Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Vanguard Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Vanguard

19, 21, and 23 Jewel movements reported in this run. Please submit a verification report if you can provide information about your watch.

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 11500959
Grade: Vanguard
Model: 1892
Estimated Production Year: 1902
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 82 of 191
Grade/Model Total Production: 101,864
Size: 18s
Jewels: 19j
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: 17639.G102.18S10748.181892M245.O11283.L4478.19J108
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: 21 (2.10%)

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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 · March 31, 2024

Serial Number 11501148 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is 21 jewels

Anonymous · January 13, 2024

Serial Number 11501188 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is a 21 jewel

Jimbo59 Supporter 21 · April 16, 2023

Serial Number 11500946 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 25, 2022

Serial Number 11500818 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 4, 2022

Serial Number 11501497 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 19, 2022

Serial Number 11501195 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is 21 jewels adjusted lever set gold
trimmed movement.
Curator Response: Thanks for the confirmation!

Anonymous · October 16, 2021

Serial Number 11501266 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 5, 2021

Serial Number 11500551 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 31, 2021

Serial Number 11500551 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 1, 2021

Serial Number 11500818 was reported as accurate.

wfstapleton 2 · December 8, 2020

Serial Number 11500678 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I believe the date is incorrect. I inherited the
watch from a family friend, through my father.
The story I've always known was that my dad's
friend bought the watch at Montgomery Brothers
Jewelry in Los Angeles between October 12 and
November 22, 1898. The dial shows Montgomery
Brothers Los Angeles, and the movement is clearly
marked 23 Jewels.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. Production dates listed in the lookup table are estimates, typically accurate within +/- 3 Years. In some cases, especially with higher-end watches, this tolerance may extend a bit further as inventory moved slower.

rtwatches 943 · March 16, 2020

Serial Number 11501463 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 27, 2020

Serial Number 11500742 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 5, 2020

Serial Number 11500876 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 26, 2018

Serial Number 11501085 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: this movement is a 21 jewel

wfstapleton 2 · November 13, 2017

Serial Number 11500673 was reported as accurate.

LDJolly 2 · February 11, 2017

Serial Number 11500583 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Ser# of 11500583 is a 23 Jewel Movement.

Anonymous · November 14, 2016

Serial Number 11501486 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 10, 2016

Serial Number 11500693 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: plate marked 23jewels. Also, Confirmed 21jewels
minimum, but I did not take apart mainspring to
verify the 2 extra jewels.

Anonymous · April 27, 2016

Serial Number 11500693 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 23 jewels

kmggold 40 · November 5, 2015

Serial Number 11500537 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: this movement is 23j.

Anonymous · June 27, 2015

Serial Number 11500953 was reported as accurate.

jrobinson777 97 · January 4, 2015

Serial Number 11500959 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement Finish: Nickel
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Railroad Grade: Yes

Anonymous · December 19, 2014

Serial Number 11501272 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 10, 2014

Serial Number 11501236 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · June 9, 2014

Serial Number 11501241 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 11, 2014

Serial Number 11500959 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: mine reads 19 jewel
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 23j to 19j

Anonymous · December 19, 2013

Serial Number 11500717 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 19j diamond end stone, nickel open face movement
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 23j to 19j

Anonymous · March 14, 2013

Serial Number 11500727 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 19 jewel
vanguard
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 23j to 19j

Anonymous · March 11, 2013

Serial Number 11500989 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Jewels: 19 jewels
movement finish: nickel
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 23j to 19j

Anonymous · December 28, 2012

Serial Number 11501450 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a 19j diamond end stone 1892
open face movement
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 23j to 19j
Movement Finish changed from Unknown to Nickel
Adjusted # Positions changed from Unknown to 5
Railroad Grade changed from Unknown to Yes

Anonymous · December 27, 2012

Serial Number 11500536 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 23j to 19j
Waltham Grade Vanguard Pocket Watch