Pocket Watch Database

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

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: American Watch Co.

Mixed Run: 17, 19, and 21-Jewel Variants

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 6500165
Grade: American Watch Co.
Model: 1888
Estimated Production Date: April 1894 - January 1896
Run Quantity: 370
Grade/Model Run: 14 of 26
Grade/Model Total Production: 2,981
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j    Mixed Run
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 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: 14705.G67.16S609.161888M284.O9790.P1389.17J165
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
6.65
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
6.05
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.007%
Registry Population: 9 (2.43%)
Research Note: Waltham Serial Ledgers note "19 & 21 jew." #6500347 has been reported to have 21 jewels. #6500011: Reported with 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.


pinkdrill Supporter 98 · March 13, 2024

Serial Number 6500184 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 19 jewels

Anonymous · March 19, 2023

Serial Number 6500243 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 13, 2021

Serial Number 6500177 was reported as accurate.

14cav65 14 · November 27, 2020

Serial Number 6500290 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · September 8, 2019

Serial Number 6500011 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 6500011 American Watch Co 19J

tcschung54 5 · August 23, 2019

Serial Number 6500165 was reported as accurate.

wicozani 73 · August 19, 2019

Serial Number 6500165 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 13, 2019

Serial Number 6500165 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 16, 2019

Serial Number 6500125 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: American Watch co 19 jewels

Anonymous · December 8, 2017

Serial Number 6500347 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 21 jewels

daddo46 991 · March 11, 2016

Serial Number 6500261 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 Pendant

daddo46 991 · March 11, 2016

Serial Number 6500261 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 Pendant

Anonymous · October 30, 2014

Serial Number 6500305 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Key to Pendant
Waltham Grade American Watch Co. Pocket Watch