Pocket Watch Database

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

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: No. 15

Possible Mixed Run: 15-Jewel and 17-Jewel Examples Reported [P.S. Bartlett, No. 85]

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 5011938
Grade: No. 15
Model: 1883
Estimated Production Date: July 1891 - November 1891
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 140 of 182
Grade/Model Total Production: 178,500
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j    Mixed Run
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Patent
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: 13954.G140.18S9337.181883M1244.O9455.P831.17J64
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
264.38
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: 23 (1.15%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -12.12% Analyzing 152 Sales
Research Note: Waltham Serial Ledgers designate this run as #15, 15 Jewels, Unadjusted with a note that "a few made P.S.B. + #85, 17 jew." Based on verification reports, the P.S. Bartlett movements from this run are marked "Adjusted."

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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 · May 17, 2022

Serial Number 5011411 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 14, 2021

Serial Number 5011112 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 22, 2020

Serial Number 5011950 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 22, 2020

Serial Number 5011950 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 27, 2020

Serial Number 5011906 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · April 21, 2019

Serial Number 5011042 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 10, 2018

Serial Number 5011745 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: adjusted yes it is a P.S. Bartlett

Anonymous · February 5, 2018

Serial Number 5011460 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · February 4, 2018

Serial Number 5011460 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · February 2, 2018

Serial Number 5011121 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: waltham 5011121 is 15j not 17

Anonymous · November 15, 2017

Serial Number 5011525 was reported as accurate.

Schteele99 1 · November 14, 2017

Serial Number 5011525 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 14, 2017

Serial Number 5011525 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 5, 2017

Serial Number 5010150 was reported as accurate.

alex111111 69 · October 2, 2016

Serial Number 5011639 was reported as accurate.

deljohn 1 · March 3, 2016

Serial Number 5010864 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 27, 2016

Serial Number 5010864 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 20, 2016

Serial Number 5010823 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 9, 2016

Serial Number 5010617 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Serial Number 5010617
Movement is P.S.Bartlett 17 jewel as marked on
plate
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Gilt or Nickel

Anonymous · December 3, 2014

Serial Number 5011938 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 18, 2014

Serial Number 5011988 was reported as accurate.

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

taff60 16 · March 22, 2014

Serial Number 5011938 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is 17 jewel as marked on plate
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Gilt or Nickel

Anonymous · December 20, 2013

Serial Number 5011988 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: adjusted yes
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Gilt or Nickel

rjrake 62 · October 12, 2013

Serial Number 5010102 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Gilt or Nickel

Anonymous · January 9, 2013

Serial Number 5011776 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · December 26, 2012

Serial Number 5010824 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Waltham Grade No. 15 Pocket Watch