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: 3740017
Grade: No. 25
Variation: W.W.Co. Quality
Model: 1883
Estimated Production Date: December 1888 - September 1889
Run Quantity: 700
Grade/Model Run: 32 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: Patent
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: 12761.G34.18S8633.181883M540.H2936.L3288.15J2844
Database Version: v52.235
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: 12 (1.71%)
$ 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 · March 8, 2022

Serial Number 3740637 was reported as accurate.

2mnyboxers Supporter 399 · 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