Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade A.T. & Co. Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: A.T. & Co.

Possible Mixed Run: P.S. Bartlett Grade (Lever-Set) Verified in Run

Private Label(s) in Run:

Canadian Pacific Railway
Railroad Time

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 8858298
Grade: A.T. & Co.
Model: 1883
Estimated Production Year: 1898
Run Quantity: 1,500
Grade/Model Run: 211 of 244
Grade/Model Total Production: 114,590
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Patent
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 16140.G1807.18S10153.181883M1926.H4736.P2538.17J484
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
129.40
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
117.75
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.129%
Registry Population: 21 (1.40%)
Research Note: Original Grey Book Serial List: [8,857,001-8,858,500: M1892, A.T. & Co.] [8,858,501-8,862,500: M83, Crescent St., OF/HTG]. #8858954 Verified as Marked "P.S. Bartlett." #8858900 Reported as Marked "P.S. Bartlett." #8858005, #8858451, and #8858431 Reported as Marked "Canadian Pacific Railway." #8858427 Verified as Marked "Canadian Pacific Railway" (Shield) [eBay #202359523987]. #8859306: Verified as Marked "P.S. Bartlett" (Lever-Set) [eBay #192892437940]. #8858352: Verified as Marked "Railroad Time" on movement and dial.

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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 553 · May 15, 2023

Serial Number 8858071 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 20, 2022

Serial Number 8858239 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · November 11, 2021

Serial Number 8858352 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a private label (Railroad Time) open face
not hunter in description.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

dar505 22 · February 27, 2021

Serial Number 8858497 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 18, 2020

Serial Number 8858159 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 27, 2020

Serial Number 8858376 was reported as accurate.

waltham1833 71 · March 22, 2020

Serial Number 8858376 was reported as accurate.

waltham1833 71 · March 20, 2020

Serial Number 8858376 was reported as accurate.

waltham1833 71 · December 8, 2018

Serial Number 8858062 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 14, 2018

Serial Number 8858427 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 4, 2018

Serial Number 8858427 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 8858427 is a Model 1883 OF LS 17J Canadian Pacific
Railway
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/202359523987?ul_noapp=tru
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Curator Response: Confirmed. [eBay #202359523987]

Anonymous · October 15, 2017

Serial Number 8858073 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 17, 2017

Serial Number 8858900 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My movement number, 8858900, is a P. S. Bartlett
not an Appleton Tracy.

Anonymous · February 22, 2017

Serial Number 8859353 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 27, 2016

Serial Number 8859025 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 27, 2016

Serial Number 8858358 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It is model 1883 17j Adjusted
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt or Nickel
Factory Model changed from 1892 to 1883
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Anonymous · May 8, 2016

Serial Number 8858989 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · January 5, 2016

Serial Number 8858005 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 jewel damascened nickel model 1883 "Canadian
Pacific Railway"
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt or Nickel
Factory Model changed from 1892 to 1883
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Anonymous · August 3, 2015

Serial Number 8858451 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Model 1883 Canadian Pacific Railway Pendant set
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt or Nickel
Factory Model changed from 1892 to 1883
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Anonymous · January 21, 2015

Serial Number 8858431 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Model 1883 Canadian Pacific Railway
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt or Nickel
Factory Model changed from 1892 to 1883
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Anonymous · June 1, 2013

Serial Number 8858252 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: this is an '83 not '92 and could be a Crescent
Street but unmarked
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Factory Model changed from 1892 to 1883
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Waltham Grade A.T. & Co. Pocket Watch