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
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 3815797
Grade: No. 25
Variation: W.W.Co. Quality
Model: 1883
Estimated Production Date: January 1888 - October 1889
Run Quantity: 950
Grade/Model Run: 39 of 89
Grade/Model Total Production: 65,100
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Church 1885
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: 12848.G41.18S8686.181883M593.O8943.P358.15J2877
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
100.60
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
92.05
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.101%
Registry Population: 11 (1.16%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -15.97% 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 · 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