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From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade No. 1609 Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: No. 1609

Mixed Run: Various Jewel Counts

Manufacturer: Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 31804266 Question Mark
Grade: No. 1609 Question Mark
Model: 1908 Question Mark
Estimated Production Date: July 1944 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 10,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 16 of 17 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 139,213 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 9j    Mixed Run 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 Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 3 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 25864.G16.16S3933.161908M1463.O16073.P10622.9J177 Question Mark
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.428 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
419.14 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
381.41 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.417% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
16 (0.16%) Question Mark

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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 7, 2024

Serial Number 31805806 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 24, 2024

Serial Number 31812770 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 31812770 is a 23J Vanguard in my possession
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

TerryfromCanada Supporter 483 · June 3, 2023

Serial Number 31809127 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 9, 2023

Serial Number 31803539 was reported as accurate.

brianwatches 53 · June 22, 2021

Serial Number 31804266 was reported as accurate.

ngetsch 6 · January 9, 2021

Serial Number 31812804 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a 23j Vanguard, not a 1609
Curator Response: Serial number could not be verified using auction images [eBay #154284701589].

Anonymous · January 4, 2021

Serial Number 31812804 was reported as accurate.

Watches2546 15 · May 10, 2020

Serial Number 31805831 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Adjusted in 3 positions
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · February 19, 2020

Serial Number 31810980 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Adj.Temp 3 pos.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Behnendl 1 · January 2, 2020

Serial Number 31811929 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

petersas 17 · August 21, 2019

Serial Number 31804200 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 13, 2019

Serial Number 31809683 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 10, 2018

Serial Number 31809733 was reported as accurate.

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

Teezys 180 · October 29, 2018

Serial Number 31812880 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 3, 2018

Serial Number 31809609 was reported as accurate.

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

Eltee120 Supporter 102 · September 15, 2017

Serial Number 31811651 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 25, 2015

Serial Number 31810980 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 25, 2015

Serial Number 31812811 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The movement I have is a 23 Jewel, Vanguard, lever
set, model 1908
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

Anonymous · September 4, 2015

Serial Number 31810980 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 14, 2014

Serial Number 31811380 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 2, 2013

Serial Number 31805038 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Waltham Grade No. 1609 Pocket Watch