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: 2257050
Grade: Royal
Model: 1873
Estimated Production Date: April 1884 - July 1884
Run Quantity: 500
Grade/Model Run: 218 of 266
Grade/Model Total Production: 88,164
Size: 8s
Jewels: 11j
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Regulator: Patent
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Case: Various
Run ID: 10852.G220.8S829.81873M825.H2085.L2298.11J4845
Data Research: c.1900 Waltham Factory Ledger Book 2 [NAWCC]
1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Database Version: v52.333
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: 2 (0.40%)
Research Note: Waltham Serial Lists do not explicitly designate the run as hunting. However, reports have indicated the run is likely hunting.

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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.


Rcardkidz 3693 · January 22, 2021

Serial Number 2257165 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · January 25, 2020

Serial Number 2257215 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: it is not open face. it is a hunter
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · May 18, 2019

Serial Number 2257215 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: my watch has a lever set not a key set
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Either to Hunting
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Waltham Grade Royal Pocket Watch