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: 5460140
Grade: Royal
Model: 1888
Estimated Production Date: September 1892 - November 1892
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 33 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: 14148.G374.16S458.161888M133.O9553.P950.15J3380
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: 9 (0.90%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 6.50% Analyzing 161 Sales
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 521 · 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 554 · 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