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: 5995794
Grade: No. 15
Model: 1883
Estimated Production Date: December 1893 - March 1894
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 181 of 182
Grade/Model Total Production: 178,500
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
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: 14410.G181.18S9572.181883M1479.O9654.P1135.15J3460
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: 10 (1.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 10.92% Analyzing 497 Sales
Research Note: Mixed Run: 15-Jewel and 17-Jewel Movements.

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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 · November 9, 2018

Serial Number 5995884 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Not marked adjusted. Stamped 15 jewel on movement.
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 17j to 15j

WLBelkriver33 804 · October 13, 2018

Serial Number 5995884 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 26, 2018

Serial Number 5995556 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 14, 2018

Serial Number 5995682 was reported as accurate.

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

Just4orfun 117 · December 18, 2017

Serial Number 5995860 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 17, 2017

Serial Number 5995556 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 27, 2017

Serial Number 5995962 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 5, 2017

Serial Number 5995967 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 16, 2017

Serial Number 5995860 was reported as accurate.

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

tlcasmith 16 · July 18, 2014

Serial Number 5995840 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I currently own this watch and movement is marked
17 jewel

Anonymous · November 2, 2013

Serial Number 5995323 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is a 17-Jewel watch, but I see that the
Waltham Watch Co., Book entitled "Serial Numbers
with description of waltham watch movements, lists
this as a 15-Jewel. I have an open-face model.
Waltham Grade No. 15 Pocket Watch