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: 1990601
Grade: Royal
Model: 1873
Estimated Production Date: March 1883 - July 1883
Run Quantity: 1,500
Grade/Model Run: 178 of 266
Grade/Model Total Production: 88,164
Size: 8s
Jewels: 13j
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Pendant
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: 10144.G178.8S756.81873M756.H1631.P11.13J302
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.


Anonymous · April 27, 2021

Serial Number 1991830 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 7, 2020

Serial Number 1991579 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Gilt finish.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · August 1, 2020

Serial Number 1991579 was reported as accurate.

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

WLBelkriver33 804 · November 22, 2018

Serial Number 1990906 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 19, 2018

Serial Number 1991394 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 12, 2018

Serial Number 1991099 was reported as accurate.

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

jmcnaught 1 · March 12, 2017

Serial Number 1991300 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement setting is pendant
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · March 12, 2017

Serial Number 1991300 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 8, 2014

Serial Number 1990851 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4
Waltham Grade Royal Pocket Watch