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"1525" could possibly indicate the grade of the watch and not the serial number of your movement. Serial numbers are usually more than a few digits.
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: 1525
Grade: P.S. Bartlett
Model: 1857
Estimated Production Date: January 1858
Run Quantity: 50
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 2837
Grade/Model Total Production: 293,359
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Balance Type: Solid
Balance Material: Steel
Hairspring: Flat
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Case: Various
Run ID: 4.G2.18S4.181857M3.O4.K3.7J3
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
Database Version: v52.407
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:
Scoped for This Run Only
4 (8.00%)

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Verification Reports for this Run

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Ponoco 5 · December 31, 2020

Serial Number 1525 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I don't believe this is considered a 1857 model,
P.S. Bartlett grade, nor does it have 7j. I
believe it is older than the date given
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Waltham Grade P.S. Bartlett Pocket Watch
Waltham Grade P.S. Bartlett Pocket Watch