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

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 12552024
Grade: Vanguard
Model: 1892
Estimated Production Year: 1903
Run Quantity: 800
Grade/Model Run: 114 of 191
Grade/Model Total Production: 101,864
Size: 18s
Jewels: 21j    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
Railroad Grade: Yes
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 18274.G144.18S10991.181892M322.O11589.L4628.21J199
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
245.84
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: 19 (2.38%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 2.03% Analyzing 477 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.


Anonymous · November 19, 2023

Serial Number 12551483 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 5, 2020

Serial Number 12551893 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Hallo,
my watch 12551893 have size 16 and not 18.
best regards
a.gradl/austria
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. Waltham serial lists designate this run as Model 1892 (18-Size), and there is an image from this run to support this information. If your movement differs, please upload images for further evaluation.

backwardglance1 99 · January 31, 2019

Serial Number 12551639 was reported as accurate.

Andrew9000 85 · January 16, 2019

Serial Number 12551518 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 28, 2018

Serial Number 12551794 was reported as accurate.

Mrmojorisen 1 · May 17, 2018

Serial Number 12551951 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 14, 2017

Serial Number 12552057 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement has 23 jewels stamped on it.

Anonymous · June 27, 2017

Serial Number 12551533 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 10, 2017

Serial Number 12551533 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 22, 2015

Serial Number 12551504 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Information says 23 jewels, Watch says only 21
jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 23j to 21j

Anonymous · November 16, 2014

Serial Number 12551614 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement Setting: Lever
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 23j to 21j
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

jrobinson777 97 · November 5, 2013

Serial Number 12552024 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement Finish: NIckel Damaskeened
Movement Setting: Lever
Railroad Grade: Yes (double Roller, at least 17
jewels, Lever Set, Openface).
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 23j to 21j
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · July 24, 2013

Serial Number 12551717 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 23j to 21j
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · March 3, 2013

Serial Number 12552024 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 23j to 21j
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Waltham Grade Vanguard Pocket Watch