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:

Railroad King

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 4340124 Question Mark
Grade: No. 25 Question Mark
Variation: W.W.Co. Quality Question Mark
Model: 1883 Question Mark
Estimated Production Date: May 1890 - April 28, 1891 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 69 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: 13491.G71.18S9057.181883M964.O9232.P622.15J3145 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: v52.546 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
101.20 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
9 (0.90%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -2.27% Analyzing 288 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 · June 15, 2021

Serial Number 4340053 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: NOT EVEN CLOSE
Curator Response: Not sure what you are referring to. The auction images clearly show a movement consistent with the Grade No. 25 classification as the database reflects: 18-Size, Model 1883, 15 Jewels, Adjusted, Breguet Hairspring, Church 1885 Regulator. This is also supported by Waltham's factory serial list. eBay #224497965359]

andyinbuffalo 6 · May 11, 2020

Serial Number 4340743 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17J
Curator Response: Verified as Marked "17 Jewels." [eBay #324163489975]

Anonymous · January 18, 2017

Serial Number 4340110 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 23, 2015

Serial Number 4340718 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Waltham Grade No. 25 Pocket Watch