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From the American Horology Archive:

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: P.S. Bartlett

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 785943
Grade: P.S. Bartlett
Model: 1874
Estimated Production Date: December 1874 - January 1, 1875
Run Quantity: 200
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 58
Grade/Model Total Production: 5,731
Size: 10s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Data Research: c.1900 Waltham Factory Ledger Book 1 [NAWCC]
c.1900 Waltham Factory Ledgers [Ehrhardt Transcription]
1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 5642.G2980.10S220.101874M1.O5544.K5546.15J1316
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
16.35
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
14.88
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.016%
Registry Population: 4 (2.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 7.81% Analyzing 60 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.


JerryT Waltham Expert Small Watch Expert 425 · February 23, 2023

Serial Number 785856 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is incorrectly listed as an 1865 model. It
is an 1874 model, as indicated by the winding
escutcheon, short pallet fork, fine tooth barrel
and a few other distinctive features.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1865 to 1874

Anonymous · January 30, 2020

Serial Number 785877 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1865 to 1874