Pocket Watch Database

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

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: P.S. Bartlett

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 5953373
Grade: P.S. Bartlett
Model: 1883
Estimated Production Date: June 1893 - September 1894
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 219 of 532
Grade/Model Total Production: 537,200
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
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: 14390.G3930.18S9565.181883M1472.O9646.P1118.17J111
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,016.26
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
924.79
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.010%
Registry Population: 8 (0.80%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -11.20% Analyzing 868 Sales
Research Note: Waltham Serial Lists designate this run as having 15 jewels. However, an observation has been reported with 17 jewels, and some or all of the run may have been upjewelled during the mid-1890s.

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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 31, 2020

Serial Number 5953776 was reported as accurate.

waltham1833 71 · July 10, 2020

Serial Number 5953109 was reported as accurate.

okiejohn 379 · December 10, 2018

Serial Number 5953373 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 11, 2018

Serial Number 5953629 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The movement measures out to be a 16S and is
marked as 17 jewels. Other than that, the rest
seems to be accurate.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection so we can take a closer look.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · April 16, 2014

Serial Number 5953892 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 · February 7, 2013

Serial Number 5953085 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Waltham Grade P.S. Bartlett Pocket Watch