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: 2704812
Grade: Royal
Model: 1873
Estimated Production Date: August 1885 - January 1886
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 10 of 28
Grade/Model Total Production: 12,729
Size: 6s
Jewels: 13j
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt Damaskeened
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Regulator: Patent
Hairspring: Breguet
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: 11566.G266.6S39.61873M39.H2363.L2612.13J460
Database Version: v52.246
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
36.82
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
33.50
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.037%
Registry Population: 3 (0.30%)

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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 · January 17, 2024

Serial Number 2704666 was reported as accurate.

pwdmbj Supporter 555 · December 28, 2021

Serial Number 2704812 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Royal
Gold Flashed
13 Jewels
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1873-6 to 1873
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4

Rcardkidz 3471 · June 13, 2019

Serial Number 2704594 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1873-6 to 1873

sanjosetom 301 · May 29, 2017

Serial Number 2704168 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: gold flashed & damascened, lever
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1873-6 to 1873
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4
Waltham Grade Royal Pocket Watch