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 Movements

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 12000184
Grade: Vanguard
Model: 1892
Estimated Production Year: 1902
Run Quantity: 500
Grade/Model Run: 85 of 191
Grade/Model Total Production: 101,864
Size: 18s
Jewels: 21j    Mixed Run
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Church 1892
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 17875.G106.18S10828.181892M254.H5549.L4514.21J171
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
60.85
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
55.37
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.060%
Registry Population: 7 (1.40%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 2.03% Analyzing 477 Sales

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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.


steve288 264 · February 5, 2021

Serial Number 12000191 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 12000191 is a 23 jewel version
Curator Response: Thanks for the confirmation!

Anonymous · August 28, 2020

Serial Number 12000429 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 23 jewels changed by Waltham.
Curator Response: Verified. [eBay #313199622950]

Robert1999 5 · April 7, 2019

Serial Number 12000315 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 23 JEWELS CHANGE BY WALTHAM
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

WLBelkriver33 804 · February 16, 2019

Serial Number 12000100 was reported as accurate.

USNRet 140 · January 6, 2018

Serial Number 12000292 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 10, 2016

Serial Number 12000185 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement is a 19 jewel HC
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel

SteveRD 5 · September 6, 2015

Serial Number 12000168 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel

Anonymous · November 6, 2014

Serial Number 12000394 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked 21 jewels on movement, not 23.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 23j to 21j

Anonymous · September 30, 2014

Serial Number 12000168 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 23j to 21j
Waltham Grade Vanguard Pocket Watch