Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade L Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: L

Mixed Run: Gilt and Two-Tone Indicated

Manufacturer: Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 6913778 Question Mark
Grade: L Question Mark
Model: 1890 Question Mark
Estimated Production Date: October 1895 - September 1896 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 21 of 29 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 57,000 Question Mark
Size: 6s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 14957.G21.6S437.61890M146.H4109.P1596.11J5658 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: v52.473 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
171.61 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
156.17 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.171% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
12 (0.60%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -14.19% Analyzing 87 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: Exposed Pallets, Compensating Balance

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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 7, 2023

Serial Number 6913977 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 18, 2022

Serial Number 6913455 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 20, 2021

Serial Number 6912107 was reported as accurate.

cjbrem Supporter 926 · January 24, 2019

Serial Number 6913144 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one (6913144) is two-tone movement, not gilt.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This is a known mixed run of gilt and two-tone movements.

Anonymous · February 28, 2018

Serial Number 6912241 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 10, 2017

Serial Number 6913203 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · November 30, 2016

Serial Number 6912358 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is gilt movement not two-tone.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Two-Tone to Gilt

mtucker81 12 · September 15, 2013

Serial Number 6913590 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Hunter Case
Pendant wind AND set
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Movement Setting changed from Key to Pendant
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4
Waltham Grade L Pocket Watch