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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: 951126
Grade: A.W.Co.
Model: 1873
Estimated Production Year: 1876
Run Quantity: 76
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 6
Grade/Model Total Production: 576
Size: 8s
Jewels: 11j
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
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: 6631.G3.8S126.81873M126.O6272.L320.11J3678
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.73
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.58
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.002%
Registry Population: 1 (1.32%)
Research Note: This run is designated as "Not Made" in handwritten factory ledgers. However, actualized production has been verified. #951126: Verified as 8-Size Model 1873 (profile variant) movement with gilt pillar plate and nickel top plate/balance cock, marked "A.W. Co. - Waltham, Mass - Safety Pinion - Woerds Patents."

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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 13, 2019

Serial Number 951111 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 8 size, 1873 grade, hunting case, 15 jewels,
nickel, stem wind, lever set, A W CO grade.
number 951111.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from Unknown to 8
Movement Configuration changed from Either to Openface
Factory Model changed from 1873-q to 1873
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4
Waltham Grade A.W.Co. Pocket Watch