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: 6213536
Grade: Royal
Model: 1888
Estimated Production Date: December 1895 - March 1896
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 52 of 83
Grade/Model Total Production: 79,263
Size: 16s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Regulator: Patent
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Data Research: c.1900 Waltham Factory Ledger Book 2 [NAWCC]
1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 14560.G393.16S555.161888M230.H3918.P1254.15J3491
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
134.59
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
122.47
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.134%
Registry Population: 4 (0.40%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 6.50% Analyzing 161 Sales
Research Note: Waltham Serial Ledgers implicitly designate run with a "nickel" finish. However, #6213536 has been verified as featuring gilt finish.

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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 · September 22, 2023

Serial Number 6213108 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 6213108 is a gilt movement.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · March 30, 2021

Serial Number 6213104 was reported as accurate.

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

cougwatch Supporter 125 · December 27, 2018

Serial Number 6213536 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt
Waltham Grade Royal Pocket Watch