Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade No. 1420 Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: No. 1420

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 21241800
Grade: No. 1420
Model: Colonial Series
Estimated Production Year: 1917
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 20 of 31
Grade/Model Total Production: 51,000
Size: 14s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Split Plate
Regulator: Patent
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 23530.G20.14S2495.M79.O14628.P8625.15J5516
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
149.03
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
135.62
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.148%
Registry Population: 5 (0.50%)
Research Note: Waltham Serial Ledgers designate this run as "Col. Ser." (Colonial Series). Pillar plate measures as 14s while movement is based on the 12s Model 1894.

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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.


TerryfromCanada Supporter 480 · December 31, 2022

Serial Number 21241465 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 28, 2020

Serial Number 21241330 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 1, 2020

Serial Number 21241009 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 12 to 14
Factory Model changed from Colonial to Colonial Series

Anonymous · March 8, 2018

Serial Number 21241382 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from Colonial to Colonial Series

mncorrado001 83 · January 2, 2017

Serial Number 21241394 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from Colonial to Colonial Series
Waltham Grade No. 1420 Pocket Watch