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

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: P.S. Bartlett

Mixed Run: 11-Jewel and 15-Jewel Movements

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 1981146
Grade: P.S. Bartlett
Model: 1879
Estimated Production Date: March 1882 - February 28, 1884
Run Quantity: 1,500
Grade/Model Run: 57 of 61
Grade/Model Total Production: 28,200
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j    Mixed Run
Jewel Material: Ruby
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Train: Slow
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Data Research: c.1900 Waltham Factory Ledger Book 2 [NAWCC]
1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 10127.G3482.18S7312.181879M141.O7852.L1790.11J4639
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
84.43
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
77.26
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.084%
Registry Population: 10 (0.67%)
Research Note: Waltham serial ledgers indicate 11 Jewels (2 pairs of plate jewels). However, examples and reports indicate that actual production was finished with either 11 jewels or 15 jewels.

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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 · July 25, 2023

Serial Number 1982359 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: S/n 1982359 has been dismantled and inspected and
has been found to have 15 jewels. In all other
respects it matches your data.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

Anonymous · July 1, 2022

Serial Number 1981280 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 9, 2021

Serial Number 1982081 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 20, 2021

Serial Number 1981663 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 20, 2021

Serial Number 1981663 was reported as accurate.

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

rbivgq1734 35 · September 9, 2020

Serial Number 1981146 was reported as accurate.

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

rbivgq1734 35 · June 22, 2020

Serial Number 1981146 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 17, 2019

Serial Number 1981904 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 5, 2019

Serial Number 1981784 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 6, 2018

Serial Number 1981280 was reported as accurate.

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

sanjosetom 301 · March 3, 2016

Serial Number 1981795 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: set=lever, PSB grade, gilt
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt
Movement Setting changed from ? to Lever
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · November 15, 2014

Serial Number 1981804 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 15, 2014

Serial Number 1981804 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 13, 2014

Serial Number 1981804 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 13, 2014

Serial Number 1981804 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 13, 2014

Serial Number 1981804 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · November 12, 2014

Serial Number 1981335 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 10, 2014

Serial Number 1981335 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 14, 2014

Serial Number 1981008 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Waltham Grade P.S. Bartlett Pocket Watch