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

Manufacturer: Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 12541142 Question Mark
Grade: Vanguard Question Mark
Model: 1892 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1903 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 700 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 110 of 191 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 101,864 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 23j    Mixed Run Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Church 1892 Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 18248.G138.18S10977.181892M313.O11563.L4616.23J80 Question Mark
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.528 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
245.84 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
223.71 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.244% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
9 (1.29%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0.70% Analyzing 384 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: Waltham Serial Lists Designate Ranges as 21-23 Jewels. #12540687, #12541176, and #12540645 Reported as 21 Jewels. #12541142 and #12540726 Verified as 23 Jewels (Plugged).

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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.


gergnosretep Supporter 26 · November 4, 2020

Serial Number 12540937 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 20, 2020

Serial Number 12540689 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 19, 2020

Serial Number 12540808 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 22, 2019

Serial Number 12541122 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 22, 2019

Serial Number 12541153 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 16, 2018

Serial Number 12540645 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: stamped 21 jewels

Anonymous · September 4, 2018

Serial Number 12541143 was reported as accurate.

Ashraf 149 · July 20, 2018

Serial Number 12540645 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 24, 2017

Serial Number 12541176 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The movement is stamped 21 jewels.

Anonymous · March 19, 2017

Serial Number 12541175 was reported as accurate.

watchman4831 193 · December 30, 2016

Serial Number 12541065 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 4, 2013

Serial Number 12540687 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 21J
Waltham Grade Vanguard Pocket Watch