Pocket Watch Database

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

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: No. 209

(Alternatively Grade NS), Mixed Run: 9-Jewel and 17-Jewel Movements

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 30487505
Grade: No. 209
Model: 1924 Col.b
Estimated Production Date: April 1940
Run Quantity: 1,597
Grade/Model Run: 7 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: 25743.G7.12S1720.M69.O16004.P10586.9J125
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
163.31
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: 8 (0.50%)
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 · February 27, 2022

Serial Number 30487622 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: it is a Premier colonial, 17j
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

Anonymous · May 27, 2019

Serial Number 30487659 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 jewel
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

Anonymous · November 6, 2018

Serial Number 30487818 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 25, 2018

Serial Number 30488687 was reported as accurate.

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

RobertB 32 · December 25, 2015

Serial Number 30487836 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 21 jewel Premier with Jeweled Main Wheel, plain
finish
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1924 to 1924 Col.b
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

Anonymous · January 18, 2015

Serial Number 30487770 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is marked 17 Jewels
and says:

Waltham
Premier
Colonial

In plain text Engraving
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1924 to 1924 Col.b
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

Anonymous · November 15, 2014

Serial Number 30488375 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1924 to 1924 Col.b
Waltham Grade No. 209 Pocket Watch