Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade No. 68 Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: No. 68

Mixed Run: Lady Waltham (16-Jewel) Examples Reported.

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 6041699
Grade: No. 68
Model: 1891
Estimated Production Date: October 1893 - December 1901
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 17
Grade/Model Total Production: 12,890
Size: 0s
Jewels: 15j    Mixed Run
Jewel Material: Ruby
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
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: 14492.G4.0S77.01891M46.H3879.P1200.15J3481
Database Version: v52.289
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
28.30
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
25.75
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.028%
Registry Population: 12 (0.60%)
Research Note: Raised Gold Settings, Exposed Pallets

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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 23, 2024

Serial Number 6040344 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 10, 2021

Serial Number 6041694 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 18, 2020

Serial Number 6040455 was reported as accurate.

kevintheengineer 4 · July 28, 2020

Serial Number 6041710 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 16J labelled "Warwick". Face without sub-seconds
dial and sets at 12o/clock (open face)

Rcardkidz 3557 · February 12, 2020

Serial Number 6041320 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 3557 · August 8, 2019

Serial Number 6041991 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 14, 2019

Serial Number 6040356 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 13, 2018

Serial Number 6041805 was reported as accurate.

daddo46 991 · January 27, 2018

Serial Number 6040255 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 15, 2016

Serial Number 6041478 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is a American Waltham watch co.16 jewel
nickel with raised gold jewel settings hunter
movement.

walter2 56 · October 30, 2016

Serial Number 6041941 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My 0 size is a Lady Waltham (grade). Jewels by
count are 17 in gold settings. Not marked on
movement. It is marked "adjusted", " A.W.W.CO.","
Lady Waltham". It is hunting, Nickel plated. A
very pretty movement.

Anonymous · March 19, 2016

Serial Number 6041863 was reported as accurate.

cjallen 1 · October 14, 2014

Serial Number 6041155 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: this watch is triple breasted with detailed case
(birds) its stem is at the 3 its smaller looks
like its for a lady perfect condition runs great
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Movement Setting changed from Key to Pendant

Anonymous · December 9, 2013

Serial Number 6040497 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 3, 2013

Serial Number 6040969 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: movement is set by stem
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Movement Setting changed from Key to Pendant
Waltham Grade No. 68 Pocket Watch