Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Assorted Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Assorted

Mixed Run

Manufacturer: Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 31932159 Question Mark
Grade: Assorted Question Mark
Model: 1924 Col.b Question Mark
Estimated Production Date: November 1944 Question Mark
Size: 12s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j 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 Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 25880.G33.12S1736.M85.O16084.P10627.21J629 Question Mark
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.431 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
21 (0.42%) Question Mark
Research Note: Waltham Serial Ledgers designate this run as "Col." Model 1924 (Colonial B). Waltham Serial Lists designate this run as being comprised of Colonial models with 9-23 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.


Anonymous · May 25, 2022

Serial Number 31933222 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 7, 2020

Serial Number 31932273 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 7, 2020

Serial Number 31932231 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 5, 2020

Serial Number 31933980 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 6, 2019

Serial Number 31929430 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17j. Not 21.
I don't know if anything else.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

jjea99 19 · September 14, 2019

Serial Number 31933968 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: this is a colonial waltham
Curator Response: Correct. This is what the factory serial lists indicate. If possible, please let us know how many jewels your movement features so we can add it to the research notes for the run.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

Anonymous · July 17, 2019

Serial Number 31929430 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 4, 2019

Serial Number 31929781 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 25, 2018

Serial Number 31929528 was reported as inaccurate.

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

robhays 3 · May 9, 2018

Serial Number 31932543 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 jewels, Colonial. Shown on page 139 of the 1952
Swigart book.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from Colonial to 1924 Col.b
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

Anonymous · February 12, 2018

Serial Number 31929430 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Imprinted on this Waltham with serial number
31929430 is "17 jewels," " WALTHAM," "COLONIAL,"
usa. I don't know if it's a Riverside, or any
particular model, except that it's not a Premier
or 21 jewel.
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.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from Colonial to 1924 Col.b
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

Anonymous · March 17, 2017

Serial Number 31930902 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked 21 jewels, Adj. Temp. Waltham Premier
Colonial USA

Premier Jeweled Main Wheel
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from ? to 21j
Factory Model changed from Colonial to 1924 Col.b
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

Anonymous · November 22, 2016

Serial Number 31929825 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Size 10s
21 Jewels
Engraved on the movement: ADJ TEMP Waltham
Premier Colonial
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from ? to 21j
Factory Model changed from Colonial to 1924 Col.b
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

Anonymous · September 1, 2015

Serial Number 31931017 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement stamped "21 jewels Adj Temp"
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from ? to 21j
Factory Model changed from Colonial to 1924 Col.b
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

von1943 Supporter 376 · December 19, 2014

Serial Number 31933367 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from ? to 21j
Factory Model changed from Colonial to 1924 Col.b
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

joaverage43 8 · August 5, 2014

Serial Number 31932159 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from ? to 21j
Factory Model changed from Colonial to 1924 Col.b
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

daisygirl85 1 · May 11, 2014

Serial Number 31932551 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from ? to 21j
Factory Model changed from Colonial to 1924 Col.b
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Waltham Grade Assorted Pocket Watch