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:

Special Rail Road King

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 3815077 Question Mark
Grade: No. 25 Question Mark
Variation: W.W.Co. Quality Question Mark
Model: 1883 Question Mark
Estimated Production Date: January 1888 - October 1889 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 950 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 39 of 89 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 65,100 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant 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: 12848.G41.18S8686.181883M593.O8931.P359.15J2878 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: v52.467 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
101.16 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
92.05 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.101% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
11 (1.16%) 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 6, 2023

Serial Number 3815326 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 18, 2020

Serial Number 3815732 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 26, 2019

Serial Number 3815381 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 29, 2017

Serial Number 3815860 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 5, 2016

Serial Number 3815310 was reported as accurate.

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

chevykingpower 215 · April 19, 2014

Serial Number 3815447 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 23, 2013

Serial Number 3815309 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 18, 2013

Serial Number 3815309 was reported as accurate.

Waltham Grade No. 25 Pocket Watch