Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Vanguard Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Vanguard

Mixed Run: 19-Jewel and 23-Jewel Movements

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 12001313
Grade: Vanguard
Model: 1892
Estimated Production Year: 1902
Run Quantity: 200
Grade/Model Run: 87 of 191
Grade/Model Total Production: 101,864
Size: 18s
Jewels: 19j    Mixed Run
Movement Configuration: Openface
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: 17877.G108.18S10830.181892M256.O11406.L4516.19J117
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
244.47
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: 3 (1.50%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -0.31% Analyzing 59 Sales
Research Note: Waltham serial lists designate this run as grade "Vanguard" with 19 Jewels. However, #12001313 has been verified as upgraded (plugged marking) to 23 jewels. #12001484: Verified as Marked "19 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 · June 11, 2023

Serial Number 12001313 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 10, 2023

Serial Number 12001350 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 21, 2022

Serial Number 12001420 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is 19 jewels with diamond end stones.
Curator Response: Thanks for the confirmation!

Felix1941 42 · February 28, 2022

Serial Number 12001362 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a 19 jewel movement
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 23j to 19j

rjandladyj 183 · January 25, 2017

Serial Number 12001313 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch was upgraded from 19 jewels to
23jewels(plugged at factory)
Waltham Grade Vanguard Pocket Watch