Pocket Watch Database

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

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: No. 15

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 3959203
Grade: No. 15
Variation: P.S. Bartlett Quality
Model: 1883
Estimated Production Date: June 1889 - November 1889
Run Quantity: 1,500
Grade/Model Run: 62 of 182
Grade/Model Total Production: 178,500
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Frosted Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Church 1885
Hairspring: Breguet
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: 13019.G62.18S8795.181883M702.H3081.L3386.15J2946
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
271.57
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
247.13
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.270%
Registry Population: 15 (1.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 10.92% Analyzing 498 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 · April 3, 2023

Serial Number 3960346 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 20, 2020

Serial Number 3959515 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 24, 2019

Serial Number 3959734 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 21, 2019

Serial Number 3959913 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My watch does not say adjust it on the inside
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · March 22, 2018

Serial Number 3959532 was reported as inaccurate.

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

rtwatches 943 · February 6, 2018

Serial Number 3959203 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked Appleton Tracy, frosted nickel finish
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The "Appleton Tracy & Co." engraved on the movement appears to be an after-market addition, as it is not in the typical style seen on other M1883 A.T.&Co. movements. Several of the "No. 15" movements featured a frosted nickel finish and the "American Waltham Watch Co." style is consistent with this grade.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

616xgi 17 · May 28, 2014

Serial Number 3959858 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 1, 2013

Serial Number 3959952 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Waltham Grade No. 15 Pocket Watch