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Access Date: April 23, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade No. 221 Pocket Watch
American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: No. 221

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 28886372
Grade: No. 221
Model: 1924 Col.b
Estimated Production Year: 1936
Run Quantity: 3,000
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 9
Grade/Model Total Production: 38,125
Size: 12s
Jewels: 21j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Bridge Plate
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 25583.G2.12S1701.M52.O15873.P10513.21J585
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 114.78
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 104.45
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 0.114%
Registry Population: 28 (0.93%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 3.16% Analyzing 85 Sales
Research Note: Waltham Serial Ledgers designate this run as "Col." Model 1924 (Colonial B). #28885430: Verified as marked "#1271" under the "21 Jewels" marking [eBay #223632086025].
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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 · July 26, 2022

Serial Number 28886629 was reported as accurate.

TellaLulu 9 · July 24, 2021

Serial Number 28885220 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 8, 2021

Serial Number 28887800 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 17, 2020

Serial Number 28885257 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 19, 2020

Serial Number 28886604 was reported as accurate.

ticker32 Supporter 84 · November 25, 2019

Serial Number 28887433 was reported as accurate.

tomkingtx 14 · November 17, 2019

Serial Number 28887433 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Model for this is Riverside with the additional
1271 stamp.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

Anonymous · September 20, 2019

Serial Number 28887027 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 21, 2019

Serial Number 28885430 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 1271
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

Anonymous · July 23, 2018

Serial Number 28886902 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 19, 2018

Serial Number 28885171 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is marked # 1271
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1924 to 1924 Col.b
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

Anonymous · April 25, 2018

Serial Number 28887833 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Riverside 21 jewel jeweled main wheel
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1924 to 1924 Col.b
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

Anonymous · April 10, 2018

Serial Number 28886790 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 27, 2018

Serial Number 28885426 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

Anonymous · January 2, 2018

Serial Number 28886738 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: NO 1271
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1924 to 1924 Col.b
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

kbreitbach 1 · May 16, 2017

Serial Number 28885705 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 12, 2016

Serial Number 28887339 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 27, 2015

Serial Number 28886790 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 21, 2015

Serial Number 28885313 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 5, 2015

Serial Number 28885200 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This ones not close. Watch is 10s, 21J,
Riverside, marked "#1271", appears to be a Col A
mvmt. I double checked SN.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1924 to 1924 Col.b
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

Anonymous · March 26, 2015

Serial Number 28887953 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 18, 2014

Serial Number 28887606 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 12 size
riverside
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 3/0 to 12
Factory Model changed from 1924 to 1924 Col.b
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

Anonymous · October 6, 2013

Serial Number 28887838 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: NOT 3/0 SIZE IT IS A 12 SIZE COLONIAL
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 3/0 to 12
Factory Model changed from 1924 to 1924 Col.b
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

jaspurlock2012 Supporter 115 · July 22, 2013

Serial Number 28885456 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 12 size. riverside
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 3/0 to 12
Factory Model changed from 1924 to 1924 Col.b
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

Anonymous · February 21, 2013

Serial Number 28887657 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 12size 21j. riverside
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 3/0 to 12
Factory Model changed from 1924 to 1924 Col.b
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge
Waltham Grade No. 221 Pocket Watch
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