Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade No. 20 Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: No. 20

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 5229182
Grade: No. 20
Model: 1888
Estimated Production Date: December 1891 - April 1892
Run Quantity: 5,000
Grade/Model Run: 6 of 138
Grade/Model Total Production: 305,873
Size: 16s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Data Research: c.1900 Waltham Factory Ledger Book 2 [NAWCC]
1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 14043.G6.16S436.161888M111.O9502.P886.7J3975
Database Version: v52.246
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
444.70
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
404.67
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.442%
Registry Population: 23 (0.46%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -9.48% Analyzing 347 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.


Jimbo59 Supporter 21 · March 14, 2024

Serial Number 5228085 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch is currently for sale on EBay. The
photos in the listing show this to be a 19j
movement with raised gold settings. It is marked
A.W.W.Co. Waltham, Mass and Adjusted. Finish is a
nicely damaskeened nickel. It does not appear to
be a “Frankenwatch”. The listing is item
Number 395264508395.

Anonymous · September 2, 2023

Serial Number 5229755 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 6, 2023

Serial Number 5229431 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 22, 2021

Serial Number 5229059 was reported as accurate.

Fifty50 Supporter 324 · August 12, 2021

Serial Number 5229425 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 7, 2019

Serial Number 5229673 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 31, 2019

Serial Number 5232516 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 9, 2018

Serial Number 5232262 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 17, 2017

Serial Number 5230427 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 19, 2017

Serial Number 5229918 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 30, 2017

Serial Number 5230070 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 26, 2016

Serial Number 5230872 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 19, 2016

Serial Number 5230872 was reported as accurate.

TheAdmiral 94 · January 9, 2016

Serial Number 5230391 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 4, 2015

Serial Number 5228935 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 6, 2015

Serial Number 5230735 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 15, 2014

Serial Number 5231157 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 13, 2013

Serial Number 5229773 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 6, 2013

Serial Number 5230743 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 22, 2013

Serial Number 5228192 was reported as accurate.

Waltham Grade No. 20 Pocket Watch