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: 5391688
Grade: Royal
Model: 1888
Estimated Production Date: August 1892 - May 1893
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 31 of 83
Grade/Model Total Production: 79,263
Size: 16s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Regulator: Patent
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Data Research: c.1900 Waltham Factory Ledger Book 2 [NAWCC]
1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 14109.G372.16S449.161888M124.O9534.P926.15J3372
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
104.05
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
94.68
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.103%
Registry Population: 12 (0.60%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 6.50% 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 · January 14, 2024

Serial Number 5390348 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 13, 2019

Serial Number 5391454 was reported as accurate.

pwdmbj Supporter 554 · 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
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Anonymous · January 30, 2013

Serial Number 5391688 was reported as inaccurate.

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