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: 6539143
Grade: Riverside
Model: 1888
Estimated Production Date: November 1894 - October 1895
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 78 of 116
Grade/Model Total Production: 57,959
Size: 16s
Jewels: 15j    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
Case: Various
Run ID: 14812.G555.16S647.161888M322.H4025.P1479.15J3539
Data Research: c.1900 Waltham Factory Ledger Book 2 [NAWCC]
1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Database Version: v52.354
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: 9 (0.90%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -8.59% Analyzing 109 Sales
Research Note: Waltham Serial Ledgers designate this run as Grade Riverside with 15 Jewels. While not explicitly noted as consisting of some 17-Jewel movements, several runs in proximity feature this note. Additionally, multiple movements have reported in this run as 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 · May 30, 2024

Serial Number 6539465 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 30, 2024

Serial Number 6539465 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 23, 2020

Serial Number 6539465 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 19, 2019

Serial Number 6539869 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: it is a 17 jewel

Anonymous · May 4, 2018

Serial Number 6539932 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 4, 2018

Serial Number 6539932 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 7, 2017

Serial Number 6539614 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17jewel

Anonymous · February 1, 2016

Serial Number 6539389 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 jewel
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Key to Pendant

Anonymous · September 20, 2015

Serial Number 6539345 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Key to Pendant

Anonymous · October 13, 2014

Serial Number 6539883 was reported as accurate.

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

LeroyC 392 · November 22, 2013

Serial Number 6539701 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Stem set
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Key to Pendant
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4

Anonymous · October 19, 2013

Serial Number 6539215 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 14, 2013

Serial Number 6539215 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Key to Pendant
Waltham Grade Riverside Pocket Watch