Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Assorted

Special Orders

Private Label(s) in Run:

Tiffany & Co. (Tierany & Cox)

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 23004279 Question Mark
Grade: Assorted Question Mark
Model: Colonial A Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1919 Question Mark
Size: 14s Question Mark
Jewels: 19j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: Bridge Plate Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 24311.G29.14S2536.M23.O15116.P9327.19J449 Question Mark
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.536 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
3 (0.60%) Question Mark
Research Note: Waltham Serial Lists do not explicitly classify this run, noting, "Special orders: for Information apply to factory." Therefore, this run may be comprised of many different grades/models, special ordered by customers with specific requirements.
#23004279: Verified as 14-Size Riverside A 19-Jewel movement made for Tiffany & Co. (with Tiffany & Co. dial).
#23004294: Expert-Verified as 14-Size Colonial A Riverside with 19 Jewels
#23004296: Reported as 12-Size Colonial (14-Size Dial) with 19 Jewels "Made expressly for Tiffany & Co."
#23004233: Reported as 12-Size Marked "Maximus A" with 21 Jewels

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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 35 · January 25, 2022

Serial Number 23004279 was reported as accurate.

DTSPatrick 35 · January 5, 2022

Serial Number 23004279 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Tiffany & Co. labeled dial/movement 14-size
Riverside A with 19 jewels
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

JerryT Waltham Expert Small Watch Expert 425 · September 26, 2021

Serial Number 23004294 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 23004294 is a 14-size Colonial-A Riverside with 19
jewels
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from Unknown to 14
Jewels changed from ? to 19j
Movement Configuration changed from Adaptable to Openface
Factory Model changed from Asst to Colonial A
Movement Setting changed from Key to Pendant
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

texnet 684 · April 9, 2018

Serial Number 23004233 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Serial # 23004233 is a 12s, Marked - Maximus A,
21J, Adjusted 5 Positions.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from Unknown to 14
Jewels changed from ? to 19j
Movement Configuration changed from Either to Openface
Factory Model changed from Asst to Colonial A
Movement Setting changed from Key to Pendant
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

Anonymous · November 3, 2014

Serial Number 23004296 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This example appears to be a Colonial (very thin)
12s fitted to a 14s metal dial. Stem wind, stem
set, open face, nickel finish/damask., 19j, "5
adjustments", "Waltham","Made expressly for
Tiffany & Co." (signed on mvmt. and dial).
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from Unknown to 14
Jewels changed from ? to 19j
Factory Model changed from Asst to Colonial A
Movement Setting changed from Key to Pendant
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge