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

Manufacturer: Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 10073439 Question Mark
Grade: Vanguard Question Mark
Model: 1892 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1900 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 700 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 49 of 191 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 101,864 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 23j    Mixed Run Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Church 1892 Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 16802.G52.18S10431.181892M162.O10819.L4298.23J9 Question Mark
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.515 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
245.84 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
223.71 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.244% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
10 (1.43%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0.70% Analyzing 384 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: Waltham Serial Lists designate this as a mixed run of 21-Jewel and 23-Jewel movements. #10073763 and #10073504 Reported as 21-Jewel. #10073614: Verified as "23 Ruby Jewels" [JH]

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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 · February 28, 2021

Serial Number 10073404 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 24, 2021

Serial Number 10073504 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 21 jewels
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

BJBURN 29 · November 3, 2019

Serial Number 10073462 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 8, 2019

Serial Number 10073350 was reported as accurate.

Bensbox 12 · February 4, 2018

Serial Number 10073462 was reported as accurate.

SwanseaJewelers 4 · January 18, 2018

Serial Number 10073763 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: the watch I have is marked 21 ruby jewels serial
#10073763. Also appears to have a diamond end
jewel

Anonymous · July 5, 2015

Serial Number 10074000 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 15, 2014

Serial Number 10073314 was reported as accurate.

redsox1 74 · November 24, 2014

Serial Number 10073634 was reported as accurate.

Waltham Grade Vanguard Pocket Watch