Pocket Watch Database

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

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: No. 15

Mixed Run

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 5176370
Grade: No. 15
Model: 1883
Estimated Production Date: January 1893
Run Quantity: 3,000
Grade/Model Run: 154 of 182
Grade/Model Total Production: 178,500
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Openface
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: 14024.G154.18S9378.181883M1285.O9491.P877.17J68
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: 21 (0.70%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -12.12% Analyzing 152 Sales
Research Note: Waltham Serial Ledgers note this run, "a few made P.S.B. #35 #25 17 Jewels." The primary entry designates the run as Grade #15 with 15 jewels. #5176370 and #5176991 Verified as Gilt Movements Marked "P.S. Bartlett." #517888 and #5175560 Verified as Featuring a Damaskeened Gilt Finish, Marked "American Waltham Watch Co." "17 Jewels" and "Adjusted." #5176454 Reported as "gold flashed" (damaskeened gilt).

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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.


Wlane9106 8 · November 13, 2023

Serial Number 5175478 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 31, 2023

Serial Number 5177800 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is 17 jewels gold flashed.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · April 8, 2023

Serial Number 5177676 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked P.S. Bartlett in script. Verified to be 15
jewels and marked adjusted in light script. Gilt
gold plain finish with patented star wheel
regulator, open face. Double sunk enamel dial
Arabic numerals with red 5 min. marks, American
Waltham Watch Co.
Curator Response: Thanks for the confirmation!

Anonymous · February 24, 2023

Serial Number 5175732 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 10, 2022

Serial Number 5175226 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 13, 2020

Serial Number 5175509 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 12, 2020

Serial Number 5177310 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is a, American Waltham watch co. 15
jewels adjusted open face movement, model 1883.

VICTORIAN1859 82 · May 6, 2020

Serial Number 5175226 was reported as accurate.

texnet 684 · August 1, 2019

Serial Number 5175279 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 5175279 is marked P.S. Bartlett Also marked
Adjusted in script near serial #
Not sure of jewel count but without taking it
apart it appears to be 17j
I will shoot photos and upload in a few days
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. I am looking forward to reviewing your images.

Anonymous · August 17, 2018

Serial Number 5177332 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 14, 2018

Serial Number 5175560 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Serial number 5175560 has a gold flashed
damaskeened movement. Produced in 1891.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This movement has been added to the research notes for the mixed run.

cgell57749 14 · August 10, 2018

Serial Number 5175560 was reported as accurate.

Rabenstu Supporter 16 · August 8, 2018

Serial Number 5177986 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 3, 2018

Serial Number 5176465 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 25, 2018

Serial Number 5177798 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 19, 2018

Serial Number 5176454 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 11, 2018

Serial Number 5176454 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Everything is correct except the movemebt is gold
flashed

Anonymous · March 11, 2018

Serial Number 5176454 was reported as accurate.

Buck4440 5 · March 11, 2018

Serial Number 5177068 was reported as accurate.

Buck4440 5 · March 11, 2018

Serial Number 5177068 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 11, 2018

Serial Number 5177068 was reported as accurate.

Frapps 1 · January 18, 2018

Serial Number 5176370 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 6, 2017

Serial Number 5176907 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 jewel and stamped 17 jewels on main plate
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

quadcitycoin Supporter 73 · January 23, 2017

Serial Number 5176177 was reported as accurate.

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

quadcitycoin Supporter 73 · January 6, 2017

Serial Number 5176177 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 7, 2015

Serial Number 5175916 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

rmr2015 2 · June 22, 2015

Serial Number 5176681 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement marked 17 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

jerrydk7 227 · March 6, 2014

Serial Number 5176154 was reported as accurate.

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