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From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade P.S. Bartlett Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: P.S. Bartlett

Manufacturer: Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 53543 Question Mark
Grade: P.S. Bartlett Question Mark
Model: 1861 Question Mark
Estimated Production Date: April 1862 - September 1862 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 300 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 26 of 58 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 9,795 Question Mark
Size: 10s Question Mark
Jewels: 7j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Mixed Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Balance Type: Solid Question Mark
Balance Material: Gold Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Hairspring: Flat Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Movement Markings: P.S. Bartlett
Waltham, Mass.
Patd. Nov. 30, 1858
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 1487.G982.10S46.101861M46.O1486.K1486.7J124 Question Mark
Data Research: c.1900 Waltham Factory Ledger Book 1 [NAWCC]
c.1900 Waltham Factory Ledgers [Ehrhardt Transcription]
1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.581 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
29.19 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
26.56 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.029% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
3 (1.00%) Question Mark

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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 23, 2022

Serial Number 53556 was reported as accurate.

hiddentreasures Supporter 14 · December 5, 2019

Serial Number 53475 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It is a size 18 and full plate
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:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Booboo1987 1 · January 30, 2018

Serial Number 53522 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · March 26, 2017

Serial Number 53544 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Waltham Grade P.S. Bartlett Pocket Watch