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Access Date: January 28, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:
American Waltham Watch Co.
Grade: P.S. Bartlett
Non-Magnetic
| Manufacturer: | Waltham |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Waltham, Massachusetts | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 3981984 | |
| Grade: | P.S. Bartlett | |
| Model: | 1883 | |
| Estimated Production Date: | August 1889 - November 1889 | |
| Run Quantity: | 500 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 97 of 532 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 537,200 | |
| Size: | 18s | |
| Jewels: | 15j | |
| Jewel Material: | Ruby | |
| Movement Configuration: | Openface | |
| Movement Finish: | Gilt Damaskeened | |
| Movement Setting: | Pendant | |
| Plate: | Full Plate | |
| Regulator: | Church 1885 | |
| Hairspring: | Breguet | |
| Adjusted: | Yes | |
| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 13060.G3808.18S8807.181883M714.O9022.P449.15J2961 | |
| Data Research: |
c.1900 Waltham Factory Ledger Book 2 [NAWCC] 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest |
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| Database Version: | v52.581 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 1,016.26 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 924.79 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 1.010% | |
| Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 9 (1.80%) | |
| $ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): | 6.90% Analyzing 617 Sales | |
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Research Note: #3981927: Verified as marked "Appleton, Tracy & Co." and "17 Jewels." Gilt damaskeened movement and (what appears to be) a standard hairspring (not non-magnetic).
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Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 9 watches in the population registry for this run with 1 image.
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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.
georged Supporter 163 · November 25, 2024
Serial Number 3981984 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: This movement 3981984 is a Waltham 18s 17 Jewels,
Appleton Tracy Co
Appleton Tracy Co
Anonymous · January 2, 2021
Serial Number 3981794 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt Damaskeened
Anonymous · June 2, 2019
Serial Number 3981525 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt Damaskeened
