Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Vanguard Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Vanguard

Mixed Run: 19-23 Jewel Movements

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 12017907
Grade: Vanguard
Model: 1892
Estimated Production Year: 1902
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 90 of 191
Grade/Model Total Production: 101,864
Size: 18s
Jewels: 23j    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: 17903.G112.18S10844.181892M264.O11422.L4527.23J57
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: 15 (1.50%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 8.27% Analyzing 371 Sales
Research Note: Waltham Serial Lists designated this run as grade "Vanguard" with 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.


Anonymous · August 24, 2022

Serial Number 12017775 was reported as accurate.

dcooper Supporter 221 · April 12, 2022

Serial Number 12017654 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 5, 2022

Serial Number 12017654 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 9, 2021

Serial Number 12017262 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 20, 2021

Serial Number 12017921 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 20, 2020

Serial Number 12017133 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 4, 2020

Serial Number 12017072 was reported as accurate.

jrobinson777 97 · March 29, 2020

Serial Number 12017907 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 28, 2020

Serial Number 12017761 was reported as accurate.

jrobinson777 97 · November 23, 2019

Serial Number 12017907 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 18, 2019

Serial Number 12017576 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: this serial number is a 19 jewel

Anonymous · February 2, 2019

Serial Number 12017907 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 19 jewel
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · February 3, 2018

Serial Number 12017409 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 9, 2017

Serial Number 12017244 was reported as accurate.

140dave 4 · May 26, 2016

Serial Number 12017305 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 23, 2016

Serial Number 12017305 was reported as accurate.

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

eakcmce 56 · June 9, 2015

Serial Number 12017700 was reported as accurate.

elkhorn 13 · May 22, 2015

Serial Number 12017099 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 18, 2014

Serial Number 12017710 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 8, 2013

Serial Number 12017714 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 5, 2013

Serial Number 12017174 was reported as accurate.

Waltham Grade Vanguard Pocket Watch