Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade A.W.Co. Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: A.W.Co.

Manufacturer: Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 8393226 Question Mark
Grade: A.W.Co. Question Mark
Model: 1888 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1897 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 5,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 13 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 19,500 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 7j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 15935.G37.16S909.161888M580.O10367.P2370.7J4570 Question Mark
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.505 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
43.65 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
39.72 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.043% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
25 (0.50%) 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.


PHIL1199 Supporter 1151 · June 7, 2024

Serial Number 8393822 was reported as accurate.

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

PHIL1199 Supporter 1151 · December 2, 2023

Serial Number 8393753 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 11, 2023

Serial Number 8391494 was reported as accurate.

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

cmdraven 4083 · October 13, 2022

Serial Number 8393015 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 8, 2021

Serial Number 8392162 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 11, 2021

Serial Number 8391089 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 5, 2021

Serial Number 8394415 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 25, 2021

Serial Number 8394415 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 14, 2021

Serial Number 8391089 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 29, 2021

Serial Number 8393229 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 13, 2020

Serial Number 8392810 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The drawing is wrong. The small winder cog should
be at the bottom and the large cog at the top.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This is the difference between the openface and hunting variations of this model. The diagram is meant to be a general representation, and in this case, reflects the hunting variation.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · January 13, 2020

Serial Number 8395439 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 29, 2019

Serial Number 8393843 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 31, 2018

Serial Number 8395008 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 10, 2018

Serial Number 8392629 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 6, 2017

Serial Number 8393853 was reported as accurate.

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

dilhan 1 · June 14, 2017

Serial Number 8394485 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 14, 2017

Serial Number 8394485 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · November 24, 2016

Serial Number 8391038 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · March 13, 2016

Serial Number 8395815 was reported as accurate.

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

fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 444 · June 22, 2015

Serial Number 8391629 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Gilt finish

bjsibbs 1 · December 31, 2014

Serial Number 8392071 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 31, 2014

Serial Number 8392071 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 26, 2014

Serial Number 8393869 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 25, 2013

Serial Number 8394916 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: diagram not correct, reverse the two wheels and
put the clicker between them, with the case
release screw below the clicker and the other
small screw to the left and below the case screw.
sorry if this is not to clear, i am just starting
to collect watches.

Anonymous · May 24, 2013

Serial Number 8391999 was reported as accurate.

Waltham Grade A.W.Co. Pocket Watch