Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade No. 1617 Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: No. 1617

Mixed Run

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 29517044
Grade: No. 1617
Model: 1908
Estimated Production Year: 1937
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 11
Grade/Model Total Production: 82,000
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
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: 25664.G1.16S3896.161908M1434.O15935.P10564.17J3036
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
246.88
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
224.66
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.245%
Registry Population: 5 (0.50%)
Research Note: Waltham Serial Lists designate this run as Model 1908, 16-Size, Grade No. 1617 with 17 Jewels. However, #29517044 has been verified as Marked "Nine 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.


winterwolf Supporter 97 · February 14, 2024

Serial Number 29517226 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 9-jewels, not 17, Maybe make a special listing for
the 9-jewel watch?

Anonymous · October 3, 2021

Serial Number 29517439 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

jason4kstate 246 · December 11, 2020

Serial Number 29517999 was reported as accurate.

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

WatchingU 9 · June 21, 2019

Serial Number 29517971 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 25, 2018

Serial Number 29517113 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 13, 2018

Serial Number 29517044 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine has nine (9) jewels, its stamped on the back
of the movement!
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge
Waltham Grade No. 1617 Pocket Watch