Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade X Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: X

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 7478941
Grade: X
Model: 1890
Estimated Production Date: April 1898 - January 1900
Run Quantity: 1,500
Grade/Model Run: 9 of 10
Grade/Model Total Production: 14,300
Size: 6s
Jewels: 11j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Split Plate
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: No
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: 15439.G9.6S497.61890M206.H4379.P1980.11J5698
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
43.05
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
39.18
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.043%
Registry Population: 7 (0.47%)

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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 · July 17, 2021

Serial Number 7479363 was reported as accurate.

mohnas 1 · September 19, 2020

Serial Number 7478808 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 13, 2020

Serial Number 7478185 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · April 27, 2020

Serial Number 7478186 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Its 15j and I wanna say royalty has gold hands
and lil leaf like gold symbols by y every number..
has and E on the front with safety barrel
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · May 5, 2018

Serial Number 7478337 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This particular movement number has ' 15 Jewels'
engraved into the plate below the mainspring, near
the hinge of the case.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection so we can take a closer look.

Anonymous · March 28, 2018

Serial Number 7479374 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 29, 2015

Serial Number 7479404 was reported as accurate.

mogosmo 1 · July 15, 2014

Serial Number 7478101 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4 Split

Anonymous · May 5, 2013

Serial Number 7478941 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Says 15 jewel on movement
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4 Split
Waltham Grade X Pocket Watch