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Vintage 1940 Waltham Colonial Premier 14K Solid Gold 21 Jewel Pocket Watch
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Information Provided by PocketWatchDatabase.com:
https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/search/result/waltham/28856641
Access Date: November 28, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade No. 221 Pocket Watch
American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: No. 221

Production Inconsistent with Factory Records. See Research Notes.

Manufacturer: Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 28856641 Question Mark
Grade: No. 221 Question Mark
Model: 1924 Col.b Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1936 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 3,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 9 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 38,125 Question Mark
Size: 12s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: Bridge Plate 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: 25575.G1.12S1700.M51.O15855.P10504.21J585 Question Mark
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
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Database Version: v52.467 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 114.78 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 104.45 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 0.114% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only		27 (0.90%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0% Analyzing 88 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: Waltham Serial Ledgers designate this run as "Col." Model 1924 (Colonial B). Waltham Serial Lists designate this run as Grade 221. However, #28856641 and #28856946 have been verified as 21-Jewel movements marked "Riverside" and "#1271."
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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.

okiejohn 387 · February 9, 2024

Serial Number 28858146 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement marked, "Riverside" and "#1271".

Ddac5575 3 · August 15, 2023

Serial Number 28857476 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · January 20, 2023

Serial Number 28857420 was reported as accurate.

ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 601 · May 23, 2022

Serial Number 28856946 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: S/n 28856946 is also a Riverside model marked
1271..

https://www.ebay.com/itm/403672679236?hash=item5d
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Curator Response: Verified. [eBay #403672679236]

Andrew9000 85 · June 23, 2021

Serial Number 28856641 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Riverside #1271, 21 Jewels Adj. Temp. Jeweled Main
Wheel.

lukeyduke07 1 · January 23, 2021

Serial Number 28857072 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 27, 2020

Serial Number 28857258 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 8, 2020

Serial Number 28858785 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: #1271
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

Anonymous · July 31, 2020

Serial Number 28858785 was reported as accurate.

pwdmbj Supporter 557 · July 27, 2020

Serial Number 28856576 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: grade 1271 Riverside, 21 jewels, Adjusted Temp,
Jeweled Main Wheel
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

Anonymous · June 1, 2020

Serial Number 28856263 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 29, 2020

Serial Number 28858576 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Model: #1271 Riverside
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

Anonymous · February 18, 2020

Serial Number 28858182 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: model#1271 Riverside
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

Anonymous · February 7, 2020

Serial Number 28857712 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 18, 2019

Serial Number 28856766 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This 12s is a riverside, 21 jewel #1271
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection so we can take a closer look.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

Anonymous · February 4, 2018

Serial Number 28857636 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: grade 1271, Riverside
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1924 to 1924 Col.b
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

cmdraven 4083 · December 27, 2017

Serial Number 28858337 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 21, 2017

Serial Number 28858202 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 15, 2015

Serial Number 28856766 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 18, 2015

Serial Number 28856293 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 28, 2015

Serial Number 28856698 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 9, 2015

Serial Number 28858485 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1924 to 1924 Col.b
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

ncplumber 150 · May 5, 2014

Serial Number 28856273 was reported as accurate.

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

cmdraven 4083 · March 12, 2014

Serial Number 28858500 was reported as accurate.

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

chingalia 193 · November 28, 2013

Serial Number 28857089 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 14, 2013

Serial Number 28858876 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement marked "Riverside", Adj. Temp. and
Jeweled Main Wheel. 21 Jewels #1271.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1924 to 1924 Col.b
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge
Waltham Grade No. 221 Pocket Watch