Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: No. 665

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 30457251
Grade: No. 665
Model: L-6.5
Estimated Production Date: April 1940
Run Quantity: 10,000
Grade/Model Run: 29 of 30
Grade/Model Total Production: 369,301
Size: 6.5L
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Case: Various
Run ID: 25738.G29.S64.M64.O15999.U108.15J6090
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Database Version: v52.297
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,111.88
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,011.81
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.105%
Registry Population: 2 (0.02%)

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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.


Szemcsak Supporter 18 · March 7, 2023

Serial Number 30457251 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Waltham SN# 30457251 is coming up inaccurate
It should be a 16s 17j open Face PREMIER
Thank You. 1940

colaman6mcq Supporter 151 · September 2, 2020

Serial Number 30457178 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Watch is a 17 jewel 16 size Waltham Premier
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · August 25, 2020

Serial Number 30457178 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is stamped 17 jewels and Size 16s and as
Waltham Premier
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · March 31, 2017

Serial Number 30457330 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Hi, My movement is marked 17 Jewels. Thanks.

Anonymous · December 8, 2016

Serial Number 30457254 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is a 16S, 17J "Premier 16S" Model 1908
center bridge stem wind pendant set nickel plate
free regulator "U.S.A." pressed ruby jewels gold
mean balance screws model.