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: 5955211
Grade: No. 15
Model: 1883
Estimated Production Date: October 1893 - March 1896
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 179 of 182
Grade/Model Total Production: 178,500
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Signing Style: Casual Script
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: 14391.G179.18S9566.181883M1473.O9647.P1119.17J112
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
265.85
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 (1.05%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -17.42% 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.


Anonymous · February 8, 2021

Serial Number 5955562 was reported as accurate.

akopdahl 6 · October 13, 2020

Serial Number 5954229 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 11, 2020

Serial Number 5954065 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 6, 2019

Serial Number 5955211 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · January 14, 2019

Serial Number 5955809 was reported as accurate.

mpisano 8 · December 18, 2018

Serial Number 5954411 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 21, 2018

Serial Number 5955283 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 7, 2018

Serial Number 5954184 was reported as accurate.

jimifin 2 · April 13, 2018

Serial Number 5954822 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 13, 2018

Serial Number 5954822 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 9, 2017

Serial Number 5954842 was reported as accurate.

nightstalker638 44 · June 29, 2017

Serial Number 5954842 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 5, 2017

Serial Number 5955693 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is stamped "17Jewels"
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · July 6, 2016

Serial Number 5955609 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · December 20, 2013

Serial Number 5955610 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 Jewels instead of 15 Jewels.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · July 2, 2013

Serial Number 5954469 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Watch is 17j, adjcrystal, salesman's (back
crystal)

All else matches except maybe production date
1892?
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Plate changed from Unknown to Full
Waltham Grade No. 15 Pocket Watch