Pocket Watch Database


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

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: No. 15

Manufacturer: Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 5086823 Question Mark
Grade: No. 15 Question Mark
Model: 1883 Question Mark
Estimated Production Date: January 1891 - December 1891 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 147 of 182 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 178,500 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Patent Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 13989.G147.18S9357.181883M1264.O9463.P855.15J3347 Question Mark
Data Research: c.1900 Waltham Factory Ledger Book 2 [NAWCC]
1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.591 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
268.86 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
244.66 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.267% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
20 (1.00%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -1.55% Analyzing 514 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: Waltham Serial Ledgers designate this run as 15-Jewels. However, #5086548, #5085848, #5085036, and #5086269 have been reported as marked "17 Jewels." This indicates some or all of this run may have been upgraded to 17 jewels at the factory.

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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.


PHIL1199 Supporter 1192 · November 20, 2024

Serial Number 5086376 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 5086376 I made a mistake on previous entry, this
is actually a 17Js, P.S. Bartlett.

PHIL1199 Supporter 1192 · February 22, 2024

Serial Number 5086376 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 20, 2023

Serial Number 5086937 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 6, 2021

Serial Number 5085163 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · May 4, 2021

Serial Number 5085699 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 11, 2021

Serial Number 5085036 was reported as accurate.

Teezys 180 · March 13, 2021

Serial Number 5085699 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 4173 · February 27, 2021

Serial Number 5085210 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 3, 2021

Serial Number 5086662 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 12, 2019

Serial Number 5086548 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This serial number has a 17 jewel movement marked
“PS Bartlett” “17 Jewels Adjusted”. . Also
the regulator is a star-wheel (micrometer) type
adjustment. Pendant wind and set.

Anonymous · May 13, 2019

Serial Number 5085036 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 5085036 - 17 JEWELS - GOLD FLASHED AND AMAZING
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · February 11, 2019

Serial Number 5085278 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 20, 2018

Serial Number 5085645 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 28, 2018

Serial Number 5085533 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · March 30, 2018

Serial Number 5085413 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 5, 2017

Serial Number 5085046 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 5, 2017

Serial Number 5086129 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 5, 2016

Serial Number 5086997 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 29, 2015

Serial Number 5086230 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 19, 2015

Serial Number 5086230 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 23, 2015

Serial Number 5086601 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 8, 2015

Serial Number 5086164 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 11, 2015

Serial Number 5085881 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 16, 2014

Serial Number 5086119 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · October 18, 2014

Serial Number 5086411 was reported as accurate.

ceocbeck 112 · April 15, 2014

Serial Number 5085226 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 12, 2014

Serial Number 5085935 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 13, 2014

Serial Number 5085848 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It says 17 jewels on the movement

Anonymous · September 24, 2013

Serial Number 5086269 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: numbers on face, 17 jewels

Anonymous · August 1, 2013

Serial Number 5085573 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 5, 2013

Serial Number 5085906 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 2, 2013

Serial Number 5086823 was reported as accurate.

Waltham Grade No. 15 Pocket Watch