Pocket Watch Database


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

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Amn. Watch Co.

Manufacturer: Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 670587 Question Mark
Grade: Amn. Watch Co. Question Mark
Model: 1872 Question Mark
Estimated Production Date: October 1872 - December 1, 1874 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 900 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 79 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 9,765 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 16j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 5235.G34.16S109.161872M4.H17.L14.16J198 Question Mark
Data Research: c.1900 Waltham Factory Ledger Book 1 [NAWCC]
c.1900 Waltham Factory Ledgers [Ehrhardt Transcription]
1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.506 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
22.89 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
20.83 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.023% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
12 (1.33%) Question Mark
Research Note: Waltham Serial Ledgers designate run as featuring jeweling in "4 Pairs" (15 Total). However, multiple observations from this run indicate the movements were finished with an upper center jewel as well, totaling 16 Jewels. #670601: Reported as 16-Jewels. #670912: Verified as 16-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.


WatchThatMan 39 · May 2, 2023

Serial Number 670359 was reported as accurate.

Harlton Supporter 98 · January 10, 2022

Serial Number 670587 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 13, 2021

Serial Number 670227 was reported as accurate.

Luckylady03 1 · March 25, 2021

Serial Number 670462 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: States coin silver on the inside face of the first
back cover.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. However, the case material has nothing to do with the movement details listed above.

billkov 98 · March 21, 2021

Serial Number 670912 was reported as accurate.

Harlton Supporter 98 · January 30, 2020

Serial Number 670587 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 16j

Anonymous · January 4, 2020

Serial Number 670995 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 16j

Anonymous · November 23, 2019

Serial Number 670995 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 16j

Anonymous · October 6, 2019

Serial Number 670995 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 16j

Anonymous · January 23, 2019

Serial Number 670601 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a gilt 16 jewel movement
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 16j

Anonymous · August 16, 2018

Serial Number 670894 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 16j

Anonymous · December 11, 2016

Serial Number 670376 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 16j

Anonymous · April 16, 2016

Serial Number 670871 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 16j

Anonymous · December 9, 2014

Serial Number 670482 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 16j

Anonymous · December 9, 2014

Serial Number 670482 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 16j

Anonymous · April 15, 2014

Serial Number 670852 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 16j

Anonymous · April 12, 2014

Serial Number 670852 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 16j
Waltham Grade Amn. Watch Co. Pocket Watch