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: 5795204
Grade: Royal
Model: 1888
Estimated Production Date: May 1893 - June 1896
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 42 of 83
Grade/Model Total Production: 79,263
Size: 16s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Signing Style: Serif (Decorative)
Movement Inlay Color: Black
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Regulator: Fogg Tadpole
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Movement Markings: A.W.W.Co.
Waltham, Mass.
Royal.
Data Research: c.1900 Waltham Factory Ledger Book 2 [NAWCC]
1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 14342.G383.16S492.161888M167.O9626.P1083.15J3452
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
103.47
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: 19 (0.95%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 6.50% Analyzing 161 Sales
Research Note: Waltham Serial Lists designate run as featuring 15 jewels. However, multiple reports indicate a possible mixed run of 15-Jewel and 17-Jewel movements. #5795068 Verified with 15 Jewels [JH]. #5794584, #5794220, #5795093, and #5795162: Reported as 17-Jewel.

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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 · November 10, 2023

Serial Number 5794298 was reported as accurate.

LsxMak 7 · April 21, 2023

Serial Number 5795766 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 19, 2023

Serial Number 5795119 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 27, 2022

Serial Number 5794380 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 25, 2021

Serial Number 5795093 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 jewels
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

Anonymous · March 23, 2021

Serial Number 5795902 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 5, 2020

Serial Number 5794220 was reported as accurate.

Rick9748 5 · March 13, 2020

Serial Number 5794220 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch 5794220 Waltham, Royal is marked inside
as having 17 j, not the 15j that is stated on the
site. Also marked as adjusted.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

Anonymous · March 10, 2020

Serial Number 5794220 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 10, 2020

Serial Number 5794220 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 10, 2020

Serial Number 5794220 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 1, 2020

Serial Number 5795902 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 27, 2020

Serial Number 5795875 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 15, 2020

Serial Number 5794584 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 15, 2019

Serial Number 5795815 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 13, 2019

Serial Number 5794584 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: watch is marked 17 jewels
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for the run.

Anonymous · November 23, 2017

Serial Number 5794365 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j

Anonymous · October 16, 2017

Serial Number 5795460 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j

Anonymous · June 3, 2017

Serial Number 5794597 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j

Anonymous · February 2, 2017

Serial Number 5795080 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j

Anonymous · January 15, 2017

Serial Number 5795276 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j

Anonymous · November 5, 2016

Serial Number 5795134 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j

Anonymous · November 23, 2015

Serial Number 5794252 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j

pmanahan 2 · November 5, 2015

Serial Number 5795812 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j

Anonymous · July 27, 2014

Serial Number 5795134 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j

jerrydk7 227 · March 23, 2014

Serial Number 5795162 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Jewels = 17
Plate = 3/4
Finish = Nickel
Reg/Bal = Pat. Reg. - Breg. HS
Movement Setting = Stem
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4
Waltham Grade Royal Pocket Watch