Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade 8 Day Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: 8 Day

CDIA, Aircraft

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 31493080
Grade: 8 Day
Variation: CDIA
Model: Air
Estimated Production Date: September 1943 - October 1943
Run Quantity: 10,000
Grade/Model Run: 10 of 14
Grade/Model Total Production: 124,000
Size: 37s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 25834.G219.37S234.M10.O16067.U158.15J6104
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
343.23
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
312.33
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.341%
Registry Population: 1 (0.01%)

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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.


Ifxtym 27 · December 16, 2023

Serial Number 31493080 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is an 8 day aircraft clock with a dial
showing 24 hours (instead of a usual 12 hour
dial), a sweep second hand, and a small sweep
calendar hand. It has 15 jewels and a winding
system attached to allow for winding and setting
via a knob on the front of the case.
Curator Response: Thanks for the additional information!

Anonymous · October 22, 2018

Serial Number 31493918 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: movement marked adjusted Temp. & 1 position
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection so we can take a closer look.
Waltham Grade 8 Day Pocket Watch