Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade K Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: K

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 6529008
Grade: K
Model: 1890
Estimated Production Date: March 1894 - October 1898
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 11 of 17
Grade/Model Total Production: 23,400
Size: 6s
Jewels: 16j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
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: 14777.G14.6S403.61890M112.H4020.P1445.16J415
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
70.06
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
64.11
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.070%
Registry Population: 16 (0.80%)

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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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · November 27, 2023

Serial Number 6528196 was reported as accurate.

netmind 45 · May 28, 2023

Serial Number 6529008 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It has 17 jewels.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. It more likely has 16 jewels instead of 17 (lower center is probably not jeweled).
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 16j

Anonymous · October 26, 2020

Serial Number 6528185 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 16j

Anonymous · May 28, 2020

Serial Number 6529724 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 16j

Anonymous · August 4, 2018

Serial Number 6529089 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This early K version has only 15 jewels not 16-
there is no center wheel jewel.

Anonymous · September 9, 2017

Serial Number 6529089 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 15, 2017

Serial Number 6529546 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 11, 2015

Serial Number 6529330 was reported as accurate.

jfrank648 1 · March 28, 2015

Serial Number 6528361 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 17, 2014

Serial Number 6529229 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: "K"Grade
Hunter case oriented
Damaskeened nickel finish
Pendant set (not key set)
16 jewels- (not 15 )
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 16j
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Movement Setting changed from Key to Pendant
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4

Anonymous · March 18, 2014

Serial Number 6529109 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 16j
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Movement Setting changed from Key to Pendant

Anonymous · February 4, 2014

Serial Number 6529534 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The picture is accurate, but
17 jewels - not 15
hunter case oriented - not open face
pendant set - not key set
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 16j
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Movement Setting changed from Key to Pendant
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4

Carrato 84 · August 10, 2013

Serial Number 6528361 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 16j
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Movement Setting changed from Key to Pendant
Waltham Grade K Pocket Watch