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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: 1611
Grade: P.S. Bartlett
Model: 1857
Estimated Production Date: January 1858
Run Quantity: 100
Grade/Model Run: 3 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
Hairspring: Flat
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Case: Various
Run ID: 5.G3.18S5.181857M4.O5.K4.11J1
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: v52.335
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: 3 (3.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 1.70% Analyzing 1,040 Sales

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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 · October 29, 2020

Serial Number 1585 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

ccnumis 145 · November 16, 2013

Serial Number 1571 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Dennison, Howard, & Davis movement.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

TimeAntiquarian Founder Research Expert Historian Top Contributor Supporter 171 · July 28, 2013

Serial Number 1618 was reported as accurate.

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