Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade J Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: J

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 4481313
Grade: J
Model: 1889
Estimated Production Date: April 1890 - August 1890
Run Quantity: 4,000
Grade/Model Run: 9 of 18
Grade/Model Total Production: 78,600
Size: 6s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Case: Various
Run ID: 13614.G13.6S267.61889M32.H3395.P678.7J3823
Data Research: c.1900 Waltham Factory Ledger Book 2 [NAWCC]
1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Database Version: v52.406
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
236.64
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
215.35
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.235%
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
17 (0.43%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 13.33% Analyzing 318 Sales
Research Note: 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.


Rcardkidz 3970 · May 9, 2023

Serial Number 4480041 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 18, 2021

Serial Number 4482271 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 25, 2020

Serial Number 4482970 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 31, 2020

Serial Number 4482959 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 11, 2020

Serial Number 4480097 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 22, 2020

Serial Number 4481538 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 6, 2020

Serial Number 4481906 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 2, 2018

Serial Number 4479568 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 6s but another design

clockingscotty 110 · September 26, 2018

Serial Number 4480753 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Different plate/gear lay-out. Same as found in
2016 price guide, page 134 illustration "American
Watch Co., Model 1889, 6 size 7 jewels, serial
number 4,154,319. Mine also has that open center
star, and sideways '3' under first letters of
name. Movement does include Waltham in name.

Anonymous · June 2, 2017

Serial Number 4482865 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4038 · December 17, 2016

Serial Number 4479650 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 21, 2016

Serial Number 4479980 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · March 31, 2016

Serial Number 4480986 was reported as accurate.

watchman4831 193 · December 8, 2015

Serial Number 4480009 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: GILT FINISH
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · December 6, 2014

Serial Number 4479072 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt
Waltham Grade J Pocket Watch