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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
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 12027222
Grade: Vanguard
Model: 1892
Estimated Production Year: 1902
Run Quantity: 800
Grade/Model Run: 92 of 191
Grade/Model Total Production: 101,864
Size: 18s
Jewels: 23j    Mixed Run
Jewel Setting: Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Church 1892
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Railroad Grade: Yes
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 17920.G114.18S10856.181892M272.O11431.L4536.23J59
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 (1.88%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 8.27% Analyzing 371 Sales
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.


medhamred Supporter 111 · November 5, 2023

Serial Number 12028000 was reported as accurate.

jrobinson777 97 · November 28, 2019

Serial Number 12027289 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 11, 2019

Serial Number 12027287 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · February 13, 2019

Serial Number 12027755 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 21 jewels

Anonymous · December 25, 2018

Serial Number 12027564 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Stamped 21j instead of 23j
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection so we can take a closer look.

Anonymous · August 30, 2018

Serial Number 12027412 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 14, 2016

Serial Number 12027204 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 18, 2015

Serial Number 12027712 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · November 17, 2015

Serial Number 12027712 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 21, 2015

Serial Number 12027385 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: MOVEMENT FINISH: NICKEL, GOLD LETTERING
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel

MikeStanford 20 · October 8, 2015

Serial Number 12027385 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: On eBay 10/15 - w/ diamond endstone;
Movement Finish: Ni (not gilt)
Sold w/o case; movement, dial and hands only
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel

Anonymous · August 13, 2015

Serial Number 12027474 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · February 6, 2015

Serial Number 12027497 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 3, 2014

Serial Number 12027497 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 27, 2014

Serial Number 12027391 was reported as accurate.

Timeswept2 92 · January 4, 2014

Serial Number 12027470 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Finish: Nickel
Adjusted 5 positions
Railroad Grade: Yes

watchman4831 193 · December 9, 2013

Serial Number 12027470 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: DIAMOND END STONE, RAISED GOLD SCREWED IN JEWEL
SETTINGS

worldofantiques 199 · October 26, 2013

Serial Number 12027707 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 19, 2013

Serial Number 12027785 was reported as accurate.

Waltham Grade Vanguard Pocket Watch