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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 10537924 Question Mark
Grade: Vanguard Question Mark
Model: 1892 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1901 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 800 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 59 of 191 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 101,864 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 23j    Mixed Run Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Old English Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt 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
Movement Markings: Vanguard.
Waltham, Mass.
21 Jewels
Adjusted
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 17069.G64.18S10527.181892M190.O10964.L4348.23J18 Question Mark
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.516 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
16 (2.00%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0.70% Analyzing 384 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: #10537801: 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.


Anonymous · February 12, 2023

Serial Number 10537966 was reported as accurate.

billreid 143 · October 19, 2022

Serial Number 10537801 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 1st watch of this run is 21j & currently up for
bid:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/354341919469
Curator Response: Verified. [eBay #354341919469]

Jackson72 10 · April 6, 2022

Serial Number 10537801 was reported as accurate.

jrobinson777 97 · November 24, 2019

Serial Number 10537975 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 30, 2019

Serial Number 10538524 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 17, 2019

Serial Number 10538004 was reported as accurate.

okiejohn 395 · December 26, 2018

Serial Number 10538296 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 27, 2018

Serial Number 10538326 was reported as accurate.

martinhamnett 8 · March 12, 2018

Serial Number 10538367 was reported as accurate.

pocketwatch101 111 · April 29, 2016

Serial Number 10537855 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: As documented by the photo. Serial#10537855 is a
21j watch. Not a 23J as the current description
is listing. Possibly this was either a 21j or a
23j. But this serial # is definitely a 21j.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel

Anonymous · April 26, 2016

Serial Number 10537966 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel

Anonymous · February 6, 2014

Serial Number 10538460 was reported as accurate.

Waltham Grade Vanguard Pocket Watch