Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade A.T. & Co. Pocket Watch
Waltham Grade A.T. & Co. Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: A.T. & Co.

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 778909
Grade: A.T. & Co.
Model: 1857
Estimated Production Date: May 1875 - December 1, 1875
Run Quantity: 200
Grade/Model Run: 868 of 1154
Grade/Model Total Production: 62,258
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
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
Case: Various
Run ID: 5610.G1075.18S5084.181857M4862.H84.L75.15J1312
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
15.69
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
14.27
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.016%
Registry Population: 3 (1.50%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -3.32% Analyzing 378 Sales

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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 · March 4, 2020

Serial Number 778909 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 778909 is a hunting case movement with 15 jewels.
It is a SW, LS 1857 model
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting

sanjosetom 301 · February 22, 2016

Serial Number 778937 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting

Anonymous · May 9, 2015

Serial Number 778968 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting

Andyhowe 52 · January 23, 2015

Serial Number 778968 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 Jewel crown wind and lever set.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever

Anonymous · December 12, 2014

Serial Number 778968 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: movement setting is top crown wind & top set using
a lever pulled out at 4 oclock position. Then when
lever is pushed back in, it allows movement to be
wound with the crown
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever
Waltham Grade A.T. & Co. Pocket Watch
Waltham Grade A.T. & Co. Pocket Watch