Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Colonial R Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Colonial R

Mixed Run: 17-Jewel and 21-Jewel Movements

Manufacturer: Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 32395512 Question Mark
Grade: Colonial R Question Mark
Model: Colonial R Question Mark
Estimated Production Date: May 1946 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 5,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 2 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 15,000 Question Mark
Size: 12s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j    Mixed Run Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: Bridge Plate Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 3 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Total Adjustments: 5 Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 25918.G2.12S1740.M4.O16113.P10638.17J3117 Question Mark
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.509 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
45.16 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
41.09 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.045% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
16 (0.32%) Question Mark
Research Note: Waltham Serial Ledgers designate this run as "Col." Waltham Serial Lists designate this run as featuring 17 Jewels. However, #32395512 has been verified as marked "21 Jewels." #32395300: Reported as 21-Jewels. #32398419: Verified as Marked "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.


ArmyDave78 11 · April 30, 2023

Serial Number 32394572 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 28, 2022

Serial Number 32397044 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 23, 2021

Serial Number 32395300 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My watch in the back says it has 21 jewels. But
your page says 17
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. Not just this page - the Waltham factory serial lists indicate 17 jewels as well. However, the factory serial lists are known to be unreliable in some cases. I have noted your movement in the research notes.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3

Anonymous · March 13, 2020

Serial Number 32395729 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3

fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 444 · April 3, 2018

Serial Number 32398419 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from Colonial to Colonial R
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3

Anonymous · September 4, 2017

Serial Number 32394300 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from Colonial to Colonial R
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3

Anonymous · July 29, 2017

Serial Number 32397353 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: my watch calls out the movement having 17 jewels
not 21 jewels. I'm not sure where the "problem"
is. My guess is it's a records issue. ?
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Factory Model changed from Colonial to Colonial R
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3

Anonymous · September 13, 2016

Serial Number 32396069 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is marked 17 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Factory Model changed from Colonial to Colonial R
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3

mrscanoe 3 · July 31, 2016

Serial Number 32394051 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 21 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from Colonial to Colonial R
Movement Setting changed from Key to Pendant
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

Anonymous · June 29, 2016

Serial Number 32396908 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: "5 ADJUSTMENTS" stamped on train bridge -
"COLONIAL R" stamped on train bridge -
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from Colonial to Colonial R
Movement Setting changed from Key to Pendant
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

Anonymous · April 24, 2016

Serial Number 32396533 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from Colonial to Colonial R
Movement Setting changed from Key to Pendant
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · December 15, 2015

Serial Number 32396385 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from Colonial to Colonial R
Movement Setting changed from Key to Pendant
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · August 13, 2013

Serial Number 32398365 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from Colonial to Colonial R
Movement Setting changed from Key to Pendant
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge
Waltham Grade Colonial R Pocket Watch