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From the American Horology Archive:

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Riverside A

Manufacturer: Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 23039362 Question Mark
Grade: Riverside A Question Mark
Model: Colonial A Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1919 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 17 of 25 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 25,300 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
Regulator: Patent Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 24341.G18.14S2539.M24.O15137.P9348.19J453 Question Mark
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.479 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
76.17 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
69.31 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.076% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
11 (1.10%) Question Mark
Research Note: Waltham Serial Lists designate this run as Size 14, Model "C'lA" (Colonial A).
Waltham Serial Lists designate run with 19 Jewels. However, there are some reported 21-Jewel movements in the run.
#23039042: Verified as 19 Jewels.
#23039360: Reported as 21 Jewels.
#23039362: Verified as "Plugged" Marked 21-Jewels (Presumably originally marked 19 Jewels"
#23039833: Reported as 19 Jewels.
#23039853: Reported as 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.


hiddentreasures Supporter 13 · December 5, 2023

Serial Number 23039362 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · February 1, 2022

Serial Number 23039853 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Serial number 23039853 is 21 jewels
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

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

Serial Number 23039710 was reported as accurate.

JerryT Waltham Expert Small Watch Expert 425 · September 25, 2021

Serial Number 23039362 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 19j

JerryT Waltham Expert Small Watch Expert 425 · September 25, 2021

Serial Number 23039042 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 23039042 only has 19 jewels and is so marked.
Evidently not all movements in this run were
upgraded to 21 jewels
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 19j
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

stantiques 5 · May 18, 2021

Serial Number 23039345 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 19j

Anonymous · September 1, 2019

Serial Number 23039833 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is 19 jewel
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 19j
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

Anonymous · May 2, 2016

Serial Number 23039873 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 19j
Factory Model changed from Colonial to Colonial A

VH1943 176 · November 21, 2015

Serial Number 23039237 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 19j
Factory Model changed from Colonial to Colonial A

Anonymous · November 21, 2015

Serial Number 23039237 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 19j
Factory Model changed from Colonial to Colonial A

Anonymous · August 20, 2014

Serial Number 23039153 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 19j
Factory Model changed from Colonial to Colonial A

Anonymous · June 28, 2013

Serial Number 23039269 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 19j
Factory Model changed from Colonial to Colonial A

Anonymous · May 26, 2013

Serial Number 23039273 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 19j
Factory Model changed from Colonial to Colonial A

Anonymous · February 3, 2013

Serial Number 23039360 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 21jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from Colonial to Colonial A
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge