Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade No. 217 Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: No. 217

Manufacturer: Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 29542916 Question Mark
Grade: No. 217 Question Mark
Model: 1924 Col.b Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1937 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 10,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 13 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 74,330 Question Mark
Size: 12s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j 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
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Total Adjustments: 5 Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 25667.G4.12S1713.M62.O15926.P10563.17J3042 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
223.79 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
203.65 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.222% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
47 (0.47%) Question Mark
Research Note: Waltham Serial Ledgers designate this run as "Col." Model 1924 (Colonial B). #29545926: Reported as featuring 9 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.


Anonymous · September 30, 2023

Serial Number 29540634 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 8, 2023

Serial Number 29547821 was reported as accurate.

PHIL1199 Supporter 1159 · June 18, 2022

Serial Number 29545926 was reported as accurate.

PHIL1199 Supporter 1159 · June 17, 2022

Serial Number 29545926 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This serial number is on a nine jewels 12s
colonial Waltham U.S.A.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

Anonymous · December 7, 2020

Serial Number 29544980 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 14, 2020

Serial Number 29546913 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Pinkflod768 1 · February 18, 2020

Serial Number 29541215 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 16, 2020

Serial Number 29548456 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 19, 2019

Serial Number 29544957 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 28, 2019

Serial Number 29541205 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 18, 2019

Serial Number 29544493 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 12, 2019

Serial Number 29548108 was reported as accurate.

Elotti 1 · September 15, 2019

Serial Number 29544205 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 1, 2019

Serial Number 29543783 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 3, 2019

Serial Number 29540566 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 16, 2018

Serial Number 29547105 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 30, 2018

Serial Number 29544202 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Nine Jewels (sn 29544202)
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:
Factory Model changed from 1924 to 1924 Col.b
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

Anonymous · January 13, 2018

Serial Number 29541366 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 12, 2017

Serial Number 29546866 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 15, 2017

Serial Number 29544983 was reported as accurate.

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

dscottgoodrick 142 · February 15, 2017

Serial Number 29546913 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 23, 2016

Serial Number 29540760 was reported as accurate.

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

tasosat 1 · January 12, 2016

Serial Number 29540089 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 12, 2016

Serial Number 29540089 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 18, 2015

Serial Number 29542906 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 6, 2014

Serial Number 29542996 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 31, 2014

Serial Number 29546365 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The watch size is 12s, NOT 3/0
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 · July 9, 2014

Serial Number 29544202 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
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 · June 11, 2014

Serial Number 29549081 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 3/0 to 12
Factory Model changed from 1924 to 1924 Col.b

Anonymous · May 30, 2014

Serial Number 29544874 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 3/0 to 12
Factory Model changed from 1924 to 1924 Col.b

chevykingpower 215 · April 15, 2014

Serial Number 29546198 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 3/0 to 12
Factory Model changed from 1924 to 1924 Col.b

rjrake 62 · December 18, 2013

Serial Number 29540041 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 3/0 to 12
Factory Model changed from 1924 to 1924 Col.b

mnea2121 4 · November 15, 2013

Serial Number 29548402 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: size 12 not 3/0s
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

mnea2121 4 · November 15, 2013

Serial Number 29548402 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 3/0 to 12
Factory Model changed from 1924 to 1924 Col.b

Anonymous · September 23, 2013

Serial Number 29545348 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 21 JEWELS, 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

rubberbullet 18 · August 6, 2013

Serial Number 29547471 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 3/0 to 12
Factory Model changed from 1924 to 1924 Col.b

vetrad 17 · July 19, 2013

Serial Number 29548727 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 3/0 to 12
Factory Model changed from 1924 to 1924 Col.b

Anonymous · May 28, 2013

Serial Number 29547314 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
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 17, 2013

Serial Number 29547608 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The watch size is a 12s. It is a "Crescent St.
Colonial". I have the watch in front of me at the
moment.
































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 14, 2013

Serial Number 29546337 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: my watch is 12S 17J crescent street colonial -
thin model - made in U.S.
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 · January 3, 2013

Serial Number 29547608 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: size 12, not 3/0
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. 217 Pocket Watch