Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Riverside Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Riverside

Mixed Run: 15-Jewel and 17-Jewel Movements

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 6526633
Grade: Riverside
Model: 1888
Estimated Production Date: August 1895 - February 1902
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 76 of 116
Grade/Model Total Production: 57,959
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j    Mixed Run
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Regulator: Patent
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Data Research: c.1900 Waltham Factory Ledger Book 2 [NAWCC]
1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 14775.G553.16S645.161888M320.H4019.P1443.17J189
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
78.16
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
71.13
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.078%
Registry Population: 7 (0.70%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 8.00% Analyzing 185 Sales
Research Note: Waltham Serial Lists designate this run as having 15 jewels. However, several reports have indicated 17 jewels.

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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, 2022

Serial Number 6526723 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement is a 17j movement marked on the
movement
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Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · July 5, 2018

Serial Number 6526334 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 Jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

rmwatchandclock Supporter 366 · May 29, 2018

Serial Number 6526517 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Serial number 6526517. This Riverside model 1888
has 15 jewels, not the listed 17.

Thank you for this invaluable resource!

Roger

Anonymous · October 21, 2017

Serial Number 6526252 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is 17 Jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · June 28, 2017

Serial Number 6526106 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: everything is right except mine is 17 jewels.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · June 10, 2017

Serial Number 6526375 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · November 15, 2016

Serial Number 6526251 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

philsan1a 221 · October 29, 2014

Serial Number 6526603 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Movement Setting changed from Key to Pendant

Anonymous · August 10, 2014

Serial Number 6526462 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Movement Setting changed from Key to Pendant

Anonymous · March 1, 2014

Serial Number 6526062 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Movement Setting changed from Key to Pendant
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4
Waltham Grade Riverside Pocket Watch