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: 6120686
Grade: P.S. Bartlett
Model: 1883
Estimated Production Date: October 1894 - July 1898
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 223 of 532
Grade/Model Total Production: 537,200
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j    Mixed Run
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: 14524.G3934.18S9619.181883M1524.O9709.P1226.15J3486
Database Version: v52.270
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: 7 (0.70%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -16.79% Analyzing 609 Sales
Research Note: Waltham records designate run as 15-Jewel. However, some or all were upgraded to 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 · September 17, 2020

Serial Number 6120689 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 28, 2019

Serial Number 6120430 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 27, 2018

Serial Number 6120435 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The movement on this watch is marked 17 jewels.

Anonymous · March 27, 2016

Serial Number 6120781 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 11, 2015

Serial Number 6120992 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Stem Wind, 17j, Nickel plate
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Key to Pendant

Anonymous · February 16, 2015

Serial Number 6120781 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Key to Pendant
Waltham Grade P.S. Bartlett Pocket Watch