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-Jewel, 19-Jewel, and 21-Jewel

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 6500890
Grade: American Watch Co.
Model: 1888
Estimated Production Date: March 1899 - June 1900
Run Quantity: 60
Grade/Model Run: 18 of 26
Grade/Model Total Production: 2,981
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j    Mixed Run
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Regulator: Fogg's Tadpole
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: 14709.G71.16S613.161888M288.H3996.P1393.17J167
Database Version: v52.241
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: 3 (5.00%)
Research Note: Waltham Serial Ledgers note "a few made to 19 & 21 jew." #6500837 has been reported as featuring 21 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 · April 16, 2018

Serial Number 6500837 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Stem wind, 21 Jewel, diamond destines, nickel
movement and tadpole regulator.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Either to Hunting
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Key to Pendant

Anonymous · June 26, 2015

Serial Number 6500883 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Key to Pendant

Anonymous · June 26, 2015

Serial Number 6500883 was reported as accurate.

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