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From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade No. 3 Pocket Watch
Waltham Grade No. 3 Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: No. 3

P.S. Bartlett, Mixed Run (See Research Notes)

Manufacturer: Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 3603320 Question Mark
Grade: No. 3 Question Mark
Variation: Wm. Ellery Quality Question Mark
Model: 1883 Question Mark
Estimated Production Date: March 1888 - July 1888 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 4,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 47 of 279 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 288,750 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Church 1885 Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 12608.G48.18S8522.181883M429.O8814.K8931.11J5188 Question Mark
Data Research: c.1900 Waltham Factory Ledger Book 2 [NAWCC]
1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.526 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
510.56 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
464.61 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.508% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
25 (0.63%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 6.25% Analyzing 641 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: Waltham Serial Ledgers designate run as Grade "No. 3 W.E. Gr." with "2 prs." of jewels (11 total). However, #3603320 has been verified as marked "P.S. Bartlett," likely with 3 pairs of plate jewels (13 total). #3604147, #3603155, and #3604121 have been reported as marked "P.S. Bartlett." #3601050: Verified as Grade "No. 3" with 2 pairs of jewels (11 total). #3604916: Reported as Marked "P.S. Bartlett."

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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.


PHIL1199 Supporter 1159 · January 5, 2023

Serial Number 3604298 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 21, 2022

Serial Number 3603796 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 18, 2021

Serial Number 3603344 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 16, 2021

Serial Number 3604916 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Ser. No. 3604916 Marked as P.S. Bartlett. Unsure
if 11 jewel or 13 jewel .
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

taborclock Supporter 148 · June 4, 2021

Serial Number 3603193 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 6, 2020

Serial Number 3601872 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 17, 2019

Serial Number 3603427 was reported as accurate.

ashleigh 56 · March 9, 2019

Serial Number 3604083 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: as described but 13 jewels not 11

bubba70 543 · December 18, 2018

Serial Number 3604203 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

elvawhalen 1 · June 16, 2017

Serial Number 3604968 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · March 23, 2015

Serial Number 3604121 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: P.S. Partlett marked on movement

Majwatz 31 · January 19, 2014

Serial Number 3602619 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 27, 2013

Serial Number 3603155 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: movement marked, P.S. Bartlett

Anonymous · July 25, 2013

Serial Number 3604147 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 25, 2013

Serial Number 3604147 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: movment mkd p j Bartlett.
Waltham Grade No. 3 Pocket Watch
Waltham Grade No. 3 Pocket Watch