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Access Date: January 18, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:
American Waltham Watch Co.
Grade: X
Production Inconsistent with Factory Records. See Research Notes.
| Manufacturer: | Waltham |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Waltham, Massachusetts | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 7480297 | |
| Grade: | X | |
| Model: | 1890 | |
| Estimated Production Date: | November 1897 - January 1900 | |
| Run Quantity: | 600 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 10 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 | |
| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 15442.G10.6S500.61890M209.H4378.P1984.11J5699 | |
| 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: | v52.560 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 43.07 | |
| 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: Scoped for This Run Only | 5 (0.83%) | |
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Research Note: Waltham Serial Ledgers designate the run as Grade "X" with 11 Jewels. However, multiple reports indicate some or all of this run was finished with 15 jewels and marked as such.
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Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 5 watches in the population registry for this run with 1 image.
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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 27, 2021
Serial Number 7480297 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: Stamped 15 jewels for 7480297.
Curator Response: Thanks for the confirmation!
Anonymous · April 23, 2020
Serial Number 7480421 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: I just accidentally hit the "yes" button- but this
movement is not an 11 jewel- it's clearly marked
(and has) 15 jewels. Otherwise the information
appears to be correct.
movement is not an 11 jewel- it's clearly marked
(and has) 15 jewels. Otherwise the information
appears to be correct.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.
Anonymous · April 23, 2020
Serial Number 7480421 was reported as accurate.
Knutskl 5 · December 2, 2018
Serial Number 7480107 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: Stamped 15 jewles
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 · January 20, 2014
Serial Number 7480567 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: I own this serial # 7480567 American Waltham mine
is 15 jewels thanks, Patricia
is 15 jewels thanks, Patricia
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4 Split
Anonymous · April 5, 2013
Serial Number 7480176 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: Hi, EBay item # 330 901 871 348, a Waltham serial
# 7480176 clearly shows a 15 jewel movement.
Thanks
# 7480176 clearly shows a 15 jewel movement.
Thanks
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4 Split
