Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Royal Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Royal

Possible Mixed Run: Royal and A.W.W.Co.

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 3013540
Grade: Royal
Model: 1873
Estimated Production Date: August 1886 - June 1887
Run Quantity: 2,800
Grade/Model Run: 19 of 28
Grade/Model Total Production: 12,729
Size: 6s
Jewels: 13j
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Regulator: Patent
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: No
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: 12027.G282.6S126.61873M126.H2558.L2888.13J523
Database Version: v52.245
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: 11 (0.39%)
Research Note: #3012053: Expert-verified as only marked "American Waltham Watch Co." (not "Royal"). #3013540: Verified as marked "American Waltham Watch Co."

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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.


pwdmbj Supporter 554 · May 4, 2023

Serial Number 3013783 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Not Royal Grade
Marked American Waltham Watch Co.
Curator Response: Thanks for the confirmation!

Anonymous · July 14, 2022

Serial Number 3014251 was reported as accurate.

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

JerryT Waltham Expert Small Watch Expert 425 · May 12, 2021

Serial Number 3012053 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is not marked "Royal". It only says
American Waltham Watch Co. Ledger is a little
ambiguous but some may be AWWCo. grade. The two
grades may be equivalent in this instance.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1873-6 to 1873

Anonymous · May 10, 2021

Serial Number 3014301 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 7, 2021

Serial Number 3012139 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1873-6 to 1873

Anonymous · April 17, 2021

Serial Number 3014251 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 26, 2020

Serial Number 3013250 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 22, 2020

Serial Number 3012323 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 1, 2019

Serial Number 3013217 was reported as accurate.

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

georged 160 · April 19, 2019

Serial Number 3014658 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 12, 2018

Serial Number 3012582 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 5, 2018

Serial Number 3012582 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 26, 2016

Serial Number 3012372 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1873-6 to 1873

Anonymous · September 14, 2015

Serial Number 3012658 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 20, 2013

Serial Number 3012842 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1873-6 to 1873

Anonymous · July 5, 2013

Serial Number 3012343 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1873-6 to 1873
Waltham Grade Royal Pocket Watch