Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Premier Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Premier

Mixed Run: Grade No. 239 and Grade Premier Movements

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 25027242
Grade: Premier
Model: 1894
Estimated Production Year: 1925
Run Quantity: 7,000
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 12
Grade/Model Total Production: 24,900
Size: 12s
Jewels: 19j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
Finish Pattern: Checkerboard In Circle
Movement Signing Style: Serif (Decorative)
Movement Inlay Color: Black
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Regulator: Church 1892
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: No
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Movement Markings: Waltham
19 Jewels
Adj. Temp.
U.S.A.
Premier
Jeweled Mainwheel
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 24799.G6.12S1553.121894M1505.O15431.P9772.19J487
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
74.55
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
68.22
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.075%
Registry Population: 47 (0.67%)
Research Note: #25032405: Verified as Marked "Waltham - 17 Jewels - Adj. Temp. - U.S.A. - Jeweled Main Wheel."

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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.


cbzimm Supporter 468 · January 6, 2024

Serial Number 25030424 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 12, 2022

Serial Number 25032633 was reported as accurate.

JerryT Waltham Expert Small Watch Expert 425 · July 28, 2021

Serial Number 25032405 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

taborclock Supporter 146 · January 1, 2021

Serial Number 25030624 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 22, 2020

Serial Number 25028598 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Not marked Premier. Otherwise a perfect match

Anonymous · April 15, 2020

Serial Number 25031847 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 21, 2020

Serial Number 25033192 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is marked 17 jewels but it does have 19
jewels and it is nickel plates not two-tone.

Anonymous · November 25, 2019

Serial Number 25028264 was reported as accurate.

Frank1052 1 · February 4, 2019

Serial Number 25027399 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement finish is nickel.
Regulator: Not Church 1892 and is none of the
examples.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · February 3, 2019

Serial Number 25027399 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 7, 2018

Serial Number 25028864 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 7, 2018

Serial Number 25028864 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 30, 2018

Serial Number 25029694 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 30, 2018

Serial Number 25029694 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 26, 2018

Serial Number 25029036 was reported as accurate.

pmwas1 97 · November 20, 2017

Serial Number 25031228 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · October 28, 2017

Serial Number 25031328 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · February 8, 2017

Serial Number 25027414 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · January 24, 2017

Serial Number 25028655 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · December 1, 2016

Serial Number 25030908 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · October 19, 2016

Serial Number 25031121 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · January 27, 2016

Serial Number 25033143 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · November 22, 2014

Serial Number 25033657 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17J movement. Marked Jeweled Mainwheel with
checkerboard movement.

Hjnaparlo 22 · August 4, 2014

Serial Number 25027858 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 21, 2014

Serial Number 25029921 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 15, 2014

Serial Number 25030953 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 27, 2013

Serial Number 25027858 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 20, 2013

Serial Number 25029921 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: tu tone

AKRUBA 3 · September 8, 2013

Serial Number 25031031 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: adjusted to temp

Anonymous · September 3, 2013

Serial Number 25030146 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 2, 2013

Serial Number 25028795 was reported as accurate.

Waltham Grade Premier Pocket Watch