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From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade No. 87 Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: No. 87

Private Label(s) in Run:

Special Railroad King

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Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 7135044
Grade: No. 87
Model: 1883
Estimated Production Date: June 1897 - March 1901
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 56
Grade/Model Total Production: 42,383
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Patent
Hairspring: Breguet
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Case: Various
Run ID: 15159.G4.18S9793.181883M1628.H4219.P1751.17J289
Data Research: c.1900 Waltham Factory Ledger Book 2 [NAWCC]
1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Database Version: v52.290
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
61.42
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
55.89
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.061%
Registry Population: 8 (0.80%)

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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 25, 2022

Serial Number 7135789 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 3, 2017

Serial Number 7135072 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 9, 2017

Serial Number 7135528 was reported as accurate.

bwalder 137 · February 5, 2016

Serial Number 7135044 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Don't think grade is correct. This is marked
"Special Rail Road King"
Nickel damaskeened finish
Dial is marked "For RR Services"
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel

Anonymous · November 30, 2015

Serial Number 7135247 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch has Special railroad king marked in
gold on it
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel

Anonymous · November 29, 2015

Serial Number 7135247 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 5, 2015

Serial Number 7135210 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 2, 2014

Serial Number 7135367 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Note: This movement is marked SPECIAL RAILROAD
KING in
gold script on the plate. And the dial says For
R.R. Service around the seconds on the dial.
Cheers. duffy l.

Anonymous · August 4, 2014

Serial Number 7135402 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 4, 2014

Serial Number 7135402 was reported as accurate.

inlinehunter006 20 · February 24, 2014

Serial Number 7135747 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 3, 2013

Serial Number 7135219 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement is marked SPECIAL RAILROAD KING in
gold script on the plate. And the dial says For
R.R. Service around the seconds on the dial.

darkstar 247 · August 29, 2013

Serial Number 7135528 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 23, 2013

Serial Number 7135937 was reported as accurate.

Waltham Grade No. 87 Pocket Watch