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: 12000504 Question Mark
Grade: Vanguard Question Mark
Model: 1892 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1902 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 800 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 86 of 191 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 101,864 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j    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
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 17876.G107.18S10829.181892M255.O11393.L4513.21J172 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
9 (1.13%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 7.41% Analyzing 487 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.


okiejohn 397 · March 23, 2024

Serial Number 12001203 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 18, 2024

Serial Number 12001203 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 15, 2024

Serial Number 12000614 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 17, 2021

Serial Number 12001065 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 4137 · July 24, 2020

Serial Number 12000919 was reported as accurate.

lcopas 13 · December 24, 2019

Serial Number 12000504 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 23j

Anonymous · July 10, 2018

Serial Number 12001244 was reported as accurate.

Luporandagio 7 · March 3, 2018

Serial Number 12000901 was reported as accurate.

Just4orfun 117 · February 21, 2018

Serial Number 12001112 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 23, 2016

Serial Number 12000990 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 9, 2016

Serial Number 12000945 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 21, 2015

Serial Number 12000667 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 21J
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 23j to 21j

Shalle0073 Supporter 11 · March 1, 2014

Serial Number 12000504 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 23j to 21j

Anonymous · January 8, 2014

Serial Number 12000893 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 23j to 21j

Anonymous · February 28, 2013

Serial Number 12001246 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 23j to 21j
Waltham Grade Vanguard Pocket Watch