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From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Royal Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Royal

Production Inconsistent. Please See Research Notes.

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 4598061
Grade: Royal
Model: 1888
Estimated Production Date: February 13, 1891 - May 18, 1891
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 14 of 83
Grade/Model Total Production: 79,263
Size: 16s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Regulator: Patent
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Data Research: c.1900 Waltham Factory Ledger Book 2 [NAWCC]
1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 13696.G347.16S388.161888M63.H3444.P710.15J3226
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
134.59
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
122.47
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.134%
Registry Population: 14 (0.70%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 6.50% Analyzing 161 Sales
Research Note: Waltham Serial Lists designate this run as Grade "Royal." However, #4598061 has been verified as a two-tone Grade "Riverside." #4598243: Verified as a gild-plate "Royal" [FB].

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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.


labtago 1 · April 8, 2024

Serial Number 4598490 was reported as accurate.

NumbatNinja Supporter 48 · June 8, 2021

Serial Number 4598061 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Serial number 4598061 is Riverside
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

ChrisZind 1 · September 23, 2019

Serial Number 4599041 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 1, 2019

Serial Number 4599949 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 6, 2019

Serial Number 4599940 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 29, 2019

Serial Number 4598710 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 22, 2018

Serial Number 4599170 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 5, 2018

Serial Number 4599483 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 6, 2018

Serial Number 4598169 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 28, 2017

Serial Number 4598609 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 10, 2017

Serial Number 4599171 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 25, 2016

Serial Number 4598783 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 11, 2016

Serial Number 4599197 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 4, 2013

Serial Number 4598688 was reported as accurate.

Waltham Grade Royal Pocket Watch