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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: 5391683 Question Mark
Grade: Royal Question Mark
Model: 1888 Question Mark
Estimated Production Date: August 1892 - May 1893 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 31 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: 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
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 14109.G372.16S449.161888M123.O9523.P927.15J3373 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: v52.457 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
13 (0.65%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 4.69% 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.


Anonymous · January 14, 2024

Serial Number 5390348 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 13, 2019

Serial Number 5391454 was reported as accurate.

pwdmbj Supporter 557 · May 15, 2019

Serial Number 5391630 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 15, 2019

Serial Number 5391683 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 8, 2017

Serial Number 5391417 was reported as accurate.

jalaszkiewicz 2 · May 27, 2017

Serial Number 5390522 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 26, 2017

Serial Number 5390522 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 3, 2016

Serial Number 5391592 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel

Anonymous · June 28, 2016

Serial Number 5391592 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel

hdkw99 Supporter 11 · December 25, 2015

Serial Number 5390445 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel

Anonymous · September 21, 2014

Serial Number 5390821 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 23, 2013

Serial Number 5391768 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17J Adjusted

wilber 18 · September 2, 2013

Serial Number 5391683 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 31, 2013

Serial Number 5391688 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: movement finish is demasketeered nickel. not a
railroad grade example image is incorrect (see
picture in my collection williamacoate
*****@yahoo.com)

Anonymous · January 30, 2013

Serial Number 5391688 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Waltham Grade Royal Pocket Watch