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 Movements

Manufacturer: Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 10574988 Question Mark
Grade: Vanguard Question Mark
Model: 1892 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1901 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 500 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 63 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
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 17127.G71.18S10545.181892M204.O11004.L4368.23J28 Question Mark
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.508 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
18 (3.60%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0.70% Analyzing 384 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: Waltham Serial Lists designate this run as Grade "Vanguard" with "21-23" 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 · April 27, 2023

Serial Number 10574948 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 10547948 is a 21 gold plugged. Just a note if
needed.
Thanks, Paul
Curator Response: Thanks for the confirmation!

Anonymous · June 14, 2021

Serial Number 10574745 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 20, 2020

Serial Number 10574995 was reported as accurate.

BrentRob154 1 · June 26, 2020

Serial Number 10574961 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 14, 2019

Serial Number 10574671 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Serial No. 10574671 indicated as a 21 jewel unit

Anonymous · November 6, 2018

Serial Number 10574721 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 6, 2018

Serial Number 10574721 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 4, 2018

Serial Number 10574721 was reported as accurate.

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · June 3, 2017

Serial Number 10574988 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · March 26, 2017

Serial Number 10574982 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 4, 2016

Serial Number 10574816 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Most certainly a railroad grade watch!
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel

brentel 19 · March 21, 2015

Serial Number 10574744 was reported as accurate.

philsan1a 221 · December 5, 2014

Serial Number 10574926 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Surely railroad apprived

Anonymous · October 13, 2014

Serial Number 10574760 was reported as inaccurate.

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