Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade No. 1621 Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: No. 1621

Mixed Run: 21-Jewel and 23-Jewel Movements

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 30497240
Grade: No. 1621
Variation: Riverside
Model: 1908
Estimated Production Date: April 1940
Run Quantity: 2,097
Grade/Model Run: 14 of 22
Grade/Model Total Production: 77,738
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j    Mixed Run
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Bridge Plate
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: No
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 940117
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 25746.G14.16S3903.161908M1441.O16007.L5584.21J620
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
234.05
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
212.98
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.233%
Registry Population: 22 (1.05%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 5.48% Analyzing 445 Sales
Research Note: Waltham Serial Lists designate this run as grade No. 1621 with 21 Jewels. However, multiple reports indicate a mixed run with 23-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 · December 20, 2023

Serial Number 30498494 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 8, 2022

Serial Number 30497139 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 30497130 is marked Vanguard, 23 jewel adjusted, 6
positions, lever set, stem wound, dial marked
Vanguard 23 Jewels,
Curator Response: Thanks for the confirmation!

Anonymous · September 4, 2021

Serial Number 30497370 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 30, 2021

Serial Number 30498069 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 13, 2021

Serial Number 30498463 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · January 3, 2021

Serial Number 30497139 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is 23 jewel.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · January 3, 2021

Serial Number 30497139 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · December 31, 2020

Serial Number 30497650 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · November 7, 2020

Serial Number 30497075 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: PREMIER VANGUARD MODEL
23 JEWELS
ADJUSTED TO 6 POSITIONS
RAILROAD GRADE
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · August 6, 2020

Serial Number 30497903 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · July 19, 2020

Serial Number 30497903 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · January 9, 2019

Serial Number 30498463 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: this is railroad grade
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · November 5, 2018

Serial Number 30497085 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I have this watch in my possession for repair and
this serial number watch is a 16 size open face,
lever set, 23 jewel vanguard pressed jewel model
adjusted 6 positions. "vanguard 23 jewel" on the
dial as well as on the movement . Your data base
indicates it is a 21 jewel, not railroad grade.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. Waltham Serial Lists designate the run as having 21 jewels. Though, these factory lists commonly merge similar grades. Feel free to upload an image of your watch for further evaluation.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · September 21, 2018

Serial Number 30498965 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Waltham21j 121 · June 12, 2018

Serial Number 30497480 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · October 27, 2016

Serial Number 30498755 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · May 29, 2015

Serial Number 30498195 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

allamerican 48 · March 13, 2015

Serial Number 30497056 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 6 positions
nickel finnish
23 jewels
vanguard model
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · January 21, 2015

Serial Number 30497195 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 23 jewel
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · December 10, 2014

Serial Number 30496954 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

kraonwatch 1 · September 21, 2014

Serial Number 30497236 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · August 23, 2014

Serial Number 30498846 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

silversonic 2 · March 21, 2014

Serial Number 30498868 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · March 21, 2014

Serial Number 30498868 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

silversonic 2 · March 10, 2014

Serial Number 30498868 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · November 24, 2013

Serial Number 30498918 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · November 6, 2013

Serial Number 30498872 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Waltham21j 121 · September 16, 2013

Serial Number 30497480 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · September 13, 2013

Serial Number 30497062 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch (30497062) is a Waltham Vanguard
Premier 23 jewel railroad grade watch.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · July 10, 2013

Serial Number 30497417 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · April 13, 2013

Serial Number 30497962 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge
Waltham Grade No. 1621 Pocket Watch