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: 10524035
Grade: Vanguard
Model: 1892
Estimated Production Year: 1901
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 55 of 191
Grade/Model Total Production: 101,864
Size: 18s
Jewels: 23j    Mixed Run
Jewel Setting: Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
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: 17052.G59.18S10516.181892M182.O10963.L4341.23J13
Database Version: v52.235
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: 22 (2.20%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 8.53% Analyzing 372 Sales
Research Note: #10524035 and 10524869 Verified as Marked "23 Jewels." #10524593 Verified as Marked 21 Jewels.

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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.


garydurie Supporter 29 · September 7, 2023

Serial Number 10524645 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 4, 2022

Serial Number 10524399 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 21j
Curator Response: Thanks for the confirmation!

Anonymous · September 3, 2019

Serial Number 10524616 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 5, 2019

Serial Number 10524625 was reported as accurate.

propwelder 30 · March 17, 2018

Serial Number 10524140 was reported as accurate.

wmike565 Supporter 115 · January 29, 2018

Serial Number 10524035 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 14, 2017

Serial Number 10524207 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 17, 2017

Serial Number 10524863 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 7, 2017

Serial Number 10524821 was reported as accurate.

pfager1 1 · December 10, 2016

Serial Number 10524599 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I own this watch. Movement is stamped 21 jewels

Thorsrevenge1 3 · July 16, 2014

Serial Number 10524285 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: the watch is a 23 jewel
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 23j

jrobinson777 97 · August 7, 2013

Serial Number 10524169 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Jewels: 21
Movement Finish: Nickel plates
Adjusted to positions: yes 5p
Railroad Grade: yes

Anonymous · June 20, 2013

Serial Number 10524910 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 3, 2013

Serial Number 10524169 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 27, 2013

Serial Number 10524064 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · December 20, 2012

Serial Number 10524018 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a 23 jewel with diamond end stone
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 23j
Movement Finish changed from Unknown to Nickel
Adjusted # Positions changed from Unknown to 5
Railroad Grade changed from Unknown to Yes

Anonymous · December 20, 2012

Serial Number 10524018 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 23j
Movement Finish changed from Unknown to Nickel
Adjusted # Positions changed from Unknown to 5
Railroad Grade changed from Unknown to Yes

Anonymous · December 18, 2012

Serial Number 10524018 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 23j
Waltham Grade Vanguard Pocket Watch