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: 1916856
Grade: Royal
Model: 1873
Estimated Production Date: April 1883 - September 1883
Run Quantity: 1,500
Grade/Model Run: 166 of 266
Grade/Model Total Production: 88,164
Size: 8s
Jewels: 13j
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
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: 9935.G166.8S733.81873M733.H1555.L1703.13J293
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
222.02
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
202.04
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.221%
Registry Population: 5 (0.33%)

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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.


spunkybrutus 45 · May 3, 2022

Serial Number 1916191 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · December 1, 2021

Serial Number 1916758 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 25, 2021

Serial Number 1916793 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 12, 2020

Serial Number 1916511 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 15, 2019

Serial Number 1917116 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 15, 2018

Serial Number 1916024 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The watch movement is marked "A.W.W.Co. WALTHAM,
MASS. 17 Jewels." The case is by "A.L.D." Serial
No. 60886.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection so we can take a closer look.

Anonymous · September 2, 2017

Serial Number 1916722 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 9, 2016

Serial Number 1916129 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 13, 2016

Serial Number 1916770 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 24, 2015

Serial Number 1916119 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 19, 2014

Serial Number 1916714 was reported as accurate.

Waltham Grade Royal Pocket Watch