Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Riverside Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Riverside

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 5500922
Grade: Riverside
Model: 1888
Estimated Production Date: February 1892 - March 1893
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 47 of 116
Grade/Model Total Production: 57,959
Size: 16s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Regulator: Patent
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Data Research: c.1900 Waltham Factory Ledger Book 2 [NAWCC]
1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 14166.G509.16S463.161888M138.H3686.P964.15J3382
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
78.16
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
71.13
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.078%
Registry Population: 15 (0.75%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 2.45% Analyzing 108 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.


PHIL1199 Supporter 958 · November 10, 2021

Serial Number 5500681 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 8, 2021

Serial Number 5501903 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 24, 2020

Serial Number 5501135 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Database states nickel plated movement, mine is
gilt.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · November 24, 2020

Serial Number 5501135 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 5, 2019

Serial Number 5500587 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 23, 2018

Serial Number 5500597 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 7, 2018

Serial Number 5500922 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 16j to 15j

Anonymous · September 29, 2017

Serial Number 5501658 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 16j to 15j

Anonymous · August 29, 2017

Serial Number 5501485 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 16j to 15j

Anonymous · August 1, 2017

Serial Number 5500932 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 16j to 15j

Anonymous · December 14, 2016

Serial Number 5500056 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 16j to 15j

Anonymous · June 25, 2016

Serial Number 5501879 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: it is 16 j adj. no. of position 5 10k rolled gold
plated
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel

Anonymous · March 11, 2016

Serial Number 5501014 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 11, 2016

Serial Number 5501014 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel
Waltham Grade Riverside Pocket Watch