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: 5371186
Grade: No. 15
Model: 1883
Estimated Production Date: May 1892 - May 1896
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 159 of 182
Grade/Model Total Production: 178,500
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Finish Pattern: Damaskeened Gilt
Movement Signing Style: Serif (Decorative)
Movement Inlay Color: Black
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Church 1885
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Movement Markings: American Waltham Watch Co.
17 Jewels.
Adjusted.
Safety Pinion
Data Research: c.1900 Waltham Factory Ledger Book 2 [NAWCC]
1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 14098.G159.18S9411.181883M1318.H3650.P919.17J71
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
270.06
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: 9 (0.90%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -12.12% Analyzing 152 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.


MARTIN500 30 · April 2, 2023

Serial Number 5371899 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is 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 · September 18, 2020

Serial Number 5371531 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 20, 2019

Serial Number 5371541 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The grade on my watch is a P.S. Bartlett
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · September 22, 2017

Serial Number 5371298 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 15, 2016

Serial Number 5371030 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 22, 2016

Serial Number 5371030 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · July 20, 2015

Serial Number 5371836 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: movement finish is gilt.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · January 24, 2015

Serial Number 5371899 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · November 14, 2014

Serial Number 5371250 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · April 18, 2014

Serial Number 5371972 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · March 31, 2014

Serial Number 5371846 was reported as accurate.

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