Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Riverside Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Riverside

Mixed Run: Gilt and Nickel Movements

Manufacturer: Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 6030539 Question Mark
Grade: Riverside Question Mark
Model: 1888 Question Mark
Estimated Production Date: June 1893 - September 1895 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 53 of 115 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 57,859 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel    Mixed Run Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Serif (Decorative) Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: None Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Fogg Tadpole Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Movement Markings: A.W.W.Co. Riverside
Waltham, Mass.
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 14475.G521.16S532.161888M206.H3865.P1189.15J3475 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: v52.457 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
77.86 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
70.85 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.077% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
14 (0.70%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 2.67% Analyzing 109 Sales Question Mark

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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.


Jimbo59 Supporter 34 · September 19, 2024

Serial Number 6029587 was reported as accurate.

billkov 98 · March 19, 2021

Serial Number 6030865 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 8, 2021

Serial Number 6029699 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: All information correct but the jewel count is not
shown on the movement.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This is to be expected during the production era.

Anonymous · March 8, 2021

Serial Number 6029699 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 22, 2020

Serial Number 6029054 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 18, 2020

Serial Number 6029054 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 4, 2020

Serial Number 6030583 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: its not nickle and its open faced. the jewel count
is not marked.
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 9, 2019

Serial Number 6029699 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement finish is nickel, not gilt.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel

Orchidman369 18 · October 20, 2019

Serial Number 6030539 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 25, 2016

Serial Number 6030539 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 23, 2016

Serial Number 6030539 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 9, 2016

Serial Number 6030738 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Serial # 6030738 listed as a hunter but actually
open face.

sanjosetom 313 · February 23, 2016

Serial Number 6029274 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 15, 2015

Serial Number 6030462 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 2, 2014

Serial Number 6029920 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 8, 2014

Serial Number 6029112 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 2, 2014

Serial Number 6029762 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Nickle Movement
Pendant Wind and Set
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Key to Pendant
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4

sanjosetom 313 · January 15, 2014

Serial Number 6029274 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Stem wind and set, nickle
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Key to Pendant
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4
Waltham Grade Riverside Pocket Watch