Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Vanguard Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Vanguard

23j and 21j Variants Reported in this Run

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 12576139
Grade: Vanguard
Model: 1892
Estimated Production Year: 1903
Run Quantity: 600
Grade/Model Run: 125 of 191
Grade/Model Total Production: 101,864
Size: 18s
Jewels: 21j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
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: 18334.G156.18S11023.181892M341.O11620.L4654.21J204
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: 3 (0.50%)
$ 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.


Jbohon Supporter 11 · October 25, 2022

Serial Number 12576350 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 19, 2018

Serial Number 12575975 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 19, 2017

Serial Number 12575852 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 14, 2017

Serial Number 12575984 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 20, 2016

Serial Number 12576082 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 14, 2016

Serial Number 12576368 was reported as accurate.

JLashbrook 109 · September 24, 2016

Serial Number 12576368 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 24, 2016

Serial Number 12576191 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 15, 2015

Serial Number 12575942 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Waltham watch #12575942 is a 23 jewel Vanguard 18
size, lever set stem wind. It is adjusted for 5
positions and is railroad grade

Anonymous · May 22, 2015

Serial Number 12576237 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 23, 2015

Serial Number 12575830 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 23, 2014

Serial Number 12576237 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 22, 2013

Serial Number 12576127 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 8, 2013

Serial Number 12576127 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: jewel count, sn # says 21 jewel
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 23j to 21j

Anonymous · July 2, 2013

Serial Number 12576127 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 21 Jewel not 23
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 23j to 21j
Waltham Grade Vanguard Pocket Watch