Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Export Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Export

Mixed Run: 11-Jewel and 13-Jewel Movements

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 8928717
Grade: Export
Model: 1888
Estimated Production Year: 1898
Run Quantity: 2,500
Grade/Model Run: 16 of 17
Grade/Model Total Production: 34,100
Size: 16s
Jewels: 13j    Mixed Run
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 16164.G43.16S986.161888M630.O10498.P2557.13J682
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
40.64
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
36.98
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.040%
Registry Population: 11 (0.44%)
Research Note: Waltham Serial Lists designate this run as Grade "Export" with "11-13" Jewels. #8928882 has been expert-reported as featuring 11 Jewels.

Help Us Help Others By Improving the Database:

Does this information describe your movement accurately?

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 25, 2023

Serial Number 8930343 was reported as accurate.

OrangeJuiceOJ 1 · August 9, 2023

Serial Number 8929065 was reported as accurate.

johnnash64 14 · September 24, 2022

Serial Number 8928836 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 15, 2021

Serial Number 8929056 was reported as accurate.

JerryT Waltham Expert Small Watch Expert 425 · November 28, 2020

Serial Number 8928882 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My movement only has 11 jewels. Four train jewels
on the top plate but there are no corresponding
jewels in the pillar plate
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

Anonymous · October 14, 2020

Serial Number 8929683 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 26, 2020

Serial Number 8928912 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 8, 2019

Serial Number 8928683 was reported as accurate.

Nywlid 3 · December 4, 2019

Serial Number 8928888 was reported as accurate.

keithsmith7mr 1 · June 12, 2019

Serial Number 8929317 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 28, 2018

Serial Number 8928836 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 24, 2017

Serial Number 8930445 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

Willshaw 1 · July 27, 2017

Serial Number 8928299 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 6, 2017

Serial Number 8929685 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 21, 2016

Serial Number 8929685 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 8, 2016

Serial Number 8928118 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 26, 2015

Serial Number 8929448 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 22, 2015

Serial Number 8929877 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 30, 2013

Serial Number 8929980 was reported as accurate.

Waltham Grade Export Pocket Watch