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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 29517044 Question Mark
Grade: No. 1617 Question Mark
Model: 1908 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1937 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 11 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 82,000 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: Bridge Plate Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 25664.G1.16S3896.161908M1434.O15923.P10562.17J3039 Question Mark
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.526 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
246.88 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
224.66 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.245% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
5 (0.50%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 6.43% Analyzing 140 Sales Question Mark
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 271 · 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