Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Riverside Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Riverside

Special

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 3098461
Grade: Riverside
Model: 1872
Estimated Production Date: November 1886 - October 1888
Run Quantity: 100
Grade/Model Run: 17 of 45
Grade/Model Total Production: 15,720
Size: 16s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Regulator: Fogg Tadpole
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Data Research: c.1900 Waltham Factory Ledger Book 2 [NAWCC]
1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 12104.G395.16S271.161872M160.O8589.L2941.15J2621
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
10.69
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
9.78
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.011%
Registry Population: 2 (2.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0% Analyzing 70 Sales

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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.


Jimbo59 Supporter 21 · February 29, 2024

Serial Number 3098440 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I just acquired this watch. The movement is
identical to SN 3098461 and is marked as Royal,
not Riverside (or Special). Hope to post pictures
soon.

Anonymous · August 1, 2019

Serial Number 3098461 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is stamped AWWCo ROYAL. Complete Price
Guide shows, under size 16:
Royal, 13-15J, M#1872...
I note that the movement has the same lay-out as
your illustration, yet is very plain, and no
center jewel, thus the 13j rather than than the
15j.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report and images. Without the center jeweling, the movement is consistent with the 15-Jewel designation. (2 Balance Hole Jewels, 2 Balance Cap Jewels, 1 Impulse Jewel, 2 Pallet Jewels, 2 Pallet Hole Jewels, 2 Escape Hole Jewels, 2 Fourth Wheel Hole Jewels, and 2 Third Wheel Hole Jewels).

Anonymous · February 19, 2017

Serial Number 3098467 was reported as accurate.

Waltham Grade Riverside Pocket Watch