Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Riverside Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Riverside

Mixed Run: 15-Jewel and 17-Jewel Movements

Manufacturer: Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 6539143 Question Mark
Grade: Riverside Question Mark
Model: 1888 Question Mark
Estimated Production Date: November 1894 - October 1895 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 77 of 115 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 57,859 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j    Mixed Run Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Patent Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 14812.G555.16S647.161888M321.H4021.P1480.15J3539 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
77.86 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
70.85 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.077% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
10 (1.00%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 2.67% Analyzing 109 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: Waltham Serial Ledgers designate this run as Grade Riverside with 15 Jewels. While not explicitly noted as consisting of some 17-Jewel movements, several runs in proximity feature this note. Additionally, multiple movements have reported in this run as 17-Jewels.

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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 · May 30, 2024

Serial Number 6539465 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 30, 2024

Serial Number 6539465 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 23, 2020

Serial Number 6539465 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 19, 2019

Serial Number 6539869 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: it is a 17 jewel

Anonymous · May 4, 2018

Serial Number 6539932 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 4, 2018

Serial Number 6539932 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 7, 2017

Serial Number 6539614 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17jewel

Anonymous · February 1, 2016

Serial Number 6539389 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 jewel
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Key to Pendant

Anonymous · September 20, 2015

Serial Number 6539345 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 13, 2014

Serial Number 6539883 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Key to Pendant

LeroyC 392 · November 22, 2013

Serial Number 6539701 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Stem set
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Key to Pendant
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4

Anonymous · October 19, 2013

Serial Number 6539215 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Key to Pendant

Anonymous · June 14, 2013

Serial Number 6539215 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Key to Pendant
Waltham Grade Riverside Pocket Watch