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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 33312355 Question Mark
Grade: No. 1621 Question Mark
Variation: 16-A Question Mark
Model: 1908 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1949 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 17 of 22 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 77,738 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant    Mixed Run Question Mark
Plate: Bridge Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 5 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Total Adjustments: 7 Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 940117 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 26028.G17.16S3953.161908M1478.O16223.P10647.21J651 Question Mark
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.457 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
234.05 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
212.98 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.233% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
19 (0.95%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 10.71% Analyzing 453 Sales Question Mark
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 1124 · 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 387 · April 19, 2019

Serial Number 33312355 was reported as accurate.

oilseed Supporter 471 · 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