Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade No. 85 Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: No. 85

Mixed Run

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 13005900
Grade: No. 85
Model: 1883
Estimated Production Year: 1903
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 31 of 97
Grade/Model Total Production: 104,400
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Patent
Hairspring: Breguet
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 18584.G31.18S11112.181883M2654.O11747.P4434.17J1103
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
205.93
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
187.40
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.205%
Registry Population: 16 (0.80%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 8.57% Analyzing 332 Sales
Research Note: Waltham Serial Lists designate this run as Grade "No. 85." However, #13005900 has been verified as marked "P.S. Bartlett."

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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 · December 4, 2023

Serial Number 13004814 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 25, 2023

Serial Number 13004814 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 19, 2021

Serial Number 13004785 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch has P.S. Bartlett 17 jewel Adjusted
written on the movement also.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

MattAu 1 · February 17, 2020

Serial Number 13005900 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine has P S Bartlett engraved on it.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report and images. This information has been added to the research notes for the run.

Anonymous · September 15, 2018

Serial Number 13004785 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 26, 2017

Serial Number 13005667 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 1, 2016

Serial Number 13005637 was reported as accurate.

ronc1234 11 · September 25, 2014

Serial Number 13005923 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 20, 2014

Serial Number 13005612 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 18, 2013

Serial Number 13005257 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 18, 2013

Serial Number 13005257 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 10, 2013

Serial Number 13005053 was reported as accurate.

Waltham Grade No. 85 Pocket Watch