Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Royal Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Royal

Mixed Run: 17-Jewel and 19-Jewel Examples Reported

Manufacturer: Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 24324830 Question Mark
Grade: Royal Question Mark
Model: 1924 Col.b Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1924 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 5,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 10 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 22,500 Question Mark
Size: 12s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j    Mixed Run Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: Bridge Plate Question Mark
Balance Type: Compensation Question Mark
Regulator: Patent Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 3 Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 24646.G773.12S1519.M12.O15352.P9627.17J2810 Question Mark
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.518 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
67.74 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
61.64 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.067% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
25 (0.50%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -10.79% Analyzing 1,361 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: Waltham Serial Ledgers designate this run as "C'lB" Model 1924 (Colonial B). Waltham Serial Lists designate this run as Grade "Royal" with 17 Jewels. However, multiple reports indicate the run may be mixed with 19-Jewel movements.

#24324830: Reported as 19 Jewels.
#24325505: Reported as 19 Jewels.
#24325743: Reported as 19 Jewels.
#24326070: Reported as 17 Jewels.
#24327104: Reported as 17 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.


Anonymous · January 18, 2023

Serial Number 24324636 was reported as accurate.

taborclock Supporter 148 · October 20, 2022

Serial Number 24324835 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 24, 2022

Serial Number 24323868 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 5, 2022

Serial Number 24325743 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Sorry, my previous click of "yes" for this watch
was slightly off. All information is correct
except mine does have the 19 jewels engraving.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

Anonymous · February 5, 2022

Serial Number 24325743 was reported as accurate.

JerryT Waltham Expert Small Watch Expert 425 · January 12, 2022

Serial Number 24327990 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 4123 · April 17, 2021

Serial Number 24325505 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is stamped "19 Jewels" everything else is
correct.
Curator Response: Thanks for the confirmation!
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

Anonymous · December 23, 2020

Serial Number 24325035 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 20, 2020

Serial Number 24324265 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 22, 2020

Serial Number 24325862 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 6, 2020

Serial Number 24324377 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 9, 2020

Serial Number 24327824 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 3, 2020

Serial Number 24325035 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 4123 · April 25, 2020

Serial Number 24327357 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 4123 · April 13, 2020

Serial Number 24327357 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 12, 2020

Serial Number 24327604 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 10, 2019

Serial Number 24325337 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: has all qualities for rr grade
Curator Response: Pendant-Set and Adjusted to only 3 Positions would not qualify for railroad service.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

Anonymous · September 12, 2018

Serial Number 24327104 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is 17 jewels.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from Colonial B to 12
Jewels changed from 19j to 17j
Factory Model changed from 1924 to 1924 Col.b
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

MrCat63 11 · March 7, 2018

Serial Number 24324830 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Stamped 19 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from Colonial B to 12
Factory Model changed from 1924 to 1924 Col.b
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

MrCat63 11 · March 7, 2018

Serial Number 24324830 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from Colonial B to 12
Factory Model changed from 1924 to 1924 Col.b

twurm1960 1 · June 7, 2017

Serial Number 24324646 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from Colonial B to 12
Factory Model changed from 1924 to 1924 Col.b

brianh 1 · February 10, 2017

Serial Number 24323893 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from Colonial B to 12
Factory Model changed from 1924 to 1924 Col.b

teng512 1 · March 24, 2016

Serial Number 24326070 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement marked 17J instead of 19J
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from Colonial B to 12
Jewels changed from 19j to 17j
Factory Model changed from 1924 to 1924 Col.b
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

Mhutchinson 1 · February 13, 2016

Serial Number 24324923 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from Colonial B to 12
Jewels changed from 19j to 17j
Factory Model changed from 1924 to 1924 Col.b

Anonymous · September 5, 2015

Serial Number 24323955 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from Colonial B to 12
Jewels changed from 19j to 17j
Factory Model changed from 1924 to 1924 Col.b
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

Anonymous · May 27, 2015

Serial Number 24324115 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from Colonial B to 12
Jewels changed from 19j to 17j
Factory Model changed from 1924 to 1924 Col.b

Anonymous · October 26, 2014

Serial Number 24323705 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from Colonial B to 12
Jewels changed from 19j to 17j
Factory Model changed from 1924 to 1924 Col.b

jcjewelers 2 · September 29, 2014

Serial Number 24325331 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from Colonial B to 12
Jewels changed from 19j to 17j
Factory Model changed from 1924 to 1924 Col.b
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

Anonymous · December 9, 2013

Serial Number 24325897 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from Colonial B to 12
Jewels changed from 19j to 17j
Factory Model changed from 1924 to 1924 Col.b

jeremyroy 199 · July 7, 2013

Serial Number 24325132 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from Colonial B to 12
Jewels changed from 19j to 17j
Factory Model changed from 1924 to 1924 Col.b

Anonymous · May 14, 2013

Serial Number 24324510 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from Colonial B to 12
Jewels changed from 19j to 17j
Factory Model changed from 1924 to 1924 Col.b
Waltham Grade Royal Pocket Watch