Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Royal Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Royal

Mixed Run: Royal and Riverside Grades

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 4969232
Grade: Royal
Model: 1888
Estimated Production Date: October 1891 - February 28, 1892
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 22 of 83
Grade/Model Total Production: 79,263
Size: 16s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Regulator: Patent
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Data Research: c.1900 Waltham Factory Ledger Book 2 [NAWCC]
1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 13925.G361.16S410.161888M85.O9440.P811.15J3333
Database Version: v52.270
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
104.05
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
94.68
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.103%
Registry Population: 25 (1.25%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 8.26% Analyzing 161 Sales
Research Note: Waltham Serial Ledgers note "a few made Riv. G+N" indicating that Two-Tone Riverside Movements are mixed within this run, likely matching the previous run of Riverside movements. #4969260: Verified as Two-Tone Riverside. [JH]. #4969961: Verified as Two-Tone "Riverside" [eBay #384422855078]

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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.


dcooper Supporter 223 · May 15, 2023

Serial Number 4969961 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: #4,969,961 is a Riverside.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

TexMachina Supporter 3 · October 22, 2021

Serial Number 4969961 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Waltham 16 Size Model 1888 “RIVERSIDE” Two
Tone Pocket Watch. 55J

https://www.ebay.com/itm/384422855078?hash=item598
16341a6:g:lSsAAOSwU5JhVz9-
Curator Response: Verified. [eBay #384422855078]

Anonymous · September 10, 2019

Serial Number 4969729 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · March 2, 2019

Serial Number 4970090 was reported as accurate.

uhries 1 · April 18, 2018

Serial Number 4970911 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is marked "Riverside", not "Royal"

Anonymous · January 13, 2018

Serial Number 4969107 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 6, 2017

Serial Number 4970035 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 5, 2017

Serial Number 4970035 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 10, 2017

Serial Number 4969250 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 24, 2017

Serial Number 4969506 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 5, 2017

Serial Number 4970312 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 7, 2016

Serial Number 4969382 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 27, 2016

Serial Number 4970131 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Two-Tone

malaca 4 · June 4, 2015

Serial Number 4969031 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 2, 2014

Serial Number 4969331 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 11, 2013

Serial Number 4969334 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It is a riverside and a 2 tone movement.

Anonymous · February 23, 2013

Serial Number 4969217 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: mine is a riverside
Waltham Grade Royal Pocket Watch