Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade No. 15 Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: No. 15

Private Label(s) in Run:

R. Herz - Reno, Nev.

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Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 3925945
Grade: No. 15
Variation: P.S. Bartlett Quality
Model: 1883
Estimated Production Date: April 1889 - July 1889
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 58 of 182
Grade/Model Total Production: 178,500
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Church 1885
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Data Research: c.1900 Waltham Factory Ledger Book 2 [NAWCC]
1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 12976.G58.18S8770.181883M677.O8999.P414.15J2931
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
265.85
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
241.92
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.264%
Registry Population: 4 (0.40%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 10.92% Analyzing 497 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 · June 27, 2022

Serial Number 3925855 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is stamped 17 Jewels. I have not
disassembled yet to verify
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · June 19, 2022

Serial Number 3925855 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 31, 2021

Serial Number 3925604 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: CONTRACT WATCH R HERZ RENO NEVADA
Curator Response: Verified. [eBay #133653118589]

Anonymous · December 23, 2020

Serial Number 3925842 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 25, 2020

Serial Number 3925680 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 23, 2017

Serial Number 3925865 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 22, 2017

Serial Number 3925865 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 10, 2016

Serial Number 3925357 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 5, 2014

Serial Number 3925721 was reported as accurate.

Waltham Grade No. 15 Pocket Watch