Pocket Watch Database

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

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: No. 28

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 8980058
Grade: No. 28
Model: 1888
Estimated Production Year: 1898
Run Quantity: 1,800
Grade/Model Run: 68 of 78
Grade/Model Total Production: 78,110
Size: 16s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Regulator: Patent
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 16203.G68.16S1006.161888M645.O10522.P2590.15J3812
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
98.24
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
89.40
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.098%
Registry Population: 9 (0.50%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -1.50% Analyzing 153 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.


PHIL1199 Supporter 960 · January 22, 2024

Serial Number 8980097 was reported as accurate.

Chronified Supporter 212 · February 23, 2022

Serial Number 8979775 was reported as accurate.

dwm123 10 · May 26, 2020

Serial Number 8980664 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 6, 2019

Serial Number 8979325 was reported as accurate.

fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 435 · August 3, 2019

Serial Number 8980058 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 27, 2018

Serial Number 8980075 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 17, 2016

Serial Number 8979881 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 15, 2016

Serial Number 8980192 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 14, 2016

Serial Number 8980192 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 14, 2016

Serial Number 8980192 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 15, 2016

Serial Number 8979430 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 8, 2015

Serial Number 8979463 was reported as accurate.

rtwatches 943 · August 2, 2015

Serial Number 8980130 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 28, 2014

Serial Number 8979992 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 6, 2014

Serial Number 8979775 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 9, 2014

Serial Number 8979752 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The movement configuration listed is different for
my Waltham -- there is a cover over the watch face
and the stem is at the 3:00 position.
Waltham Grade No. 28 Pocket Watch