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

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Manufacturer: Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 4679853 Question Mark
Grade: No. 25 Question Mark
Model: 1883 Question Mark
Estimated Production Date: June 1890 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,500 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 85 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: Patent 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: 13751.G87.18S9205.181883M1112.O9347.P734.15J3253 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: v52.526 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
101.16 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
22 (1.47%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -4.55% 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.


pmtime Supporter 612 · December 29, 2023

Serial Number 4678527 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 28, 2023

Serial Number 4679853 was reported as accurate.

Durant1 42 · October 15, 2022

Serial Number 4678876 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 19, 2022

Serial Number 4679852 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 28, 2021

Serial Number 4679793 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Watch is a two tone 17 Jewel Special Railroad
King, marked safety pinion and adjusted.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · August 10, 2020

Serial Number 4679952 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 5, 2020

Serial Number 4679241 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 4, 2020

Serial Number 4678760 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 8, 2020

Serial Number 4679795 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 17, 2020

Serial Number 4678733 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 20, 2019

Serial Number 4678760 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 30, 2019

Serial Number 4678760 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 25, 2018

Serial Number 4679277 was reported as accurate.

hammyhamilton 48 · June 16, 2018

Serial Number 4679795 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 7, 2018

Serial Number 4679828 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 20, 2017

Serial Number 4679745 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 3, 2014

Serial Number 4678825 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 4, 2014

Serial Number 4679753 was reported as accurate.

Waltham Grade No. 25 Pocket Watch