Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Assorted Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Assorted

Special

Private Label(s) in Run:

No. 1024
J.Q.Hatch
Hardy & Co.
Weber Bros.

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Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 20024647
Grade: Assorted
Model: 1908
Estimated Production Year: 1915
Size: 16s
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Bridge Plate
Adjusted: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 22865.G19.16S3172.161908M741.O14198.L5387.J52
Database Version: v52.219
Registry Population: 8 (1.45%)
Research Note: Mixed Run of Special Order Movements. #20024647: Verified as Wind-Indicator Marked "Vanguard - Waltham, Mass. - 23 Jewels - Adjusted - 5 Positions" [NAWCC].
Research assistance provided by Jerry Treiman.
#20024821: Reported as 23-Jewel 12-Size export movement.

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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.


DTSPatrick 34 · September 25, 2022

Serial Number 20024821 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 23j 12size Bridge Model — English export with no
branding. Marked only “23 jewels”, “Made In
USA”, and “20024821”
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

Anonymous · June 18, 2018

Serial Number 20024992 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Either to Openface
Factory Model changed from Asst to 1908
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · June 16, 2018

Serial Number 20024992 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 JEWELS / ADJUSTED / LEVER SET / OPEN FACE
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from Unknown to 16
Movement Configuration changed from Either to Openface
Factory Model changed from Asst to 1908
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

ebsrods Supporter 108 · October 18, 2017

Serial Number 20024647 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 23j Vanguard Up/down indicator
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from Unknown to 16
Movement Configuration changed from Either to Openface
Factory Model changed from Asst to 1908
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

Anonymous · April 7, 2017

Serial Number 20024772 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Note: Model 1908, , 23j, hunting, Pedant set
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from Unknown to 16
Movement Configuration changed from Either to Openface
Factory Model changed from Asst to 1908
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

RobertB 32 · December 22, 2015

Serial Number 20024597 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Model 1908, Grade 645, 21j, Open face, Adj. 5 Pos.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from Unknown to 16
Factory Model changed from Asst to 1908
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge
Waltham Grade Assorted Pocket Watch