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From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade P.S. Bartlett Pocket Watch
Waltham Grade P.S. Bartlett Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: P.S. Bartlett

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 124800
Grade: P.S. Bartlett
Model: 1857
Estimated Production Date: July 1864 - August 1864
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 1289 of 2837
Grade/Model Total Production: 293,359
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Balance Type: Solid
Balance Material: Steel
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Data Research: c.1900 Waltham Factory Ledger Book 1 [NAWCC]
c.1900 Waltham Factory Ledgers [Ehrhardt Transcription]
1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 2467.G1417.18S2304.181857M2106.O2465.K2466.11J1324
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
842.18
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
766.39
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.837%
Registry Population: 16 (1.60%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -7.98% Analyzing 1,035 Sales
Research Note: Waltham Serial Ledgers designate this run as "plain" jeweling (7 Jewels). However, multiple reports indicate all or some movements in this run were finished with 11 Jewels, consistent with surrounding P.S. Bartlett runs.

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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 · February 24, 2022

Serial Number 124758 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 11-15J
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j

SunDragon8 1 · November 28, 2021

Serial Number 124126 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j

bubba70 543 · August 12, 2019

Serial Number 124489 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Longhunter56 13 · May 17, 2019

Serial Number 124197 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 11 jewel movement.... data base says 7 jewels
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The Waltham Serial Ledgers designate this run as "plain" jeweling, indicating 7 jewels. Since these factory records can be incorrect at times, feel free to upload images of your watch for further evaluation and documentation.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · March 29, 2017

Serial Number 124043 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · January 24, 2015

Serial Number 124196 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · June 30, 2014

Serial Number 124251 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Waltham Grade P.S. Bartlett Pocket Watch
Waltham Grade P.S. Bartlett Pocket Watch