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:

A. Baumann. New Orleans, La.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 3218537
Grade: No. 25
Variation: W.W.Co. Quality
Model: 1883
Estimated Production Date: May 1887 - January 1888
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 11 of 89
Grade/Model Total Production: 65,100
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Church 1885
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: 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: 12222.G13.18S8302.181883M209.H2667.L3018.17J36
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: 5 (0.50%)
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 · January 30, 2023

Serial Number 3218555 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 26, 2022

Serial Number 3218555 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 15, 2021

Serial Number 3218082 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 15, 2021

Serial Number 3218082 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 21, 2020

Serial Number 3218580 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 28, 2019

Serial Number 3218732 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 28, 2018

Serial Number 3218731 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 27, 2016

Serial Number 3218555 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 9, 2016

Serial Number 3218555 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 28, 2015

Serial Number 3218975 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Its a 15 jewel movement, not 17jewel. It is marked
adjusted.

Anonymous · September 27, 2014

Serial Number 3218346 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 15, 2014

Serial Number 3218555 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 14, 2014

Serial Number 3218555 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 10, 2014

Serial Number 3218555 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 10, 2014

Serial Number 3218555 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · April 10, 2014

Serial Number 3218555 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: private label signed A. Baumann. New Orleans, La.
full plate nickel finish, lever set, not signed
17j
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

jeremyroy 199 · June 22, 2013

Serial Number 3218975 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Waltham Grade No. 25 Pocket Watch