Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Amn. Watch Co. Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Amn. Watch Co.

Manufacturer: Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 5000586 Question Mark
Grade: Amn. Watch Co. Question Mark
Model: 1888 Question Mark
Estimated Production Date: February 1892 - May 1893 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 300 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 11 of 21 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 2,778 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 16j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel 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
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 13949.G241.16S421.161888M95.O9441.P828.16J383 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: v52.479 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
5.05 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
4.59 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.005% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
4 (1.33%) Question Mark

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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.


Bostonjoe Top Contributor Supporter 199 · December 17, 2021

Serial Number 5000586 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 28, 2020

Serial Number 5000456 was reported as accurate.

fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 444 · September 18, 2020

Serial Number 5000516 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: After tear down this movement is actually 17 jewel
and double roller.
Can post photos if needed.

fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 444 · September 16, 2020

Serial Number 5000516 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 6, 2019

Serial Number 5000516 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 19, 2018

Serial Number 5000424 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 2, 2015

Serial Number 5000545 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel
Waltham Grade Amn. Watch Co. Pocket Watch