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Access Date: November 21, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Royal Pocket Watch
American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Royal

Mixed Run: Royal and Riverside Grades

Manufacturer: Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 4970911 Question Mark
Grade: Royal Question Mark
Model: 1888 Question Mark
Estimated Production Date: October 1891 - February 28, 1892 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 22 of 83 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 79,263 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Two-Tone Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Patent Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 13925.G361.16S410.161888M84.O9429.P812.15J3334 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: v52.449 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 104.05 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 94.68 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 0.103% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only		25 (1.25%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 4.69% Analyzing 160 Sales Question Mark
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 230 · 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