Waltham Pocket Watch: Serial Number 8478979 (Grade No. 28)

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Access Date: December 25, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: No. 28

Manufacturer:	Waltham
Manufacturer Location:	Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number:	8478979
Grade:	No. 28
Model:	1888
Estimated Production Year:	1898
Run Quantity:	2,850
Grade/Model Run:	61 of 78
Grade/Model Total Production:	78,110
Size:	16s
Jewels:	15j
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Setting:	Pendant
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Regulator:	Patent
Hairspring:	Breguet
Adjusted:	Yes
Case:	Various
Run ID:	15962.G61.16S918.161888M588.O10382.P2389.15J3730
Data Research:	1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Database Version:	v52.526
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	98.24
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	89.40
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.098%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	18 (0.63%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	-9.42% Analyzing 157 Sales

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