Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Assorted

Special Mixed Run: Various Sizes and Private Label Movements

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 18027571
Grade: Assorted
Model: Asst
Estimated Production Year: 1910
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Setting: Pendant
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.219
Registry Population: 4 (0.40%)
Research Note: This run is recorded in factory serial lists as assorted. Various sizes, models, and grades may be found. #18027571: Verified as Gilt-Damaskeened Movement Marked "16 Jewels" and "P.S. Bartlett."
#18028079: 19j 12-size private label for Bigelow, Kennard & Co. [JT]
#18028188: 16j 0-size private label for Bigelow, Kennard & Co. [JT]

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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 · November 11, 2022

Serial Number 18028169 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement # 18028169 is a Waltham Private Label
made for Bigelow, Kinnard & Co Boston, but is NOT
marked Patrician. Movement is O-sized nickel,
marked 19 Jewels, marked Adjusted, raised gold
jewel settings and all gold train wheels. Has
special Patented click and whiplash micrometer
regulator. Signed Bigelow Kinnard & Co enamel
dial, pendant set, no seconds bit on dial and
cased as a wristwatch in a Sterling hinged-back
case.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

JerryT Waltham Expert Small Watch Expert 425 · December 14, 2021

Serial Number 18028188 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 18028188 is 16j 0-size private label for Bigelow,
Kennard & Co.

JerryT Waltham Expert Small Watch Expert 425 · December 14, 2021

Serial Number 18028079 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 18028079 is a 19j 12-size private label for
Bigelow, Kennard & Co.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

giddykippa 234 · June 15, 2019

Serial Number 18027571 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: i own this watch and have measured the movement
and it is a 0s. It is a pendant setting not key
and the pendant is at the 12.00 position also the
movement is marked P.S. Bartlett
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Either to Openface
Movement Setting changed from Key to Pendant

Anonymous · May 25, 2019

Serial Number 18027884 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Either to Openface
Movement Setting changed from Key to Pendant

Anonymous · November 29, 2013

Serial Number 18028169 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Key to Pendant

Anonymous · October 30, 2013

Serial Number 18028017 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Key to Pendant