Pocket Watch Database

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

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Home Watch Co.

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 867954
Grade: Home Watch Co.
Model: 1857
Estimated Production Date: January 1876 - February 28, 1876
Run Quantity: 300
Grade/Model Run: 161 of 261
Grade/Model Total Production: 134,758
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Balance Type: Solid
Balance Material: Steel
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
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: 5996.G161.18S5274.181857M5052.O5835.K5835.7J730
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
393.08
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
357.70
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.391%
Registry Population: 4 (1.33%)

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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 3, 2020

Serial Number 867954 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My movement is marked "867593" and "Fogg's
Patient". Dial is unmarked. The case is marked
with "AM Watch Co. Waltham Mass Warranted
Sterling Silver S5". The Gray Sheet specifies the
grade as "Special" not "Home". Any thoughts in
this regard. Thanks.
Curator Response: The Waltham "Gray Book" serial list often conflates similar grades into larger serial block. However, the factory serial ledger designates this run as "Home" (Home Watch Co.) Grade and "Nameless" (not marked with the grade name). This is consistent with the images you have provided.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · September 8, 2015

Serial Number 867954 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · September 5, 2015

Serial Number 867954 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · March 22, 2014

Serial Number 867954 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Waltham Grade Home Watch Co. Pocket Watch