Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Royal Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Royal

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 8979087
Grade: Royal
Model: 1888
Estimated Production Year: 1898
Run Quantity: 200
Grade/Model Run: 81 of 83
Grade/Model Total Production: 79,263
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Balance Type: Compensation
Regulator: Patent
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 16202.G482.16S1005.161888M644.O10521.P2589.17J497
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
104.05
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
94.68
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.103%
Registry Population: 5 (2.50%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -13.18% Analyzing 206 Sales

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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 19, 2017

Serial Number 8979133 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 9, 2017

Serial Number 8979078 was reported as accurate.

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

fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 435 · July 3, 2016

Serial Number 8979087 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 21, 2013

Serial Number 8979158 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Waltham Grade Royal Pocket Watch