Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Riverside Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Riverside

Non-Magnetic, Mixed Run: Nickel and Two-Tone Movements

Manufacturer: Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 6555209 Question Mark
Grade: Riverside Question Mark
Model: 1888 Question Mark
Estimated Production Date: February 1895 - July 1901 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,900 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 83 of 115 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 57,859 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Two-Tone Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Patent Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 14833.G561.16S654.161888M328.H4035.P1499.17J199 Question Mark
Data Research: c.1900 Waltham Factory Ledger Book 2 [NAWCC]
1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.528 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
77.86 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
70.85 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.077% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
29 (1.00%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -7.30% Analyzing 187 Sales Question Mark

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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 · June 30, 2024

Serial Number 6555209 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This particular serial number is the recently
recovered Teddy Roosevelt watch. It would be good
to note that!

tctimepieces Supporter 112 · September 3, 2023

Serial Number 6556862 was reported as accurate.

ralph1 113 · November 28, 2022

Serial Number 6555835 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 25, 2022

Serial Number 6555356 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Has a nickel movement, not two-toned.
Otherwise description is accurate
Curator Response: Thanks for the confirmation!

cougwatch Supporter 125 · October 2, 2022

Serial Number 6557188 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Gray book lists all 6557000-8000 as OF not Hunters
Curator Response: Correct. However, there have been four verified examples from this run that are hunting configuration. If you have an open face watch from this run, please post images for further evaluation and documenation.

tony777 3 · September 23, 2022

Serial Number 6555997 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

taborclock Supporter 148 · September 23, 2022

Serial Number 6555145 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 14, 2022

Serial Number 6556731 was reported as accurate.

wa6sss 1 · December 30, 2021

Serial Number 6556677 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 21, 2021

Serial Number 6555934 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 29, 2021

Serial Number 6555273 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 13, 2021

Serial Number 6557745 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 20, 2020

Serial Number 6555604 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 27, 2020

Serial Number 6555390 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My 6555390
has a nickel movement, not two-toned.
Otherwise description in accurate
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

Anonymous · January 2, 2020

Serial Number 6555713 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · November 21, 2019

Serial Number 6556386 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 15, 2019

Serial Number 6556520 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 18, 2019

Serial Number 6555734 was reported as accurate.

okiejohn 397 · December 26, 2018

Serial Number 6555551 was reported as accurate.

Melrose 1 · September 14, 2018

Serial Number 6557727 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 20, 2018

Serial Number 6556895 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 14, 2018

Serial Number 6557015 was reported as accurate.

Ashraf 149 · June 30, 2018

Serial Number 6556895 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 26, 2018

Serial Number 6556483 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 11, 2017

Serial Number 6556483 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · July 20, 2017

Serial Number 6557748 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 20, 2017

Serial Number 6557748 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 17, 2017

Serial Number 6555957 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 17, 2017

Serial Number 6555957 was reported as accurate.

jerrydk7 227 · March 2, 2017

Serial Number 6556549 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 30, 2016

Serial Number 6556813 was reported as accurate.

oldcharlie22 7 · October 22, 2015

Serial Number 6556770 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 27, 2015

Serial Number 6555903 was reported as accurate.

Mauleg 7 · August 18, 2014

Serial Number 6556632 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 29, 2014

Serial Number 6556632 was reported as accurate.

jerrydk7 227 · April 3, 2014

Serial Number 6556549 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Key to Pendant
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4

Anonymous · April 3, 2014

Serial Number 6556549 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement Finish = Two Tone
Movement Setting = Pendant
Plate = 3/4
Balance =Pat. Reg. - Breg. HS
Adjusted to Positions = Yes
Railroad Grade = No
Comment: Nickel/Eng/A few made non-Mag./Gilt & G.
& non. Htg
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Key to Pendant
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4

Anonymous · March 16, 2014

Serial Number 6557871 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Open Face

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

Anonymous · March 7, 2014

Serial Number 6557643 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 28, 2014

Serial Number 6557876 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Key to Pendant
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4

Anonymous · December 3, 2013

Serial Number 6557455 was reported as accurate.

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

siantpeter Supporter 27 · September 19, 2013

Serial Number 6557660 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: pendent set not key!

3/4 plate and a two tone finsh
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Key to Pendant
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4

Anonymous · July 5, 2013

Serial Number 6556475 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: not key
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Key to Pendant
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4
Waltham Grade Riverside Pocket Watch