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From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade No. 223 Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: No. 223

Mixed Run: 9-Jewel and 17-Jewel Variants Also Reported

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 30603035
Grade: No. 223
Model: 1924 Col.b
Estimated Production Date: October 1940 - October 1, 1941
Run Quantity: 10,000
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 1
Grade/Model Total Production: 10,000
Size: 12s
Jewels: 21j    Mixed Run
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Bridge Plate
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 25759.G1.12S1724.M73.O16020.P10591.21J622
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
29.94
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
27.40
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.030%
Registry Population: 42 (0.42%)
Research Note: Waltham Serial Ledgers designate this run as "Col." Model 1924 (Colonial B). #30605125: Verified as 17 Jewels.

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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.


cbzimm Supporter 468 · July 14, 2022

Serial Number 30605125 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17J. rest is correct: 12s OF, Col B
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

Anonymous · March 16, 2021

Serial Number 30601746 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · December 30, 2020

Serial Number 30609118 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 30, 2020

Serial Number 30601042 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 14, 2019

Serial Number 30608314 was reported as accurate.

Bayouboi1011 1 · November 20, 2018

Serial Number 30604714 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 16, 2018

Serial Number 30602558 was reported as accurate.

LoganT 1 · October 29, 2018

Serial Number 30603064 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My Waltham Premiere serial 30603064 has 9 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1924 to 1924 Col.b
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

LoganT 1 · October 29, 2018

Serial Number 30603064 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 4, 2018

Serial Number 30606175 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 11, 2018

Serial Number 30601301 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 15, 2018

Serial Number 30607410 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 17, 2017

Serial Number 30605011 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 22, 2017

Serial Number 30600258 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 13, 2017

Serial Number 30604714 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine has 17 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1924 to 1924 Col.b
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

Anonymous · June 12, 2017

Serial Number 30604714 was reported as accurate.

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

RomanWatchRepair 33 · March 21, 2017

Serial Number 30609377 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 31, 2016

Serial Number 30603870 was reported as accurate.

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

RobertB 32 · December 22, 2015

Serial Number 30604861 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: size not 3/0, it is 12s
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 · November 12, 2015

Serial Number 30605271 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

Anonymous · October 12, 2015

Serial Number 30607040 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Waltham Premier Colonial - serial number 30607040
- nine jewels size 12 open face
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 · August 17, 2015

Serial Number 30609823 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17j grade premier model 1894 the colonial size 12
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 · June 9, 2015

Serial Number 30609983 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 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

daddo46 991 · May 17, 2015

Serial Number 30602408 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

Anonymous · December 17, 2014

Serial Number 30601610 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The inscription on my jewel case says 21 jewels,
not 23.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 3/0 to 12
Jewels changed from 23j to 21j
Factory Model changed from 1924 to 1924 Col.b
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

wbantiques Supporter 7 · November 21, 2014

Serial Number 30602558 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 3/0 to 12
Jewels changed from 23j to 21j
Factory Model changed from 1924 to 1924 Col.b
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

bile0321 21 · July 12, 2014

Serial Number 30609799 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 3/0 to 12
Jewels changed from 23j to 21j
Factory Model changed from 1924 to 1924 Col.b
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

Anonymous · May 19, 2014

Serial Number 30608654 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: mine is a 17J
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 3/0 to 12
Jewels changed from 23j to 21j
Factory Model changed from 1924 to 1924 Col.b
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

visteo 60 · May 11, 2014

Serial Number 30604838 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 3/0 to 12
Jewels changed from 23j to 21j
Factory Model changed from 1924 to 1924 Col.b
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

Anonymous · March 28, 2014

Serial Number 30604858 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 3/0 to 12
Jewels changed from 23j to 21j
Factory Model changed from 1924 to 1924 Col.b

cmdraven 3970 · October 10, 2013

Serial Number 30604454 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Waltham Premier Colonial, 12 size, 21 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 3/0 to 12
Jewels changed from 23j to 21j
Factory Model changed from 1924 to 1924 Col.b
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

frederic719 123 · September 21, 2013

Serial Number 30606644 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 3/0 to 12
Jewels changed from 23j to 21j
Factory Model changed from 1924 to 1924 Col.b
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

Anonymous · August 7, 2013

Serial Number 30606986 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 21 jewel, 12 size, open face pendant set, temper
adjusted
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 3/0 to 12
Jewels changed from 23j to 21j
Factory Model changed from 1924 to 1924 Col.b
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

crispy 322 · August 3, 2013

Serial Number 30603035 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Waltham Premier Colonial
Nine Jewels
12 Size
Openface
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 3/0 to 12
Jewels changed from 23j to 21j
Factory Model changed from 1924 to 1924 Col.b
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

Anonymous · May 5, 2013

Serial Number 30608620 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: According to the description on the back of the
movement that we have it says 17 jewels and not
23.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 3/0 to 12
Jewels changed from 23j to 21j
Factory Model changed from 1924 to 1924 Col.b
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge
Waltham Grade No. 223 Pocket Watch