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

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: P.S. Bartlett

Manufacturer: Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 17078885 Question Mark
Grade: P.S. Bartlett Question Mark
Model: 1883 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1908 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 493 of 532 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 537,200 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Two-Tone Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Patent Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 21107.G4343.18S11865.181883M3223.O13151.P6455.17J1856 Question Mark
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.528 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,016.26 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
924.79 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.010% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
16 (0.80%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -2.61% Analyzing 889 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: Some Two-Tone movements have been reported in this run. #17078190, #17078885: Verified as Two-Tone movement. #17078287: Verified as Nickel movement.

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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 7, 2022

Serial Number 17078620 was reported as accurate.

steve288 264 · September 12, 2022

Serial Number 17079051 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is NOT 2 tone but simple brass finish.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · April 18, 2022

Serial Number 17078414 was reported as accurate.

CJEmpire3 113 · January 17, 2022

Serial Number 17078885 was reported as accurate.

avpalermo Supporter 645 · July 2, 2021

Serial Number 17078885 was reported as accurate.

spongsdad 3 · June 11, 2021

Serial Number 17078190 was reported as accurate.

steve288 264 · May 21, 2021

Serial Number 17078190 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17078190 is 2 tone gilt over nickel finish 17
jewels P S Bartlett
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

giddykippa 235 · April 17, 2020

Serial Number 17078287 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 9, 2019

Serial Number 17079282 was reported as accurate.

Sammy123la 6 · March 22, 2019

Serial Number 17078885 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 11, 2018

Serial Number 17078990 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: NOT A 2 TONE MOVEMENT / IT IS ALSO LEVER SET...
NOT PENDANT SET!
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection so we can take a closer look.

Anonymous · May 30, 2018

Serial Number 17078951 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 24, 2017

Serial Number 17078837 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: everything is as stated, this watch is a tu tone
I also have watch 17078820 also tu tone
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · May 24, 2017

Serial Number 17078820 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: everything is as stated, this watch is a tu tone
finish
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · December 22, 2012

Serial Number 17078125 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 16, 2012

Serial Number 17078125 was reported as accurate.

Waltham Grade P.S. Bartlett Pocket Watch