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 Examples Reported in Run

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 12080540
Grade: Vanguard
Model: 1892
Estimated Production Year: 1902
Run Quantity: 1,200
Grade/Model Run: 104 of 191
Grade/Model Total Production: 101,864
Size: 18s
Jewels: 21j    Mixed Run
Jewel Setting: Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Signing Style: Gothic Blackletter
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
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: 18025.G128.18S10901.181892M301.O11485.L4573.21J190
Database Version: v52.221
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 (1.25%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 8.80% Analyzing 474 Sales

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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.


cjbrem Supporter 500 · February 6, 2024

Serial Number 12080705 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 13, 2023

Serial Number 12080436 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 30, 2021

Serial Number 12080997 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 3, 2021

Serial Number 12080310 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 19, 2020

Serial Number 12080830 was reported as accurate.

pwdmbj Supporter 552 · April 2, 2020

Serial Number 12081293 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Factory upgrade from 21j with a 23j plug

Anonymous · February 2, 2020

Serial Number 12080588 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · September 13, 2019

Serial Number 12080997 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · September 13, 2019

Serial Number 12080997 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · December 29, 2018

Serial Number 12080481 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 30, 2018

Serial Number 12080797 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 2, 2018

Serial Number 12080915 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 5, 2018

Serial Number 12081172 was reported as accurate.

jbenna 12 · December 26, 2017

Serial Number 12080788 was reported as accurate.

Mywatch1 29 · October 8, 2017

Serial Number 12080540 was reported as accurate.

Mywatch1 29 · October 8, 2017

Serial Number 12080540 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 8, 2017

Serial Number 12080540 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 22, 2017

Serial Number 12081203 was reported as accurate.

pwdmbj Supporter 552 · August 12, 2016

Serial Number 12081293 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: factory change
23 jewels gold plug

dfchong 837 · July 7, 2016

Serial Number 12080432 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 23, 2016

Serial Number 12080808 was reported as inaccurate.

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

pwdmbj Supporter 552 · January 18, 2016

Serial Number 12081293 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 2, 2015

Serial Number 12080821 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is a marked 21J, but everything else is
correct
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 23j to 21j

Anonymous · February 13, 2015

Serial Number 12080988 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My movement is lever set.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · October 19, 2013

Serial Number 12080442 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 23 Jewel
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · May 28, 2013

Serial Number 12081273 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · April 15, 2013

Serial Number 12080462 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: watch says 23J
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · April 13, 2013

Serial Number 12081273 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · March 25, 2013

Serial Number 12081273 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · March 15, 2013

Serial Number 12080442 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 23 jewel
Vanguard
Adjusted
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · February 9, 2013

Serial Number 12081346 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 12081346 is a factory upgrade to 23j from 21j with
a 23 plug.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Waltham Grade Vanguard Pocket Watch