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Access Date: April 20, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade No. 209 Pocket Watch
American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: No. 209

Mixed Run: 9-Jewel and 17-Jewel Movements

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 29555802
Grade: No. 209
Model: 1924 Col.b
Estimated Production Year: 1937
Run Quantity: 5,000
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 9
Grade/Model Total Production: 54,545
Size: 12s
Jewels: 9j    Mixed Run
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
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: 25670.G3.12S1714.M63.O15940.P10566.9J106
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 164.22
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 149.44
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 0.163%
Registry Population: 24 (0.48%)
Research Note: Waltham Serial Ledgers designate this run as "Col." Model 1924 (Colonial B). Waltham Serial Lists designate this run as Grade No. 209 with 9 Jewels. However, multiple reports have indicated a mixed run with 17-jewel movements.
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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 · August 15, 2022

Serial Number 29554048 was reported as accurate.

t00c00l4m3 1 · February 8, 2020

Serial Number 29555802 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 7, 2020

Serial Number 29555802 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 13, 2019

Serial Number 29553549 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 6, 2019

Serial Number 29554619 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 31, 2017

Serial Number 29553786 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Watch is open face 17 jewels. Waltham Colonial
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1924 to 1924 Col.b
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

Anonymous · April 23, 2017

Serial Number 29556524 was reported as accurate.

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

kcarrender 4 · August 24, 2016

Serial Number 29555631 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 24, 2014

Serial Number 29556943 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1924 to 1924 Col.b
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

Anonymous · January 1, 2014

Serial Number 29553805 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 · January 1, 2014

Serial Number 29553805 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

madburg 7 · November 13, 2013

Serial Number 29557709 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

frederick5127 5 · June 18, 2013

Serial Number 29554465 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: watch is showing 17 jewels
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 · May 28, 2013

Serial Number 29553052 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 · April 25, 2013

Serial Number 29556743 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The size 3/0 is wrong . My movement is a 12s
colonial,#29556743, all the plate numbers, on my
movement, are the same.
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 · March 29, 2013

Serial Number 29554465 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: this watch has 17 jewels two tone face and triple
sunk face
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. 209 Pocket Watch