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: 12010981
Grade: Vanguard
Model: 1892
Estimated Production Year: 1902
Run Quantity: 500
Grade/Model Run: 88 of 191
Grade/Model Total Production: 101,864
Size: 18s
Jewels: 19j    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: 17891.G109.18S10839.181892M260.H5556.L4522.19J119
Database Version: v52.241
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: 12 (2.40%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -0.31% Analyzing 59 Sales
Research Note: Waltham Serial Lists designate this run as having 19 Jewels. However, multiple reports have been submitted claiming 23 Jewels. Several M1892 Vanguard runs in proximity are listed as 19-23 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.


texnet 684 · August 16, 2020

Serial Number 12010629 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3991 · July 6, 2020

Serial Number 12010918 was reported as accurate.

rmwatchandclock Supporter 366 · June 10, 2018

Serial Number 12010650 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Serial number 12010650 18 size Waltham Vanguard
is marked as 19 jewel rather than 23 as indicated
here.

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Roger
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 23j to 19j

Anonymous · February 8, 2018

Serial Number 12010582 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 23j

Anonymous · May 16, 2017

Serial Number 12010725 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement is 23 Jewels.....not 19 as
described.

Anonymous · April 11, 2017

Serial Number 12010853 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 13, 2016

Serial Number 12010724 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 23, 2015

Serial Number 12010914 was reported as accurate.

chingalia 193 · January 30, 2014

Serial Number 12010981 was reported as accurate.

Waltham Grade Vanguard Pocket Watch