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

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: No. 1621

Lever and Pendant-Set Examples Reported in Run. 17j-Jewel and 21-Jewels Examples Reported in Run (Please submit information on your watch, if known).

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 33741447
Grade: No. 1621
Variation: Riverside
Model: 1908
Estimated Production Date: August 1952
Run Quantity: 9,451
Grade/Model Run: 20 of 22
Grade/Model Total Production: 77,738
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever    Mixed Run
Plate: Bridge Plate
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 3
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Total Adjustments: 5
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 940117
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 26076.G20.16S3960.161908M1482.O16281.L5602.21J656
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
232.75
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: 62 (0.66%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 4.11% Analyzing 440 Sales

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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 · November 12, 2022

Serial Number 33747767 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 7, 2022

Serial Number 33746254 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: serial # 33746254
17 jewels 5 adjustments
Curator Response: Thanks for the confirmation!

Anonymous · August 22, 2022

Serial Number 33745901 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 j 5 adjustments
Curator Response: Thanks for the confirmation!

Anonymous · August 18, 2022

Serial Number 33741306 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Model number 90909 I think
And is 17 jewels 5 adjustments

Anonymous · June 26, 2022

Serial Number 33743646 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 jewels pendant (crown) set
Curator Response: Thanks for the confirmation!

Anonymous · June 26, 2022

Serial Number 33743590 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 jewel, pendant set
Curator Response: Thanks for the confirmation!

Anonymous · April 17, 2022

Serial Number 33746764 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 6, 2022

Serial Number 33745598 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My waltham is SN 33745598, pendant set 17 jewels
Curator Response: Thanks for the confirmation!

Anonymous · November 17, 2021

Serial Number 33747743 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 13, 2021

Serial Number 33740223 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 16, 2021

Serial Number 33742809 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 33742809 is 17 jewels, sz 16-A.
Curator Response: Thanks for the confirmation!

Anonymous · December 31, 2020

Serial Number 33740652 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 26, 2020

Serial Number 33746213 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 jewels. 10k rolled gold plated

Anonymous · November 3, 2020

Serial Number 33740758 was reported as accurate.

44Dave 1 · March 21, 2020

Serial Number 33745033 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 16-A, 21 jewels, 5 adjustments, lever setting

Anonymous · March 21, 2020

Serial Number 33745033 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 7, 2019

Serial Number 33742605 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is 16S, 21J, Lever Set, Adj 5 positions,
16-A

Anonymous · June 12, 2019

Serial Number 33745923 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · March 18, 2019

Serial Number 33744952 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · March 16, 2019

Serial Number 33744952 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Wbridg10 111 · December 27, 2018

Serial Number 33741605 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Wbridg10 111 · December 27, 2018

Serial Number 33741605 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · December 22, 2018

Serial Number 33745105 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 16-A , 17J , 5 ADJ.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · October 19, 2018

Serial Number 33747023 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · May 19, 2018

Serial Number 33746793 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · May 9, 2018

Serial Number 33742588 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · February 18, 2018

Serial Number 33747698 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · February 5, 2018

Serial Number 33747013 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

ebsrods Supporter 108 · January 18, 2018

Serial Number 33741447 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · December 31, 2017

Serial Number 33745116 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 jewel, pendant set
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · December 8, 2017

Serial Number 33747879 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · June 30, 2017

Serial Number 33743128 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is stamped as 17 jewels, with 5 adjustments.
Size is stamped 16-A.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · May 24, 2017

Serial Number 33743500 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 jewel, 16-A, 5 adjustments, pendant set.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · September 16, 2016

Serial Number 33741035 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is marked 17 Jewels and is Pendant Set
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · July 5, 2016

Serial Number 33741639 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: All Accurate except it is pendant set so this one
is not RR grade
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 434 · June 4, 2016

Serial Number 33743134 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 jewel Pendant set
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · April 26, 2016

Serial Number 33742306 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · February 9, 2016

Serial Number 33744974 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 21 jewels Grade 16-A Railroad Grade Yes
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 21j
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3

Anonymous · February 6, 2016

Serial Number 33745326 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 21j
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3

Anonymous · February 1, 2016

Serial Number 33748797 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17j to 21j
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 21j
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3

catman032076 101 · January 29, 2016

Serial Number 33748171 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch marked grade 16-A and 21 jewels
,5adjustments and lever set so it would be a RR
watch.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 21j
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3

Anonymous · November 29, 2015

Serial Number 33741504 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch is marked 21 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 21j
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3

Anonymous · November 4, 2015

Serial Number 33744346 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 21j
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3

Anonymous · October 28, 2015

Serial Number 33744346 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 21j
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3

Anonymous · October 17, 2015

Serial Number 33746814 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: grade is 16-A (marked), pendant set not lever
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 21j
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3

Anonymous · September 24, 2015

Serial Number 33748797 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 21 jewels 5 adjustments
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 21j
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3

Anonymous · September 18, 2015

Serial Number 33745509 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 21j
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3

Anonymous · September 11, 2015

Serial Number 33746311 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 jewels 16a
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3

Anonymous · September 10, 2015

Serial Number 33745806 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 11, 2015

Serial Number 33744671 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3
Waltham Grade No. 1621 Pocket Watch