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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 3185022 Question Mark
Grade: No. 25 Question Mark
Variation: W.W.Co. Quality Question Mark
Model: 1883 Question Mark
Estimated Production Date: April 1887 - December 1887 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 9 of 89 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 65,100 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Church 1885 Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 3 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 12184.G11.18S8283.181883M192.H2642.L2992.15J2654 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: v52.445 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
94.84 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
86.30 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.094% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
10 (1.00%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -5.97% Analyzing 289 Sales Question Mark
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 74 · 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