Pocket Watch Database

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

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: American Watch Co.

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 125472
Grade: American Watch Co.
Model: 1860
Estimated Production Date: August 1864 - July 1866
Run Quantity: 100
Grade/Model Run: 6 of 9
Grade/Model Total Production: 455
Size: 16s
Jewels: 19j
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
U.S. Patents: 30772, 41461
Case: Various
Run ID: 2476.G19.16S45.161860M45.O2474.K2475.19J18
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
Database Version: v52.290
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.37
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.24
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.001%
Registry Population: 4 (4.00%)

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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 · August 2, 2016

Serial Number 125423 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 19j and gilt. I own this watch, and can verify the
stated jewel count.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 19j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

oilseed Supporter 470 · July 25, 2016

Serial Number 125423 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 19j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt
Waltham Grade American Watch Co. Pocket Watch