Waltham Pocket Watch: Serial Number 26972274 (Grade Royal)

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Access Date: April 30, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Royal

Manufacturer:	Waltham
Manufacturer Location:	Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number:	26972274
Grade:	Royal
Model:	1924 Col.b
Estimated Production Year:	1929
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	7 of 10
Grade/Model Total Production:	22,500
Size:	12s
Jewels:	19j
Jewel Setting:	Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Setting:	Pendant
Plate:	Bridge Plate
Balance Type:	Compensation
Regulator:	Patent
Hairspring:	Breguet
Adjusted:	Yes
Railroad Grade:	No
Data Research:	1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case:	Various
Run ID:	25252.G778.12S1649.M38.O15663.P10195.19J497
Database Version:	v52.246
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	67.74
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	61.64
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.067%
Registry Population:	11 (1.10%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	-4.40% Analyzing 199 Sales
Research Note: Waltham Serial Ledgers designate this run as "Col." Model 1924 (Colonial B). Waltham Serial Ledgers designated run as featuring 19 Jewels. However, #26972422 has been verified as marked "17 Jewels" [eBay #223773183587].

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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.

DisprBJR Supporter 15 · January 14, 2024

Serial Number 26972274 was reported as accurate.

DisprBJR Supporter 15 · January 12, 2024

Serial Number 26972274 was reported as accurate.

Rdixiemiller 23 · September 9, 2021

Serial Number 26972916 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 31, 2021

Serial Number 26972916 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 2, 2020

Serial Number 26972327 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 30, 2019

Serial Number 26972401 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 29, 2019

Serial Number 26972422 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17J

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.