was reported as accurate.

netmind 45 · May 5, 2019

Serial Number 6019299 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 14, 2019

Serial Number 6019299 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 28, 2018

Serial Number 6019257 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 15, 2018

Serial Number 6019195 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 21, 2018

Serial Number 6019868 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Cresent St 17 jewels open case movement.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · June 7, 2018

Serial Number 6019640 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · April 4, 2018

Serial Number 6019625 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · November 22, 2016

Serial Number 6019846 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · September 13, 2015

Serial Number 6019809 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: In journal of 1898 friend writes: Ordered
Montgomery Ward 17 jewel Crescent movement.
Could he have gotten it wrong? He paid $18 for it
and order a silverine case for $1.50 HELP
Please
Curator Response: It is possible that the customer purchased a Waltham Crescent St. movement from the Montgomery Ward catalog. Alternatively, it could have been a private label manufactured by Waltham for Montgomery Ward.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever

patwdunn 1 · January 22, 2015

Serial Number 6019430 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever

patwdunn 1 · January 22, 2015

Serial Number 6019430 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever

Anonymous · September 18, 2014

Serial Number 6019836 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever

Anonymous · November 17, 2013

Serial Number 6019633 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: lever set 17j 6019633
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever

Anonymous · June 29, 2013

Serial Number 6019854 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: marked 17 jewels,stem wind,lever set
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

Anonymous · March 12, 2013

Serial Number 6019431 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: WRONG JEWELS, AND CONFIGURATION. MY WATCH IS A 17
JEWEL, OPEN FACE.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

Anonymous · March 12, 2013

Serial Number 6019431 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
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