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Access Date: September 28, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Ruby Pocket Watch
American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Ruby

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 17000823
Grade: Ruby
Model: 1898
Estimated Production Year: 1908
Run Quantity: 1,800
Grade/Model Run: 20 of 73
Grade/Model Total Production: 146,910
Size: 6/0s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Split Plate
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Case: Various
Run ID: 20996.G20.S62.M62.H6971.P6367.17J1795
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Database Version: v52.401
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 438.81
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 399.32
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 0.436%
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only		14 (0.78%)
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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 22, 2024

Serial Number 17000823 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 22, 2023

Serial Number 17000638 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17000638 is a 12-size 17-jewel Royal
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

GHPHoro Supporter 1 · September 13, 2023

Serial Number 17001897 was reported as accurate.

jpeghiny 4 · February 9, 2023

Serial Number 17000824 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My movement is stamped ROYAL, 17 jewels, 12s, rose
gold raised set-screw jewels and gold center
wheel.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

southerjt 1 · January 19, 2021

Serial Number 17000873 was reported as accurate.

southerjt 1 · January 19, 2021

Serial Number 17000873 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 1, 2020

Serial Number 17000321 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

ChowderMcArthor 1 · September 7, 2020

Serial Number 17000906 was reported as accurate.

WatchDee 19 · June 12, 2018

Serial Number 17000283 was reported as accurate.

SAM32789 1 · June 13, 2017

Serial Number 17000586 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 9, 2014

Serial Number 17000945 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from Jewel Series to 6/0
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4 Split

Anonymous · January 2, 2014

Serial Number 17000751 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: pocket I have got state on the royal and the ruby
are set id gold and Centre wheel is also gold the
time adjuster is by a adjusting cog if you would
photo please advise. Thanks
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from Jewel Series to 6/0
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4 Split

hobbsy36 7 · December 19, 2013

Serial Number 17000751 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Please note movement is the same but stamp Royal.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from Jewel Series to 6/0
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4 Split

Nicka1 2 · June 17, 2013

Serial Number 17000339 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It's a Royal grade. Or at least mine is with that
serial number.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from Jewel Series to 6/0
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4 Split

Nicka1 2 · June 16, 2013

Serial Number 17000339 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from Jewel Series to 6/0

Anonymous · June 16, 2013

Serial Number 17000339 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from Jewel Series to 6/0

Anonymous · June 16, 2013

Serial Number 17000339 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from Jewel Series to 6/0

Anonymous · June 9, 2013

Serial Number 17000339 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is not a hunting config. and it is marked
Royal, rather than Ruby.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from Jewel Series to 6/0
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4 Split

Anonymous · January 24, 2013

Serial Number 17000767 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch is marked Royal not Ruby
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from Jewel Series to 6/0
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4 Split

Anonymous · January 13, 2013

Serial Number 17000767 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from Jewel Series to 6/0
Waltham Grade Ruby Pocket Watch