Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade H Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: H

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 6032234
Grade: H
Model: 1890
Estimated Production Date: March 1893 - May 1893
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 7 of 14
Grade/Model Total Production: 18,600
Size: 6s
Jewels: 11j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Split Plate
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Data Research: c.1900 Waltham Factory Ledger Book 2 [NAWCC]
1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 14477.G23.6S359.61890M68.H3871.P1190.11J5526
Database Version: v52.246
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
56.00
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
50.96
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.056%
Registry Population: 16 (0.80%)
Research Note: Waltham Serial Ledgers designate this run as Grade H with 11 Jewels. However, #6032010 has been verified as Grade "Lady Waltham" featuring 16 or 17 Jewels (Center Hole Jeweled)., Exposed Pallets, Compensating Balance

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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 · March 18, 2021

Serial Number 6032121 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: watch is marked "17 Jewels."
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Rcardkidz 3464 · February 12, 2020

Serial Number 6033162 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 18, 2019

Serial Number 6033409 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 26, 2019

Serial Number 6032693 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 20, 2018

Serial Number 6032653 was reported as accurate.

pwdmbj Supporter 554 · January 18, 2018

Serial Number 6032234 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting

Anonymous · August 29, 2017

Serial Number 6032542 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting

Anonymous · August 2, 2015

Serial Number 6032215 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting

Anonymous · November 16, 2013

Serial Number 6033191 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting

Anonymous · November 6, 2013

Serial Number 6032136 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting

Anonymous · August 31, 2013

Serial Number 6032136 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: hunter case not open face
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting

Anonymous · July 27, 2013

Serial Number 6032554 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Stem wind and setting, not a key setting.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Movement Setting changed from Key to Pendant
Waltham Grade H Pocket Watch