Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Vanguard Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Vanguard

Mixed Run: 19-Jewel, 21-Jewel, and 23-Jewel Examples Reported

Manufacturer: Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 11057868 Question Mark
Grade: Vanguard Question Mark
Model: 1892 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1901 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,500 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 78 of 191 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 101,864 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 19j    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
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 17423.G92.18S10673.181892M234.O11160.L4440.19J101 Question Mark
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.528 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
26 (1.73%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -7.85% Analyzing 60 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: Waltham Serial Lists designated this range as "Vanguard" with 19-23 Jewels. Serial lists also do not indicate the run is lever-set. However, multiple reports confirm some or all are lever-set.

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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 · June 16, 2023

Serial Number 11057534 was reported as accurate.

fabianmwb 5 · April 18, 2023

Serial Number 11057868 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My movement is a 23J and is Lever set. I have
uploaded photos of the movement and dial
Curator Response: Thanks for the confirmation!

Anonymous · February 14, 2023

Serial Number 11057717 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a 23j Vanguard, lever set, with the 23
engraved on a gold plug.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

Anonymous · June 12, 2022

Serial Number 11057774 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 9, 2019

Serial Number 11057771 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 1105771 is Vanguard, 21 Jewels, Adjusted (no
statement about position).

Anonymous · February 8, 2018

Serial Number 11057770 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 11057770 is a 21 jewel vanguard

amcfarlane Supporter 32 · January 23, 2018

Serial Number 11057902 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Currently up for auction. movement for this watch
indicates 21 jewels rather than 19

Anonymous · June 21, 2017

Serial Number 11058071 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 1, 2016

Serial Number 11057535 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My watch is 21 jewels with diamond endstones

Anonymous · January 21, 2016

Serial Number 11058387 was reported as accurate.

ukanduit 4 · October 17, 2015

Serial Number 11058267 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 22, 2015

Serial Number 11057331 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 9, 2015

Serial Number 11057050 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 9, 2015

Serial Number 11057050 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 9, 2015

Serial Number 11057050 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 9, 2015

Serial Number 11057050 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 9, 2015

Serial Number 11057050 was reported as accurate.

geodude 15 · October 9, 2014

Serial Number 11058397 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 19j
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 23j to 19j
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · February 16, 2014

Serial Number 11058397 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 19 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 23j to 19j
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Jpmoran11 12 · October 21, 2013

Serial Number 11057576 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 21j
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 23j to 19j
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

TheAdmiral 94 · September 20, 2013

Serial Number 11057224 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 23j to 19j
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Timeswept2 92 · June 20, 2013

Serial Number 11057041 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Not pendant set -- Lever Set
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 23j to 19j
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

siantpeter Supporter 27 · June 6, 2013

Serial Number 11057177 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: it should be 19 - 23 jewel , lever set, nickel
finish, railroad grade yes. got info. from waltham
watch movement serial
number catalog
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 23j to 19j
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · March 3, 2013

Serial Number 11057333 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: jewel count is wrong (19) as well as movement
setting.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 23j to 19j
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Waltham Grade Vanguard Pocket Watch