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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 3013540 Question Mark
Grade: Royal Question Mark
Model: 1873 Question Mark
Estimated Production Date: August 1886 - June 1887 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,800 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 19 of 28 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 12,729 Question Mark
Size: 6s Question Mark
Jewels: 13j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Patent Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 12027.G282.6S126.61873M126.H2555.L2887.13J523 Question Mark
Data Research: c.1900 Waltham Factory Ledger Book 2 [NAWCC]
1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.526 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
36.82 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
33.50 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.037% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
11 (0.39%) Question Mark
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.


Rcardkidz 4135 · December 22, 2024

Serial Number 3013698 was reported as accurate.

pwdmbj Supporter 558 · 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 Supporter 162 · 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