Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade No. 70 Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: No. 70

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 7283787
Grade: No. 70
Model: 1891
Estimated Production Date: September 1897 - June 1902
Run Quantity: 500
Grade/Model Run: 10 of 10
Grade/Model Total Production: 2,511
Size: 0s
Jewels: 17j or 19j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Regulator: Patent
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Data Research: c.1900 Waltham Factory Ledger Book 2 [NAWCC]
1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 15284.G10.0S237.01891M206.H4301.P1859.1719J1
Database Version: v52.246
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
7.34
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
6.68
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.007%
Registry Population: 2 (0.40%)
Research Note: Waltham Serial Ledgers designate run as "17&19" Jewels. #7283787: Verified as Marked "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.


JerryT Waltham Expert Small Watch Expert 425 · May 11, 2021

Serial Number 7283787 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My movement is marked, and has, 19 jewels. For
some unexplained reason my entry was "corrected"
to 17 jewels.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

pwdmbj Supporter 554 · March 1, 2021

Serial Number 7283932 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 19 jewels
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · December 3, 2019

Serial Number 7283606 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is same in every way but marked on movement
19 Jewels.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · October 31, 2019

Serial Number 7283606 was reported as accurate.

JerryT Waltham Expert Small Watch Expert 425 · November 19, 2018

Serial Number 7283787 was reported as accurate.

Waltham Grade No. 70 Pocket Watch