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: 3854463
Grade: No. 25
Variation: W.W.Co. Quality
Model: 1883
Estimated Production Date: February 1889 - October 1889
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 40 of 89
Grade/Model Total Production: 65,100
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Openface
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: 12890.G42.18S8714.181883M621.O8960.L3335.17J43
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
101.16
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: 10 (1.00%)
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.


stromad 1 · October 15, 2023

Serial Number 3854740 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · March 20, 2023

Serial Number 3854430 was reported as accurate.

cliffdobbins Supporter 296 · November 18, 2020

Serial Number 3854264 was reported as accurate.

Jwatch73 25 · August 29, 2019

Serial Number 3854513 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 6, 2016

Serial Number 3854044 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 11, 2016

Serial Number 3854463 was reported as inaccurate.

Note:
Is marked 17 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · August 21, 2016

Serial Number 3854460 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Update from information I gave yesterday.It's a
hunter movement with nickel finish and it's lever
set.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel

Anonymous · August 20, 2016

Serial Number 3854460 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel

Deano87 1 · March 10, 2016

Serial Number 3854450 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel

Anonymous · January 15, 2014

Serial Number 3854313 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Lever set, hunting movement, jewels not marked,
nickle finish
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

cdrridg 42 · November 12, 2013

Serial Number 3854463 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Production year 1889 - movement marked 17 jewels.
Lever Set. Nickel movement finish. image uploaded
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

69abody 166 · October 26, 2013

Serial Number 3854609 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

69abody 166 · October 23, 2013

Serial Number 3854609 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

cdrridg 42 · October 10, 2013

Serial Number 3854463 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is marked 17 Jewels.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Waltham Grade No. 25 Pocket Watch