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: 5460140 Question Mark
Grade: Royal Question Mark
Model: 1888 Question Mark
Estimated Production Date: September 1892 - November 1892 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 33 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: 14148.G374.16S458.161888M132.O9542.P951.15J3381 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: v52.560 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
104.10 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
9 (0.90%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -0.76% Analyzing 160 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: Waltham Serial Ledgers designate run as 15-Jewels. However, #5460402 and #5460209 have been reported as 17-Jewels, indicating some of this run may have been upgraded to 17 jewels, common with Waltham movements from the 1890s. #5460140: Verified as 15 Jewels.

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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.


cjbrem Supporter 1006 · February 18, 2024

Serial Number 5460434 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 29, 2020

Serial Number 5460160 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 6, 2020

Serial Number 5460547 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 11, 2020

Serial Number 5460652 was reported as accurate.

VonDrake 2 · December 11, 2018

Serial Number 5460569 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 12, 2018

Serial Number 5460209 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 5460209 is a 17 Jewel movement

pwdmbj Supporter 560 · August 6, 2018

Serial Number 5460025 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 15, 2018

Serial Number 5460402 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 5460402 noted as17 jewels, Royal Adjusted
Waltham Grade Royal Pocket Watch