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https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/search/result/waltham/1525
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Access Date: November 14, 2024
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"1525" could possibly indicate the grade of the watch and not the serial number of your movement. Serial numbers are usually more than a few digits.
"1525" could possibly indicate the grade of the watch and not the serial number of your movement. Serial numbers are usually more than a few digits.
From the American Horology Archive:
American Waltham Watch Co.
Grade: P.S. Bartlett
| Manufacturer: | Waltham |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Waltham, Massachusetts | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 1525 | |
| Grade: | P.S. Bartlett | |
| Model: | 1857 | |
| Estimated Production Date: | January 1858 | |
| Run Quantity: | 50 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 2 of 2837 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 293,359 | |
| Size: | 18s | |
| Jewels: | 7j | |
| Jewel Material: | Ruby | |
| Movement Configuration: | Adaptable | |
| Movement Finish: | Gilt | |
| Movement Setting: | Key | |
| Plate: | Full Plate | |
| Balance Type: | Solid | |
| Balance Material: | Steel | |
| Hairspring: | Flat | |
| Adjusted: | No | |
| Railroad Grade: | No | |
| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 4.G2.18S4.181857M3.O4.K3.7J3 | |
| 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 |
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| Database Version: | v52.431 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 842.18 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 766.39 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.837% | |
| Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 4 (8.00%) | |
Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 4 watches in the population registry for this run with 1 image.
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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.
Ponoco 5 · December 31, 2020
Serial Number 1525 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: I don't believe this is considered a 1857 model,
P.S. Bartlett grade, nor does it have 7j. I
believe it is older than the date given
P.S. Bartlett grade, nor does it have 7j. I
believe it is older than the date given
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
