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Vintage 1940 Waltham Colonial Premier 14K Solid Gold 21 Jewel Pocket Watch
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Access Date: December 20, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade No. 221 Pocket Watch
American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: No. 221

Mixed Run: 17-Jewel, 21-Jewel, and 23-Jewel Movements

Manufacturer: Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 30613708 Question Mark
Grade: No. 221 Question Mark
Model: 1924 Col.b Question Mark
Estimated Production Date: October 1940 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 10,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 8 of 9 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 38,125 Question Mark
Size: 12s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j    Mixed Run Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: Bridge Plate Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Wind Indicator Available: Yes Question Mark
Wind Indicator Present: Mixed Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 25760.G8.12S1725.M74.O16009.P10590.21J624 Question Mark
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
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Database Version: v52.516 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 114.78 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 104.45 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 0.114% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only		53 (0.53%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0.98% Analyzing 88 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: Waltham Serial Lists designate this run as Model 1924 Colonial, Grade No. 221 with 21 Jewels. However, multiple reports indicate the run was mixed with 17-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.

TurpSee511 Supporter 6 · December 17, 2024

Serial Number 30610621 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5272 · June 24, 2023

Serial Number 30617413 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 1, 2023

Serial Number 30615081 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 20, 2022

Serial Number 30612763 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 14, 2022

Serial Number 30612763 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 13, 2021

Serial Number 30616581 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 27, 2021

Serial Number 30616581 was reported as accurate.

texnet 684 · July 6, 2021

Serial Number 30616031 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch is a 16s, 21j, Premier.....
Curator Response: Thanks for the confirmation!

texnet 684 · July 6, 2021

Serial Number 30616031 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 20, 2021

Serial Number 30615686 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 5, 2021

Serial Number 30612174 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 18, 2020

Serial Number 30615606 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 27, 2020

Serial Number 30616257 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Size is 16s Also just says premier
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

steve288 264 · July 19, 2020

Serial Number 30615372 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · June 23, 2020

Serial Number 30611646 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 19, 2020

Serial Number 30613559 was reported as accurate.

okiejohn 395 · February 27, 2020

Serial Number 30610245 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No wind indicator present.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

Anonymous · January 26, 2020

Serial Number 30616940 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Nine Jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

Anonymous · September 24, 2019

Serial Number 30615588 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 23 jewels, premier colonial
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

jayjiang0830 47 · July 31, 2018

Serial Number 30617307 was reported as inaccurate.

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

cmdraven 4083 · February 23, 2018

Serial Number 30614379 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Diopside 83 · November 6, 2017

Serial Number 30610767 was reported as accurate.

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

rjcullis 114 · October 1, 2017

Serial Number 30612321 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 28, 2017

Serial Number 30615998 was reported as inaccurate.

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

rhaddfl1 2 · May 30, 2017

Serial Number 30611085 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Size 12s
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1924 to 1924 Col.b
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

Anonymous · May 29, 2017

Serial Number 30617535 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 19, 2017

Serial Number 30618046 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My movement has this serial number but is 17
jewels.
Curator Response: Verified as Waltham Premier Colonial, 17j [eBay Item #122448877849]
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1924 to 1924 Col.b
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

Anonymous · April 18, 2017

Serial Number 30618046 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 29, 2017

Serial Number 30616392 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 23, 2017

Serial Number 30615897 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is Lever Set, Waltham Premier with 8
adjustment. Should be Railroad approved
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1924 to 1924 Col.b
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

Anonymous · February 20, 2017

Serial Number 30616087 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is a 16S "Premier 16S" 21J adjusted to
"temp" Model 1908 lever set model.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1924 to 1924 Col.b
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

Anonymous · February 10, 2017

Serial Number 30615123 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 28, 2016

Serial Number 30616221 was reported as accurate.

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

RobertB 32 · January 11, 2016

Serial Number 30610093 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is 23 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1924 to 1924 Col.b
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

cmdraven 4083 · December 10, 2015

Serial Number 30616645 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 8, 2015

Serial Number 30613505 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: YES - Wind Indicator is present
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1924 to 1924 Col.b
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

Anonymous · October 8, 2015

Serial Number 30613505 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: On eBay. Marked as "Premier" (over) "Colonial"
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1924 to 1924 Col.b
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

RoundRocker 14 · February 7, 2015

Serial Number 30612509 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1924 to 1924 Col.b
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

LostDutchman Supporter 53 · January 24, 2015

Serial Number 30616404 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 29, 2014

Serial Number 30615834 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
Factory Model changed from 1924 to 1924 Col.b
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

Anonymous · May 27, 2014

Serial Number 30610626 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 · May 27, 2014

Serial Number 30610626 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 · March 23, 2014

Serial Number 30618535 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 · September 25, 2013

Serial Number 30615834 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

artictom 1 · August 19, 2013

Serial Number 30618589 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
Factory Model changed from 1924 to 1924 Col.b
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge
Waltham Grade No. 221 Pocket Watch