Pocket Watch Database

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

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: P.S. Bartlett

Mixed Run: 15-Jewel and 17-Jewel Movements

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 5369035
Grade: P.S. Bartlett
Model: 1883
Estimated Production Date: April 1892 - September 1892
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 191 of 532
Grade/Model Total Production: 537,200
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j    Mixed Run
Jewel Material: Ruby
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt Damaskeened
Movement Setting: Lever
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: 14097.G3902.18S9410.181883M1317.H3649.L3833.15J3366
Database Version: v52.246
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
601.13
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
547.03
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.598%
Registry Population: 12 (0.60%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -19.72% Analyzing 609 Sales
Research Note: Waltham Serial Ledgers indicate "a few made P.S.B. and #25 17 Jew." while the run is primarily designated as Grade "P.S.B." with 15 Jewels. #5369036 and #5369429 have been reported as marked "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 · July 23, 2022

Serial Number 5370641 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 26, 2020

Serial Number 5370941 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 23, 2020

Serial Number 5369035 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is marked, American watch co. 17 jewels
adjusted gold flashed hunter movement.
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 · March 5, 2019

Serial Number 5369429 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · February 9, 2019

Serial Number 5369796 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 27, 2018

Serial Number 5369342 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 14, 2016

Serial Number 5369036 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: watch stamped 17j
watch also stamped P S Bartlett
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt Damaskeened

Anonymous · April 13, 2015

Serial Number 5369744 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 24, 2014

Serial Number 5370814 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · July 18, 2013

Serial Number 5370545 was reported as accurate.

Waltham Grade P.S. Bartlett Pocket Watch