Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Vanguard Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Vanguard

Mixed Run: 21-Jewel and 23-Jewel Examples Reported.

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 10018875
Grade: Vanguard
Model: 1892
Estimated Production Year: 1900
Run Quantity: 950
Grade/Model Run: 45 of 191
Grade/Model Total Production: 101,864
Size: 18s
Jewels: 23j    Mixed Run
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Church 1892
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Railroad Grade: Yes
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 16725.G48.18S10394.181892M148.O10788.L4274.23J5
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
245.84
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
223.71
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.244%
Registry Population: 14 (1.47%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 9.56% Analyzing 373 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 · October 18, 2023

Serial Number 10018506 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 15, 2022

Serial Number 10018107 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: All is accurate except Jewel count (this one is
21J).
Curator Response: Thanks for the confirmation!

nicnic Supporter 385 · June 10, 2022

Serial Number 10018875 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 8, 2022

Serial Number 10018875 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 17, 2021

Serial Number 10018971 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 3, 2021

Serial Number 10018840 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 24, 2021

Serial Number 10018971 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 22, 2020

Serial Number 10018686 was reported as accurate.

wmike565 Supporter 115 · April 7, 2019

Serial Number 10018635 was reported as accurate.

wmike565 Supporter 115 · March 31, 2019

Serial Number 10018635 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 14, 2018

Serial Number 10018216 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 30, 2017

Serial Number 10018408 was reported as accurate.

Just4orfun 117 · September 25, 2016

Serial Number 10018458 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch only has 21 jewels marked on movement
not 23.

Anonymous · August 6, 2016

Serial Number 10018748 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 6, 2016

Serial Number 10018748 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 30, 2016

Serial Number 10018586 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Has 21 ruby jewels plus diamond endstones on the
balance wheel, adjusted to five positions, crown
set, not used for railroad use but railroad grade
movement.

Anonymous · December 8, 2015

Serial Number 10018475 was reported as accurate.

WatchTime 1 · August 15, 2015

Serial Number 10018719 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Jewel count is 23 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 23j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel

arthur1957 21 · April 20, 2015

Serial Number 10018475 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It is a plugged movement,
a 21j converted to a 23j, not the other
way around
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 23j

JoeBob 6 · June 3, 2014

Serial Number 10018749 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 23j

Anonymous · April 28, 2014

Serial Number 10018907 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It is a 21J watch, but it is an 18s Vanguard

Anonymous · March 21, 2014

Serial Number 10018428 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Waltham Grade Vanguard Pocket Watch