Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade No. 209 Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: No. 209

(Alternatively Grade NS)

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 30485397
Grade: No. 209
Model: 1924 Col.b
Estimated Production Date: April 1940
Run Quantity: 8,300
Grade/Model Run: 6 of 9
Grade/Model Total Production: 54,545
Size: 12s
Jewels: 9j
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: 25741.G6.12S1718.M67.O16002.P10584.9J124
Database Version: v52.245
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: 18 (0.22%)
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.


Anonymous · May 16, 2022

Serial Number 30484940 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: #30484940 21JEWELS IMPRINTED "PREMIER JEWELED MAIN
WHEEL" N119113 14K WADSWORTH CASE. SAME AS #221
SERIAL 30610245
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

taborclock Supporter 147 · December 28, 2021

Serial Number 30479882 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 9 Jewel
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 9J

Anonymous · July 10, 2021

Serial Number 30482496 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 9J

Anonymous · December 9, 2020

Serial Number 30486387 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 9J

jason4kstate 247 · December 9, 2020

Serial Number 30486609 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It is a 9 Jewel movement.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 9J

Anonymous · December 9, 2020

Serial Number 30486609 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 9J

Anonymous · October 17, 2020

Serial Number 30481868 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 9J

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4700 · August 20, 2020

Serial Number 30481732 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is a 9 Jewel variation
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:
Jewels changed from 17j to 9J

pianotuner5 Supporter 29 · April 22, 2020

Serial Number 30484961 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 21 jewel. adj temp. Marked on top of motor
barrel premier jeweled main wheel
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:
Jewels changed from 17j to 9J

Anonymous · October 24, 2019

Serial Number 30484788 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 9J

Anonymous · October 24, 2019

Serial Number 30484788 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 9J

goldnsilvershop 20 · October 21, 2019

Serial Number 30486443 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 9J

Rcardkidz 3459 · May 25, 2018

Serial Number 30486181 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is stamped Premier Colonial 9 Jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 9J
Factory Model changed from 1924 to 1924 Col.b

Anonymous · August 9, 2017

Serial Number 30485171 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 9J
Factory Model changed from 1924 to 1924 Col.b

Anonymous · May 27, 2017

Serial Number 30479125 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch is 21 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 9J
Factory Model changed from 1924 to 1924 Col.b

cmdraven 3991 · December 17, 2016

Serial Number 30486122 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 9J
Factory Model changed from 1924 to 1924 Col.b

Anonymous · August 29, 2016

Serial Number 30486965 was reported as inaccurate.

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

dchall 1 · July 20, 2016

Serial Number 30484112 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · March 20, 2016

Serial Number 30484722 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The movement finish is a dull silver so I don't
know what that is called.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1924 to 1924 Col.b
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

pmp158 2 · March 16, 2015

Serial Number 30480213 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 11, 2013

Serial Number 30482974 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 12S Waltham Premier 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

frederic719 123 · September 21, 2013

Serial Number 30485432 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 12s nickel movement finish
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 · September 12, 2013

Serial Number 30482960 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. 209 Pocket Watch