Pocket Watch Database


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

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: No. 25

Manufacturer: Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 3740017 Question Mark
Grade: No. 25 Question Mark
Variation: W.W.Co. Quality Question Mark
Model: 1883 Question Mark
Estimated Production Date: December 1888 - September 1889 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 700 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 32 of 89 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 65,100 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Patent 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: 12761.G34.18S8633.181883M540.H2933.L3287.15J2845 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: v52.457 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
12 (1.71%) 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 · March 8, 2022

Serial Number 3740637 was reported as accurate.

2mnyboxers Supporter 408 · June 20, 2021

Serial Number 3740643 was reported as accurate.

jrobinson777 97 · June 20, 2020

Serial Number 3740017 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 10, 2020

Serial Number 3740637 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 11, 2018

Serial Number 3740637 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 27, 2015

Serial Number 3740200 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 7, 2015

Serial Number 3740655 was reported as accurate.

rocket00 236 · February 13, 2014

Serial Number 3740007 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 13, 2014

Serial Number 3740007 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch is marked 'Special Railroad King' 17
jewels Model 1883
Waltham Grade No. 25 Pocket Watch