Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade No. 24 Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: No. 24

Manufacturer: Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 5797640 Question Mark
Grade: No. 24 Question Mark
Model: 1888 Question Mark
Estimated Production Date: April 1893 - November 1893 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 9 of 35 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 36,300 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel 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: 14343.G9.16S493.161888M167.H3792.P1085.11J5496 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: v52.433 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
48.47 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
44.11 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.048% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
9 (0.45%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -18.49% Analyzing 65 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: #5797442: Verified as Marked "17 Jewels," inconsistent with factory records and other observations from this run.

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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.


cbzimm Supporter 469 · August 7, 2023

Serial Number 5797442 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement clearly and neatly marked 17 Jewels,
Adjusted. Jewel settings held in by gold screws.
Other details correct.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

dcooper Supporter 230 · May 15, 2023

Serial Number 5797640 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 13, 2022

Serial Number 5797007 was reported as accurate.

Bostonwatch 59 · September 10, 2020

Serial Number 5796771 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 10, 2020

Serial Number 5796771 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 10, 2020

Serial Number 5797448 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 16, 2019

Serial Number 5797162 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 6, 2016

Serial Number 5797642 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: my watch is 15 jewels not 11
Curator Response: Thanks for submitting this information. Please upload a photo so we can take a closer look.

harris498 53 · August 8, 2015

Serial Number 5797787 was reported as accurate.

pedro765 41 · May 16, 2015

Serial Number 5796340 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 11, 2014

Serial Number 5796634 was reported as accurate.

Waltham Grade No. 24 Pocket Watch