Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade No. 25 Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: No. 25

Mixed Run: P.S. Bartlett Examples Reported

Manufacturer: Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 2721889 Question Mark
Grade: No. 25 Question Mark
Variation: W.W.Co. Quality Question Mark
Model: 1877 Question Mark
Estimated Production Date: March 1886 - October 1886 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 400 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 2 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 600 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Mixed Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: None Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Winding Pinion: Female Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Patent Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 3 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Movement Markings: P.S. Bartlett
Waltham, Mass.
Safety Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 11687.G2.18S8057.181877M1818.H2465.L2718.15J2534 Question Mark
Data Research: c.1900 Waltham Factory Ledger Book 2 [NAWCC]
1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.636 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.82 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.66 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.002% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
3 (0.75%) Question Mark
Research Note: Waltham Serial Ledgers designate run as "W.W.Co. Grande No. 25." However, #2721650 and #2721889: Reported as Grade P.S. Bartlett. , In 1894, Waltham added 2 center jewels to the remaining inventory, modifying the movements from 15j to 17j. All 17j movements are marked as such.

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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.


Harley505 Supporter 78 · March 11, 2015

Serial Number 2721650 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Stem wound, lever set, open face.
P.S. Bartlett.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · April 20, 2013

Serial Number 2721889 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: P.S. Bartlett grade
Lever set movement
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Waltham Grade No. 25 Pocket Watch