Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade No. 25 Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: No. 25

Production Inconsistent with Factory Records, See Research Notes

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 4588856
Grade: No. 25
Model: 1883
Estimated Production Date: January 1891 - September 1891
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 80 of 89
Grade/Model Total Production: 65,100
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
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: 13686.G82.18S9165.181883M1072.H3439.L3697.15J3219
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
94.84
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
86.30
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.094%
Registry Population: 10 (1.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -16.55% Analyzing 280 Sales
Research Note: Waltham Serial Ledgers designate this run as Grade "#25." However, #4588815 has been reported as marked "P.S. Bartlett." #4588856: Verified as Marked "P.S. Bartlett.", 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.


NickHuston4646 1 · May 26, 2020

Serial Number 4588433 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 12, 2020

Serial Number 4588938 was reported as accurate.

pwdmbj Supporter 554 · August 29, 2019

Serial Number 4588815 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: PS Bartlett
Church 1885 Regulator
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

Anonymous · November 21, 2014

Serial Number 4588730 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 21, 2014

Serial Number 4588730 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 17, 2014

Serial Number 4588730 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 9, 2014

Serial Number 4588776 was reported as accurate.

Waltham Grade No. 25 Pocket Watch