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From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade No. 1609 Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: No. 1609

Mixed Run: Various Grades and Jewel Counts

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 29405301
Grade: No. 1609
Model: 1908
Estimated Production Year: 1937
Run Quantity: 5,000
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 17
Grade/Model Total Production: 139,213
Size: 16s
Jewels: 9j    Mixed Run
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Bridge Plate
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 25643.G3.16S3889.161908M1427.O15919.P10552.9J101
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
416.81
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
381.41
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.417%
Registry Population: 17 (0.34%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0% Analyzing 127 Sales
Research Note: Waltham Serial Lists designate this run as Grade No. 1609 with 9 Jewels. However, #29405301 has been verified as a Grade No. 1621 Riverside with 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.


Antiphon Supporter 3 · March 28, 2023

Serial Number 29405449 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 21 jewels
Curator Response: Thanks for the confirmation!

Anonymous · February 28, 2023

Serial Number 29407339 was reported as accurate.

taborclock Supporter 146 · September 23, 2022

Serial Number 29409725 was reported as accurate.

TerryfromCanada Supporter 477 · May 18, 2022

Serial Number 29405301 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The movement looks similar, but it is marked 21
Jewels on the face and on the movement. The
movement is also marked Riverside and the main
wheel is marked Premier Jeweled main wheel.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

steele88 27 · September 8, 2021

Serial Number 29406110 was reported as accurate.

Matt3813 1 · January 10, 2021

Serial Number 29409576 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

donw958 16 · September 16, 2020

Serial Number 29407827 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · June 3, 2020

Serial Number 29408390 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · October 18, 2019

Serial Number 29408234 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Bigbobhoss Supporter 45 · December 22, 2018

Serial Number 29407829 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · July 7, 2018

Serial Number 29405052 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · May 5, 2018

Serial Number 29407297 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · May 5, 2018

Serial Number 29407297 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · March 10, 2018

Serial Number 29408390 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · January 20, 2018

Serial Number 29408390 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Dalziel 1 · May 14, 2017

Serial Number 29405631 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · June 21, 2016

Serial Number 29406160 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one wasn't even close. Watch is 23J Waltham
Maximus A, 10s.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Axly81 1 · July 25, 2015

Serial Number 29409764 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Okhoops22 1 · June 12, 2015

Serial Number 29409576 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · February 28, 2015

Serial Number 29405359 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

hapc001 11 · January 29, 2015

Serial Number 29406119 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The serial number is clearly read. It is a 23
jewel premier maximus. Yet it does not have a
micrometer adjustment - it is a simple stick
adjustment. Presently on ebay number 201189011170
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

elk1989 23 · January 23, 2015

Serial Number 29406119 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 29406119 is a Waltham Maximus A 21-jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · November 14, 2014

Serial Number 29407889 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · March 3, 2014

Serial Number 29408692 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · January 21, 2014

Serial Number 29408782 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 21J RIVERSIDE
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · October 30, 2013

Serial Number 29409712 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

jeremyroy 199 · July 3, 2013

Serial Number 29407654 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · March 5, 2013

Serial Number 29409259 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · December 9, 2012

Serial Number 29409258 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge
Waltham Grade No. 1609 Pocket Watch