Pocket Watch Database

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

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: No. 25

Private Label(s) in Run:

F. Rolshoven & Co. Detroit Mich.
Cronometro Especial De Waltham

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 3185022
Grade: No. 25
Variation: W.W.Co. Quality
Model: 1883
Estimated Production Date: April 1887 - December 1887
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 9 of 89
Grade/Model Total Production: 65,100
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Church 1885
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 3
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Data Research: c.1900 Waltham Factory Ledger Book 2 [NAWCC]
1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 12184.G11.18S8283.181883M192.H2645.L2993.15J2653
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
94.84
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
86.30
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.094%
Registry Population: 9 (0.90%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -16.55% Analyzing 280 Sales
Research Note: 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.


Anonymous · July 11, 2023

Serial Number 3185804 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is marked non magnetic.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · June 16, 2022

Serial Number 3185777 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 15, 2021

Serial Number 3185054 was reported as accurate.

wicozani 73 · December 15, 2019

Serial Number 3185360 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 9, 2019

Serial Number 3185119 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 21, 2019

Serial Number 3185653 was reported as accurate.

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · March 5, 2018

Serial Number 3185122 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 10, 2016

Serial Number 3185344 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 9, 2013

Serial Number 3185075 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Note: Special private label movement F. Rolshoven
& Co. Detroit Mich. cake frosted nickel

Anonymous · May 6, 2013

Serial Number 3185146 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Special Ralroad King model
Waltham Grade No. 25 Pocket Watch