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

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: No. 15

Mixed Run: P.S. Bartlett, A.T. & Co., and 17-Jewel No. 85

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 5128470
Grade: No. 15
Model: 1883
Estimated Production Date: October 1891 - April 1892
Run Quantity: 3,000
Grade/Model Run: 150 of 182
Grade/Model Total Production: 178,500
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j    Mixed Run
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Gilt Damaskeened
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Patent
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Case: Various
Run ID: 14008.G150.18S9367.181883M1274.O9483.P869.15J3351
Data Research: c.1900 Waltham Factory Ledger Book 2 [NAWCC]
1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Database Version: v52.357
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
265.85
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: 18 (0.60%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 14.04% Analyzing 503 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.


Anonymous · February 4, 2024

Serial Number 5130319 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 19, 2022

Serial Number 5129993 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 5, 2022

Serial Number 5130024 was reported as accurate.

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

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5031 · November 28, 2020

Serial Number 5130675 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 7, 2020

Serial Number 5128295 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 14, 2020

Serial Number 5130343 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 12, 2020

Serial Number 5129938 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 9, 2020

Serial Number 5128919 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: this waltham is 18 size Appleton Tracy
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt Damaskeened

Anonymous · May 6, 2019

Serial Number 5128351 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 6, 2019

Serial Number 5128351 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt Damaskeened

Anonymous · February 20, 2017

Serial Number 5128288 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: APPLETON TRACY
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt Damaskeened

Anonymous · February 1, 2017

Serial Number 5130510 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · November 27, 2015

Serial Number 5130334 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 24, 2014

Serial Number 5130730 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 19, 2013

Serial Number 5130223 was reported as accurate.

Waltham Grade No. 15 Pocket Watch