Pocket Watch Database

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

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: No. 25

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 3334397
Grade: No. 25
Variation: W.W.Co. Quality
Model: 1883
Estimated Production Date: October 1887 - June 1888
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 18 of 89
Grade/Model Total Production: 65,100
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
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
Railroad Grade: No
Data Research: c.1900 Waltham Factory Ledger Book 2 [NAWCC]
1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 12331.G20.18S8369.181883M276.H2734.L3083.15J2697
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
94.31
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: 17 (1.70%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -15.97% Analyzing 280 Sales
Research Note: #3334397 Verified as Grade "Appleton, Tracy & Co." and marked "17 Jewels.", 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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · December 1, 2023

Serial Number 3334676 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 23, 2020

Serial Number 3334168 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My watch matches but is stamped as 17 jewel
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

jrobinson777 97 · January 26, 2020

Serial Number 3334180 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 18, 2019

Serial Number 3334910 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

avpalermo Supporter 568 · November 22, 2018

Serial Number 3334282 was reported as accurate.

avpalermo Supporter 568 · November 13, 2018

Serial Number 3334282 was reported as accurate.

avpalermo Supporter 568 · November 13, 2018

Serial Number 3334282 was reported as accurate.

Jk3043 7 · June 10, 2018

Serial Number 3334397 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 5, 2018

Serial Number 3334397 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: THIS # IS AN APPLETON TRACY 17 JEWEL
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection so we can take a closer look.

hammyhamilton 47 · April 9, 2018

Serial Number 3334990 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 11, 2017

Serial Number 3334523 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 16, 2015

Serial Number 3334553 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 18, 2014

Serial Number 3334239 was reported as accurate.

jrobinson777 97 · August 17, 2013

Serial Number 3334180 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement Setting: Lever
Movemetn Finish: Nickel Demaskeened
Railroad Grade: no (single roller, only double
roller was railroad grade)
Waltham Grade No. 25 Pocket Watch