Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade No. 3 Pocket Watch
Waltham Grade No. 3 Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: No. 3

Manufacturer: Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 5809183 Question Mark
Grade: No. 3 Question Mark
Model: 1883 Question Mark
Estimated Production Date: March 1893 - August 1893 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 208 of 279 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 288,750 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 14347.G209.18S9543.181883M1450.O9618.P1089.11J5498 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: v52.479 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
510.56 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
464.61 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.508% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
9 (0.45%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 3.57% Analyzing 640 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: Waltham Serial Ledgers designate run as "7 Jewels." However, since the Grade No. 3 is normally manufactured with 11 Jewels, this is considered to be incorrect. #5808165: Verified as Featuring 11 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.


VICTORIAN1859 82 · February 4, 2024

Serial Number 5808262 was reported as accurate.

VICTORIAN1859 82 · April 30, 2022

Serial Number 5808262 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 18, 2022

Serial Number 5808113 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4083 · March 19, 2019

Serial Number 5808262 was reported as accurate.

cougwatch Supporter 125 · February 14, 2017

Serial Number 5808165 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Rechecked found to be 11 jewel
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j

cougwatch Supporter 125 · February 11, 2017

Serial Number 5808165 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j

Anonymous · April 29, 2015

Serial Number 5809554 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Anonymous · April 5, 2013

Serial Number 5808636 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Waltham Grade No. 3 Pocket Watch
Waltham Grade No. 3 Pocket Watch