Pocket Watch Database

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

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: No. 217

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 29980009
Grade: No. 217
Model: 1924 Col.b
Estimated Production Year: 1939
Run Quantity: 10,000
Grade/Model Run: 5 of 13
Grade/Model Total Production: 74,330
Size: 12s
Jewels: 17j
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: 25710.G5.12S1715.M64.O15971.P10577.17J3064
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
222.55
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
203.65
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.222%
Registry Population: 10 (0.10%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0% Analyzing 85 Sales
Research Note: Waltham Serial Ledgers designate this run as "Col." Model 1924 (Colonial B).

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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.


cliffdobbins Supporter 296 · June 16, 2021

Serial Number 29980531 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Junker57 3 · February 25, 2020

Serial Number 29980009 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 9 jewel not 17
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

Waltham21j 121 · November 5, 2018

Serial Number 29980528 was reported as accurate.

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

cmdraven 3970 · October 27, 2018

Serial Number 29980314 was reported as accurate.

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

Waltham21j 121 · January 24, 2014

Serial Number 29980528 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a 10 or 12 size,not sure which,but
definitely not 3/0.Everything else looks right.
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 16, 2014

Serial Number 29980528 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 · June 1, 2013

Serial Number 29980688 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
Waltham Grade No. 217 Pocket Watch