Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Royal Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Royal

Royal and Cronometro Victoria examples reported in run

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 6258885
Grade: Royal
Model: 1888
Estimated Production Date: January 1896 - February 1897
Run Quantity: 1,600
Grade/Model Run: 55 of 83
Grade/Model Total Production: 79,263
Size: 16s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Signing Style: Old English
Movement Inlay Color: Black
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Regulator: Patent
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Movement Markings: Cronometro Victoria,
A.W.W.Co. Waltham.
Data Research: c.1900 Waltham Factory Ledger Book 2 [NAWCC]
1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 14581.G396.16S564.161888M239.H3931.P1271.15J3497
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: 2 (0.13%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 6.50% Analyzing 161 Sales

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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 · July 19, 2019

Serial Number 6259965 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 1, 2016

Serial Number 6259057 was reported as accurate.

sanjosetom 301 · February 29, 2016

Serial Number 6259462 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 1888 Royal, gilt, 15j hunter, pendant. S/N was
double checked

Anonymous · December 12, 2014

Serial Number 6259458 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · November 9, 2014

Serial Number 6258888 was reported as accurate.

philsan1a 221 · October 28, 2014

Serial Number 6258885 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Not a keywind dial and movement marked Chronometro
Victoria
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Key to Pendant
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4

Anonymous · July 7, 2014

Serial Number 6259020 was reported as accurate.

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

timebandit61 7 · October 16, 2013

Serial Number 6259967 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement # 6259967 is listed as a key wind and
that is incorrect as mine is not a keywind.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Key to Pendant
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4

Anonymous · March 14, 2013

Serial Number 6258813 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The movement and the dial says Cronómetro
Victoria. It is not key setting: I dont know how
many jewels because is not indicated
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Key to Pendant
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4
Waltham Grade Royal Pocket Watch