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: 3887924
Grade: No. 25
Variation: W.W.Co. Quality
Model: 1883
Estimated Production Date: April 1889 - November 1889
Run Quantity: 500
Grade/Model Run: 42 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: Patent
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: 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: 12926.G44.18S8737.181883M644.O8978.P394.15J2907
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: 2 (0.40%)
$ 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 · November 20, 2019

Serial Number 3887988 was reported as accurate.

Harley505 Supporter 78 · June 10, 2016

Serial Number 3887924 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Not marked "Cres. St." On the movement!
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3
Waltham Grade No. 25 Pocket Watch