Pocket Watch Database

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

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: A.W.Co.

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 8395891
Grade: A.W.Co.
Model: 1888
Estimated Production Year: 1897
Run Quantity: 5,000
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 13
Grade/Model Total Production: 19,500
Size: 16s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 15935.G37.16S909.161888M581.O10378.P2369.7J4570
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
43.41
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
39.72
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.043%
Registry Population: 24 (0.48%)

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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.


PHIL1199 Supporter 940 · December 2, 2023

Serial Number 8393753 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 11, 2023

Serial Number 8391494 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3970 · October 13, 2022

Serial Number 8393015 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 8, 2021

Serial Number 8392162 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 11, 2021

Serial Number 8391089 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 5, 2021

Serial Number 8394415 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 25, 2021

Serial Number 8394415 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 14, 2021

Serial Number 8391089 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 29, 2021

Serial Number 8393229 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 13, 2020

Serial Number 8392810 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The drawing is wrong. The small winder cog should
be at the bottom and the large cog at the top.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This is the difference between the openface and hunting variations of this model. The diagram is meant to be a general representation, and in this case, reflects the hunting variation.

Anonymous · January 13, 2020

Serial Number 8395439 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 29, 2019

Serial Number 8393843 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 31, 2018

Serial Number 8395008 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 10, 2018

Serial Number 8392629 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 6, 2017

Serial Number 8393853 was reported as accurate.

dilhan 1 · June 14, 2017

Serial Number 8394485 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 14, 2017

Serial Number 8394485 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · November 24, 2016

Serial Number 8391038 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · March 13, 2016

Serial Number 8395815 was reported as accurate.

fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 434 · June 22, 2015

Serial Number 8391629 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Gilt finish

bjsibbs 1 · December 31, 2014

Serial Number 8392071 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 31, 2014

Serial Number 8392071 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 26, 2014

Serial Number 8393869 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 25, 2013

Serial Number 8394916 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: diagram not correct, reverse the two wheels and
put the clicker between them, with the case
release screw below the clicker and the other
small screw to the left and below the case screw.
sorry if this is not to clear, i am just starting
to collect watches.

Anonymous · May 24, 2013

Serial Number 8391999 was reported as accurate.

Waltham Grade A.W.Co. Pocket Watch