Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade No. 1621 Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: No. 1621

Mixed Run: Pendant-Set and Lever-Set Movements

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 33312355
Grade: No. 1621
Variation: 16-A
Model: 1908
Estimated Production Year: 1949
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 17 of 22
Grade/Model Total Production: 77,738
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant    Mixed Run
Plate: Bridge Plate
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Total Adjustments: 7
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 940117
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 26028.G17.16S3953.161908M1478.O16235.P10649.21J650
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
234.05
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
212.98
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.233%
Registry Population: 19 (0.95%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 5.48% Analyzing 445 Sales
Research Note: Waltham serial lists designate this run as pendant-set. However, multiple reports indicate a mixed run with lever-set 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.


Anonymous · March 26, 2024

Serial Number 33312297 was reported as accurate.

PHIL1199 Supporter 960 · August 10, 2021

Serial Number 33311813 was reported as accurate.

021666 41 · May 15, 2021

Serial Number 33312217 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: this watch is lever set
Curator Response: Thanks for the confirmation!

Anonymous · April 18, 2021

Serial Number 33311813 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Lever set
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

Anonymous · July 19, 2020

Serial Number 33311669 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is lever set.

Anonymous · May 26, 2020

Serial Number 33312297 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 8, 2019

Serial Number 33311566 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Lever set

Anonymous · May 13, 2019

Serial Number 33312780 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 33312780 is lever set

okiejohn 379 · April 19, 2019

Serial Number 33312355 was reported as accurate.

oilseed Supporter 470 · March 20, 2019

Serial Number 33311566 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 27, 2017

Serial Number 33312569 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch says Adjusted 7 Poositions
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · April 10, 2017

Serial Number 33311914 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is marked 16-A Waltham, 21 jewels, 7
Adjustments.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · April 2, 2017

Serial Number 33312569 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Jlong2150 2 · January 9, 2017

Serial Number 33312768 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · May 8, 2014

Serial Number 33312685 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · May 8, 2014

Serial Number 33312685 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · February 8, 2014

Serial Number 33312197 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · October 13, 2013

Serial Number 33311699 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is marked 16-A Waltham, 21 jewels, 7
Adjustments.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

Anonymous · March 19, 2013

Serial Number 33311543 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: A picture of the movement says Waltham 16-A, 21
Jewels, 7 Adjustments.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge
Waltham Grade No. 1621 Pocket Watch