Pocket Watch Database

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

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: No. 15

Mixed Run: 15-Jewel and 17-Jewel Movements (Grade No. 85 and P.S. Bartlett)

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 5127166
Grade: No. 15
Model: 1883
Estimated Production Date: November 1891 - April 1892
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 149 of 182
Grade/Model Total Production: 178,500
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j    Mixed Run
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Pendant
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: 14007.G149.18S9366.181883M1273.H3604.P868.15J3350
Database Version: v52.221
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: 16 (0.80%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 10.00% Analyzing 497 Sales
Research Note: Waltham Serial Ledgers designate this run as Grade "#15" featuring 15 jewels with a note that "a few made P.S.B. + #85 17 Jew." indicating a mixed run of No. 15, No. 85, and P.S. Bartlett movements containing either 15 or 17 jewels.

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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 · January 29, 2024

Serial Number 5127440 was reported as accurate.

Snapper Supporter 130 · October 23, 2021

Serial Number 5127936 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 22, 2020

Serial Number 5126088 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 29, 2020

Serial Number 5127921 was reported as accurate.

lee571 Supporter 78 · September 28, 2019

Serial Number 5126081 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 5, 2018

Serial Number 5127024 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Watch has 17 jewels and fancy dial and hands

Anonymous · November 13, 2017

Serial Number 5127362 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 5, 2016

Serial Number 5127101 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · September 29, 2014

Serial Number 5127038 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

RandysOldStuff 49 · March 8, 2014

Serial Number 5126622 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 20, 2014

Serial Number 5127894 was reported as accurate.

pookie 11 · November 30, 2013

Serial Number 5127415 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My watch has 17 jewels.

Anonymous · October 5, 2013

Serial Number 5127227 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: For this serial number, my movement is a gilded 17
jewel, adjusted, P.S. Bartlett model 1883!

Anonymous · October 5, 2013

Serial Number 5127227 was reported as accurate.

Waltham Grade No. 15 Pocket Watch