Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade No. 28 Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: No. 28

Manufacturer: Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 6986838 Question Mark
Grade: No. 28 Question Mark
Model: 1888 Question Mark
Estimated Production Date: April 1899 - January 1900 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 15 of 78 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 78,110 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Damaskeened Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Serif (Decorative) Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Black Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Church 1892 Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Movement Markings: A.W.W.Co.
Waltham, Mass.
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 14987.G15.16S682.161888M356.O9923.P1617.15J3569 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: v52.428 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
98.24 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
89.40 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.098% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
9 (0.90%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -7.97% Analyzing 155 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 · August 18, 2023

Serial Number 6986124 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 18, 2023

Serial Number 6986229 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 4047 · April 25, 2022

Serial Number 6986875 was reported as accurate.

frank1888 1 · July 6, 2021

Serial Number 6986838 was reported as accurate.

frank1888 1 · July 6, 2021

Serial Number 6986838 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 1, 2021

Serial Number 6986229 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 26, 2018

Serial Number 6986168 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 23, 2018

Serial Number 6986674 was reported as accurate.

dscottgoodrick 142 · December 15, 2016

Serial Number 6986919 was reported as accurate.

dscottgoodrick 142 · December 13, 2016

Serial Number 6986919 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 20, 2016

Serial Number 6986314 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 1st picture (Bond St) looks more like 1872 model.
Watch matches specs and second picture.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/14K-Gold-American-Waltham
-Pocket-Watch-Circa-1884-Working-Appraised-3200-/1
12208986331?hash=item1a202d40db:g:rlUAAOSwal5YIMP5

Anonymous · February 9, 2014

Serial Number 6986287 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 17, 2013

Serial Number 6986203 was reported as accurate.

Waltham Grade No. 28 Pocket Watch