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Access Date: April 25, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade No. 217 Pocket Watch
American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: No. 217

Premier Colonial

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 30500415
Grade: No. 217
Model: 1924 Col.b
Estimated Production Date: April 1940
Run Quantity: 10,000
Grade/Model Run: 7 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: 25748.G7.12S1722.M71.O16009.P10588.17J3074
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 223.79
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: 50 (0.50%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -2.60% 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.

pwdmbj Supporter 554 · November 26, 2022

Serial Number 30501091 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 6, 2021

Serial Number 30501243 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · June 5, 2021

Serial Number 30503349 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 22, 2021

Serial Number 30503040 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Because my watch is 9 jewels and this says it is a
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 · December 12, 2020

Serial Number 30506912 was reported as accurate.

JessLee88 1 · August 25, 2019

Serial Number 30504381 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 27, 2019

Serial Number 30506250 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 15, 2018

Serial Number 30502632 was reported as accurate.

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

Mobilaero Top Contributor Supporter 292 · September 15, 2018

Serial Number 30501014 was reported as accurate.

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

cmdraven 3991 · September 8, 2018

Serial Number 30504467 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 26, 2018

Serial Number 30502538 was reported as accurate.

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

dscottgoodrick 142 · February 27, 2017

Serial Number 30500024 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 12, 2016

Serial Number 30507637 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 1, 2016

Serial Number 30503642 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 jewels rolled gold plate
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Factory Model changed from 1924 to 1924 Col.b

Anonymous · March 24, 2016

Serial Number 30500698 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Factory Model changed from 1924 to 1924 Col.b

Anonymous · March 21, 2016

Serial Number 30503167 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Factory Model changed from 1924 to 1924 Col.b

Anonymous · March 20, 2016

Serial Number 30502152 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Watch is 10 size not 12 Watch is marked 17 jewels
not 21
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Factory Model changed from 1924 to 1924 Col.b

Anonymous · November 27, 2014

Serial Number 30500302 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Factory Model changed from 1924 to 1924 Col.b

Anonymous · November 25, 2014

Serial Number 30500302 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Factory Model changed from 1924 to 1924 Col.b

Anonymous · September 5, 2014

Serial Number 30502207 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is 21J not 17J
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 · May 3, 2014

Serial Number 30500302 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

ccnumis 145 · March 11, 2014

Serial Number 30503880 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: premier colonial also
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 · October 28, 2013

Serial Number 30500069 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

Mobilaero Top Contributor Supporter 292 · July 4, 2013

Serial Number 30501014 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch is a 12s not 3/0s. Finish is Nickel.
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 · March 3, 2013

Serial Number 30500835 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
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