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: 1541962
Grade: Royal
Model: 1873
Estimated Production Date: August 1881 - December 1881
Run Quantity: 500
Grade/Model Run: 97 of 266
Grade/Model Total Production: 88,164
Size: 8s
Jewels: 13j
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Regulator: Patent
Adjusted: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Data Research: c.1900 Waltham Factory Ledger Book 2 [NAWCC]
1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 9035.G97.8S501.81873M501.O7484.L1186.13J221
Database Version: v52.241
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
43.41
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
39.51
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.043%
Registry Population: 3 (0.60%)

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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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · November 27, 2023

Serial Number 1541689 was reported as accurate.

strap89 11 · July 8, 2020

Serial Number 1541962 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 30, 2019

Serial Number 1541586 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 28, 2019

Serial Number 1541586 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: One I have is not key wind and movement is
different
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Either to Openface
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever
Waltham Grade Royal Pocket Watch