Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Royal Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Royal

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 5120854
Grade: Royal
Model: 1888
Estimated Production Date: February 1892 - August 30, 1892
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 28 of 83
Grade/Model Total Production: 79,263
Size: 16s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Regulator: Patent
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Case: Various
Run ID: 14001.G369.16S427.161888M102.H3601.P862.15J3348
Data Research: c.1900 Waltham Factory Ledger Book 2 [NAWCC]
1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Database Version: v52.354
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
134.59
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
122.47
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.134%
Registry Population: 12 (0.60%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 6.56% Analyzing 161 Sales

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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.


Anonymous · May 2, 2024

Serial Number 5119341 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5018 · July 22, 2022

Serial Number 5120616 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 8, 2019

Serial Number 5119854 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 6, 2019

Serial Number 5120987 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 14, 2019

Serial Number 5119093 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 23, 2018

Serial Number 5120685 was reported as accurate.

jacobwalls07 143 · May 13, 2018

Serial Number 5120283 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 14, 2017

Serial Number 5120526 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 4, 2017

Serial Number 5120031 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 8, 2016

Serial Number 5120102 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 1, 2014

Serial Number 5120536 was reported as accurate.

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

timerestored 278 · September 3, 2014

Serial Number 5120533 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked Royal, It is 15 Jewels, Gilt Movement,
Railroad Grade Changed to No.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 15j
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · July 13, 2014

Serial Number 5119116 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine looks like a 16 size 15 jewel certainly no
jeweled motor barrel but the configuration is
similar.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 15j
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · July 8, 2014

Serial Number 5119116 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 15j
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · June 20, 2014

Serial Number 5120533 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Royal, Gilt, 15 Jewel, Non-Railroad, Single Roller
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 15j
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

DONNASWATCHES 19 · March 14, 2014

Serial Number 5119694 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The model 1888 ranged from 7 to 21 jewel. The
picture depicts a 15 jewel.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 15j
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

DONNASWATCHES 19 · March 14, 2014

Serial Number 5120032 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The picture is correct to the serial number and is
a 15 jewel and not a 21 jewel. Otherwise, looks
correct
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 15j
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Xmarine79 2 · January 2, 2014

Serial Number 5120032 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: According to ebay picture of movement and serial
number it is a royal and they are size 0 s
movements if I am not mistaken
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 15j
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · September 13, 2013

Serial Number 5119884 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 15j
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

jeremyroy 199 · July 6, 2013

Serial Number 5119694 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: mine is a 645 5 position 21 jewel

Aazuline 1 · June 13, 2013

Serial Number 5119694 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 5119694 is a 21 Jewel, Waltham 645
Waltham Grade Royal Pocket Watch