Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Royal Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Royal

Manufacturer: Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 5018933 Question Mark
Grade: Royal Question Mark
Model: 1888 Question Mark
Estimated Production Date: December 1891 - February 28, 1892 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 25 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: Gilt 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: 13960.G364.16S424.161888M98.O9448.P836.15J3340 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: v52.518 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
8 (0.80%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -3.60% Analyzing 160 Sales 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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5272 · June 29, 2024

Serial Number 5018677 was reported as accurate.

tctimepieces Supporter 112 · December 17, 2023

Serial Number 5018933 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Finish is gilt, not two-tone
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Two-Tone to Gilt

Anonymous · December 10, 2018

Serial Number 5018118 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Two-Tone to Gilt

Anonymous · April 15, 2018

Serial Number 5018147 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Two-Tone to Gilt

retirement 25 · July 2, 2014

Serial Number 5018461 was reported as accurate.

Waltham Grade Royal Pocket Watch