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Access Date: December 22, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
American Waltham Watch Co.
Grade: American Watch Co.
Mixed Run: 17-Jewel, 19-Jewel, and 21-Jewel Movements
| Manufacturer: | Waltham |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Waltham, Massachusetts | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 6500683 | |
| Grade: | American Watch Co. | |
| Model: | 1888 | |
| Estimated Production Date: | April 1893 - May 1899 | |
| Run Quantity: | 330 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 17 of 26 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 2,981 | |
| Size: | 16s | |
| Jewels: | 19j Mixed Run | |
| Movement Configuration: | Hunting | |
| Movement Finish: | Nickel | |
| Movement Setting: | Pendant | |
| Plate: | 3/4 Plate | |
| Regulator: | Patent | |
| Hairspring: | Breguet | |
| Adjusted: | Yes | |
| Adjusted to Position: | Yes | |
| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 14708.G70.16S612.161888M286.H3991.P1393.19J46 | |
| Data Research: |
c.1900 Waltham Factory Ledger Book 2 [NAWCC] 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest |
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| Database Version: | v52.517 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 2.32 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 2.11 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.002% | |
| Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 12 (3.64%) | |
Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 12 watches in the population registry for this run.
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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 · October 28, 2021
Serial Number 6500748 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: The piece with 6500748 serial number is a 21 jewel
A W Co version.
A W Co version.
Curator Response: Thanks for the confirmation!
JerryT Waltham Expert Small Watch Expert 425 · August 17, 2021
Serial Number 6500677 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · August 31, 2020
Serial Number 6500704 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: Sorry to tap “no”, because I believe the
information is accurate, but I was hoping to gain
information.
Thank you so much for this valuable service!!
I am the proud owner of five American grade
model 1888s. #6500347, 6500407,6500704, 6500760
and #6500451. My question for you is: how can I
tell a 17 jewel from a 21 jewel without
disassembly? They all look the same (and I would
like to add they are all beautiful!) from
examination of the top plate. They also look
identical to the four Riverside Maximus model
1888 21jewel watches I own (except, of course, for
the movement markings and diamonds rather than
rubies). Thank you!!
information is accurate, but I was hoping to gain
information.
Thank you so much for this valuable service!!
I am the proud owner of five American grade
model 1888s. #6500347, 6500407,6500704, 6500760
and #6500451. My question for you is: how can I
tell a 17 jewel from a 21 jewel without
disassembly? They all look the same (and I would
like to add they are all beautiful!) from
examination of the top plate. They also look
identical to the four Riverside Maximus model
1888 21jewel watches I own (except, of course, for
the movement markings and diamonds rather than
rubies). Thank you!!
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. Feel free to reach out using the contact form, and I can assist you in identifying the jewel counts. https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/contact
Anonymous · May 1, 2018
Serial Number 6500821 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: This serial number is for Waltham Model 1888
pocket watch which is 21 jewels. It is stem wound
and stem sei. It appears to have a solid gold
gear train. Its jewels are raised goled and held
in with screws. It also has very fancy
damaskeening on the plates, winding wheels and
more.
pocket watch which is 21 jewels. It is stem wound
and stem sei. It appears to have a solid gold
gear train. Its jewels are raised goled and held
in with screws. It also has very fancy
damaskeening on the plates, winding wheels and
more.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Either to Hunting
Movement Setting changed from Key to Pendant
Watchgramps 6 · January 22, 2018
Serial Number 6500704 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Either to Hunting
Movement Setting changed from Key to Pendant
Watchgramps 6 · January 14, 2018
Serial Number 6500704 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Either to Hunting
Movement Setting changed from Key to Pendant
Anonymous · December 8, 2017
Serial Number 6500760 was reported as inaccurate.
No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Either to Hunting
Movement Setting changed from Key to Pendant
Anonymous · December 2, 2017
Serial Number 6500760 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Either to Hunting
Movement Setting changed from Key to Pendant
Pocketwatchlover 71 · October 7, 2016
Serial Number 6500558 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: Jewels: 19
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 19j
Movement Setting changed from Key to Pendant
Anonymous · September 21, 2015
Serial Number 6500760 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 19j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Key to Pendant
Anonymous · April 19, 2015
Serial Number 6500611 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 19j
Movement Setting changed from Key to Pendant
Anonymous · February 24, 2015
Serial Number 6500525 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 19j
Movement Setting changed from Key to Pendant
Anonymous · October 30, 2014
Serial Number 6500705 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 19j
Movement Setting changed from Key to Pendant
spadelt 11 · October 5, 2014
Serial Number 6500594 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 19j
Movement Setting changed from Key to Pendant
Anonymous · September 10, 2014
Serial Number 6500594 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: 19 jewel american grade
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 19j
Movement Setting changed from Key to Pendant
BoVigoren 10 · September 13, 2013
Serial Number 6500760 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 19j
Movement Setting changed from Key to Pendant
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