Pocket Watch Database

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

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: No. 15

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 5144377
Grade: No. 15
Model: 1883
Estimated Production Date: December 1891 - April 1892
Run Quantity: 1,500
Grade/Model Run: 151 of 182
Grade/Model Total Production: 178,500
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Church 1885
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: 14015.G151.18S9374.181883M1281.H3607.L3814.15J3352
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
271.57
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: 17 (1.13%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 10.92% Analyzing 498 Sales
Research Note: Waltham Serial Ledgers indicate some in this run were finished as P.S. Bartlett and Grade No. 87 (17-Jewel) instead of No. 15.

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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 · September 4, 2021

Serial Number 5143878 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 18, 2021

Serial Number 5144166 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 21, 2020

Serial Number 5143566 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 26, 2019

Serial Number 5143878 was reported as accurate.

singing3 Supporter 43 · January 29, 2019

Serial Number 5143233 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 24, 2018

Serial Number 5143501 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement setting by Lever.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · December 20, 2017

Serial Number 5144179 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · August 2, 2017

Serial Number 5144127 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · July 12, 2017

Serial Number 5143119 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · January 26, 2016

Serial Number 5143822 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 7, 2015

Serial Number 5143822 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 27, 2015

Serial Number 5143803 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Waltham Grade No. 15 Pocket Watch