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:

C R Smith & Son - Philadelphia

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 4501534
Grade: No. 15
Model: 1883
Estimated Production Date: June 1890 - November 1890
Run Quantity: 2,500
Grade/Model Run: 99 of 182
Grade/Model Total Production: 178,500
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Frosted
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Patent
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: 13626.G99.18S9135.181883M1042.H3403.L3669.15J3197
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
270.06
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: 14 (0.56%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 10.00% 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.


Relojo333 24 · March 18, 2024

Serial Number 4502378 was reported as accurate.

edthewatchdoc Supporter 19 · January 5, 2024

Serial Number 4503215 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It is a private label version C R Smith & Son,
Philadelphia
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

Anonymous · March 23, 2022

Serial Number 4503722 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 3398 · March 20, 2022

Serial Number 4501710 was reported as accurate.

pwdmbj Supporter 552 · March 11, 2022

Serial Number 4503566 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 22, 2022

Serial Number 4502458 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 15, 2021

Serial Number 4502878 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 6, 2020

Serial Number 4503722 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 11, 2020

Serial Number 4502082 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 27, 2020

Serial Number 4501656 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 6, 2020

Serial Number 4503722 was reported as accurate.

Relojo333 24 · April 19, 2020

Serial Number 4502378 was reported as accurate.

jrobinson777 97 · April 1, 2020

Serial Number 4503638 was reported as accurate.

ceocbeck Supporter 112 · July 26, 2019

Serial Number 4502211 was reported as accurate.

BHackett 5 · July 7, 2019

Serial Number 4501836 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 22, 2019

Serial Number 4502896 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 19, 2019

Serial Number 4502896 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 5, 2019

Serial Number 4502378 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 6, 2019

Serial Number 4502378 was reported as accurate.

Jk3043 7 · July 14, 2018

Serial Number 4502021 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 10, 2017

Serial Number 4501708 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 10, 2017

Serial Number 4502757 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 20, 2017

Serial Number 4502757 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 25, 2016

Serial Number 4502388 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 24, 2016

Serial Number 4502896 was reported as accurate.

bunchj2 103 · June 7, 2016

Serial Number 4503321 was reported as accurate.

jamtor55 1 · February 19, 2016

Serial Number 4502504 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: watch has 21 jewels

Yellowtail420 Supporter 103 · January 15, 2016

Serial Number 4503561 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 13, 2016

Serial Number 4503561 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a frosted nickel movement and lever set,
the other info is correct
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Frosted

Anonymous · September 29, 2014

Serial Number 4503722 was reported as accurate.

bunchj2 103 · February 20, 2014

Serial Number 4503321 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 27, 2013

Serial Number 4503830 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: info is correct the finish is Frosted nickel

Anonymous · March 27, 2013

Serial Number 4503830 was reported as accurate.

Waltham Grade No. 15 Pocket Watch