Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade F Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: F

Manufacturer: Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 3471195 Question Mark
Grade: F Question Mark
Variation: Seaside Quality Question Mark
Model: 1873 Question Mark
Estimated Production Date: January 1888 - May 1888 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 6 of 8 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 10,200 Question Mark
Size: 6s Question Mark
Jewels: 9j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 12464.G6.6S191.61873M191.H2802.L3154.9J13 Question Mark
Data Research: c.1900 Waltham Factory Ledger Book 2 [NAWCC]
1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.433 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
30.71 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
27.94 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.031% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
6 (0.30%) Question Mark
Research Note: Waltham Serial Lists designate run as Model 1884. However, this is likely a transcription error. #3471195 has been verified as consistent with the Model 1873 classification, which would be appropriate for 6-Size production during this era., Exposed Pallets

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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.


ceocbeck 112 · May 15, 2018

Serial Number 3470536 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1884-q to 1873

watchman4831 193 · April 27, 2018

Serial Number 3471982 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: open face, no sub-second, Waltham (a.w.w.co.) coin
silver case
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1884-q to 1873

GPa212 174 · January 31, 2014

Serial Number 3471322 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: From the Waltham guide this watch seems closer to
Model 1889.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. Now that #3471195 has been uploaded, it has been determined this run is like comprised of Model 1873 movements.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1884-q to 1873
Waltham Grade F Pocket Watch